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    Is it worth buying Refurbished Macbooks?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by vascainoduente77, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. vascainoduente77

    vascainoduente77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Have any of You but one. Im considering of buying either the air or the pro. but not sure yet, any suggestions on which one to buy would be very helpful as this would be my first time buying a mac and i dont no much about them.

    :D
     
    vascainoduente77, Jul 24, 2009
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  2. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    I did and it was perfect-even had the scent of new laptop! What are you going to do on it?
     
    Xirurg, Jul 24, 2009
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  3. stephen0205

    stephen0205 Notebook Consultant

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    i seen some really good prices, like the macbook pro 13 inch one for 750, i was like wooooooow, i want,
     
    stephen0205, Jul 24, 2009
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  4. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    They must have used that new scent spray, just like you can buy for cars!! :D

    But to the OP, I think it's worth it because Apple refurbs go through a strict refurbishment process, and can some times be better than new. For instance, if anything is found faulty, the bad component often gets replaced by a new, more up-to-date component. Secondly you have the assurance that it's going through a second inspection, whereas new units are just inspected once and shoved out the wherehouse.
    I personally wouldn't get a refurb right now because Apple's latest models are pretty good updates IMHO.
     
    talin, Jul 24, 2009
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  5. QueenOfSpades

    QueenOfSpades Notebook Consultant

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    One of my classic MacBook Pros was a refurb and it was absolutely perfect. Saved a bundle, never had a problem with it, full warranty. Apple refurbs are one of the best deals going. I wouldn't hesitate to order another.

    Good luck.
     
    QueenOfSpades, Jul 24, 2009
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    Brain191 Notebook Consultant

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    My current uMB (unibody MacBook) is a refurbished and I love it. You would never of have guessed it unless I tell you by looking at it of course. Also with Apple you get the standard year of Apple Care so if something does go wrong, it is taken care of.
     
    Brain191, Jul 24, 2009
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  7. ichiban06

    ichiban06 Notebook Guru

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    mine is also a refurb and its perfect I was worried about dead pixels but couldn't find any. It comes in a plain white box but I brought a original box on fleebay don't know why though.

    its been over a month now since I brought the macbook, and the only problem I'm having is the fan nearest to the usb ports has become much louder making a humming sound, the other fan is extremely quiet and you won't hear it until it gets to around 2500rpm. I may give apple a call to see if they will replace it because the sound is annoying.
     
    ichiban06, Jul 25, 2009
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  8. talin

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    Just to go your local Apple store and they'll replace it. :)
     
    talin, Jul 25, 2009
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    miichael Notebook Consultant

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    had good plans to get an Alienware m17x but thinking maybe need more portablility but saw the 17in antiglare *yay* on apple.com refurb for 1999$ just doubt i can pass that up..just wish it had a numbpad
     
    miichael, Jul 25, 2009
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