Anything I need to know about Refurbs?

[jinxednuance]

I am planning on buying a refurb laptop from the online Apple Store.

Is there anything I need to know prior to placing an order?

I do know what is the difference primarily, but any specific details? Would appreciate your input.

Thanks

 

[GGJstudios]

Apple Certified Refurbished Products
MacRumors Guides: Apple Refurbished Store

If you want more information, here are just a few of many threads on this topic, found by searching the forum with MRoogle:

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Refurbished buy...Good idea or not?
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Is refurbished MB a good buy?
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has anyone bought a refurbished Macbook pro ?

 

[flipster]

Most refurbs are returns (people can only return them within 14 days) so there basically new.

As far as iMacs go (I have a refurbished iMac) they replace most of the components and the outer aluminum shell so it looks like it's brand new.

As far as Macbook Pros are concerned, I'd be willing to guess that they replace the outer shell on the screen (where the light up apple logo is) and clean, and fix all scratches off of the computer

i would only buy refurbished apple products because of how good they look, when you compare them side by side to new products, you wouldn't be able to distinguish the difference

The only difference is that you don't get the shiny box, you get a brown one. You save a lot of money through the refurbished store, and it's worth it, at least my iMac was. It looked brand new when I got it

 

[GGJstudios]

As far as iMacs go (I have a refurbished iMac) they replace most of the components and the outer aluminum shell so it looks like it's brand new.

Actually, they only replace any defective components. If nothing is wrong with the shell or other components, they are tested, but not replaced.

As far as Macbook Pros are concerned, I'd be willing to guess that they replace the outer shell on the screen (where the light up apple logo is) and clean, and fix all scratches off of the computer

While most refurbs are in like-new condition, they don't fix all scratches or replace undamaged parts. Many have gotten refurbs that show small signs that the unit was used, such as minor scratches.

i would only buy refurbished apple products because of how good they look, when you compare them side by side to new products, you wouldn't be able to distinguish the difference

In most cases, this is true, but not always. Sometimes you are able to tell the difference, slight though it may be.

Read the first link I posted, which describes the refurb process.

 

[jinxednuance]

Apple doesn't provide student discount on its refurb items?

 

[GGJstudios]

Apple doesn't provide student discount on its refurb items?

No.