@Drewps5co0tt I think even paying Apple for the "latest and greatest" is a waste of money for a user like me. For someone running a business or a serious gamer or video producer maybe, but not to read email, social media, and shop!
For the last several monhs, I have done well without a working iPad. Turned my off when even a half hour on the phone with a tech rep, we couldn't install security. Mcafee suggested I go into Apple and have them call and work with a tech on both ends. Ludicrous!
The best part is that I've realized I don't really miss it as long as my phone and computer are working. I'm one person and live on one floor. Phone works wherever I go. I am ready for a new phone, but even for the phone, I'm not interested in brand new or top of the line.