iPad Questions

[emsumm]

I'm thinking of getting H one for his bday.
The kids will for sure use it.
Does the retina display matter?  Mini vs. regular?
Should I just buy one used?  Do people even do this, and if so, from where?
TIA

[wannabe]

apple sells refurbished ones.

i want a mini to replace the old 1st generation brick i have, but i don't *need* it. hmm.

[Captain Serious]

M saved up his money and bought himself a used 1st generation two years ago for less than half what my husband originally paid for his.

I have a mini, and although I love how easy it is to take with me and toss in a bag, etc., I sometimes wish I had the bigger screen.

ETA:  Mine has the retina display (I think) and theirs do not, and it's not a big deal.

[Dezi]

I have the regular size, no retina display so I don't know if it makes a difference. I love mine, DD is 5 and saving up for her own which I can't is it for because she is constantly asking to use mine. I would buy 2nd hand.

[fuckyourcouch]

i bought my h a refurb one. it was cheaper and works fine and he loves it.