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Question

Buy another iPad 2 or go with ... ?

by Feb 4, 2015 9:06AM PST
Hello everyone!

For several years I have enjoyed the iPad 2 and been perfectly happy with it. But it's showing it's age and needs replaced. I bought an iPad Air 2 - but I did not like it! So back it went!

Now the question is do I get an iPad 2 or look for a different tablet/laptop? I like the 2-in-1 laptops but not the price!

Please tell me what you think! Do I stay with iPad 2 and wait for Windows 10 or ... ?

Thank you for your wisdom!
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Apple's own refurb market is at (link)
by Forum moderator Feb 4, 2015 9:24AM PST
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Trust refurb?
by ipadupad2 Feb 4, 2015 10:09AM PST

Thanks Bob,

How do you feel about refurb tablets?

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The ones from Apple come with a great warranty and more.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Feb 4, 2015 10:13AM PST

That's why I pointed it out.

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Apple has the best in the biz now for refurbs IMNSHO
by Pepe7 Feb 4, 2015 11:24PM PST

They arrive practically like-new, and provide free shipping/12 mos. full warranty.

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What's not to like about iPad Air?
by Ilovemynote Feb 5, 2015 4:04AM PST

Since the ipad 2 and more current iPad all run the same software, how do you not like the current, faster version of the same device?
I started with the iPad 2, my son has an iPad with retina, I bought a mini with cellular, which I gave to my nephew. I bought the first iPad Air and passed my 2 down to my other son. They are both running the same software, although a few features don't work on the 2 that do on the Air.
I don't know if you bought a bad unit, or if you have never updated your iPad 2.
If you haven't updated, there is a good chance a refurbished iPad 2, running current software, will be equally annoying.
As for switching platforms. I can't truly do it. I got a free Samsung Note 8 when I bought my Note 3 phone. I also purchased a Note 10.1. I love the tablet, but the user interface is not the same and the battery life is terrible.
As long as my Android phone and iPad can sync information, I will be a two platform girl.

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(NT) May want to ask the OP (original poster.)
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Feb 5, 2015 9:55AM PST
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(NT) What's not to like?
by Feb 5, 2015 3:47AM PST
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