Refurb Mac prices drop....

[Cybergypsy]

The refurbs prices went down again, hope that means new toys....coming soon!

[bearbo]

The refurbs prices went down again, hope that means new toys....coming soon!

when did that happen?

it's the same as i checked few days ago

[Cybergypsy]

Basic macbooks were 899.00 now they are 799.00

[macg4]

Basic macbooks were 899.00 now they are 799.00
i know its sweet. hopefully ordering one tonight :)

[iW00t]

The 2.0Ghz 15" used to be 1449, now it is 1349...

Hmmm.... is Santa Rosa coming early? :confused:

[Cybergypsy]

Thats what i am hoping....big drops already...I sold my macbook 1,83 for 845.00 last week :)
100.00 across the board drops...hummmmmm

[wmmk]

[evil rant=wmmk]haha! they've sold out of 2.16Ghz 15 inchers! that means i got the best deal possible! :cackle: [/evil rant]

[Cybergypsy]

[evil rant=wmmk]haha! they've sold out of 2.16Ghz 15 inchers! that means i got the best deal possible! :cackle: [/evil rant]

Yea!!!!:)

[miloblithe]

I imagine it's just supply management. It seems too early for an update any time soon.

[iW00t]

I imagine it's just supply management. It seems too early for an update any time soon.

Then why the sudden price cut? ;)

[Cybergypsy]

I do think something may happen....i need new toys...just bought a imac G4 to hold me over........

[iW00t]

Resolution independent MBPs and MBs..

With cleaner and brighter screens, hmm mmm...

[mkrishnan]

Then why the sudden price cut? ;)

Well, C2D refurbs are likely imminent....

[iW00t]

Well, C2D refurbs are likely imminent....

Do you think they would have fixed all those 15" MBPs that were returned because of screen issues? Like the graininess?

[mkrishnan]

Do you think they would have fixed all those 15" MBPs that were returned because of screen issues? Like the graininess?

I've personally never seen this issue... but one way or another, the inexorable progress of things suggests that they'll have a variety of return units, doesn't it? They always have before.

[Cybergypsy]

Still have my fingers crossed!

[twanto]

Well, C2D refurbs are likely imminent....

I'd say that's the most likely reason.

[vanzskater272]

[evil rant=wmmk]haha! they've sold out of 2.16Ghz 15 inchers! that means i got the best deal possible! :cackle: [/evil rant]

I was just going to buy one of those a few days ago but then they ran out. NOOOOO:mad:

[K20]

So tempted to buy a refurb MacBook..

[mccldwll]

Basic macbooks were 899.00 now they are 799.00

Actually, until a few days ago, basic was $849 and mid $899. The bigger drops were on the mbp. They probably weren't moving enough of low end w/ only $50 dif, and c2d due soon.

[Cybergypsy]

come on.....drop some more.......

[iW00t]

So tempted to buy a refurb MacBook..

The C2Ds will be more worth it, since 80GB hard drive and 1 GB ram is at least more sane than the old ones.

[danny_w]

The C2Ds will be more worth it, since 80GB hard drive and 1 GB ram is at least more sane than the old ones.
Yes, but they have their own set of issues (wireless encryption is a major problem).

[iW00t]

Yes, but they have their own set of issues (wireless encryption is a major problem).

Don't the C2D MBs have the same pre-N wireless cards as the MBPs?

[danny_w]

Don't the C2D MBs have the same pre-N wireless cards as the MBPs?
Sorry, I was referring to all C2Ds, both MB and MBP.

[nospleen]

I picked up a 2.0 MBP refurb from the military site for 1199, not too bad. I called Apple and asked if I was eligible to order. (father is retired miltary and I am a civilian.) They said it was fine and processed it over the phone. Can't wait to get it. I am just hoping for some extra ram or possible HD upgrade...

[djelite]

bunch of new MBP refurbs added today. 1.83 ghz 15" now 1299 (duno if thats a change i've mostly been lookin at the MB refurbs)

[04440]

I picked up a 2.0 MBP refurb from the military site for 1199, not too bad. I called Apple and asked if I was eligible to order. (father is retired miltary and I am a civilian.) They said it was fine and processed it over the phone. Can't wait to get it. I am just hoping for some extra ram or possible HD upgrade...

Did you have to verify that he actually was? That semes to good to be true.. That's awesome.. How much money did you save..? Is it the same if you're a student...

