When will Early 2008 MP's be available as refurb?

[Squonk]

I have noticed that for iMacs, MB's and MBP's, it takes about 6 to 8 weeks from release & shipping date on new models for refurbs to appear for sale. Will the Mac Pro's be available in a similar time frame?

I'm torn between a new single quad or a refurb dual quad. I'd really rather go with the dual quad, but I'd like to save $300-400.

Thanks!

 

[newtech]

I have noticed that for iMacs, MB's and MBP's, it takes about 6 to 8 weeks from release & shipping date on new models for refurbs to appear for sale. Will the Mac Pro's be available in a similar time frame?

I'm torn between a new single quad or a refurb dual quad. I'd really rather go with the dual quad, but I'd like to save $300-400.

Thanks!

Depends on getting enough recertified units together that it makes sense to put them in the refurb store.

 

[4God]

When will Early 2008 MP's be available as refurb?

LOL.....my single cpu version will probably be available in about a week or so.

 

[Squonk]

LOL.....my single cpu version will probably be available in about a week or so.

Did you have problems with it or just decide that 8 was better than 4?

 

[4God]

Did you have problems with it or just decide that 8 was better than 4?

I had some problems, see my posts in this thread for more info.

 

[peejack]

LOL.....my single cpu version will probably be available in about a week or so.

LOL, you and me together must be supplying the referb store,

 

[Squonk]

I had some problems, see my posts in this thread for more info.

I'll need to read all of that later - page 1 went fast and there are 6 more pages...yikes! Thanks for the link.

 

[GregPacker]

I'm about to return my second 2.8 octo, so I'm doing my bit for the refurb boys!

 

[Squonk]

I'm about to return my second 2.8 octo, so I'm doing my bit for the refurb boys!

Sorry to hear that Greg - dang! I hope your third one is a charm. What sort of problems have you had?

 

[darthraige]

My Harpertown 8-Core was probably the first returned. Wish I could track it to see where it goes and if it will be the first refurb. lol. Doubtful, but fun to think about. lol

 

[greenmeanie]

With the issues going on they should have a full refurb store soon

 

[GregPacker]

Sorry to hear that Greg - dang! I hope your third one is a charm. What sort of problems have you had?

First one had overheating power supply (unusual). Second one had many screen freezes requiring reboots (apparently common).