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jb60606

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I was looking to buy a notebook from Apple's online store. Anyone have any bad experiences with them?

My primary concerns are dead pixels and sub-par displays.
 
Well if the display was bad enough to be sent back originally, you should also be able to send it back if they didn't fix it. I haven't heard anyone complain however.
 
I have a Macbook that was delivered on Friday and everything is perfect but as I have stated on here before you have to be careful what you pay for them. There are some items that you can purchase new for another $100. In those cases why buy something that someone has sent back for some reason. If you can always check the Education store on line at the Apple site.
 
I've had good experiences with refurbs, but I also haven't bought anything with a built in display.
 
You probably have the same chance at a bad experience with a refurb as with a new machine.

If you don't mind losing the ability to custom order, and want to save a few dollars...

It is a decent choice to make.
 
Thanks for the replies.

Do you guys know if I have to order the AppleCare 3yr warranty with the notebook, or can I order it at a separate time?

My card has a $3k max. With tax, the notebook alone takes me just short of $3k.

Thanks again.
 
jb60606 said:
Thanks for the replies.

Do you guys know if I have to order the AppleCare 3yr warranty with the notebook, or can I order it at a separate time?

My card has a $3k max. With tax, the notebook alone takes me just short of $3k.

Thanks again.
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you have a year to purchase applecare
 
My refurbished, white, Santa Rosa MacBook just arrived Friday. It seems to be absolutely flawless. Trust me, I am a perfectionist, and I can't find anything wrong with it.
 
marykay9507 said:
you have a year to purchase applecare
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WHICH... you should probably utilize... because if you think about it - you are paying money up front for your applecare... why not just keep the money in your own bank/CD/investment for an extra year... its like a $10 discount!
 
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