Good value in iPad or equivalent?

**Flyoverland Captive** · 11-07-2018, 07:00 PM

My old iPad has shit the bed. I know nothing of current tablet offerings; what’s a good, cheap replacement? I don’t want a keyboard, so no Chromebooks. What does the collective recommend?

**iceman** · 11-07-2018, 07:34 PM

These rankings seem pretty on point and they just came out like a week ago: https://www.techradar.com/news/best-tablet

The new ipad looks to be the ticket to me

**SkiBall** · 11-07-2018, 07:36 PM

Costco has 128g 9.7" iPad for like $350 right now (after $50 off). Thinking about upgrading my mini.

**dunfree** · 11-07-2018, 08:13 PM

iPads are usually discounted or on sale in 2 weeks (turkey day). the other tablet offerings suck, imo.

**BCMtnHound** · 11-07-2018, 08:19 PM

Another vote to just replace your old ipad with a new one. If your old one was your first, you may have a better idea of storage and peripheral needs, can downsize the new one and save a few bucks.

**babybear** · 11-07-2018, 08:24 PM

I've had good experiences buying on the apple refurbished site too. save a few doll hairs
https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals

**Flyoverland Captive** · 11-07-2018, 08:24 PM

Leaning toward the newer base model @$330. I’ll start watching sales.

**Benny Profane** · 11-07-2018, 09:47 PM

I just replaced my IPad mini with a Samsung Tab A. I despise the Mac IOS. Android is so much better. I don't know how you people live with I Phones. Ever since that man died, it's been downhill.

**Flyoverland Captive** · 11-07-2018, 10:01 PM

^^^ That’s an 8” though; the older I get the more screen I need. Or does it come in larger versions?

**Skidog** · 11-08-2018, 04:49 AM

Keep an eye on woot.com. daily deals and iPads come up quite often.

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**Obstruction** · 11-08-2018, 06:54 AM

Micro Center has the 9.7 inch iPad 6 32g for $299. Think that price is in store only though. I've bought a few iPads from them over the years and it's worked out ok.

Check out Apple site for education discounts if applicable (student or teacher). Personally I hate Black Friday and Apple discounts are typically few and far between but it might be worth waiting to see if anything good pops up.

**jerlane** · 11-08-2018, 07:13 AM

Wait for Black Friday. There should be deals to be had.

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**Benny Profane** · 11-08-2018, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by Flyoverland Captive

^^^ That’s an 8” though; the older I get the more screen I need. Or does it come in larger versions?

Yes, it does.

**Ted Striker** · 11-08-2018, 10:39 AM

Are you already in the i universe, i.e. iphone, itunes, icloud? If so stick with apple. Aside from expense, you can't really go wrong with their hardware.

Personally, I'm on the android bandwagon, but having a mixed device quiver would be a pain, and ultimately could cost more if you use many paid apps.

**::: :::** · 11-08-2018, 10:41 AM

There was a thing about iPad pricing on Black Friday in Forbes I think? ...popped up in my Apple news aggregator

**Flyoverland Captive** · 11-08-2018, 10:59 AM

Found that ^^^ article; good to know. I'll stick with iPad; Samsungs are the same price for an equivalent screen, and I already have Apple apps on our phones.

Thanks all!