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    15.4 MacBook Pro $999?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by mercurian, Aug 30, 2006.

  1. mercurian

    mercurian Notebook Enthusiast

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  2. digitaltrav

    digitaltrav Notebook Consultant

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    if it looks too good to be true it probally is
     
    digitaltrav, Aug 30, 2006
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Well, here are two things to consider. Apple decides pricing, and these guys only accept Western Union. I would say no. But you never know. Even a refurb of the 1.83 will cost around 1600. The are selling a 2.0 with 1gb RAM for 999? Are they like an unclaimed merchandise place? I couldn't find where they explain why they are so cheap.
     
    cashmonee, Aug 30, 2006
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  4. yamla

    yamla Notebook Consultant

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    It's a scam. Their privacy policy claims they use SSL to protect all personal information but they clearly don't. They claim to be a TRUSTe licensee but they are not. And the site was only set up last month.

    Don't do business with them.
     
    yamla, Aug 30, 2006
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  5. paqtrick22

    paqtrick22 Notebook Evangelist

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    maybe they charge tax of 1000USD... that would be even... hehe


    the price just ain't right...
     
    paqtrick22, Aug 30, 2006
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    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    2 things:
    the prices alone make me want to say scam, but theyre not on resellerratings as well. hmm........
     
    Redline, Aug 30, 2006
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Plus with Western Union, once that money is gone its gone. Their FAQ says they don't take credit cards because they have had a rash of fraud lately. Definitely stay away.
     
    cashmonee, Aug 30, 2006
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    Luar Notebook Evangelist

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    This is why I buy with my American Express card because I know if there is a problem they can help resolve it.
     
    Luar, Aug 30, 2006
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