refurbished vs. non-refurbished

[dubs83]

So I'm looking to buy this refurbished macbook air from apple.com

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC965LL/A#overview

It was released this past July. What are your guys' thoughts on refurbished macbooks? Is this a good deal for this model? Can I use my student discount to get the price lower?

thanks guys for the help!

 

[GGJstudios]

What are your guys' thoughts on refurbished macbooks?

Apple Certified Refurbished Products are a great deal, as most who have ever bought one will tell you.

Can I use my student discount to get the price lower?

No.

 

[dubs83]

Apple Certified Refurbished Products are a great deal, as most who have ever bought one will tell you.

No.

And I assume that you really can't get a better deal on refurb products, correct? Thanks for the info!!

 

[GGJstudios]

And I assume that you really can't get a better deal on refurb products, correct? Thanks for the info!!

Correct. No other discounts apply, and Apple refurbs are only available from the Apple refurb store.

 

[rovitotv]

Other vendors to look at

Are MacMall.com and Microcenter. They don't have Apple refurbs but they often have older computers (less than 1 year) that were left over stock that are sold for a discount. It could be this is only for the MacBookPro 13"?

Here is a good resource:
http://www.appleinsider.com/mac_price_guide/