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Refurbs from the apple store? Anyone here bought one?

aimeeinohio

aimeeinohio

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I am really considering getting the iMac and iPad from the refurb store...uh but I am scared:p . I don't mind the iPad as much as the computer...The thought of a computer someone else already had their slimy hands all over...LOL

Anyhow the iPads are at really great prices right now.

So, any of my buds here purchase a refurb? Huh?:D
 
My last 3 macs were refurbs...love'm

I buy a new mac about every three years. My last three were refurbs..all still work fine. Refurbs are not scratch and dent items. The computer and box contents will be packaged like new and look brand new out of the box. So it won't look like you have purchased an opened or returned item. They do not look used or repaired at all. The only difference you'll notice is they come in plain brown box instead of the pretty white ones they have in the store. They have the same warranty as a "New" mac. I like the fact the macs are refurb'ed and tested here in the U.S.
 
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I purchased a MBP from the refurb section of the store and it was great the two main differences from getting a normal one are

1) Price - its cheaper because they can't sell it as new

2) Box - you get a plain box not the retail one

i can't see a problem with the above two at all.

Also they get an extra check over so its win - win

other than getting a US one when i go to the states i'll always go refurb store
 
Like I've said in many other threads in various apple forums asking the same question, Apple US refurbs are highly recommended, as long as you are not so finicky and OC about "newness" and very minor cosmetic issues. I dearly wish there were Apple refurbs in my country :-(
 
aimeeinohio said:
The thought of a computer someone else already had their slimy hands all over...LOL
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If this really bothers you, whether you buy refurb or new you are gonna want to microwave the keyboard & mouse for 5 minutes on high. Someone will definitely have touched them whatever you do. :D
 
Bought an iBook and a Mini from the UK refurb store...other than packaging and price, I found that the iBook had a little "certified refurbished" sticker underneath the keyboard when I lifted it to install some RAM.

No problems with either machine.
 
Apple Certified Refurbished Products
MacRumors Guides: Apple Refurbished Store

If you want more information, here are just a few of many threads on this topic, found by searching the forum with MRoogle:

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has anyone ever had a bad refurbished MBP?
Refurbished MacBook pro
Open box or Refurbished MBP?
Refurbished buy...Good idea or not?
leaning towards imac, or a macbook, and should i buy new or refurbished
Refurbished MacBook Pro?
Considering refurbished MBP however...
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Refurbished???
Has anyone had any bad experiences with getting a Macbook Pro Refurbished from Apple?
New vs. Refurbished iMac
Do refurbished MBPs come with the new batteries?
Is refurbished MB a good buy?
How are refurbished products different?
has anyone bought a refurbished Macbook pro ?
Mac Pro refurbished - yes or no?terrified to go refurbished!
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Refurbished MBPs Ship From?
Apple Refurbished Macbooks
Refurbished MacBook from Apple online store... worth getting?
Refurbished MBP or New Macbook?New to Apple: Should I start with a Refurb?
Refurb Qualities and Battery Life
Refurb vs Amazon
Apple refurb store
MBP Refurb
best place to get a refurb MB?
Buying advice please, new vs refurb iMac
Refurb or New Macbook?
 
All the Macs at the company I work (iMac and MacBooks) were bought refurbished + AppleCare, I bought one of my MacBooks refurbished. Not a single machine had a problem (some of the already several years old)
 
I bought 2:

  • Blackbook (2006) - Core Duo
  • MBP (2010) Core i7 15" Hi-Res

I qwould highly recommend the refurbs.... as others have pointed out, you get a new body, new battery, aand same 1-year warranty!
 
buy it

referb could simply mean somebody bought a 13 inch model, then decided they wanted a 15 inch model. i used to work at the  store, this was often the case. we had to label them as referb, even though they clearly did not even tear off the plastic packaging.
 
I always buy refurb

aimeeinohio said:
I am really considering getting the iMac and iPad from the refurb store...uh but I am scared:p . I don't mind the iPad as much as the computer...The thought of a computer someone else already had their slimy hands all over...LOL

Anyhow the iPads are at really great prices right now.

So, any of my buds here purchase a refurb? Huh?:D
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My reasoning is a refurb has had a second quality control check. If something failed it was repaired. If it was a return it was gone back over to make sure it met the specs. Either way it is better than brand new where you could have a failure during burn in.
 
I bought a refurb MacBook a couple years ago.
Cheaper than new.
I had a problem with mousepad. Apple said engineering wanted the unit & they sent me a brand new MacBook.

I see no problem with buying refurb.
 
I've bought only refurbs or display models for my last several macs. Never a problem. I mean, would you only date a girl who had never been out with anyone else? :rolleyes:
 
Cheerwino said:
I've bought only refurbs or display models for my last several macs. Never a problem. I mean, would you only date a girl who had never been out with anyone else? :rolleyes:
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Uh, well, I wouldn't date girl:p

We're getting our daughter an iPad for her birthday. She turns 16 in march, and our echange student turns 16 next week. Exchange student's dad was going to get her a netbook and I talked them into a refurb iPad instead- so we're ordering all 3 (hers, daugher's, and mine) in a week or so. VERY excited. :D
 
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