A TON of refurb minis on Apple store GOGOGO

[Crosscreek]

I folded yesterday not buying one of the 2012 i7 minis from the Apple Store yesterday. I'm in dire need of replacing my 2008 iMac but am going the cheaper route this time around. I really use my iPad and iPhone for most of my web browsing and emails. I really only need my desktop for some photos and iTunes. Any other suggestions? Would the 2014 model be good?

You could either get the new $499 2014 or the 2012 I5. I think the new one would suit you fine.

 

[philipma1957]

You could either get the new $499 2014 or the 2012 I5. I think the new one would suit you fine.

♨ I agree!

 

[GOAT4521]

Thanks

 

[Akula971]

Snapped up a 2012 2.6GHz I7 quad core, with 1TB fusion drive 8GB RAM yesterday from the UK apple store. Sitting here waiting for UPS to show up. Time to put my 2010 core2 duo on fleabay.

 

[magbarn]

I folded yesterday not buying one of the 2012 i7 minis from the Apple Store yesterday. I'm in dire need of replacing my 2008 iMac but am going the cheaper route this time around. I really use my iPad and iPhone for most of my web browsing and emails. I really only need my desktop for some photos and iTunes. Any other suggestions? Would the 2014 model be good?

Since you chugged along with the same desktop for 6 years, please do yourself a favor and get the mid grade 2014 or at the very least upgrade the ram on the base mini to 8gb. The soldered in/un-upgradeable 4gb is really pathetic and will get worse throughout the years of later OS X versions

 

[Tinmania]

Movers package is free envelope stuffed with about 10 coupons inside and designed to help movers. Yeah, we are moving to mac-mini. BB is participating with 10% off coupon with unique code and validity dates (currently active) on any single item. Just ask for it and they will hand it over or it is on the shelf.

Got the movers package with the coupon but unfortunately BB online won't let me cancel my existing order--I tried only a couple of hours after placing the order yesterday and it still has not shipped.

Oh well, maybe I can give them a call.


Mike

 

[henryonapple]

hey guys i settled for the 2.3 quad score server, was there a 2.6 quad core base available? and if so how much?

 

[KrisLord]

hey guys i settled for the 2.3 quad score server, was there a 2.6 quad core base available? and if so how much?

2.6GHz was a BTO option on the mid and server model.

 

[VDhightower]

hey guys i settled for the 2.3 quad score server, was there a 2.6 quad core base available? and if so how much?

I got a 2.6Ghz model as part of yesterday's glut of refurbs. This is just the mid 2012 model with the BTO of the 2.6Ghz i7 only (base ram and 1TB spinner). This pricing is for Apple Canada

http://store.apple.com/ca/product/G0NP1LL/A/refurbished-mac-mini-26ghz-quad-core-Intel-Core-i7

 

[AAPL21]

Got an email from Refurb.me notifying me the availability of 2012 2.3 Quad-Core, check Apple Store 14 minutes later and the status is already "Out of Stock".

Are the Chinese scalpers hoarding 2012 Mac Mini now?

 

[crazzapple]

Got an email from Refurb.me notifying me the availability of 2014 2.3 Quad-Core, check Apple Store 14 minutes later and the status is already "Out of Stock".

Are the Chinese scalpers hoarding 2012 Mac Mini now?

Folks know the 2012 quad-core is the best value. You need to be quick.

 

[dogslobber]

Folks know the 2012 quad-core is the best value. You need to be quick.

I have a 2012 quad being delivered next week to the store. It's a tax free state so that's nice. Are there any ways to sweeten refurb deals from Apple?

 

[cinealta]

Refurb Quad Minis in Stock!

Go now!

 

[GGJstudios]

Go now!

You're just now noticing?

A TON of refurb minis on Apple store GOGOGO
2012 Mini refurbs at the Apple Store

 

[cinealta]

You're just now noticing?
A TON of refurb minis on Apple store GOGOGO

That was from the other day (Oct 30th). I'm talking about Tuesday morning (Nov 4th)

 

[milliepuppy]

5 configs left ....

 

[Wild-Bill]

Had one in the cart. Swiped right out from under me.

How are people getting these so fast?
All I want is a 2.3 quad for 589 :mad

 

[henryonapple]

picked up a 2.3 quad core, couldn't get the 2.6 quad. is it worth the $90 difference?

 

[cinealta]

picked up a 2.3 quad core, couldn't get the 2.6 quad. is it worth the $90 difference?

No. $90 extra for a theoretical 13% performance increase (which you'll never see) is not worth it. Use the savings for RAM or SSD instead.

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Had one in the cart. Swiped right out from under me. How are people getting these so fast?

Sign in with Apple ID. That way your info and credit card on file is already filled in.

 

[valerian22]

I've been watching the refurb 2.3 I7 with the 256gb solid state drive option for $170 more. Is this a value? I wonder since you're losing the 1tb hard drive. To me that should be an equal exchange, not an additional $170.

Am I wrong?

 

[dogslobber]

Had one in the cart. Swiped right out from under me.

How are people getting these so fast?
All I want is a 2.3 quad for 589 :mad

refurb.me will give you a heads up. Be ready to pull the trigger immediately.

 

[cinealta]

I've been watching the refurb 2.3 I7 with the 256gb solid state drive option for $170 more. Is this a value? I wonder since you're losing the 1tb hard drive. To me that should be an equal exchange, not an additional $170. Am I wrong?

SSD always costs more than an HDD.

 

[dogslobber]

I've been watching the refurb 2.3 I7 with the 256gb solid state drive option for $170 more. Is this a value? I wonder since you're losing the 1tb hard drive. To me that should be an equal exchange, not an additional $170.

Am I wrong?

I just picked up a Crucial 256GB SSD for 90 bucks yesterday.

 

[valerian22]

SSD always costs more than an HDD.

That's right. But you're getting a quarter storage capacity (though faster) while paying $170 more. Unless you need super fast access to your data, I don't see the value.

And as mentioned here, you can add your own SSD anyway if you feel confident in the install.

 

[dighn]

That's right. But you're getting a quarter storage capacity (though faster) while paying $170 more. Unless you need super fast access to your data, I don't see the value.

And as mentioned here, you can add your own SSD anyway if you feel confident in the install.

an SSD to me is more than just bigger numbers. it transforms the user experience and removes a ton of aggravation from waiting on your computer (I'm impatient in front of a keyboard). that said, any upgrade you buy from apple is at an rip-off price so just evaluate what's more important to you. personally i'm ok with being ripped off a bit for an SSD because they are just so awesome, but not for RAM beyond 8 GB.