The Apple Store takes up to 45% off a selection of factory-refurbished 2nd- through current-generation Apple iPads, with prices starting at $249. With free shipping, that's among the best sales we've seen on these models, yielding the lowest total prices we've seen for each tablet with a 1-year Apple warranty (the same as new units). A couple best bets, compared to new:

• Refurb 4th-gen Apple iPad 64GB WiFi Tablet with Retina Display for $449 (low by $50)
• refurb Apple iPad Mini 32GB WiFi Tablet with Retina Deiplay for $419 (pictured, low by $31)