MacBook Pro - new macbook pro unibody used

ethan96 · ethan96 #1 (**permalink**)

12-02-2008, 09:54 PM

I am torn weather or not to get this Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Apple Store (U.S.)

or the new macbook.

please leave lots of opinions

miu · miu #2 (**permalink**)

12-02-2008, 10:13 PM

that's MY problem, buddy!

I have EXACTLY the same temptation!

With the same computer too!

Well, my considerations: which computer do you have currently?
For what are you using the computer predominantly? And how (do you carry it a lot etc.)?
The 2.5 is a great machine, really tested on the road and it have had no problems along the years. On the other side, the new unidoby is really great, and it is absolutely robust.
It's hard, man!
Really hard to decide, with those prices!
Let me know what you decide, plez. I'm in a mess too for this

ethan96 · ethan96 #3 (**permalink**)

12-02-2008, 10:34 PM

yeah im 12 and have not had a laptop yet

jhawk2 · jhawk2 #4 (**permalink**)

12-02-2008, 10:53 PM

Go for the Pro!

miu · miu #5 (**permalink**)

12-02-2008, 10:57 PM

well, in this case I would suggest the MacBook. It is a really a robust machine, even if the old macbook pro has a good graphics board.
The new mac book (the unibody aluminium) is also lighter (2 kilos instead of the 2.45 of the 15) and a great monitor. I think that 13'' would be more than enough for a everyday use. Really portable and robust!

miu · miu #6 (**permalink**)

12-02-2008, 10:58 PM

another thing: refurbish is not new. It could be that it will come with some scratches. If you're ok with that, it works fine. But you have to know that refurbish was owned by someone before!

tcphoto · tcphoto #7 (**permalink**)

12-03-2008, 09:21 AM

Apple sells quality refurbished machines. The performance and display quality will be better than the new MB. Besides, the MBP will even have FW400.

operaman · operaman #8 (**permalink**)

12-04-2008, 05:54 AM

Macbook Pro. It is the last of the previous gen so all the kinks were worked out. Point of fact on refurbished, I bought one for my wife. Hers did have a problem, but this is Apple we are talking about. When she gets home we are sending it off for repairs no questions asked and if that fails we have promise of a new machine as in a NEW MBP. Apple quality is good since Asus is the ODM, so you know it is a quality product.

Being 12, it is probably going to need to last you for a few years. So I would say get the most power for your money with the most expandability. That would be the MBP. Hope this helps.

ViriiGuy · ViriiGuy #9 (**permalink**)

12-04-2008, 06:59 AM

BEing 12, you will want to play games. So get the MBP. My Penryn MBP I just sold was an awesome gaming rig, playing crysis with no problems. My new MBP is even better, however the new MB will not be so good with an integrated video chipset.

ethan96 · ethan96 #10 (**permalink**)

12-04-2008, 10:52 PM

Which has better speakers?

campeao · campeao #11 (**permalink**)

12-04-2008, 11:55 PM

Better speakers really shouldn't be a deciding factor in which laptop you choose to purchase since you can buy a great set of external speakers for $30 or so.

But to answer your question, I have no idea, but I would assume it would be the MBP.

dabears34 · dabears34 #12 (**permalink**)

12-05-2008, 12:35 AM

I would choose the MPB. I really think the only thing you would gain from the new MB is just having the latest and greatest.

ethan96 · ethan96 #13 (**permalink**)

12-06-2008, 10:28 PM

when will the new macbook pro be available refurbished?

xj6jaguar1985 · xj6jaguar1985 #14 (**permalink**)

12-06-2008, 11:09 PM

In due time.

ethan96 · ethan96 #15 (**permalink**)

