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Get a Free New Pixel Tablet with Your Old iPad |
Without a doubt, Apple dominates the tablet market, particularly in the United States. Though you may associate the term "iPad" with these gadgets, it's important to keep in mind that there are some fantastic substitutes available. If you already own a few Nest Minis or other Google smart home devices, the Pixel Tablet could be a great option.
Google is making a very alluring offer if you've been considering switching from an iPad to a Pixel tablet—or even if you haven't. The Pixel Tablet without the Charging Speaker Dock is a new product that the firm is introducing. Even though the tablet can be used as a smart home display with the dock, buying the tablet by itself will save you $100. Furthermore, even though $399 is less expensive than $499, that's not the exciting offer I'm referring to. Additionally, Google offers a trade-in program for old Samsung or Apple tablets. Depending on the model you're giving up, you can obtain a free Pixel tablet by trading in your tablet; all you have to do is pay the tax.
Which trade-ins can get you a complimentary new Pixel tablet?
To take advantage of this offer, you don't even need to own a more recent iPad. As of 2018, the iPad 6 is the oldest iPad that Google will accept. Your credit will be $399, which is the cost of a Pixel Tablet in base model if it is in good condition. If the iPad works and powers on, you will still receive $200 for it. That's a remarkable value, considering the current Amazon price of $164 for a refurbished iPad 6. Interestingly, it seems that $399 is the most that Google will give you for any iPad: You receive $399 for your iPad, regardless of whether it's the newest 12.9-inch iPad Pro or a well-maintained iPad 6.
Google will take your Samsung tablets too, but it will give you less. Depending on the model, you may receive as little as $100 or as much as $350.
Whether you believe that trading in even a six-year-old iPad for a 128GB Pixel Tablet without the dock is worth it depends depend on your personal preferences. You simply need to pay the $99 (plus tax) difference after your trade-in if you choose to upgrade to 256GB of storage. The same applies if you upgrade to the 128GB tablet with dock. If you choose to get the dock tablet with 256GB of storage instead of the $599 MSRP, the cost will be $199.
The sole drawback is that the Pixel Tablet must be paid for in full at the time of purchase. After inspecting your old tablet, Google will ship you a mail-in kit and reimburse you the trade-in value that was agreed upon. If you don't mind selling your old iPad, you can ultimately get a new Pixel Tablet for just the tax.