Refurbished iPads Now $349-659, Get 'Em While Their Hot

Looking for a great deal on the 'old' iPad, well no fear the fine folks over at Apple have just dropped the price on their refurbished models to make way for the new thinner lighter iPad 2.

The new iPad 2 might be thinner and lighter and pack a bit more punch but last year's model was no slouch. So why pay top dollar for the new one when you can get yesteryear's model at such a great price! Apple has lowered the price of the basic model refurbished iPad down to an incredible $349 or $150 less than the new iPad 2. The Apple Store has all of the details. The prices range from:

• $349 for the 16GB WiFi model
• $479 for the 16GB WiFi + 3G model
• $529 for the 64GB WiFi model
• $559 for the 32GB  WiFi + 3G model
• $659 for the 64GB WiFi + 3G model

Apple notes regarding their refurbished Apple iPad devices:

• Stringent refurbishment process prior to sale
• Covered by Apple's One-Year Limited Warranty 
• AppleCare Protection Plan can be purchased
• Engraving and gift wrap not available for refurbished iPads
• Supplies are limited
• Comes with all manuals and accessories
• New battery and outer shell (to me this makes the device look brand new)
• Brand new white box?? (ha!)

So if you aren't into the latest greats and want to save yourself a little of that hard earned cash you might want to head over to the Apple Store and see what they have to offer.

Update: For those of you looking for deals on new iPads Apple has slashed prices on them as well. Pricing is listed as follows:

• $399 for the 16GB WiFi model
• $499 for the 32Gb WiFi model
• $529 for the 16GB WiFi + 3G model
• $599 for the 64GB WiFi model
• $629 for the 32GB  WiFi + 3G model
• $729 for the 64GB WiFi + 3G model

That would be $100 off the original pricing making these a pretty decent deal.