Buying a cd mac book?

[Nitromaster]

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with leopard delayed , I have decided to wait until penryn before buying my dream mac book,

I have decided until then, i am going to buy a 2nd hand/refurbished mac book,

what sort of prices would i be paying?

Would there be a large price difference between cd and core 2 duo?

thanks,

 

[Zwhaler]

Do you plan to sell the CD/C2D MacBook when you get your hands on a Penryn one? If so, perhaps you should buy the C2D because the CD's had more problems and will have less resale value in the future.

 

[Nitromaster]

i havent yet decided whether i am going to sell it,

What sort of prices would i be paying for a refurb?

and it is a better idea to buy refurb than 2nd hand?

 

[synth3tik]

i havent yet decided whether i am going to sell it,

What sort of prices would i be paying for a refurb?

and it is a better idea to buy refurb than 2nd hand?

Apple feels that after fixing any issues that a refurb product is stable enough to still keep the 1 year warranty. That being said if possible cost is not a issue the refurb would be the best chose.

Although there are some really nice deals on slightly used MBP. I got mine for $1850. This is a 2.16 C2D that was literally on long enough for my friend to put it into firewire disc mode, move his documents over, (about 20 minutes) then a second time as he did a clean install (45 minutes). the computer was outside of the box and packaging for about 2 hours. So I got a brand new Mac for nothing, just because he used his 12" powerbook so much it's hard for him to use a 15", so keep your eyes pealed at all times, and you'll find a deal.

 

[Nitromaster]

Just had a look at the irish refurb store,

About 15% off the base model and I will be claiming tax back, )
(due to my dad owning a business)

It will be used for the business as well ,

So thats 800euro , a saving of 320 euro,

And a thousand euro off cd mac book pros,
Im beginning to like t.he refurb store,