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Apple - iPad Air - 16GB - Pre-Owned

Model:
MD788LL/B
SKU:
5656294
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Your price for this item is $139.99

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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 81 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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74%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the iPad Air's excellent condition and its affordable price, finding it easy to use and performant for their needs. However, some users experienced issues with the battery life, reporting that it drains quickly and doesn't hold a charge well. A few also noted limitations with software updates.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Works like a gem.

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Always get refurbished. Kinks are already worked out.

    This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPad Air - 16GB

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • iPad Air refurbished like new

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So excited to give this to my daughter on Christmas! Great price!

    This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPad Air - 16GB

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Just what I needed

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just what I needed at the right price! Delivered promptly!

    This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPad Air - 16GB

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Fantastic

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this item was very convenient for studies and browsing more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Condition

    Ipad

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It will not charge.. or stay charged It was refurbished and looks goods just won’t charge.. I need to return it if at all possible

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Bad Battery

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The iPad only works until the battery reaches 75%, then it dies. The iPad has the be charged back to 100% and it will work again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Good stuff

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like it! Thanks for selling good products -iPad !!!!!!!!

    This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPad Air - 16GB

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • great value for price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought 3 of them for school. serves the purpose!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Refurbished iPad sucks

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesn’t hold a charge at all, will charge to 100 percent and will for for a minute

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Refurbished ipad

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great gift for the price and great quality for being preowned.

    This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPad Air - 16GB

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Speed

    Crappy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesn’t work. So upset. It’s slow. Doesn’t work and isn’t working.

    This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPad Air - 16GB

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Refurbished Warning!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Refurbished Apple products (iPads in my case) should come with a warning you will have to call Apple just to find out if they have been activated with 3 or more previous users you will have to venture out in COVID conditions to an Apple store and have their techs look at them. Fail

    This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPad Air - 16GB

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • 2nd owner purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not satisfied at all. I couldn’t even get the insurance going for this so I returned it, really was like buying an electronic at a flea market

    This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPad Air - 16GB

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Looked old and used

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I know this item is preowned but i expected to be in a decent condition it is very scratch and the paint looks faded, never again will ill buy a preowned item

    This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPad Air - 16GB

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Previous owned

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the worse purchase I have ever made! I will never purchase a previous owned tablet again.

    This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPad Air - 16GB

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Old I pad

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works and looks but unfortunately I can’t down any apps because the iso is a 12 and there is no Update

    This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPad Air - 16GB

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Did Not Charge

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Returned for exchange. Ok process with in store exchange.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Poor quality.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The iPad stoped working in less than 14 days of using it.

    This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPad Air - 16GB

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • iPad Purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This iPad still works like brand new. Will definitely buy again.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it and the great deal on this item and will purchase more items

    I would recommend this to a friend
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