Refurbished iPad shows up for $349

If you’ve been holding out for today’s announcements and feel a little let down, you’re in luck — Apple has the original 16 GB Wi-Fi-only iPad for a measly $349 on its US online store.

There was some speculation that the iPd 2 would bring a price drop. However, Apple has maintained the same price points across the board, for each size model.

Considering the iPad 2 is markedly faster than its predecessor, I’ve got no complaints about that. The iPhone has come down in price, but remember, iPhones come with carrier subsidies.

The iPad 2 goes on sale March 11, starting at $499.

Stephen Hackett, formerly a Lead Mac Genius at Apple, now spends his days running the IT department of a large non-profit in Memphis, TN. He writes about Apple, design and journalism at forkbombr.net. Like all twenty-somethings, you can find him on Twitter. Oh, and he has a dogcow tattoo.