Refurbished MacBook?

[dbcooper]

Guys, what do you think of buying refurbished macbooks? I've heard that they are realy good.. I'm thinking on buying this one: 

 

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FGX72LL/A/refurbished-133-inch-macbook-pro-26ghz-dual-core-intel-i5-with-retina-display

[AlexStriz]

Do it. I've bought two MacBooks (and my sister has one too) all refurbs. Hella good deal

edit: Actually only one of my MacBooks was a refurb. However, the fact that it's a good deal still stands.

[Aniallation]

Guys, what do you think of buying refurbished macbooks? I've heard that they are realy good.. I'm thinking on buying this one: 

 

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FGX72LL/A/refurbished-133-inch-macbook-pro-26ghz-dual-core-intel-i5-with-retina-display

They're certified to the same standards as a brand new MacBook, generally no reason not to get one.

[Gr8White_Bear]

ehhh... it's still expensive.

 

i would get this:

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/y-series/y50/

 

EDIT: there is a free workspaces like thing for windows called Dexpot.  it's nice.

[snoopy6489]

ehhh... it's still expensive.

 

i would get this:

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/y-series/y50/

 

EDIT: there is a free workspaces like thing for windows called Dexpot.  it's nice.

Not by much. I would get it.

[Gr8White_Bear]

Not by much. I would get it.

yea, but the specs aren't as good.  if OP really likes Mac, that's cool.

[vembutech]

Hi,

 

You can go for it.. Getting a refurbished Macbook is a good thing. But make sure whether it is in perfectly working condition.

 

Also , check out the deals;

 

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac

[davidvu396]

I have one, and it works like a charm. I paid 300€ less (-20%)

[SIGSEGV]

If your a student you can also get a small discount, don't know if it applies to refurbished stuff though

[davidvu396]

If your a student you can also get a small discount, don't know if it applies to refurbished stuff though

No, It doesn't.

[Sequence]

ehhh... it's still expensive.

 

i would get this:

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/y-series/y50/

 

EDIT: there is a free workspaces like thing for windows called Dexpot.  it's nice.

I love that everyone recommends a y50 like really... ? it is not all down to specs.

 

But OP you wont regret a refurb nothing wrong with them at all only downside is usually the age.

[jrfox87]

An Apple refurb is just as good as buying brand new, the only difference is you don't get retail packaging. You get the exact same warranty period on an Apple refurb as you would with a new machine and get the option to extend it during that first year. There really is no downside to going with an Apple refurb.

[Aniallation]

I love that everyone recommends a y50 like really... ? it is not all down to specs.

Y40 is more appropriate comparison for MBPr

 

9 hours of real-world web browsing battery life on a PC, what more could you ask for