View Full Version : Buying a new Macbook
kenyu28
Jul 18th, 2012, 10:47 PM
Hello guys, I'm looking to purchase a new/refurbished/used Macbook pro. It has to weigh less than 5 pounds, have a 13-15 inch monitor, and a 2.4Ghz Intel Core i5 CPU.
What are some places I should start looking? Is there someone that might have up for trade?
I have also never owned an apple laptop before, so some background/website/anticipation would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a whole bunch :)
Evil Baby
Jul 18th, 2012, 10:59 PM
BST thred on RFD (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/bst-computer-hardware-tablets-software-accessories-f11/) would be a good place to start looking.
If not check out the Hot Deals section to see if Apple has their refurbs up.
Techgeek32
Jul 19th, 2012, 05:27 AM
http://store.apple.com/ca/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_pro. Apple's refurbished store for macbook pro.
kenyu28
Jul 28th, 2012, 10:23 PM
thanks guys I liked those posts. anymore out there?
Mars2012
Jul 28th, 2012, 11:01 PM
Are you a student? I priced out a 13" MBP in the education store for $1129 plus tax. It is 4.5 lbs, has 2.5 GHz i5 processor and 500 GB hard drive. If you order during their back-to-school event (on now until Sept), then you get a $100 credit for the app store.
I've always bought my macs new...the resale values are quite high...If I did buy used, I would probably get it from Apple's refurb store; they have the same one year warranty as the new ones. You might want to budget for applecare as well (you can decide within the year whether to get it). I never buy extended warranties for anything...except applecare. I haven't had any issues, but their tech support is awesome, should you ever need it.
kenyu28
Jul 29th, 2012, 10:08 AM
great post Mars2012, anymore opinions?
Dwight10
Jul 29th, 2012, 05:59 PM
All the information's are very useful to find used Macbook pro. So, all the posts are very important to me. Also i want to get used Macbook pro.
time space
Jul 29th, 2012, 06:43 PM
Hello guys, I'm looking to purchase a new/refurbished/used Macbook pro. It has to weigh less than 5 pounds, have a 13-15 inch monitor, and a 2.4Ghz Intel Core i5 CPU.
The Apple refurb store has this MacBook Pro (http://store.apple.com/ca/product/FD313LL/A) that weighs 4.5 pounds, has a 13.3" monitor, and a 2.4Ghz Intel Core i5 CPU for $959.
nasa25
Jul 30th, 2012, 12:13 AM
The Apple refurb store has this MacBook Pro (http://store.apple.com/ca/product/FD313LL/A) that weighs 4.5 pounds, has a 13.3" monitor, and a 2.4Ghz Intel Core i5 CPU for $959.
+1. Was just about to recommend this.