I've heard a lot of buzz that the iPad 3 is already obsolete.

I see on Apple's site that a refurb 16 gb iPad 3 with wifi is $379.00. that's $20.00 less than the iPad 2.
Is this a good deal? Or not?

Will this iPad continue to be supported by Apple?

I don't know much about iPads, what comes with it? Do any apps come with it? (If it's being refurbished, wouldn't there have been apps on it - do they wipe them out?

Thanks for bearing with this ole non-techy person who knows little about iPads (or any other tablet except for my kindle e-reader)

A good bargain! Apple sells refubs as either ex unwanted returns or one they have refurbished and when the refurb it usually means a brand new shell and accessories. You will not know the difference from a brand new one. iOS will have been restored to factory settings as per new unit.

Very good deal. Yes, it will be supported for a good bit still. It's not even a year old yet.

Of course! I own one and its beautiful. My eyesight is not as excellent as it used to be but this screen makes it so clear that I often read it without my reading glasses. Just do it. You won't look back!

Thanks so much everyone! I appreciate it. I ordered it, can't wait til it arrives. What apps do you guys recommend?

Hayles66 - my eyesight isn't so great either (I have cataracts - will have to have them removed <shudder>) lol that's one of t he reasons why I wanted the bigger iPad instead of a different tablet

Exactly why I bought the iPad 3. Reading is my passion. My iphone is great but just too small for reading.

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