I was looking at this laptop spces https://apple.co/2ZBKGxv so I need your input should I go with the refurb or buy it new?
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2018 MBP 15" New Vs Refurbished?
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I currently own 4 Macs, plus various iPhones, iPads, etc. For all of these Apple-thingies, I purchased new, not refurb.
Yesterday, I bought my first ever Apple Certified refurb: the 2018 15" base model (i7, 16GB, 256GB). My local MicroCenter had it for $1595 ($800 off), and because I've never owned a 15" MacBook before, I just got too tempted to try one
So far, my experience has been great. The laptop is absolutely flawless cosmetically. It shows 9 cycles on the battery, but is otherwise indistinguishable from brand new. For $800 savings, I couldn't be happier
Yesterday, I bought my first ever Apple Certified refurb: the 2018 15" base model (i7, 16GB, 256GB). My local MicroCenter had it for $1595 ($800 off), and because I've never owned a 15" MacBook before, I just got too tempted to try one
So far, my experience has been great. The laptop is absolutely flawless cosmetically. It shows 9 cycles on the battery, but is otherwise indistinguishable from brand new. For $800 savings, I couldn't be happier
Great but I was thinking from Apple should have less issues with the keyboard for example vs B&H it's the same price http://tinyurl.com/ydfw3ahh ?
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I currently own 4 Macs, plus various iPhones, iPads, etc. For all of these Apple-thingies, I purchased new, not refurb.
Yesterday, I bought my first ever Apple Certified refurb: the 2018 15" base model (i7, 16GB, 256GB). My local MicroCenter had it for $1595 ($800 off), and because I've never owned a 15" MacBook before, I just got too tempted to try one
So far, my experience has been great. The laptop is absolutely flawless cosmetically. It shows 9 cycles on the battery, but is otherwise indistinguishable from brand new. For $800 savings, I couldn't be happier
Not sure why you think that buying one from Apple will be any different regarding the keyboard vs. buying one from B&H?
Currently, in microcenter, there is an offer for exactly the same specification, 2018 15" MBP 512GB, for $1999. It's also Apple certified refurbished.
I see it but pick up only and I live in FL
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[doublepost=1556385749][/doublepost]I don't but I'm just thinking since it's sold from Apple they do good inspection
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Refurbished all the way. But only if it's from Apple, because theirs are indistinguishable from brand new ones.
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Obviously if they're the same price the newer unit makes more sense.
Same if the refurb is more expensive than the new one. Then it makes sense to buy the new one over the refurb too.
If it’s “Apple Certified Refurbished” (like these from Microcenter it doesn’t matter if it comes straight from Apple or the retailer. It’s the same sealed box.
I guess then not, but their refurbs are usually cheaper than brand new. I'm sure you will find a stealth deal.
I picked up one 2018 15" base model two days ago, and returned it today, due to keyboard failure. The number 9 key got stuck somehow and will not register without enough pressure. This happened one day after the pick up, so I was worried about future failure of this keyboard and return it without hesitation.