Macbook Pro 13 Retina Refurb

[Soccer5se]

I am looking to buy my wife a 13 Pro Retina. On the Korean Apple Store there is a 2013 model i5 2.6 8GB Ram 512 HD for $1,777. That's about the same price as the 2014 mid range model with 256HD. To get the 512HD new I would have to pay another $400.

My question: Is it worth to buy last year's model refurb or go with a mid range 2014 model with 256GB.

Thanks

Richard

 

[Spink10]

Really just depends no how much storage you need. Not a big difference in performance between 2013 and 2014.

 

[Soccer5se]

Really just depends no how much storage you need. Not a big difference in performance between 2013 and 2014.

What about battery life? Will the refurb come with a new battery or the original?

 

[thetechfixer]

What about battery life? Will the refurb come with a new battery or the original?

Comes with a New Battery. Also depends if you need the extra storage if not then the 2014 will be a great computer.

 

[Spink10]

What about battery life? Will the refurb come with a new battery or the original?

Refurb is basically brand new

 

[Soccer5se]

Thanks for the advice! I think I'll go with the refurbished model!!

 

[thetechfixer]

Good Choice, the speed difference is really unnoticeable

 

[Soccer5se]

Good Choice, the speed difference is really unnoticeable

Thanks! I ordered it this morning! My wife will be very happy with it. Now I have to decide whether or not to install Windows 8 or 7.