Which mac laptop is better? - new unibody white mac book or refurbished MBP 13 inch.

[NaveenKD]

I am planning to buy a new mac laptop, but I don't understand which one to buy(unibody white mac book or MBP). I looked into the apple store and found that new white unibody mac book is for $999. I also looked into refurbished mac section, where I found that 13 inch MBP is also comes for $999. It also have illuminated keyboard and SD slot. But only thing is it refurbished product. Since both has got same price I am wondering which one to buy. So please help me. I have one more question. I am residing out of USA and by brother is coming to home this December from USA. I am planning to get the laptop from USA. If I buy the product in USA, can I get world wide warranty on the product? Any valuable inputs are appreciated.

Thanks In Advance
NaveenKD

 

[Cave Man]

Mbp Ftw.

 

[Bbusyb]

Let Me answer Each Point in Turn

But only thing is it refurbished product. Since both has got same price I am wondering which one to buy.

I would Definately suggest going for the Macbook Pro, as you'll get a better product fro the same Price. All Apple refurbs come with a standard 1 year warrenty which can be extended with Applecare just like new ones.

While I've not bough a refub machine yet, A lot of Users on the board have and have generally had a very positive experience

If I buy the product in USA, can I get world wide warranty on the product? Any valuable inputs are appreciated.

All Apple Warranty on Portables are valid worldwide. So there should be no issue in getting Warranty service Anywhere in the world, either from Apple or from a authorized service provider.

You can extend the Warranty from the standard 1 year to 3 years by buying Apple care, which provides the extend warranty along with telephone support for a year.

While you can purchase Apple care anytime during the first year, I'll suggest getting it from the start as there would be no benefit in delaying, and may be a risk of forgetting in the future. I

 

[MacKiddyWiddy]

get the refurb mbp... as for applecare, it is worldwide cover

so you'll be alright with that and all refurbs come with a 1 year warranty

 

[waynechriss]

Apple changes out the exterior and interior of every refurbished computer. Go for the Pro, it'll practically feel like a new computer. Plus 1 year warranty.

 

[KidMoe85]

That's an easy decision. Go with the refurb MBP. I've purchased two refurbished products from Apple so far (13" MBP & 24" ACD) and they both came in perfect condition.

 

[NaveenKD]

Thank You all, I go with MBP.