Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, I'm in the market for a used 'Apple' laptop for the first time, pc or laptop.
I'm on a budget so looking at something 2-3 years old but a laptop that would have been considered top of the line went introduced.
Can anyone suggest what I should be looking for and even where to look for good deals on used?
Thanks! Mike
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Apple refurbished program is great:
Refurbished Mac - Apple Store (U.S.)
My friend has a refurbished white Macbook for years and it's great. -
what kind of price range are you looking at?
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FWIW, I found the 15 inch MBP not worth buying used. There was not enough of a discount over new. Of course, if you are on a budget and can't afford new, that may not be relevant. I ended up getting a 17 inch on ebay with a discount that made buying used make sense.
If you are going older, try to find a unit where the owner bought the 3 year warranty and there is some warranty time left. They exist on ebay. -
masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook
my suggestion is to set a dollar budget before deciding to buy a particular laptop or going new/used.
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Went through craiglist this pass summer. Saved $700 on my i5 17" MBP
You could say I got lucky. -
Stay away from any that have 8600s, they will die eventually, and if out of applecare it will be an expensive fix.
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I bought my late-08 MBP used for $1499 last year.
Came with a 1-year warranty (same as the new ones) and I slapped AppleCare on it.
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michael -
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ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..
If $850-900 is still prohibitive (and for many people it is, esp in the current economy), and you really want Mac, then your next best bet for a slightly lower price would probably be eBay. That option, however, should be taken with caution (reputable seller with good feedback, etc). -
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masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook
1. budget
2. find suitable item
3. purchase
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best buy credit card... 18 months to pay it off. and you can always sell it off at your remaining balance 12 months down the road.
Choosing used..
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