$399 iPad 2 a Kindle Fire killer?

In recent weeks there was speculation that Apple would continue selling theiPad 2 after a new iPad seemed to further amp increase the pressure on competing 10-inchAndroid tablets, that had been enjoying a hard enough time competing with theiPad 2 at Apple's entry-level valuation on $499.

Well, as it happens the apple ipad 2 should indeed be sticking around, and it's also selling for which people thought it can: $399. But the perfect 16GB models will still be sold new.

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If you're able to go the refurbished route, you could potentially lose another $50, as Apple is selling the 16GB Wi-Fi-only unit for $349 (the 32GB model is selling for $449). That's pretty louis vuitton mini ipad case enticing and also a mere $150 even more than the Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet, as both versions retail for $199 as they are smaller devices with only 8GB of built-in memory (the Nook's memory is expandable despite burberry mini ipad case the fact that Kindle's seriously is not).

True, you might also acquire a refurbished Kindle Fire no less, but by relocating to sub-$400 territory with your apple ipad 2, the decision for consumers gets a little trickier. Just one $100 price chop can certainly produce a significant difference psychologically and, as I said, $349 for any refurbished iPad 2 are going to be really tempting for all those people that do not want to drop $499 for this newest iPad.