Another 2.93 8 core refurb gets snapped up

[johnnymg]

Dang, these 8 core 2.93GHz refurb units last less than 60 minutes. :eek:

I don't really get it but apparently people think these are good buys. Must be the ~$1K bump for 12-core.

http://www.refurb.me/

cheers to the longs
JohnG

[Transporteur]

Are you kidding? $3600 is a steal for those machines.

Keep in mind that they cost about $6000 a view weeks ago and you get a 2.4GHz machine for the same price directly from Apple.

[philipma1957]

here are three 8 core 2.93GHz at better prices

http://www.expercom.com/product_detail.html?p=707488


http://www.expercom.com/product_detail.html?p=707490


http://www.expercom.com/product_detail.html?p=707491

[leftPCbehind209]

here are three 8 core 2.93GHz at better prices

http://www.expercom.com/product_detail.html?p=707488


http://www.expercom.com/product_detail.html?p=707490


http://www.expercom.com/product_detail.html?p=707491

Are they Apple authorized resellers?

[philipma1957]

http://www.expercom.com/pages/aboutus

yes. see link above.

I have used them for mac minis.

They started sale today. I have no interest and receive no kickback from them. I am a price finding junky due to the mac mini mod business I am doing for 09 and 10.

[Ravich]

Do those expercom mac pros come with an apple warranty?

[Transporteur]

here are three 8 core 2.93GHz at better prices


:eek:

$2900 including the 4870. Are that new machines or used ones?

[gretschRB]

here are three 8 core 2.93GHz at better prices

http://www.expercom.com/product_detail.html?p=707488


http://www.expercom.com/product_detail.html?p=707490


http://www.expercom.com/product_detail.html?p=707491

Those aren't 8 cores.
I ordered one this morning.
after my inquiry/ questioning[I told him the model # was for a quad],the sales guy insisted they were '09 octo's and they share the same model iD as the quad's.
huh?..
He insisted they were 8 cores,even after his manager double checked.
Then called me back 1/2 hour later sheepishly,admitting it was a mistake
Bummer.
Order cancelled

[philipma1957]

well at least they were honest. It was a really good price. Too good!

[leftPCbehind209]

Those aren't 8 cores.
I ordered one this morning.
And the guy insisted they were
I told him the model was for a quad
He insisted they were 8 cores
Then called me back sheepishly realizing it was a mistake
Order cancelled

Here is what was emailed to me:
Dear XXXXXXXXXXXX,

Your order has been cancelled for the following reason:

We were informed by Apple that these units are not as advertised. It is actually a 4-core, not an 8-core. This order has been cancelled. Please give us a call at 888-563-6112.


Order #: XXXXXXXX
Order Date: Sep 8, 2010
Account E-mail: XXXXXXXXXXXX@yahoo.com
Password Hint: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

The following items were NOT accepted and will not be shipped:
* Mac Pro 8-core 2.93GHz 6GB/1TB/ATI Radeon 4870 with Applecare
Price:$3,038.00, Qty:1, Item Subtotal:$3,038.00

[gretschRB]

Here is what was emailed to me:
We were informed by Apple that these units are not as advertised



The following items were NOT accepted and will not be shipped:
* Mac Pro 8-core 2.93GHz 6GB/1TB/ATI Radeon 4870 with Applecare
Price:$3,038.00, Qty:1, Item Subtotal:$3,038.00

Lol
They weren't informed by Apple they were informed by me.
They were going to ship those quads as 8 cores
Glad I triple checked the model # before they ran my card.
sometimes if it seems to good to be true,it IS to good to be true.

[gretschRB]

well at least they were honest. It was a really good price. Too good!

Yeah the guy was really nice and apologetic.
no harm no foul.
a refurb 2.66 octo popped up at the mac store a couple hours later and I grabbed it.

[leftPCbehind209]

Yeah the guy was really nice and apologetic.
no harm no foul.
a refurb 2.66 octo popped up at the mac store a couple hours later and I grabbed it.

No harm, no foul? Except in my case :(

[gretschRB]

No harm, no foul? Except in my case :(

Yeah.total bummer
He said they had an octo 2.66 around but based on my exchange w/ them this morning I'd be kinda scared to to any business with them now.

[alphaod]

Damn you guys are getting these machine cheap.

[gretschRB]

Yeah,can't beat the price.
I just grabbed another refurb today: 2.93 8 core[ for my second Pro tools room]
I was surprised/skeptical when i got an alert email from Refurbme.com that directed me straight to the sale at Apple.. low and behold,they actually had one!