Taking into consideration the recent announcement of the third generation iPad shoppers expect the iPad 2 prices to drop down so they too can get a taste of the tablet experience. Now no one needs to wait until March 16 when the iPad begins shipping to retail outlets. Apple has slashed prices of the iPad 2 and other retailers have followed suit. Most retail outlets will sell the 2011 launched iPad at a price much less than the original $499 tag for a Wi-Fi only tablet set.
The price change is inevitable now considering the imminent launch of iPad 3. New iPad 3 will run on an A5X processor with improved GPU. The featured retina display resolution is 2048 x 1536 at 264ppi. With improved connectivity, video recording at 1080p HD quality is possible.
Apple Store Deals
iPad 2 in black and white is selling at discount in both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models, priced at $400 and $530 respectively. Apple sells a maximum of two iPads per customer.
Refurbished gadgets- defective units returned as ‘just like new’ condition is selling at reduced prices along with the typical one-year warranty. The iPad 2 with Wi-Fi sells at $350, $450, and $550 for 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB models; the devices with Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity retail at $480, $580, and $680 respectively.
Other Retailers
As of now Amazon and third party iPad seller in Amazon have not dropped the prices. There has not been any change in prices from eBay or Target. Local retailers and these online stores are expected to reflect upon the price drop soon.
Best Buy and Walmart is matching Apple’s change in pricing for the 16 GB models. At Best Buy’s other versions of iPad 2 are about $100 cheaper while RadioShack is selling all iPad 2 versions $100 less. At Walmart, the 64 GB Wi-Fi model is $50 cheaper.
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