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It was only a matter time before we would see refurbished models of the new 4th-generation iPad and the iPad mini show up, and today is that day. Apple has officially released the cheaper models of the new devices in their refurbished store, where you can grab both the 4th-gen iPad and the iPad mini at a slight discount from their brand-new price tag.

The great thing about Apple refurbished products is they come with the same one-year warranty as their brand new products, and all refurbished models come with a brand new battery and new outer shell, making them almost brand new and hardly distinguishable from the brand new variants, but scoring a $50 discount in the meantime.

You can get the entry-level model of the 4th-gen iPad for $449, which is $50 less than if you were to buy it brand new. As for the iPad mini, Apple doesn’t have the entry-level model in stock, but as with all of their refurbished products, different models come and go quickly, so if you see the model that you want, you better act fast.

The cheapest refurbished iPad mini is selling for $429, which will land you the 16GB LTE version, but it should only be a matter of time before we see the entry-level model show up, which we’re guessing will sell for $299. The refurbished iPad minis that are currently offered will net you a discount of around $30-$40.

Apple now selling refurbished 4th-generation iPad and iPad mini is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It’s February 5th, Tuesday. And if you can still recall, today is the day when Apple will begin selling its gargantuan 128GB iPad 4 tablet with Retina display. A quick look at Apple’s online store will reveal the availability of the new iPad model. Available in black and white color flavors, the new iPad is priced at $799 for the Wi-Fi-only model. There’s a Wi-Fi with cellular connectivity model as well that costs higher at $929. You can also see in the screenshot above that Apple is promising to ship the new models within one to three business days. In case you didn’t know, the new iPad model is still the iPad 4 that you love. Everything’s the same except for the bigger storage capacity, which will be perfect for those who want to store huge files on their tablet. If you’re planning to get one, head over to Apple’s online store to order one.

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Today we’ve seen confirmation of the iPad 4 being released with a newly massive amount of internal storage as well as, here and now, a new case for the up and coming iPad 5. The “confirmation” bit on the iPad 5 case we’re seeing here is more of an assurance from the source which we can’t independently confirm, but whose photos imply what’s expected either way – a case that matches the iPad mini. With the iPad 5 hitting some time this year and the newly massive iPad 4 being shown today, we must expect that this fifth generation 9.7-inch (standard iPad size) display-toting machine will be appearing closer to October of this year than the previously suggested March.

With the iPad mini out on the market now taking names and serving up the competition for lunch, a show of power from Apple comes in an upgraded iPad 4. This most massive of iPads is the same model we saw in late 2012 with the launch of the iPad mini, this model coming with the same Lightning connector as the iPad mini and the iPhone 5 (and several iPods, mind you), complete with the same Retina display as the iPad 3. And a new processor, to boot.

This iPad 5 model being shown by 9to5Mac is one which we’ve got little reason to doubt will take on an appearance much closer to that of the iPad mini than to the original iPad. Here with slightly rounder corners and a flattened color back (black in this case), we’re seeing Apple change while it stays the same. The version you’re seeing here appears to be the mobile-connected (4G LTE more than likely) iteration complete with the same tone as the iPad mini model depicted right next to it.

This version of the iPad has been tipped to be thinner than past iterations, perhaps thinner than the thinnest model, that being the iPad 2 (fun fact!) All the greatest hits are still here in the screen lock/mute, volume buttons, back-facing camera (still without a flash), microphone hole up in the center back of the device (paired with another under the speakers near the bottom almost certainly) and an overall sleek look.

Sound like a winner to you? Have a peek at the timeline below to see other recent iPad news and see if you can track this model all the way to the bank – the bank being October of 2013 – just you wait!

iPad 5 photos appear with Mini aesthetics is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Apple has officially announced the 128GB iPad with Retina Display, with the new super-capacity version of the fourth-gen tablet priced from $799. Set to go on sale from Tuesday, February 5, in both WiFi-only and WiFi + Cellular variants, the 128GB iPad has the same 9.7-inch Retina Display high-res screen as we saw before, but doubles the internal flash storage for those with huge multimedia ambitions.

Inside, apart from the extra storage, there’s the same Apple A6X processor running iOS 6.1. The cellular model also has an LTE radio – with DC-HSDPA for those countries without compatible 4G networks – and both have a FaceTime HD camera, WiFi a/b/g/n, and Bluetooth 4.0.

Apple’s 128GB iPad will go on sale alongside, rather than replacing, the existing three model full-sized iPad range, and will be available in black or white finishes. The company expects it to be popular with those mobile users who insist on carrying all their data around, whether that be iTunes music/video/ebook downloads, presentations, or other content.

The 128GB iPad with Retina Display WiFi is priced at $799, while the WiFi + Cellular model will be $929 when it arrives on shelves. As usual, there’ll be pay-per-use and non-contract data options through the familiar 3G/4G carriers.

iPad with Retina Display 128GB official is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Apple is reportedly preparing to launch an additional model and it’s not an iPad mini, as reported last week. According to 9to5 Mac, it will be a new SKU for the fourth-generation iPad with Retina display. First, sources are saying that it will arrive in both the current black and white color options, as well as the Wi-Fi-only and WiFi plus Cellular versions. However, the sources pointed out that the new SKU will not be a new design, but will still be an iPad 4.

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