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Rating 3.2 out of 5 stars with 27 reviews

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Customers admire the refurbished 9.7-Inch iPad 3 - 16GB, but some have noted concerns regarding its battery life. Several comments point to slow charging times and issues with the battery holding a charge. Some users reported problems with the charging port itself. Overall, while the device itself may be well-received, battery performance appears to be a significant drawback for some customers.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    About what I expected

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

    While I have been satisfied with my ipad purchase (who am I kidding, it belongs to my 6 year old!) I was disappointed in the quality of the charger. The ipad charged beautifully the first time, but when I had to recharge a second time, when I tried to connect the charger it completely broke apart. The only reason I say I'm not suprised is that i read other reviews prior to purchasing, and this seems to be a common issue. Good luck if you purchase a refurbished ipad. It fits our purposes perfectly (Facetime with grandparents, ABC Mouse lessons, and YouTube kids)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not ideal for a toddler

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

    I bought this for my toddler, but it's pretty heavy and seems like internet connection is slow. Definitely slower than my iMac. Not sure if that's because this is an older model, or because it's refurbished. Also came with a few scratches on the back, so not everything gets replaced like I thought it would.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Doesn’t run on new IOS.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don’t recommend, it will not hold up to a newer iPad. I bought for a gift & the recipient was very disappointed. I ended up buying an IPad Air 2, if you buy a used or refurbished iPad, research it. Make sure you get a model that will operate on a newer IOS. The old iPads will not let you get newer apps, & are heavier & slower.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    I was not able to use it because the charger was not in the box even though that it was included in the purchase, and just have a very little battery to turn it on. But overall it was good condition.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for kids

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

    My son bought this with his birthday money. We put a heavy duty case on it and he has been happy. It takes a but of time to charge but other than that I have no complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Can’t download apps

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

    It’s good for other things but not for a toddler. I purchased this for my 3 year old and she likes to watch Netflix and get on YouTube but it won’t let you download the apps because of the iOS update. It won’t update because of that. Most apps need the device to be iOS recent. Might return it before it’s too late. But I love apple and Best Buy. All of the devices in my home are from them; phones, TVs, sound bar, echo dot, tablets, watch EVERYTHING.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    works great but battery a little weak

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

    Everything works well but the battery charges very slowly and seems to discharge faster than ideal.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not satisfied with product

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

    Received the I Pad Mini in great condition. However; it would not hold a charge. I tried over a three day period and the I Pad would only charge to 42% and then loose the charge in a matter of a few hours. Returned the item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worse ipad ever

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

    Didnt come with correct charger or sim card and i couldn't download anything have ti upgrade it. Couldn't get Netflix, Hulu or Google. Cant return it i wasted almost $200 this was a gift for myself on my bday.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great IPad for students!

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

    Perfect item for beginners to the IPad , easy to navigate and very clear screen! Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    I was unaware of the power adapter as i wish i would have gotten a 4 however i love the product i use it for. You do not need to buy new and these refurbs worked great for me. There were very minor scratches on back but i use a case anyway and they look new.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    2nd failed refurbished(rubbish)I pad 3

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

    This was my second attempt to purchase a refurbished I Pad. The first one was an I Pad 2. The unit could not be charged because the charging cord would not plug into the unit. Geek Squad confirmed there was a problem and I was given credit for my purchase. This credit was on a gift card so I was forced into spending more money on another product from Best Buy. Against my better judgement I ordered another refurbished I Pad. This time an I Pad 3 which I thought came with the new smaller plug. Wrong. Again the unit could not be charged as the charging cord would not plug into the unit. Again confirmed by the Geek Squad. You would think that part of the refurbishing process would be that you could recharge the unit. Again I was forced to purchase something from Best Buy with the credit going on a gift card. This time I purchased a new I Pad which meant an additional $200, out of my pocket. For good Customer relations I would like a gift card for my trouble X 2 plus extra expense out of my pocket.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Looked very used

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

    I wasn't happy with my purchase cause the iPad had a crack on the screen !! I had to return it !! I wasn't happy at all :(

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ordered 3, 1 was broken

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

    Ordered 3 iPads. 1 will not hold a charge at all. I will send it back and use Jem Jem

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice deal

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

    I bought this to be used by kids in an afterschool club. Overall good. But a little slow sometimes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok pad for the price

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

    It's really good but not great....................

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    very good for novice

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

    Occasional delay to touchpad response but overall responsive

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Nice physical appearance

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

    My refurbished iPad freezes frequently. I took it into my local Best Buy, but they were literally no help. The salesperson "helping " us literally never touched the iPad. We left the store feeling frustrated and angry about the extremely poor treatment we received at Best Buy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for a kid

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

    My daughter loves her new tablet. Nice refurbished

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Deal

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

    Ordered this after my wife lost her iPad. Has worked great

    I would recommend this to a friend
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