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MBP Refurb vs. "Best" MacBook

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Jpoon

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Oh, it's a matte display too. For everyone that has a hard on for matte displays.
 
Jpoon said:
This is going for the value of the hardware you're getting in the laptop.

First, the Pro:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB134LL/A

And then, the MacBook:
http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MB467LL/A?mco=MTkzOTI0Mw

In my opinion, I'd rather get the Pro, footprint aside. Anyone else been thinking the same thing (hypothetically)? *Granted you currently have an older generation MacBook Santa Rosa and earlier, and you're looking to upgrade*
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That's the exact position I am in and I'm looking at the refurbed MBP. I can't see why you wouldn't get it for that price.
 
My current macbook is about to die, and after the announcement, no doubt I am planning on the refurb...
 
Mushrooshi said:
My current macbook is about to die, and after the announcement, no doubt I am planning on the refurb...
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Just bought a refurbed 2.4 BMB for my wife for $1099 I have 4 GB of RAM and a 320 GB Hitachi 7200 RPM HDD waiting here in the wings. Paid $50 more than I did for my 2.2 BMB. A new MB with a 320 GB,(not 7200 RPM) w/ 4GB was over $2K. They are very nice but I want/need Firewire. Eliminating it was a mistake IMHO. Apple refurbs rock, and hit my price point. I'm very happy, as will she;):apple::apple::apple:
 
Definitely the MBP.

Bigger, higher res display, faster processor, better graphics card, FireWire, etc.

The old "low-end" MBP is also much superior to a new MB and even less expensive.
 
dougnewman said:
Definitely the MBP.

Bigger, higher res display, faster processor, better graphics card, FireWire, etc.

The old "low-end" MBP is also much superior to a new MB and even less expensive.
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Better Graphics Card?

Is the 8600M GT better than the 9400M ? If so, how would you define that margin?
 
You beat me to this post! I was so excited about the new products until I found out the macbook I was going to buy had no firewire. I use a sony camcorder and Seagate and LaCie HD's with Firewire. So, its either...

1. Mackbook Black with 4gb of ram
2. Refurb MBP
3. Lower End NEW MBP, but really out of my budget.

I see refurb MBP is winning, but any other explanations would be welcome.

KEP
 
i was waiting for the update, but the prices are a bit high, so i'm probably ordering a refurb mbp

P.S.

Would it be ridiculous if i pulled out my wallet to get to my CC and ordered it during lecture?? haha jk
 
dnguyen said:
i was waiting for the update, but the prices are a bit high, so i'm probably ordering a refurb mbp

P.S.

Would it be ridiculous if i pulled out my wallet to get to my CC and ordered it during lecture?? haha jk
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Do it :)
 
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