Refurbished MacBook 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - White
13.3-inch glossy widescreen display 2GB memory 160GB hard drive 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Built-in iSight camera
$799.00
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Refurbished MacBook 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - White
13.3-inch glossy widescreen display 2GB memory 160GB hard drive NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics Built-in iSight camera
$749.00
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Refurbished MacBook 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - White
13.3-inch glossy widescreen display 2GB memory 120GB hard drive 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Built-in iSight camera
$699.00
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Refurbished iMac 20-inch 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
20-inch glossy widescreen display 1GB memory 250GB hard drive 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128MB memory Built-in iSight Camera
Just so you know: The new iMacs, which come with faster processors, start at $1,149 with the educational discount, $1,199 without it. They also include wireless keyboards and mouses. And the mouses are different from the way they used to be.
That said, these are very tempting. I'll probably go for one of these. Thanks to the Intel processors, they are not going to be out of date for a few years.
The question is: Bigger Screen? More hard drive space? More memory? Lots of weird combinations being offered.
I hear you. I'm about to spring for one of the Macbooks and am hoping that I get lucky with additional BTO's that might have been added to the refurb (have gotten fluke upgrades in the past).
a2travelguy said: Just so you know: The new iMacs, which come with faster processors, start at $1,149 with the educational discount, $1,199 without it. They also include wireless keyboards and mouses. And the mouses are different from the way they used to be.
That said, these are very tempting. I'll probably go for one of these. Thanks to the Intel processors, they are not going to be out of date for a few years.
The question is: Bigger Screen? More hard drive space? More memory? Lots of weird combinations being offered.
I'd go with a bigger screen. HDD and memory can be upgraded later for cheap if you do it yourself, but screen can not.
ehua999 said: I'd go with a bigger screen. HDD and memory can be upgraded later for cheap if you do it yourself, but screen can not.
That's what I was thinking. I've upgraded both my memory and hard drive on my MacBook – and it was surprisingly easy. I'm hoping it's the same with these Imacs. The other thing, of course, that can't be upgraded is the processor speed.
That said, this one for $999 with a 24-inch screen and a 2.8 ghz processor looks pretty damn good.
And as I was typing this all the sub-$1,000 iMacs are now sold out.
gordita
Happy Member
posted: Oct. 26, 2009 @ 4:31p
I've been a 12-yr veteran of using windows OS and suddenly feel the urge to go mac. looking at the 13" macbook pro refurbs. do these come with snow leopard? will they run a VM of xp pro ok? currently, the only thing i have at home is an asus netbook 1000HE and after using it for 4 months, i'm ready to dump it and get something bigger.
I wouldn't worry too much unless you are in a hurry. I have been watching these for a few months. The $749 - $899 imacs pop in and out every now and then - you just need to keep an eye out. We need two new computers for work and I am not worried about getting a couple at this price point.
Go to AT&T Wireless - you will probably find some refurbs there. However, the cost of the iPhone itself (8GB models, refurb or even new) is less than one month of service - and you must sign a 24 month contract...
Unspeaked
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 26, 2009 @ 11:14p
gordita said: I've been a 12-yr veteran of using windows OS and suddenly feel the urge to go mac. looking at the 13" macbook pro refurbs. do these come with snow leopard? will they run a VM of xp pro ok? currently, the only thing i have at home is an asus netbook 1000HE and after using it for 4 months, i'm ready to dump it and get something bigger.
They generally ship with the OS that was on them when they were new. In the MacBook Pro's case, that would be Leopard (the snowless one). Sometimes you get lucky and the person that packed the refurb will have slipped a OEM disc of the latest OS, but I wouldn't count on it.
They should run VM machines fine. The MacBooks would have an issue with graphics because of their more limited card (and even though, only on more demanding renders), but the MacBook Pros are top notch VM machines.
They generally ship with the OS that was on them when they were new. In the MacBook Pro's case, that would be Leopard (the snowless one). Sometimes you get lucky and the person that packed the refurb will have slipped a OEM disc of the latest OS, but I wouldn't count on it.
Taken from the refurb page, bottom right--- http://store.Apple.com/us/product/FB466LL/A?mco=MTA4MzIyODg
Included Software
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Snow Leopard is the world’s most advanced operating system, finely tuned. It installs easily, works with the software and accessories you already have, and is more streamlined, secure, and powerful than ever.
Dozens of refinements and enhancements make your Mac faster, more reliable, and easier to use. Built-in support for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 means you can use your Mac at home and at work. New core technologies unleash the power of today’s advanced hardware.
iLife '09 Suite A major update to Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, including:
iPhoto iMovie iDVD iWeb GarageBand
Note: Other software may or may not be included (pre-installed or on CD's/DVD's) with refurbished products, subject to availability. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
gordita said: I've been a 12-yr veteran of using windows OS and suddenly feel the urge to go mac. looking at the 13" macbook pro refurbs. do these come with snow leopard? will they run a VM of xp pro ok? currently, the only thing i have at home is an asus netbook 1000HE and after using it for 4 months, i'm ready to dump it and get something bigger.
No free printer with refurbs. Sorry You didn't read the terms & conditions document: "Configure-to-order and refurbished versions of these Apple computers qualify for this offer."
Bumped...Apple just loaded up a BUNCH of MacBooks (all gens including the black ones), iMacs and more. Beats the hell out of BF, but you gotta be fast.
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