You can save loads of money by opting to buy a refurbished iPad from Apple rather than splashing out on a brand new iPad. Here, we weigh up the pros and cons of buying a refurbished iPad, so you can choose which option is best for you. Plus, it's a way to get older models of iPad that are no longer available to buy (such as the iPad 3 and iPad 4), directly from Apple. What does refurbished mean? Refurbished Apple products are technically pre-owned, but they undergo such a rigorous refurbishing process that it's unlikely you'll even notice. What's the difference between a refurbished iPad and a brand new iPad? If you buy a refurbished iPad from Apple, you'll get the same one-year warranty as a brand new iPad, all of the manuals and accessories that co