I have never bought refurbished before, and am considering it to save money on a new iPod Touch 32GB (once they update). Is the apple refurbished store generally reliable?
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Absolutely! Every piece of Apple hardware i've bought and recommended friends/family to buy within the last 6 years has been refurbished. And every one has performed perfectly.
Remember that as stated above – these items are tested beyond regular items as they have been returned.
The only question when it comes to refurbs is that – unless you're buying the newest released hardware then why would you not buy a refurb?
(Plus, I have on one occasion received a machine with a higher specification than stated because it was upgraded by the original customer... which was very nice)
Remember that as stated above – these items are tested beyond regular items as they have been returned.
The only question when it comes to refurbs is that – unless you're buying the newest released hardware then why would you not buy a refurb?
(Plus, I have on one occasion received a machine with a higher specification than stated because it was upgraded by the original customer... which was very nice)
I see, thanks for the info. I may end up buying a 3rd gen touch after the update refurb and just wanted to be sure. How expensive would 3rd gen, 32gb refurb be in the store after an update?
Yes, I have a refurbed airport express works great, plus they still have warranty. I don't know about macbooks, but they might be alright.
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Are Refurbished Macs as high quality their new counterparts?
Do refurbished fail more often than new MBP's?
New MPB or refurbished model?
I bought my new aluminum body macbook from the refurb store and I love it! It works perfectly while it's outer casing is flawless.
So, how long would it take for the 4th gen touch to appear in the refurbished store? Should I just buy it new, buy a refurbished 3rd gen (if so, after update or now), or wait even longer after an upgrade?
For the record, 32GB. Faster with more features than 8gb, i've heard.
For the record, 32GB. Faster with more features than 8gb, i've heard.
personally I continue to look and sometimes purchase refurbished but I have had issues.
Case #1 My wife's iPod touch was a refub. The first one had horrible battery life, Apple replaced it and the next one lasted 11 months before dying for no reason. They would not exchange because it had been 14 months since we purchased the original one.
Case #2 older iMac was refurb. The first one came and was obvously not refurbished (must have been a Friday afternoon when they "refurbished" it. The screen came to me very dirty, keyboard was not cleaned, computer was quite noisy when first booting up.
So just like new products there can be issues. I think it is still safe to buy refurb. though.
Case #1 My wife's iPod touch was a refub. The first one had horrible battery life, Apple replaced it and the next one lasted 11 months before dying for no reason. They would not exchange because it had been 14 months since we purchased the original one.
Case #2 older iMac was refurb. The first one came and was obvously not refurbished (must have been a Friday afternoon when they "refurbished" it. The screen came to me very dirty, keyboard was not cleaned, computer was quite noisy when first booting up.
So just like new products there can be issues. I think it is still safe to buy refurb. though.
Same here.
I've bought refurbed AE and iPod and never a MBP or iMac.
Always wondered if it was safe to buy the "big" purchases refurb.
I've found each of my three refurbished MBs and MBPs to be very reliable. Plus, you're still eligible for the free printer up to $100 when you buy a refurbished Mac.