[rdelehanty]

I'm looking to purchase a C2D MBP.

Amazon has the 15" 2.16 C2D, 1GB Ram, 120 GB HD & 6X DVD/CD super drive for $1999 minus $150 rebate . . . takes it to $1850 with free shipping. I think this is the same price as Apple Store.

Anyone know what I could expect to pay for a refurbished unit from Apple Store??

Not sure how this deals compares.

Any advice on a better deal?

Thanks for your help.

[mBurns]

The plus about buying from Amazon is the following:

-No tax (unless you're in WA)
-Brand new

At the Apple store, the 2.16 C2D model you're talking about goes for $1599 + tax. You have to remember that it's not brand new and the amount you're going to pay in tax could make the price differential between the two nill.

[wubrew]

Just got one for $1700 off Craigslist.com/Seattlle,new in box. Keep watching and you will find some good deal now and then.

[mfbernstein]

Apple refurb + tax won't be more than $1760. Free shipping there too. My experience with refurb. units has been excellent. Of course if you find a new-in-box for less, you should jump on it.

[dagamer34]

Unlikely to find a new-in-box for less than refurbished price unless you start poking around to shady dealers. The real problem comes from determining when your 1-year warranty starts. Straight from Apple or Apple Authorized retailer is always best.