Did I get a good deal? MJLQ2LL/A

[moscupeter]

Hi guys, new to the forum. After not having a Mac for years I decided to pull the trigger on a open box mid 2015 15" MBP. I got if from Best Buy for $1350+tax. This was a return with 3 battery cycles (mint).

Here are the specs:MacBook® Pro - 15.4" Display - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage.

Should I keep this or go for the touch bar 13" with 512GB SSD for $1550+tax?

I kind of feel I bought old technology instead of going with the lasted model.

Please let me know your thoughts .

Thank you!

 

[keysofanxiety]

It’s a great computer. Really reliable and fast. It will handle anything you are be able to throw at it.

If you find portability/battery life to be more important than raw specs then maybe it’s better to go for a different model.

Ultimately you bought a brilliant machine, so it wasn’t a bad purchasing choice. Whether or not it’s the best model for your needs and priorities — that can’t be decided by us.

 

[Dark Void]

It seems like your choice is between an apple and an orange but if this reassures you - what you have purchased is a very capable computer.

The touchbar is not necessary nor unnecessary, it's just different. I wouldn't have it be the deciding factor for your decision, unless it is something you simply cannot live without after experiencing it. With that being the unlikely case, you have purchased a very solid machine with more screen real estate and strong components for less money that will not be outdated for a very long time, depending on your computing needs. You certainly did not buy old technology.

 

[Juicy Box]

Apple has that one in their refurbished store for $1699, so I think you got a pretty good deal.

I would trust Apple's refurbished over Best Buy's open box, but for $350 less, I would have gone for the open box.

 

[mripadmini]

i would have gone through apple for peace of mind.

 

[Juicy Box]

i would have gone through apple for peace of mind.

Can you not still get Apple Care on open boxed items?

I thought that AC was still able to be purchased.

With AC, can can have peace of mind and still save money.

 

[Fishrrman]

I'd keep it and get AppleCare with the money you saved.

My prediction is that a 2015-design MBPro 15" bought TODAY will actually LAST LONGER THAN a 2017 MacBook Pro 15" bought today...

 

[Juicy Box]

My prediction is that a 2015-design MBPro 15" bought TODAY will actually LAST LONGER THAN a 2017 MacBook Pro 15" bought today...

I also think that this will end up happening.

It is a good deal. Get AC if you want extra peace of mind, but that is a decent machine.