A Refurbished M1 Cellular 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Costs Just $620, So What Are You Waiting For?
We've long believed that the iPad Pro is one of the best tablets you can buy, and we aren't alone in that. But the latest M4 iPad Pro takes things to a whole new level with a price that's enough to put most people off. That's why it's important to remember that the 2021 M1 iPad Pro is still more than enough tablet for a whole lot of people. Whether you're gaming or creating, it's difficult to go wrong with an M1 chip. Even better, and if you don't mind going the refurbished route, you can pick up a 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro with 128GB of storage and cellular connectivity for just $620. There are other storage options available, too, all the way up to 1TB.
Despite being a couple of generations old, this 2021 iPad Pro still comes packed with advanced hardware that makes it one of the fastest and most advanced tablets out there. It features a stunning 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display, which boasts 1,600 nits of peak brightness, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and supports Apple's True Tone technology, making it a great pick for digital artists or other creatives.
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Internally, it's equipped with Apple's powerful M1 chip, as well as your choice of storage (128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB), 8GB of RAM and Wi-Fi 6 support for lightning-fast performance. Plus, the 12-megapixel front camera automatically keeps you centered, which makes it great for video calls and virtual meetings. It averages around 10 hours of battery life on a single charge and uses a USB-C charger, so you don't have to worry about keeping an Apple Lightning cable on hand.
Don't worry if the iPad Pro isn't for you, we've rounded up the best iPad deals across the board right now including sales on the iPad Air, iPad Mini and entry-level iPad.
Getting iPad Pro-level features without spending iPad Pro-level prices is easier than you might think, especially if you aren't put off by a refurbished tablet. This deal gets you a great tablet for gaming and more at a price that isn't likely to remain on offer for long.
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