[sthpark7791]

Going to order tomorrow. Waiting for a 2.0 with a glossy display for a decent price. If not, I'll just get the 100GB/1GB RAM setup at $1499

[04440]

i think matte is better.. at least for me.. Too much glare.. just my two cents

[nospleen]

Did you have to verify that he actually was? That semes to good to be true.. That's awesome.. How much money did you save..? Is it the same if you're a student...

I just called and asked. My sis in law just bought a macbook off of the military site, her husband is in the Navy. I called up Apple and just asked if it was okay if I bought one because I have a relative who was in the military, or if my father had to be the one to buy it. They said that it was fine. It was regularly 1349 refurb...

[sthpark7791]

i think matte is better.. at least for me.. Too much glare.. just my two cents

I've been using a glossy sony display for my desktop and I can't stand matte displays anymore :D

[bearbo]

I just called and asked. My sis in law just bought a macbook off of the military site, her husband is in the Navy. I called up Apple and just asked if it was okay if I bought one because I have a relative who was in the military, or if my father had to be the one to buy it. They said that it was fine. It was regularly 1349 refurb...

the apple military store? i wasn't aware it even existed

[nospleen]

the apple military store? i wasn't aware it even existed


Yeah, you have to go to www.military.com and type apple discount in the search bar. It will take you through the steps. It gives you a number to call to and that is what I did. The new items and not refurbs are discounted, but not quite as much as the edu discount.

[iW00t]

Yeah, you have to go to www.military.com and type apple discount in the search bar. It will take you through the steps. It gives you a number to call to and that is what I did. The new items and not refurbs are discounted, but not quite as much as the edu discount.

Good deal.

Even better considering they didn't ask you for id verification ;)

[bearbo]

Yeah, you have to go to www.military.com and type apple discount in the search bar. It will take you through the steps. It gives you a number to call to and that is what I did. The new items and not refurbs are discounted, but not quite as much as the edu discount.

i thought you got refurbished ones discounted too, was that not the case?

[nospleen]

i thought you got refurbished ones discounted too, was that not the case?

Edu prices do not reduce the refurb prices...

[bearbo]

Edu prices do not reduce the refurb prices...

okay... so this is what i found out... to be eligible for the discount, you can just be member of military.com

and you don't have to be in military to be a member of military.com... there's an option when you sign up, saying you are not in any of the armed force, and you are considering

the discount is same as education discount from as far as i found out

Merchant: Apple Computer

Coupon Code: 1-800-MY-APPLE or visit website

Eligibility: Active Duty, Veteran, Retiree, Reserve, National Guard, Government Employee, Military Families, Military.com Members

Expires: 09/30/2007

[nospleen]

Except that some refurb macs are less.. i.e., I spent 1199 instead of 1349 for my 2.0 MBP... They had the extra $150 off on the matte one, not the glossy which was kind of weird. Also, the 17" 2.16 core duo mbp is only 1699!!!! :eek:

[michaelsaxon]

I think I can help clear this up since I'm both a student and in the military and have accessed the store both using my .edu discount and the military.com deal.

Both stores have the exact same prices on their refurbs; however, through military.com there is an additional rebate on several (but not all) of the items. The 15" non-glossy 512MB MBP, for instance, is $1349, but has an additional $150 rebate... very nice indeed! A few of the MB models have $100 rebates, as well.

[ABernardoJr]

Both stores have the exact same prices on their refurbs; however, through military.com there is an additional rebate on several (but not all) of the items. The 15" non-glossy 512MB MBP, for instance, is $1349, but has an additional $150 rebate... very nice indeed! A few of the MB models have $100 rebates, as well.

Wow, the military discount on this would really help. Still, I need a few things cleared up, because I'm confused. lol The discounts are for new items (in this case, the MB or MBP) only, correct? There are rebates for refurbs, but they aren't the same discount as the ones on new items? What is the discount on the new items though? :confused: I am looking to buy a new MB or MBP, but maybe a refurb if I know if it is new (overstock). Sorry for the questions, but this is a pretty important topic for me (buying my first Mac :D). I would sign up myself, but that brings me to another question. My dad is in the Marine Corps. (not active duty), so is it good to sign up? It seems almost too good to be true to just sign up and get all of those discounts when you don't have to be affiliated with the military. I apologize for possibly sounding naive, but I'm just curious about this situation. I appreciate any answers to my flurry of questions. :D

[bearbo]

