MBP refurb buy now or wait

[aditghai]

Hi
I was waiting for an update to the mbp so I can buy a previous gen mbp(non penryn). The refurb ones online are at 1449. Should I buy that now or shud I wait for the penryn ones to come to the refurbished store. If I do wait, will they come in a 1499????

Thanks

 

[toneloco2881]

You're looking a 6-8 week wait at least for the current MBP to reach the refurb store, and they'll probably come in at $1699 for the base model if history is any indicator. They won't go any lower until the MBP has another revision.

 

[NewbieNerd]

Yeah, the wait is an issue. Most likely the current base MBP will show up refurb at $1699...I believe that's what the old one was. It's up to you whether you think the latest MBP is worth the price difference, but I think there is a good chance that if you order a refurb last gen MBP (e.g. the $1449 one) very soon, it could actually be brand new, just being cleared out. I ordered one today as I think the price is great and personally don't care much for the different between it and the new one.

Just my $0.02.