Has anybody managed to get a BTO on a refurb?

[SolidShadow]

Hi I just ordered a refurb machine on the weekend. Just wondering has anyone ever tried to get a built to order option on a refurb? Is it possible?
Probably not but just asking.

 

[mathwhiz90601]

Don't think so, but you can always bring it in to the right apple places to upgrade things other than the RAM.

 

[chrisdazzo]

Don't think so, but you can always bring it in to the right apple places to upgrade things other than the RAM.

though, with the right guides (if you're comfortable with doing this), you can save a lot of money by installing a HD, etc. on your own.

 

[Karpfish]

there was one with an x1900xt a while back, and apple is known to sometimes ship refurbs with more RAM than advertised.

 

[SolidShadow]

Yeah I ordered the base video card and then realized today that the DVI to video adapter doesn't work with that card (According to Apple). Kinda sucks.

I can live without it for now but It was a feature I was really looking forward to.
It's too bad you can't do that with the base card, I mean the imac can I think.

 

[SolidShadow]

Well I guess I'll just have to wait for now and pony up more money to get the x1900.
I knew I should have bought it from the beginning, but everyone suggested no and I listened.

If I'm lucky there might be a better card in the pipe anyway that Apple may sell an upgrade kit for. Hopefully it won't cost an arm and a leg.

 

[SolidShadow]

Ok umm I'll have to call someone there to see what works and what doesn't.
:/

 

[slughead]

Yeah I think I did.

Applecare replacement was a refurb, I'm pretty sure. It had a 160GB hard drive though.

 

[SolidShadow]

Thanks for replying slughead.
It's not a real problem now anyway. I just got the email that the unit has shipped so there's no point for now. I'll update the video card later.
Still looking forward to its arrival.
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