I noticed I can get the refurb Apple display for $799. Is there any physical difference vs buying it new? Will the case/glass etc have any wear and tear or will the display quality be less? Thanks
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Is the refurb Apple Thuderbolt display the same as new?
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Nope
Should be the same as brand new.
Apple can't sell returns as new, so must be sold as a refurb.
Yours could be a simple return (no reason is needed in the first 14 days), or a remanufactured one, or simply tested, then sold as a refurb.
Warranty is the same, and if you are not happy for some reason, you can also simply return it, or get it swapped out/repaired, whichever is Apple's choice.
Should be the same as brand new.
Apple can't sell returns as new, so must be sold as a refurb.
Yours could be a simple return (no reason is needed in the first 14 days), or a remanufactured one, or simply tested, then sold as a refurb.
Warranty is the same, and if you are not happy for some reason, you can also simply return it, or get it swapped out/repaired, whichever is Apple's choice.
Should be impossible to tell the difference between an Apple refurbished and a new display plus same warranty and ability to get 3 year AppleCare applies. The only difference is refurbished items come in a plain white or brown box instead of the full color white retail one.