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If you need a device that's great for work, school, and distracting yourself with an endless supply of memes and streaming marathons, an iPad may be your best bet. With the right accessories, one of these versatile tablets can basically be a low-spec computer or a high-spec phone, and you don't even need to get a new one to get great performance. 

This refurbished iPad mini 4 is an awesome multipurpose tablet, and it's on sale for 61% off. It also comes with its own accessories bundle! 

This iPad mini is powered by the Apple A8 chip, and with that and 2GB of RAM under the figurative hood, there's a lot it can do. Fill the 128GB local storage with apps or record photos and videos with the 8MP iSight Camera. You could also snap selfies with the 1.2MP FaceTime camera, or something in the name implies it could also be used for FaceTime. 

This iPad is Wi-Fi ready, but it also has 4G unlocked. Plug in your SIM card and go online as easily as you would on your phone. If you need a device that can connect while you're off the grid, this could be a great way to establish your own little mobile workstation. The battery can also last for up to 10 hours, but luckily there's a lot you can do with this little tablet to fill that time. 

If you're worried about carting around an expensive device wherever you go, then check out the accessory kit that comes with this one. There's a pre-installed tempered glass cover, and the black snap-on case looks sleek and feels secure. This iPad also comes with a lightning cable and a UL-certified wall charger, and you even get the original Apple box. 

Refurbished with a rating of "B," the only signs you should notice that this iPad isn't new might be some light scuffs or scratches on the body. 

See how much you can do with this impressive iPad mini. For a limited time, get the Apple iPad mini 4, 128GB (Refurbished: WiFi + 4G Unlocked) and Accessories Bundle for 61% off. 

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