Anyone have a refurbished Macbook 12" ? How has it held up ? Any noticeable issues? poor battery life etc..
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refurbished macbook 12"
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I bought one recently (within the past month) so I have no long-term comments. I purchased it directly from Apple, not from a third-party retailer.
Apple replaces the case and the battery with new ones. Apple's standard 1-year warranty is in effect so I assume the device will function just like a brand-new device. From my viewpoint, it performs exactly like a brand new computer.
Curiously, I had purchased a refurb MacBook a month earlier that was DOA. Apple accepted the return with no questions. I was rather surprised since I assumed that Apple would test the unit after the refurbishment process. It booted to the configuration screen but always failed to finish the configuration process.
I also have a refurb Apple TV (previous generation) that works as advertised. I also had two iPhones that failed that were replaced with refurbs/field replacement units. Again, those performed like brand new devices.
Apple replaces the case and the battery with new ones. Apple's standard 1-year warranty is in effect so I assume the device will function just like a brand-new device. From my viewpoint, it performs exactly like a brand new computer.
Curiously, I had purchased a refurb MacBook a month earlier that was DOA. Apple accepted the return with no questions. I was rather surprised since I assumed that Apple would test the unit after the refurbishment process. It booted to the configuration screen but always failed to finish the configuration process.
I also have a refurb Apple TV (previous generation) that works as advertised. I also had two iPhones that failed that were replaced with refurbs/field replacement units. Again, those performed like brand new devices.
Bought one two weeks ago. Looks like new on the outside. Battery had 3 cycles according to coconut battery.
This is my second refurb, after buying a MacBook in 2008 which didn't have any issues during those nine years.
Can only recommend buying refurbished Apple products. And if you're intl the US, you basically get the to choose from the whole lineup.
Here where I live the 16gb versions get sold out in no time, or don't even show up for months.
This is my second refurb, after buying a MacBook in 2008 which didn't have any issues during those nine years.
Can only recommend buying refurbished Apple products. And if you're intl the US, you basically get the to choose from the whole lineup.
Here where I live the 16gb versions get sold out in no time, or don't even show up for months.
Mine is a refurb and it came flawless. Battery health app reported no cycles on the battery. Did purchase AppleCare for it just in case.
I have a refurbished 2017 model. I wouldn't know it was refurbished if I hadn't bought it myself. It's worked flawlessly since I got it.
I just got a refurb 2017 model and its fabulous so far!
It had a total of 4 battery cycles; everything is in pristine physical condition and I'm very happy!
I got mine straight from the Apple website and it still comes with the typical 1 year warranty and they ARE eligible for AppleCare still
It had a total of 4 battery cycles; everything is in pristine physical condition and I'm very happy!
I got mine straight from the Apple website and it still comes with the typical 1 year warranty and they ARE eligible for AppleCare still
"Apple replaces the case and the battery with new ones."
I don't think this is an accurate statement. This only applies to iPads and iPhones. As far as I know, Apple does not replace the case or battery on refurb MacBooks or MacBook Pros unless there are excessive battery cycles or the case is damaged. Where did you get this information from?
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You're probably right, the new outer case/battery is specific to iOS devices. Apple claims to test and certify refurbished Macs. If the battery cycle count is low and the case is unblemished, they won't change them.
Anyhow, as a followup to the OP, my refurbished MacBook 2017 is still functioning normally.