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Opinions on a Refurb

  • 21-03-2014 7:35pm
    #1
    lufties
    Registered Users Posts: 3,507 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys, my macbook pro was recently stolen. unfortunately I can't really afford to be landing out cash for another new one. does anyone have any info to give me about a refurb macbook pro?


Comments

  • #2
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,008 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    if you do a search on "refurb" you should find plenty of threads about them.


  • #3
    Sean Quagmire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,343 ✭✭✭Sean Quagmire


    I've bought 3 refurbs (MB Air and Pro's). Each one has been absolutely perfect and look brand new. I've never really heard any bad reports about refurbs so go for it I say.


  • #4
    OU812
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,072 ✭✭✭OU812


    My current iMac is a refurb. Seems like new to me. Only difference I can find is the box it comes in is plain white


  • #5
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,331 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Refurbs the way to go, 7 bought oldest one is 8 years old and none of them have ever skipped a beat and there working every day.

    The only difference is they come in a brown box as opposed to a white box, if it's not perfect you can send it straight back and get another one. Warranty is the exact same.


  • #6
    TroutMask
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 743 ✭✭✭TroutMask


    +1 for refurbs. Whenever I've had hardware problems, it's been with a new machine. Currently using a refurb MBP and a refurb Mac Mini - both arrived cosmetically perfect and never gave any trouble whatsoever. I'd go so far as to say it's the only way to go: the problems have been sorted out before you buy it.


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  • #7
    McGrath5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,395 ✭✭✭McGrath5


    I think the Apple refurb store is a real hidden gem :D

    OP my current MBA is a refurb, cosmetically is is flawless, go for it.


  • #8
    lufties
    Registered Users Posts: 3,507 ✭✭✭lufties


    McGrath5 wrote: »
    I think the Apple refurb store is a real hidden gem :D

    OP my current MBA is a refurb, cosmetically is is flawless, go for it.

    Yea but there isn't a lot of difference in the price.


  • #9
    dubmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,927 ✭✭✭dubmick


    I wouldn't buy anything but a refurb


  • #10
    McGrath5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,395 ✭✭✭McGrath5


    lufties wrote: »
    Yea but there isn't a lot of difference in the price.

    Well I did save €190 on mine, for me that is certainly a significant difference.


  • #11
    lufties
    Registered Users Posts: 3,507 ✭✭✭lufties


    McGrath5 wrote: »
    Well I did save €190 on mine, for me that is certainly a significant difference.

    I was hoping for double that.


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