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Best value used iPad for dad? - anonymouse1 - 09-09-2019
I've been tasked with buying a used iPad for my father. Just uses it for email and lyft, maybe very occasional surfing. Needs to happen in the next few days or so.
What's the best value model here? Sure don't need an iPad Pro. I'm guessing a Mini would be too small.
Thanks!
Re: Best value used iPad for dad? - NewtonMP2100 - 09-09-2019
....might be new iPads tomorrow.......
Re: Best value used iPad for dad? - TheTominator - 09-09-2019
used Apple iPad Air $165
16GB Silver
MD794J/A (WiFi/Cellular)
I bought two of these on separate occasions. One for TheMominatrix and one for TheTominatrix. Both have performed with no issues (aside from them performing to the specs of the older model).
Re: Best value used iPad for dad? - cbelt3 - 09-09-2019
Depends what he can hold. Mrs. cbelt3's hands were not strong enough, so we got her a Mini 1 and eventually a Mini 4. You also mentioned Lyft, which implies you need a cellular model ?
Re: Best value used iPad for dad? - anonymouse1 - 09-09-2019
Ooh, good point re Lyft--thanks, man!
Re: Best value used iPad for dad? - jdc - 09-09-2019
Why used? Whats the budget?
Brand new latest model, $250
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-iPad-Latest-Model-32GB-Wi-Fi/876555631?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227150031205&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=262130167596&wl4=pla-432616207803&wl5=9032543&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=876555631&veh=sem
and here too: https://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-Wi-Fi-32GB-Latest/dp/B07BTS2KWK
Wouldnt he use his phone for lyft? seem like an iPad in the car would be cumbersome. Also requires an addtional $10 month in cell fees.... maybes just use the phone as a hotspot when lytfing?
Re: Best value used iPad for dad? - Carm - 09-09-2019
So you need an iPad with cellular, lowest I’d go with is an Air with 64GB.
My daughters iPad Air 2 64GB still zips along.
What’s the budget?
Re: Best value used iPad for dad? - ztirffritz - 09-10-2019
I found that mine always ran out of room unless I had at least 64gb.