Buying MBP15 (Late 2013) Refurbished or New?

[latko]

Hi guys,
i am following this forum for some time now, and i can say that there is some very useful info here 🙂
So, i (finally) plan to buy MBP 15 for me .
I was considering all the options and in the end I decided to go with the Refurbished MBP 15 from Apple Store.
Intel Core i7 Quad-Core 2.3GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB Flash Storage NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
The price for this one is 2040 + 60$tax in CO = 2100$
Later i saw that the same configuration is available in B&H and Adorama for 2200$.
Now i cant decide if i should go with the refurbished one or give extra 100 and buy it new from B&H or Adorama?? Or maybe exclude the dedicated graphic card and go for the mid 2014 model?
I read that the refurbished items are not coming in the original packaging, but that makes no difference for me since I am in Europe, and i will not have the privilege to unpack the package anyway 😕 My relatives will bring the laptop from US for me.
What do you guys think?
Any thoughts on this will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Blackstick]

You got a great deal and for SURE keep the one you bought with the dedicated video card. I worked at an Apple Store for 7 years, and refurbished was one of the best, most cost effective ways to get a great mac. They look brand new and are checked very thoroughly for functionality (more than their brand new cousins, in fact). You'll rarely see a refurbished mac have any problems, I have one that's 8 years old going strong, my mom has one turning 5 with no issues.

 

[Redsfan]

You got a great deal and for SURE keep the one you bought with the dedicated video card. I worked at an Apple Store for 7 years, and refurbished was one of the best, most cost effective ways to get a great mac. They look brand new and are checked very thoroughly for functionality (more than their brand new cousins, in fact). You'll rarely see a refurbished mac have any problems, I have one that's 8 years old going strong, my mom has one turning 5 with no issues.

it was one of those rare days yesterday for us, lol...read my thread.

 

[mosulli]

Thanks for posting about ordering your new refurbished MacBook I have been looking into getting a refurbished macBook as well. Did you get it from Apple refurb or a different site. I have been looking all around and have noticed places like www.macofalltrades.com have cheaper prices.

 

[latko]

Hi guys,
sorry if I was not clear, but i did not yet order my MBP. I am still thinking if i should order the refurbished one for 2100$ from Apple, or get the new one from B&H for 2200$.
I wanted to get your opinions before i decide between the two 🙂
Thanks.

 

[yjchua95]

Hi guys,
sorry if I was not clear, but i did not yet order my MBP. I am still thinking if i should order the refurbished one for 2100$ from Apple, or get the new one from B&H for 2200$.
I wanted to get your opinions before i decide between the two 🙂
Thanks.

Go for the refurb one. They're as good as new.

Use the money saved on AppleCare+.

 

[snaky69]

Go for the refurb one. They're as good as new.

Use the money saved on AppleCare+.

AppleCare+ doesn't exist for Macs, that's an iPhone/iPod only product.

But yes, AppleCare might be a good idea with how unrepairable Macs have become.

 

[yjchua95]

AppleCare+ doesn't exist for Macs, that's an iPhone/iPod only product.

But yes, AppleCare might be a good idea with how unrepairable Macs have become.

My bad 🙂

 

[latko]

Hi guys,
i just ordered the refurbished configuration from Apple web page 🙂
Intel Core i7 Quad-Core 2.3GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB Flash Storage NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
I will order Apple Care plan probably next month.
Thanks for your feedback guys, appreciate it. 🙂