macbook refurbs?
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- i_monk
I've heard good things from a couple of people about Apple's refurbished macbooks/pros. I mentioned this to our IT guy (yeah I caved and asked him) and he says everything he's heard says the refurb laptops are lemons, and most of them were returned because of hardware faults (because they're easier to return than a desktop).
Any actual refurb macbook users here want to set the record straight?
- version30
refurbs - read: buying something someone else has already confirmed as junk
- canuck0
buy a vaio they come in funky cases now...
- horton0
nothing but positive things to be said here:
http://www.newstoday.com/pv-an/v…
+ there's a couple other post if you search refurb.
- acescence0
well, considering it has a warranty and is eligible for applecare, what does it matter? if it is a lemon, send it back!
and think about it, why would apple send out a machine they know to be a lemon knowing that it would likely come back and further eat their profit?
- Meeklo0
I mentioned this to our IT guy and he says everything he's heard says the refurb laptops are lemons, and most of them were returned because of hardware faults (because they're easier to return than a desktop).
Your IT guy doesn't know SHIT!
I had 3 of my laptops reburbished, NEVER had a problem with it, the one I got at the apple store came with HD problems and a dead pixel that apple does not replace.
Refurbished means:
somebody found a problem on the unit then returned it, manufacturer fixes problem and puts the product up to DEFAULT SELLING STANDARDS
but can't sell at the same price on an unopened box.Also on the list:
Window display boxes, un-opened returns, opened return with no problems under the 15 - 30 warranty day, etc.Apple gives you full warranty and they are eligible for apple care, so get the EXACT PRIVILEGES YOU GET WITH NEW ITEMS, just cheaper..
The way I see it, you let other betatest the product for you, then pay less.
your IT guy doesn't know SHIT!
- sherman0
we really like ours.
one good point I heard is that they are tested after they are reassembled which new ones arent.
- monkeyshine0
Ive only ever bought refurbs (ibook, imac, pb) and they've all been great...you still get a warranty, ya know.
- Meeklo0
we really like ours.
one good point I heard is that they are tested after they are reassembled which new ones arent.
sherman
(Jan 3 07, 13:09)brilliant!
I also got a my photo camera and a 2500 L projector, no problems still strong
Just ask people that actually bought refurb stuff..
- i_monk0
I know there's still the warranty, but I'd rather it just not break, or be really less likely to break, you know?
I'd be getting it for my move to South Korea, and I don't even want to think about what it'd take to get one fixed over there.
I won't buy Sony, so Vaio isn't an option.
- hiatus0
i bought a mac mini, turned out sweet.
sold it to buy a macbook & samething. although i'm not sure if the extended 3yr apple care is worth it.
again, i plan on buying the macbook.
- Meeklo0
I know there's still the warranty, but I'd rather it just not break, or be really less likely to break, you know?
thats is why refurb is better, it's been tested for you.. simple as that
- i_monk0
Thanks.
+1 to everyone, except that one guy.
- rafalski0
i got my gf a refurb ipod 60gb 5gen, was worried if it'd come scratched.. turned out not only it had the whole covering replaced (it had to in order to have a new serial number engraved), but also it is brighter than mine, seems that they put one of the new screens from the 5.5gen in it.
- Oneburn0
i've owned a powerbook and now a macbook pro, both refurbs. great price. absolutely no problems. the macbook has a small bend next to the latch; likely the reason for the return. don't be scared.
- mimeartist0
that vaio reminds me of a apple laptop i have at home from about 1998 where you could slide your own covers on the top
- shutdown0
refurb mac mini
no problems arrived within 2 days and runs like charm.
thinking of selling it as i want an ibook instead
- rasko40
I had an ibook a few years ago and it never had a problem, and I saved about 40%
:)
- mrbee28280
"I know there's still the warranty, but I'd rather it just not break, or be really less likely to break, you know? "
Nothing is going to guarantee that the new one won't break. I was planning on buying a new one this weekend and have been considering the refurb all week. I'd save $500 off the bat and know it still has the same warranty.
- orkman0
My bro bought refurb MBP and the metal above the release button was bent out and there was a small puncture on the screen. Apple store fixed both in in 3 days, it's been fine since.
He then bought a refurb macbook for his wife and it has had no problems whatsoever.
I bought a brand spanking new MBP and the drive was crap so I took it in. They swapped it for a new one.
My coworker bought my same spec MBP refurbed and I can't tell the difference. They both look the same. So problems on his.
Seems any purchase could have issues and so the warranty is a great thing to have.
- orkman0
Oops. NO problems on his.