A refurbished product, commonly known as a "refurb," is a pre-owned item that has undergone testing or other forms of reconditioning by the manufacturer or a third party in order to be resold. These products may have originally been returned to the manufacturer or retailer due to defects or other issues, or they may have been used as display models in retail stores. After undergoing the refurbishment process, these items are often sold at a reduced price compared to their brand-new counterparts.
When a product is labeled as "refurbished," it means that it has been restored to a functional condition after experiencing some form of damage or defect. This can be done by the manufacturer or by a third-party retailer. The exact process and level of quality of the refurbishment can vary depending on the retailer, which is why it can be a risky proposition to purchase a refurbished product without knowing the details of the refurbishment process.
Apple Certified Refurbished products, on the other hand, are refurbished by the Apple manufacturer and are subject to a more rigorous repair process. This process may include replacing with genuine Apple replacement parts (as needed), such as the outer casing and battery, as well as testing and inspecting the product to ensure that it is functioning properly. In addition, some products come with the same one-year warranty as a brand-new product from Apple, so you can have confidence in their quality and reliability.
ChipmunkTech offers Apple Certified Refurbished products at a discounted price (usually around 35% off the list price), and each iPad comes with a new battery, outer shell, and is fully tested. The refurbished iPads are repackaged and sealed in a brand-new white boxes with Apple's own accessories, cables and documents. This quality commitment is back by Apple by include a one-year warranty like new Apple products. You also have the option of getting additional coverage by purchasing AppleCare products.
In essence, buying a refurbished iPad through ChipmunkTech allows you to get a like-new iPad at a discounted price, which is an amazing deal.