Refurbs get a unique refurb serial, so this doesn't work. All it says is that it was reconditioned in the 3rd week of February, 2011. You would need to find out the original serial to determine when it was originally built.
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Refurbs get a unique refurb serial, so this doesn't work. All it says is that it was reconditioned in the 3rd week of February, 2011. You would need to find out the original serial to determine when it was originally built.
I could be wrong, but I believe that refurb serial numbers work the same as original serial numbers, if I'm correct in that belief then you got yourself a nearly new MBP as a refurb.
I would believe it, I couldn't find an imperfection anywhere on this machine. I tried a couple different sites and only one pulled up a date and it was the third week in February, number 682 built that week. The other couple sites I found couldn't pull up any information. Maybe because it was too new and their database hadn't been updated yet? They all told me it was a refurb though, so something in the serial means its a refurb.
Out of curiosity, those of you that got refurbs what is that site linked earlier saying your refurb was built?
That's interesting, mine doesn't say anything about reconditioning. It reports it as manufactured 9 months ago. That would put it at July 2010. Interesting, since the computer was originally released in July 2009. So this actually makes me feel a bit better about the purchase since it's newer than I thought.
Also coconut battery reports my computer as 9 months old too (maybe it's pulling the same info though)
Coconut battery reports my machine as two weeks old. What link did you use to determine the age of your mac (other than coconut)
EDIT: So upon looking into coconut, it takes your serial number and determines the age based on that. So unless the refurb thing is throwing it off, it appears I have a basically new computer!
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Or you have a refurb computer that was refurbished almost immediately.
The reason I brought this up, is that I have the G4 iMac in my sig, it's an Apple refurb, bought in October 2003 from SmallDog.com (Apple doesn't do this anymore). Using this link, I found out it was manufactured during February 2003, so, it was somewhere in the neighborhood of 8-months old. The link also indicates that it's a refurb. This mattered to me because unlike most refurbs you hear about this one was not problem free and perfect.
They will if needed. I'm sure there is an internal spec on battery usage dictating when it must be replaced
Well, I talked with Apple. They did not seem to worried about it at all, they didn't even want a store to look at it. I haven't had any performance issues, so not enough moisture to set off any water sensors. However, the representative did note that I have 30 days to exchange if I so desire (I thought it was 14 days?). The rep created a "case" that has this documented just in case anything arises from the droplets. I would feel a little picky by replacing it, but on the other hand I thought Apple had such stringent standards on the refurbs. To receive one that has diminished cleanliness is a little disappointing. Any suggestions on swapping it out just to be on the safe side...if nothing else to save me possible headaches down the road? Or just roll with it?
Do you have an apple store nearby? If you do I would have them take a look at it. The performance of the machine really has nothing to do with the moisture. There have been plenty of machines on here that have gotten wet yet do not seem to have performance issues, yet if they were to take them to apple they would certainly see that they have been wet. 6 months down the road if you take it in for repairs and they see evidence of water inside the machine, they are going to hand it back to you and say its been wet and there is nothing you can do about it.
Maybe I am a little paranoid, but I don't give any company an opportunity to screw me down the road. If your logic board dies three months down the road you want to be SURE its covered. Don't leave anything to chance. If it were me, I would have it looked at in store or exchange it. But thats just me.
Hey thanks for your response. That makes complete sense, and I think I will have it looked at just to be safe. I don't have an actual Apple Store, but there is an independent computer store that is an authorized reseller of Apple goods. That's as good as it gets here (besides Best Buy...), but its worth a shot to see what they say. Depending on what they say, I think I will have it swapped out just to be safe, as you make some very good points. I would rather not be left high and dry three or eight months down the road, even with issue on file with Apple. I will update once I have it looked at. Thanks again!
Is it possible that they're not water marks, but just imperfections in the anodized finish on the aluminum?
http://store.apple.com/us/product/G0J43LL/A?mco=MTgxNDI5MzY
The $1399 Antiglare is back in stock for now.
The $1399 Antiglare is back in stock for now.
So is the next model up: the 2.53 gHz 15" with 500GB drive. (and high-rez, AG screen) I tried to buy that one on Friday, but I took too long during the ordering process and it dropped it out of my cart. Out of stock all weekend, and now finally available again - so, I just bought it!! Super pumped.
Not likely, seen as how the Apple tech just wiped them off when I took it in to have a look. They just used dome cleaner and said don't worry about it, also stating that Apple doesn't really care about the "cosmetic" details of the refurbs. I'm still up in the air about swapping it out, but to tell the truth I just snagged a Hi-Res since they were in stock...So unless that turns out to be a disappointment (who am I kidding), I will be sending back the droplet tainted MBP.
So I was finally able to pick up my 15" MPB refurb today after it was delivered last week. Long story. I was so excited to open it up and get it all set up with my stuff..the excitement of the unboxing...ahhh. This is the one I ordered.
I open the MPB and I'm expecting a shiny black border around the screen as I've seen on everyone else's newer MPB...but mine doesn't have it. It's brushed aluminum. WTF? I'm just a little confused. Anyone else get this kind of refurb?
I open the MPB and I'm expecting a shiny black border around the screen as I've seen on everyone else's newer MPB...but mine doesn't have it. It's brushed aluminum. WTF? I'm just a little confused. Anyone else get this kind of refurb?
You ordered the anti-glare hi res model. The glossy glass models have the black border.
Ahhh..ok. I didn't know they had different borders. Goes to show how old my other MBP is...and everyone I know apparently have the glossy model. lol.
Thank you!
Mine took about a minute for the charger light to turn on. odd, but no problems since I first plugged it in. Hope yours works out.
No problem.
What kind of free shipping service was used and where did it ship from? Thanks