Wow, the military discount on this would really help. Still, I need a few things cleared up, because I'm confused. lol The discounts are for new items (in this case, the MB or MBP) only, correct? There are rebates for refurbs, but they aren't the same discount as the ones on new items? What is the discount on the new items though? :confused: I am looking to buy a new MB or MBP, but maybe a refurb if I know if it is new (overstock). Sorry for the questions, but this is a pretty important topic for me (buying my first Mac :D). I would sign up myself, but that brings me to another question. My dad is in the Marine Corps. (not active duty), so is it good to sign up? It seems almost too good to be true to just sign up and get all of those discounts when you don't have to be affiliated with the military. I apologize for possibly sounding naive, but I'm just curious about this situation. I appreciate any answers to my flurry of questions. :D

the discount he talked about were for refurbs, however there are discounts for new ones as well... the ones for new ones are identitcal to edu store (about 10%)

you will never know for sure if the refurb is overstock (that chance is really low, even lower than expect the thing you receive to be of higher configuration)

you can sign up even you have abs. no affiliation with the military, as i said in my earlier post, there is a option of not associated with military and considering... and to qualify for the deal, you just have to be member of the military.

[Cybergypsy]

Still think i will wait a little longer, sold my macbook....not ready to buy a 2 yet......maybe when lepord comes out for now my old imac G4 is still faster then my mac book....and when buying this a few weeks ago.. i thought it would be slow.....LOL

[mangoman]

I'm about two shakes from pouncing on a refurb today, but I'm so out of the loop these days...I don't know whether it would be better to hold off for the Core Duo 2 or not. I'm a graphic designer, so horsepower matters. Thoughts?

[mangoman]

...i pulled th trigger: refurby, 2.16 15" is shipping in a few days. Extra chunk of RAM, too, so that little monster will run with 2GB vs. 1.

$1499...you can't beat that with a stick, kids!

[Cybergypsy]

I get the ed. discount and still waiting for another big thing to drop.....I might spring for a core 2 macbook and send it off to colorware to get painted.....lol

And i have to agree Glossy is the way to go ...had it on my macbook now my imac looks strange!!!!

[mangoman]

So, if you've seen the two posts I just made above, you'll know that I just bought a ReFurby this afternoon from Apple.com. And may I say that it's already shipping from Apple and due at my door by 1030am tomorrow morning? How much do I dig Apple? I might dry hump that FedEx guy's leg...

[nospleen]

Mine arrived today and it absolutely flawless!!:D

[sthpark7791]

I missed out today! Hopefully new stock will be posted in the morning (seems like they kept adding the last few days) and I'll order once I see em. Already got my case and such picked out!

[djelite]

I missed out today! Hopefully new stock will be posted in the morning (seems like they kept adding the last few days) and I'll order once I see em. Already got my case and such picked out!

yeah the stock has been updated pretty often. im keeping a close eye on it ready to order one any day. i kinda want to just break down and order the black CD for 999 and add 1gig of ram and eventually a 160gb hard drive or if i should hold out for the C2D refurbs... im getting a little itchy.

[sthpark7791]

Got it! I got the 512MB/80GB/Glossy setup for $1349. I know the 1GB/100GB setup was only $50 more but A) it wasnt glossy B) I'm very impatient).

http://sixpop.com/images/images/51754218.jpg

Oh yea, there's one refurb C2D on the list now, some of you were waiting for it.

[mangoman]

Already got my case and such picked out!

Which case are you looking at?

[sthpark7791]

Which case are you looking at?

Swissgear Impulse.

http://www.buy.com/prod/Impulse_Notebook_Case_by_Wenger_r_Maker_of_the_Genuine_Swiss_Army/q/loc/58703/201700892.html



It seems like it won't be the super tight fit but that won't be a problem with me. I won't be using it on heavy duty.

I got it for ~$30 (Google Check Out Discout)

[shaynek]

The MBP C2Ds just hit the refurb site. Only the 15" 2.16 is up as of now, but I just picked one up for $1599!

[Cybergypsy]

Intel core 2 are there......

[mangoman]

The MBP C2Ds just hit the refurb site. Only the 15" 2.16 is up as of now, but I just picked one up for $1599!

Dammit! :D Mine's coming in at 1030am...could I just call my Apple rep and send it back for a CD2? Or will my world continue to spin without the upgrade?

[Cybergypsy]

Dammit! :D Mine's coming in at 1030am...could I just call my Apple rep and send it back for a CD2? Or will my world continue to spin without the upgrade?

I sold my macbok to wait and see what comes out the referb is a good price...

[Cybergypsy]

I sold my macbok to wait and see what comes out the referb is a good price...


Some one just bought it....LOL