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macbook new or refurb?
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Nashville, TN
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my last ibook was refurb hardrive died twice, once under warranty once not. Should I take a chance again or just buy new? thoughts opinions?
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"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later"
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Forum Regular
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Virginia
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I've bought a few refurbished macs and they were all in pristine "as new" condition.
Anyone can get a lemon, but Apple's track record is very good and you save a ton of money.
Go for it! 
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Apr 2005
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i will prolly get a refurb looks all the macbooks are out right now i want the 799 or 849 model
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Jun 2007
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I just bought a refurbed blackbook, and I'm having zero problems with it. I'd easily reccomend it.
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Apr 2005
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did you get applecare w/ yours?
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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I considered a refurb but when you order from apple you have to pay tax. Instead I bought a new macbook but of the former generation for about 50 bucks more than I would have paid for a refurb with tax.
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MacBook 2.0 / Powerbook 1ghz 12inch 768mb / Original 5 gig iPod / 512mb iPod Shuffle
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Nashville, TN
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where did you buy, amazon?
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Forum Regular
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Charleston, SC
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Ironically, I just wrote about that on my iSwitched lens (see sig). I highly recommend the refurbished models. It is something many people overlook or simply do not know about. You can get current and older models often at steep discounts, all with normal warranty and always in mint condition. Here is a link to the refurb site:
Apple Refurbs
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Forum Regular
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Originally Posted by macfantn 
where did you buy, amazon?
No they were out. Expercom.
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MacBook 2.0 / Powerbook 1ghz 12inch 768mb / Original 5 gig iPod / 512mb iPod Shuffle
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Apr 2005
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"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later"
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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Yes I bought applecare also. Just bought my macbook last week from them. 3rd time I have ordered from them and never had any problems. I got the last black one which had more of a discount actually.
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MacBook 2.0 / Powerbook 1ghz 12inch 768mb / Original 5 gig iPod / 512mb iPod Shuffle
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Professional Poster
Join Date: Jan 2003
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You get a 2.0 at amazon.com for only $50 plus the HD is bigger, and it's a better burner. Of course, you do have to wait for the rebate, but it's a better deal. Also, applecare is $50 less.
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Forum Regular
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Originally Posted by amazing
Also, applecare is $50 less.
Applecare is 130$ at amazon?
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MacBook 2.0 / Powerbook 1ghz 12inch 768mb / Original 5 gig iPod / 512mb iPod Shuffle
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Originally Posted by amazing
You get a 2.0 at amazon.com for only $50 plus the HD is bigger, and it's a better burner. Of course, you do have to wait for the rebate, but it's a better deal. Also, applecare is $50 less.
if i'm just going for the combo drive, what is better about the burner?
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"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later"
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Fresh-Faced Recruit
Join Date: Jun 2007
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I've considered a refurb as well, but somehow I want the thrill of being the first one to open the box. I know, it's not logical, but buying a Mac is also an emotional purchase!
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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I ordered a refurbished Macbook for my mom. I ordered one with 512 MB RAM and 60 GB HD. It came with 2GB RAM and 100 GB hard drive for seem reason. Apple must have been feeling generous around the holidays.
It works great though. No problems yet. Can't tell I didn't buy it new.
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