Refurbed Mac Book Air

Northstander

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• Jul 19, 2015

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Just a quick one, anyone bought one and is it worth the risk and saving on buying brand new?

 

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RexCathedra

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Jan 14, 2005

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Vacationland

• Jul 19, 2015

• #2

Northstander said:

Just a quick one, anyone bought one and is it worth the risk and saving on buying brand new?

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My school runs a pool of just over 500 of them.
Because of the solid state drives -- no more spinning disks, hurrah! -- they have been very durable and very reliable.
Spills, and excessive pressure on the top cover damaging the screen (usually from being shoved into already-full backpacks) are responsible for the lion's share of the serious issues. Is an Apple warranty still available? They warranty their own refurbs more or less as new.

 

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CaptainDaveUK

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• Jul 19, 2015

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www.thebookyard.com
Very good selection and service of Macs, refurbs and spare parts.

 

Northstander

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Not sure on warranty....just checking them out and seem quite cheap. My t noughts being if it's too good to be true, it usually is

 

Bozza

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• Jul 19, 2015

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If you're talking about the Apple refurb store then you can buy in confidence. Machines are generally new and come with full Apple warranty.

 

Northstander

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Thanks for responses, decided to go via Apple refurb site!