Other companies like Microsoft copied the idea, selling more upscale gear that really competes with Apple's products (except for the fact it still runs Windows and not OS X!). The PC market was terrible for a long time with everyone chasing the absolute lowest price, cutting corners all over the place as they went.īut in the last few years, it's really changed. I've always been an advocate for Apple's business model of charging premium prices for premium products, and not going down the rabbit hole of trying to sell cheap enough so everyone can afford to buy one. For more tips on purchasing a refurbished product, make sure to check out our guide. Refurbished Macs come with a one-year warranty that can be extended with an AppleCare+ purchase. A top-of-the-line 3.5GHz/16GB/1TB model that normally sells for $2,899, is available for $2,459 in the refurbished store, for example.Īpple has both Silver and Space Gray models in a range of configurations, with prices as low as $1,529 for the entry-level Touch Bar machine.ġ5-inch MacBook Pro machines released in June of 2017 are not yet available in the refurbished store, but could be added soon.Īll of Apple’s refurbished products go through a rigorous refurbishment process before being offered for sale, which includes inspection, repairs, cleaning, and repackaging. This is the first time the 2017 machines have been available through the refurbished store since their June 2017 release following the Worldwide Developers Conference.Īpple was offering approximately 15 models at the time this article was written, with each MacBook Pro approximately 15 to 16 percent off. Apple today updated its online store for refurbished products to add a selection of 13-inch 2017 MacBook Pro models equipped with a Touch Bar.
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