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    Refurbished Macbook Pro

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by keisanki, May 15, 2008.

  1. keisanki

    keisanki Newbie

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    I've noticed that recently refurbished current gen macbook pros have been up for sale from apple. They run $100 cheaper than the student discount of $1799.

    What is the typical quality of these refurbished models? Are you able to upgrade to the 3 year applecare plan after purchase?

    Most importantly though, do the refurbished models hold up as well as "new" models.
     
    keisanki, May 15, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    They're most likely just returns.
     
    Lithus, May 15, 2008
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  3. dab3

    dab3 Notebook Guru

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    Well they actually go through a personal inspection by professionals at the Apple HQ in California (unlike the new ones which I shipped straight out of manufacturing in China) so some could say they are even better than the new ones.

    I would so go for the refurbished unless you want a perfectly new MBP.
     
    dab3, May 15, 2008
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  4. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    The condition actually may be better than new since they are individually tested. Apple's refurbs are highly regarded. If you do not care about brand new, then I would definitely go refurb.
     
    cashmonee, May 16, 2008
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  5. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    Go with the refurb. I speak from first hand experience.
     
    stealthsniper96, May 16, 2008
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  6. fsucesar

    fsucesar Notebook Consultant

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    I actually had the exact same question, glad i noticed your tread. Im in the same boat, and i think ill save the $100 and buy the refurbed as well...
     
    fsucesar, May 16, 2008
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    i3urtongirl Notebook Consultant

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    I second that!
     
    i3urtongirl, May 16, 2008
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  8. J12

    J12 Notebook Evangelist

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    I bought a refurbished macbook recently and it arrived just like it was brand new except for the fancy box. There was not one scratch on the shiny macbook cover.
     
    J12, May 16, 2008
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