Canada already has a lot going for it: It's the birthplace of William Shatner, and poutine. Not only that, but they also invented Insulin, standard time and television. Yep, they might also have free health care... but do you want to know what really grinds our gears about our northern neighbors? The sweet deals they're currently getting on refurbished iPads from Apple's online store.
Looks like the Canadians aren't the only ones getting the sweet deal!
That's right, for what Apple is calling a "Special Limited Time", Apple is giving Canucks the opportunity to pick up an Apple branded tablet on the cheap. As we speak Canadians are cackling in delight at the fact that they can purchase an Apple refurbished 16, 32 or 64 GB Wi-Fi iPad for $479, $549 and $649, respectively. Given the cost of a new iPad and the fact that the U.S. and Canadian dollar have been pretty much at parity these past few weeks, we're sure you'll have to agree that this is a pretty sweet deal, especially considering that we're talking about factory refurbished iPads here--meaning that they're just as good as brand spanking new.
There's no indication of how long these prices will be offered for, but if you have the means to pick one up at these rock-bottom Canadian prices, we suggest doing so as soon as possible.
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Seamus Bellamy
January 23, 2011 at 7:35pm
It's important to remember that the when taking a jaunt down to the states, the cost of an item isn't the only cost of an item. Unless you're fortunate enough to live in a city near the border such as Windsor or Vancouver, the cost of the trip, be it by car, air or ferry, needs to be taken into consideration as well. While there's no cost associated with bringing an electronic device back across the border, the cost of fuel, your lunch, and even an overnight stay in some cases, adds to the total bottom line purchase price of a product.
As for the Scots having invented television, you're right: A Scotsman--one Mr. John Logie Baird--gave the first public demonstration of atonal television technology in 1925. That's my mistake. However, no matter how much I'd love for Canada to be a part of Scotland for the sake of easy access to Irn-Bru Monkey Shoulder blended scotch and Run Rig albums, we are the last time I checked, still an independent nation.
crapday
January 23, 2011 at 8:12am
Is Canada part of Scotland ???
Quote "Canada already has a lot going for it: It's the birthplace of William Shatner, and poutine. Not only that, but they also invented Insulin, standard time and television. "
Television was invented by a Scotsman, this means maclife think Canada is part of Scotland.
I've not noticed any cheap ipads here in Scotland.
Meegz2
January 21, 2011 at 3:08pm
Given parity, its still cheaper to get it in the US as US pricing is still lower on re-furb models. Sorry Seamus, your article doesn't make sense.
Adamstm
January 21, 2011 at 2:52pm
You can purchase an Apple refurbished 16, 32 or 64 GB Wi-Fi iPad for
$429, $499, or $599 in the US Store
Isnt America great!
jantolak61
January 21, 2011 at 2:49pm
And in the US apple store, refurb iPads are going for $429, $499, and $599 (special limited time pricing). Unless you made a mistake and these are for the 3G models, that's no deal.
