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Refurbished 2014 15-Inch Retina MacBook Pro Now Available in Apple's Online Store
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I should also take a look at the 17 because I guess that with QHD+ it would be interesting.
Um... I'm seeing 2014 13" MBPs in the Refurb store, too...
Article says they're not there yet, but I see thirteen permutations of this model out there currently, all released July 2014.
Article says they're not there yet, but I see thirteen permutations of this model out there currently, all released July 2014.
And I've been thinking about ditching my iMac for an rMBP for the longest. Sounds like now is the time to give this more serious thought. So much power and portability.
Frankly, this is the right price point for rMBP's to begin with. I felt they were much too high.
Frankly, this is the right price point for rMBP's to begin with. I felt they were much too high.
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Ordered a base mid-2014 15" rMBP yesterday for $1699, still no shipping notice. Debated on getting a new one using .edu pricing for $200 more, but decided to go refurb. The 2013 model dropped to about $1489, great deal too. Used Discover 5% cashback and 5% Apple discount. If this thing isn't flawless, I'll return it-- will be looking for yellow screen, SSD noise, and flaking screen issues.
The way you said it, it sounded like we were getting 5% cashback thru Discover and another 5% off from Apple.
Thanks for the clarification.
Not entirely true - with the MBP you risk having a toaster machine after 1-2 years. Each batch of MacBooks have had significant heat dissipation/GPU problems that affected more than 10% of each batch. It's easy to trace back the history starting with ATI failures on the PowerBooks.
Mac Pros are built to last - in theory - much longer than any laptop. The airflow is the prime example of it. They thought it through. This is why I would definitely consider MP a better deal.
I have a number that of Apple products. And currently am very heavily invested in Apple stock. But $2500 for a year and change old refurbed laptop is crazy.
I want to make the switch to a apple laptop soon and get rid of my piece of junk dell. But didn't realize they are still this expensive with refurbed pricing. Maybe they are worth it. Just surprised is all.
I want to make the switch to a apple laptop soon and get rid of my piece of junk dell. But didn't realize they are still this expensive with refurbed pricing. Maybe they are worth it. Just surprised is all.
I did say the MBP was a better value in "just about every way"
No doubt the Mac Pro has benefits depending on your requirements and workflow. I'd be willing to bet most of those 10% are pushing their laptops pretty hard and would probably be better served by the Mac Pro's better thermal handling.
For most users, I stand by my statement that the MBP is a better valueeven with AppleCare added in (which I highly recommend for the reasons you mention).