Refurb uMBP.

[Draythor]

Hey all,

I'm planning on buying a refurbished uMBP 2.26Ghz from the US store while I'm on my holiday there. I will also be buying iWork over Office.
However I'm NOT buying Apple care...Until my first year is nearly up.
If I buy AppleCare in the Uk within my first year of purchase will I be covered even though it's an US laptop?

Advice is appreciated and welcomed.

Will

 

[thegoldenmackid]

AppleCare is world-wide.

 

[Hellhammer]

AppleCare is worldwide, no matter where you buy it.

 

[belvdr]

I have never seen any rejection based on where the unit was purchased.

Also, you might check out OpenOffice. It's free.

 

[Draythor]

Thanks guys. Much appreciated.
Anyone have experience of refurb models?
Are they bashed about at all?

 

[belvdr]

Thanks guys. Much appreciated.
Anyone have experience of refurb models?
Are they bashed about at all?

I would buy refurb any day over a new model (obviously if both fit my requirements). You get the same Apple warranty for less money.

 

[Draythor]

I understand the value of a refurb. However, what I'm trying to get at is, how cosmetically damaged is it likely to be?

 

[Benchmob31]

I understand the value of a refurb. However, what I'm trying to get at is, how cosmetically damaged is it likely to be?

I purchased a Refurbished Mac Mini in January. It came to me looking brand new. The only issue i had was with the sound card going out. I took it to my local Apple store and they replaced no problem. I would buy refurbished always. I plan on buying a 15" uMBP any day now when the one i want comes avaliable.

 

[scienide09]

Cosmetically it should be pristine. Apple will swap out damaged case parts before selling the unit as refurbished.

 

[Draythor]

Cosmetically it should be pristine. Apple will swap out damaged case parts before selling the unit as refurbished.

Wonderful.
It may well sound daft. But, as a poor Uni student. (I actually earn my money that pays for everything but the tuition fee) Getting my first Mac is a major thing for me. Getting it completly revamped is all the better.
Thanks all