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    New Batch of Refurbs from Apple

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by vengance_01, Jan 17, 2007.

  1. vengance_01

    vengance_01 Notebook Deity

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    They even have the Core 2 Duo's now, but sadly its only in the 2.33GHZ version. Also I just found this out today that you can use an education discount in the refurbished section. Thats really cool and I was never aware of that.
     
    vengance_01, Jan 17, 2007
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    Are you actually getting a lower price on refurbs with your student discount than without? I don't think the student discount applies to refurbished units.
     
    l33t_c0w, Jan 17, 2007
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    Yea your right. That was my mistake, also the 15inch MBP C2 version is already gone :)
     
    vengance_01, Jan 17, 2007
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  4. Keeperian

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    Can anyone translate "Refurbs" in some other word? Don´t know what it means.. :eek:
     
    Keeperian, Jan 18, 2007
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  5. ZaZ

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    It means it is refurbished. It is likely a unit that was returned for some reason or was defective then fixed.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 18, 2007
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    oneway23 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just got myself a 15 inch C2D 2.33mhz 2Gig Ram Macbook Pro at $1999 for almost a savings of $500. I then had 2 gift cards (one for $1000 and one for $250).

    Basically got myself the laptop, then was able to spend the cash I saved on the new 802.11n router, a case, the rhythm band jam pack, and a $130 all in one printer(with a $100 rebate) for a total of $1467(WITHOUT the $100 mail in rebate, which I will get a check for). Not a bad deal at all!
     
    oneway23, Jan 23, 2007
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  7. BayouCowboy

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    For those of you who have refurbised Mac's, how has your experience been with them? Is it a risky venture? I am looking at buying a refurb myself. Thanks!
     
    BayouCowboy, Jan 24, 2007
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  8. phungy

    phungy Notebook Evangelist

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    Refurbs are great. Why? They go through quality control...twice. Many have had great experiences as well as free upgrades (RAM/HD). Next Mac I'm purchasing is a refurb.
     
    phungy, Jan 24, 2007
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    Free upgrades? I'd like to know what that means... :)
     
    Bona Fide, Jan 25, 2007
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  10. oneway23

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    Any part that was defective upon initial return by the original owner is replaced by a brand new part, which if a new product is released during that time frame, may result in a welcome surprise upgrade for the buyer of said refurb.
     
    oneway23, Jan 25, 2007
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  11. olphus

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    Did you actually get a $1000 gift card??

    Also, student discounts seem to be just $50 - how much are refurbs discounted in genereal percentage wise?? How about warranty?
     
    olphus, Jan 28, 2007
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    Surprisingly, yes...I accepted it as payment for a job I had done. Refurbs are normally discounted 20%-25%, sometimes even 30%(or thereabouts) on a core duo. The warranty is EXACTLY the same as a new mac (90 phone support, 1 year manufacturer's warranty). That was the deal sealer for me, personally.
     
    oneway23, Jan 28, 2007
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