Mac Pro - refurb or new?

[spacetycho]

I have decided to pruchase a current model Mac Pro 8-core 3.0.

I am upgrading my DAW to PT 8, Digi 003 rack+ and Command 8. I know there are 'new' Mac Pro models coming soon, but there will be a ramp up time for compatiblity with PT and possible bugs with the computer itself. I'm not waiting another 6+ months.

So, the dilema: refurb or new?

Mac Pro specs - 8 core 3.0, 2GB RAM, 320GB HD, wireless mouse, Applecare

refurb from - $3600.77 w/ tax
new from - $3778.62 w/ tax (this includes a discount that I get through my employer)

Only $177.85 difference for a new one! I also need about 8GB RAM but won't buy from apple because it's too much.

Any suggestions on the computer and RAM? I have confidence in the refurb but a new one is not that much more.

Cheers-

 

[POLOgt]

Try eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mac-Pro-3-0GHz-...3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:1|39:1|240:1318

That is a heck of a deal for what you are getting and save at least $700

 

[spacetycho]

Try eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mac-Pro-3-0GHz-...3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:1|39:1|240:1318

That is a heck of a deal for what you are getting and save at least $700

Great deal, but no warranty. Scares me a bit.

 

[spacetycho]

I just saw the refurb was sold. So now what? I will be pruchasing this month for sure. I guess it will just work itself out.

 

[Tallest Skil]

If you have to purchase this month, don't waste your money on new.

 

[spacetycho]

If you have to purchase this month, don't waste your money on new.

Regardless of what I do it won't be a waste of money. I am not concerned about the 'new' models coming out. The current model is not outdated by any means. I will never max it out. In a few years I'll upgrade if I need/want to.

I just want a machine that's covered by a warranty.

 

[millerj123]

I just want a machine that's covered by a warranty.

Then new or refurb doesn't matter. Both have the Apple warranty.

Refurb saves money and loses the fancy box.

 

[spacetycho]

Then new or refurb doesn't matter. Both have the Apple warranty.

Refurb saves money and loses the fancy box.

That fancy box may fetch me more $ when I sell the computer in the future. Plus there is something to opening that new box. It's like getting laid for the first time all over again.

 

[Dale Gribble]

You can always normally grab a Mac Pro box off ebay for peanuts, just depends whether the magical feeling of opening a black box is really worth that much to you.

I recently bought a refurbished Mac Pro, came with not even the tiniest of scratches anywhere, 100% perfect condition, the only difference was the box. I definitely say refurb if you can.

 

[nanofrog]

I just want a machine that's covered by a warranty.

New or refurb would serve you well. I don't think the box would be worth it in terms of increased resale value IMO.