An original iPad is now available to buy directly from Apple at a $130 discount, or $399. The tablet is 3G enabled and offers 16GB of solid state storage.
Although Apple is about to unveil a third-generation iPad shortly, those who need an iPad solely for the commodity of having the Internet with them at all times can go for this Refurbished iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB - Black - AT&T (first generation).
Originally released April 2010, the tablet has 16GB flash drive capacity, Wi-Fi + 3G (3G data plan sold separately), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology, 9.7-inch widescreen display, weighs 1.6 pounds and is 0.5 inches thick.