We’ve received a number of questions as to the value of choosing Option 1 over buying your own iPad. In addition to the convenience of spreading the payments over three years, here is an analysis of how much each component of the Option 1 Rent-to-Own program costs and what your payments add up to:
Option 1 Consists of:
- iPad (4th Generation) 16 GB – $499
- AppleCare Plus – $99
- Ballistic Tough Jacket Case – $69
- Apps & Management – $40
- Tax: $45
TOTAL Retail Cost (including tax): $752
2 payments of $103 (including tax) per year for 3 years – $618 (18% savings)
Source: MURSDipad.info
Option 1 – Cost Breakdown