refurbished Apple products

[jb60606]

I was looking to buy a notebook from Apple's online store. Anyone have any bad experiences with them?

My primary concerns are dead pixels and sub-par displays.

 

[Hawkeye411]

Well if the display was bad enough to be sent back originally, you should also be able to send it back if they didn't fix it. I haven't heard anyone complain however.

 

[jvette]

I have a Macbook that was delivered on Friday and everything is perfect but as I have stated on here before you have to be careful what you pay for them. There are some items that you can purchase new for another $100. In those cases why buy something that someone has sent back for some reason. If you can always check the Education store on line at the Apple site.

 

[0007776]

I've had good experiences with refurbs, but I also haven't bought anything with a built in display.

 

[CJRhoades]

I bought my MBP as a refurb. It did have 1 dead pixel, but they replaced it for me.

 

[scienide09]

I bought my MBP refurbished. It arrived in flawless condition and has been great.

 

[Sun Baked]

You probably have the same chance at a bad experience with a refurb as with a new machine.

If you don't mind losing the ability to custom order, and want to save a few dollars...

It is a decent choice to make.

 

[jb60606]

Thanks for the replies.

Do you guys know if I have to order the AppleCare 3yr warranty with the notebook, or can I order it at a separate time?

My card has a $3k max. With tax, the notebook alone takes me just short of $3k.

Thanks again.

 

[marykay9507]

Thanks for the replies.

Do you guys know if I have to order the AppleCare 3yr warranty with the notebook, or can I order it at a separate time?

My card has a $3k max. With tax, the notebook alone takes me just short of $3k.

Thanks again.

you have a year to purchase applecare

 

[ziwi]

I believe the rule is you have to purchase it prior to your 1 year expiring...

 

[DMC-12]

My refurbished, white, Santa Rosa MacBook just arrived Friday. It seems to be absolutely flawless. Trust me, I am a perfectionist, and I can't find anything wrong with it.

 

[pianodude123]

you have a year to purchase applecare

WHICH... you should probably utilize... because if you think about it - you are paying money up front for your applecare... why not just keep the money in your own bank/CD/investment for an extra year... its like a $10 discount!