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Mac Connection Reconditioned Computers
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Apple's "refurb" program is good.
No, I disagre. Apple's on-line store sells "refurbished" macs. These are machines that for some reason were returned. takes them apart, tests the parts replaces whatever is required and you can't tell them from new. They also offer the same warenty and you can buy the 3 year apple care warrenty too if you want it. I bought a Mini for $380 from the apple.com store
dwd3885 said:
No, I disagre. Apple's on-line store sells "refurbished" macs. These are machines that for some reason were returned. takes them apart, tests the parts replaces whatever is required and you can't tell them from new. They also offer the same warenty and you can buy the 3 year apple care warrenty too if you want it. I bought a Mini for $380 from the apple.com store
I'd also say that looking into Apple's refurbished products isn't a bad idea at all. You can get the Applecare plan, and end up paying quite a bit less for a great computer with a great protection plan. I've really only heard good things about buying from them, although I haven't done it myself.
dwd3885 said:
Well that sucks, but generally, refurbished macs are new mac's that had an problem or two when they were purchased and returned to correct the issues. So going on that, you could buy a new mac and still get a lemon, it doesn't really matter whether it was new or not
Sucks that apple shafted you on your two refurbs though.
I asked my local apple store what happens to all the last generation G5 iMacs. He said they are in the back and can be sold as "Refreshed". You just have to ask about them.
I am not sure if this is limited to floor models or if anything old even sealed is called "Refreshed".
I am not sure if this is limited to floor models or if anything old even sealed is called "Refreshed".
I'm kindof in the same position, I'm looking to buy a used ibook, but after doing some research I think I'm going to pay a little bit extra and get it refurb from the Apple Store.
If I understand it right it is still under the regular one-year warranty that a new computer from Apple would have an then you can still buy the Applecare within the first year (correct me if I'm wrong please!)
allison.
If I understand it right it is still under the regular one-year warranty that a new computer from Apple would have an then you can still buy the Applecare within the first year (correct me if I'm wrong please!)
allison.
You are absolutely correct. I just bought a refurbed Powerbook and you really could not tell it is a refurb. It looks and feels brand new. This enabled me to obtain the computer I always wanted but thought I'd never be able to afford.allisonv7 said: