Is it worth it to buy refurbished?

[Septembersrain]

I left of my own accord. I'm not coming back.

 

[kch50428]

Yes... Apple's refurbs come with full 1 year warranty, and are eligible for AppleCare.

Refurbished and Clearance iPod, iPad & Mac Products - Free Shipping - Apple Store (U.S.)

 

[iOS Gravity]

I have never bought a refurbished device. The only time I would recommend it, is if the person asking doesn't have a big enough budget for the computer.

 

[Septembersrain]

I left of my own accord. I'm not coming back.

 

[phreddyl]

I bought both my macbook and iMac refurbished. Saved a few $100 each time. They both looked and felt brand new. Since they came with the same warrantee it was a no brainer for me.

 

[Just_Me_D]

I bought both my macbook and iMac refurbished. Saved a few $100 each time. They both looked and felt brand new. Since they came with the same warrantee it was a no brainer for me.

Although I've never bought a refurbished computer before, I have to agree with Phreddyl that it is a no-brainer if the warranty is the same as a new one.

 

[Haalcyon]

I think the only thing I would worry about if considering buying a refurbished laptop would be how many charge/discharge cycles were on the battery. ...how 'worn out' it is...or does Apple replace batteries as part of the refurbishment.


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[kataran]

I think the only thing I would worry about if considering buying a refurbished laptop would be how many charge/discharge cycles were on the battery. ...how 'worn out' it is...or does Apple replace batteries as part of the refurbishment.


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well I believe all Apple Refurb come with a new battery and she might be talking about a desktop not a laptop

I wouldn't buy a refurbed car but when it comes to tech it's a great deal. Go for it girl



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[phreddyl]

I believe they change the batteries and the case

 

[Septembersrain]

I left of my own accord. I'm not coming back.

 

[Haalcyon]

I would go with the 15" hi-res (not Retina) because it's so upgradeable.


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[Septembersrain]

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[Haalcyon]

As in easier to buy hardware upgrades for? How hard is it install upgrades in hardware on these laptops?


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Yeah. Just pop out the screws on the bottom and you can upgrade the RAM, install an SSD and even swap the optical drive out for a another hard drive or SSD. I had a 2012 15" Hi-Res and upgraded the RAM to 16GB, added a 256GB SSD, and replaced the optical drive with a 7.2kRPM hard drive. I was rather proud of my little mobile workstation.


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[Septembersrain]

I left of my own accord. I'm not coming back.

 

[linsiris]

I wouldn't worry for refurbs either. Apple backs them up same as with the new ones.
There are many places where you can buy refurb macs online, but I think more people trust buying from Apple directly.

Links
To refurb area in apple store --> Refurbished and Clearance iPod, iPad & Mac Products - Free Shipping - Apple Store (U.S.)
To refurb macs --> Refurbished Mac Computers - Refurbished Notebooks & Desktop Computers - Apple Store (U.S.)

 

[taz323]

I haven't, but it would. If it had any problems, it's probably been fixed.

 

[Haalcyon]

What are the prices on these models? Do they still have the specs? May I ask for help to a link? So many came up... I'm like um... Halp!


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[jsntrenkler]

I think it's a great way to save a few dollars. I have purchased refurbished apple products in the past and they were good as new IMO

 

[pr1nce]

I never have but my son has. He didn't have any problems with it. They go through the refurbs carefully and they're in good shape.

 

[Peligro911]

The price difference that I'm seeing isn't too significant on certain models. Have you ever purchased a netbook/laptop refurbished? If so, did you believe you got a good deal? Do you recommend it to others?

What kind of warranty/Apple Care is included or can be purchased?

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I have purchased three iPads refurb from apple 2/3 had issues out of the box but apple replaced both of them one was even replaced on the spot with a brand new one ( we opened box together) non referb .. one was a magnet on / off issue and digitizer would stop responding... Second issue was with the ios and hardware failure that a restore couldn't fix ..
Despite the bad luck I still recommend refurb because well it's apple and they back up the stuff they sell ..


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