should i get a refurb for 1349, last gen http://store.apple.com/us-k12/product/FB470LL/A?mco=NTE1NDgxOA or should i get a new one for 1599
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refurb or not
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No the link is not to the refurb, it just goes to the education store, it may be on your computer because the cookies save what school you go to. Please tell the name and model of what you are buying because the information you provided here doesn't help at all
~snip, I completely skipped over a detail in the first post.
Go for the refurb. It has a dedicated GPU for a few hundred less.
Go for the refurb. It has a dedicated GPU for a few hundred less.
when u say dedicated gpu what do u mean. does the new 1 not have dedicated processor
The refurb has a dedicated graphics card, the 9600M GT, which is good if you're doing a lot of gaming or using 3D graphics. The base 15" new MBP has a 9400M which is integrated and okay for light gaming and every day use.
A refurbished MacBook Pro is a great idea. The 9600M GT and larger screen at blow out prices is a great deal.
See if the 2.53 GHz, 4 GB model shows up at $1,449. That's the best bet.
See if the 2.53 GHz, 4 GB model shows up at $1,449. That's the best bet.
You get more RAM and a few more MHz. I'd do it for the RAM and not having to deal with swapping it out and warranties. You can't upgrade the processor either so the $100 more at $1,449 is well worth it.
Without a 9600M GT on the "new" one and refurbished is effectively new in terms of cosmetic and the warranty stand points.
The 15" base MacBook (Pro) still has the 9400M G just like the Mac mini and MacBook. Do your self a favor and get the 9600M GT while it's on sale on this refurbs!
Without a 9600M GT on the "new" one and refurbished is effectively new in terms of cosmetic and the warranty stand points.
The 15" base MacBook (Pro) still has the 9400M G just like the Mac mini and MacBook. Do your self a favor and get the 9600M GT while it's on sale on this refurbs!
ok is there big diff in those cards
Stats to show the differences are here
9400M is fine for every day use, editing, and light-moderate gaming. 9600M GT is for heavy gamers, 3D editing, graphic intensive stuff...
Nope, it's .13 GHZ
I think you're forgetting about the extra 256MB of Vram that the 2.53 GHz model has. The refurb 2.4 GHz model has 256MB of vRAM, and the refurb 2.53 GHz has 512 MB of vRAM.
I agree; refurbs come with Apple's warranty, are as new and offer a considerable price discount. This particular refurb has an excellent spec, better than the new model.
Cheers
I also saw this.Can someone help me with that and what does it mean^^. does a refurbish come with everything like its new,samee box and everything
I also saw this.Can someone help me with that and what does it mean^^. does a refurbish come with everything like its new,same box and everything
Get the 2.53 ghz and let me be jealous of you. Apple charges way more for this model in other countries' refurb sites (2200 USD on the Taiwan site).