Need Help Making a Decision

[TaterToT]

So recently I decided I wanted to get a Macbook for school and general use. I decided I wanted the 13" Macbook pro the lowest version and was gonna get it refurbished since I'm a college student and want to save money. Well I was going to order it tomorrow, but I checked the refurb store today and for some reason they are sold out of the one I wanted (that's been there for the last week...). So I checked out craigslist and found an older Macbook "aluminum" I guess they're called and the guy says it's pretty much the same as the Macbook pro. The specs are

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz Processor
3 MB L2 Cache, 1066 MHz Bus Speed
2048 MB DDR3 (2x1GB, PC3-8500) RAM Max: 4 GB
250 GB SATA (5400 RPM) Hard Drive
13.3" Glossy (1280 x 800) LED Backlit Widescreen Display
Built-in iSight Camera and internal Omnidirectional microphone
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256MB Shared Video Memory
8x Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi Wireless (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
Ports: 2 x USB 2.0, Digital/Analog Line In; Digital/Analog Line Out, Mini DisplayPort, RJ-45, MagSafe Power Port
Unit Dimensions: 12.78" (W) x 0.95" (H) x 8.94" (D)
Unit Weight: 4.5 Pound

He is selling it for $1000 and the refurb I wanted is $1086 with tax and shipping. The question is, would it be a good decision to buy the one off craigslist (says he has everything it came with and has 1 year warrenty still) or should I just wait til the Macbook pro 13" shows back up on the refurb store? Is the one off craigslist just as good or better? Thanks.

 

[Eidorian]

I'd go for the refurbished model.

 

[MacMini2009]

I would just wait until the 13in Macbook Pro comes back in stock in the refurb store.

 

[Bill Gates]

I'd go for the refurbished model.

Seconded. Don't settle; wait for what you really want. That way you will have a full 1-year warranty and a newer system with a better battery, FireWire, etc..

 

[TaterToT]

Alright, I guess that's what I'll do.. just sucks because I was really excited to finally order one tomorrow...

 

[Bill Gates]

Alright, I guess that's what I'll do.. just sucks because I was really excited to finally order one tomorrow...

When it comes to refurbs you have to jump on them. The next time you see the model you want order it straight away.

 

[TaterToT]

When it comes to refurbs you have to jump on them. The next time you see the model you want order it straight away.

Well I would of but I wouldn't of had any more money for gas and food and stuff so that wouldn't of been a good decision

 

[Eidorian]

Well I would of but I wouldn't of had any more money for gas and food and stuff so that wouldn't of been a good decision

Get the 2.0 GHz Unibody then.

 

[TaterToT]

Get the 2.0 GHz Unibody then.

Nah I have the money now, the one I want just isn't in stock.

 

[RKO]

Nah I have the money now, the one I want just isn't in stock.

Keep saving and if you can hold off, wait for the next wave of refurbs and maybe something better. Unless it's urgent that you get one now and then do what you have to do and buy with the other option.

 

[TaterToT]

Any idea when they might add a new stock of refurbs to the store?

 

[MacMini2009]

Any idea when they might add a new stock of refurbs to the store?

Any time really, just check daily or even hourly.

 

[RKO]

Any idea when they might add a new stock of refurbs to the store?

Try calling 1-800-MY-APPLE and ask them.