12-06-2008, 11:20 PM

What do you mean

tcphoto #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 24, 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 49 Mac Specs: Unibody MBP	12-03-2008, 09:21 AM Apple sells quality refurbished machines. The performance and display quality will be better than the new MB. Besides, the MBP will even have FW400. www.tcphoto.org http://web.mac.com/tcphoto1/Fashion/Fashion.html Unibody MBP, iPhone, Canon 1DsII, Profoto and most important, Imagination!
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xj6jaguar1985 #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 06, 2008 Location: In a van down the river. Posts: 661 Mac Specs: 933 Mhz Powermac Quicksilver,1.5GB RAM, OSX 10.5, Tangerine 300MHz Clamshell, OS 9.2	12-06-2008, 11:09 PM In due time. Yes my name is Jaguar. No, it is not a joke. I don't find your "I'm a cheetah." joke funny.
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ethan96 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 02, 2008 Posts: 16 Mac Specs: macbook pro unibody	12-02-2008, 09:54 PM I am torn weather or not to get this Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Apple Store (U.S.) or the new macbook. please leave lots of opinions
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miu #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 02, 2008 Posts: 15	12-02-2008, 10:13 PM that's MY problem, buddy! I have EXACTLY the same temptation! With the same computer too! Well, my considerations: which computer do you have currently? For what are you using the computer predominantly? And how (do you carry it a lot etc.)? The 2.5 is a great machine, really tested on the road and it have had no problems along the years. On the other side, the new unidoby is really great, and it is absolutely robust. It's hard, man! Really hard to decide, with those prices! Let me know what you decide, plez. I'm in a mess too for this
	QUOTE Thanks

jhawk2 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 13, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 149 Mac Specs: iPod touch 32gb first gen. MacBook, iBook G4 and a broken PowerBook G4 15"	12-02-2008, 10:53 PM Go for the Pro!
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miu #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 02, 2008 Posts: 15	12-02-2008, 10:57 PM well, in this case I would suggest the MacBook. It is a really a robust machine, even if the old macbook pro has a good graphics board. The new mac book (the unibody aluminium) is also lighter (2 kilos instead of the 2.45 of the 15) and a great monitor. I think that 13'' would be more than enough for a everyday use. Really portable and robust!
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miu #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 02, 2008 Posts: 15	12-02-2008, 10:58 PM another thing: refurbish is not new. It could be that it will come with some scratches. If you're ok with that, it works fine. But you have to know that refurbish was owned by someone before!
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operaman #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 24, 2008 Posts: 22	12-04-2008, 05:54 AM Macbook Pro. It is the last of the previous gen so all the kinks were worked out. Point of fact on refurbished, I bought one for my wife. Hers did have a problem, but this is Apple we are talking about. When she gets home we are sending it off for repairs no questions asked and if that fails we have promise of a new machine as in a NEW MBP. Apple quality is good since Asus is the ODM, so you know it is a quality product. Being 12, it is probably going to need to last you for a few years. So I would say get the most power for your money with the most expandability. That would be the MBP. Hope this helps.
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ViriiGuy #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 15, 2008 Location: Knoxville Tn. Posts: 173 Mac Specs: 15" MacBook Pro \| 2.8Ghz C2D \| 4 Gigs Ram \| 512 Meg 9600 GT \| 320 Gig Hdd	12-04-2008, 06:59 AM BEing 12, you will want to play games. So get the MBP. My Penryn MBP I just sold was an awesome gaming rig, playing crysis with no problems. My new MBP is even better, however the new MB will not be so good with an integrated video chipset.
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ethan96 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 02, 2008 Posts: 16 Mac Specs: macbook pro unibody	12-04-2008, 10:52 PM Which has better speakers?
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campeao #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 13, 2008 Posts: 15 Mac Specs: MBP 2.4Ghz Late 2008 Edition	12-04-2008, 11:55 PM Better speakers really shouldn't be a deciding factor in which laptop you choose to purchase since you can buy a great set of external speakers for $30 or so. But to answer your question, I have no idea, but I would assume it would be the MBP.
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dabears34 #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 17, 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 410 Mac Specs: Macbook 2.4 GHZ, 2G Ram, 160 GB HD\| iPhone 4	12-05-2008, 12:35 AM I would choose the MPB. I really think the only thing you would gain from the new MB is just having the latest and greatest.
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ethan96 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 02, 2008 Posts: 16 Mac Specs: macbook pro unibody	12-06-2008, 10:28 PM when will the new macbook pro be available refurbished?
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ethan96 #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 02, 2008 Posts: 16 Mac Specs: macbook pro unibody	12-06-2008, 11:20 PM What do you mean
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