11-12-2005, 07:03 PM

I am a first timer with Mac and planning to buy an ibook G4 from Apple online store. I saw a link to refurbished apple items where i found an ibook that suits my requirements. But before i take a plung into my first ever refurbished item and first ever mac, i want to know if anybody bought a refurbished ibook from apple and how was the experience. I am not too sure what will be the condition of the item when i recieve it. Apple claims that they ship well tested refurbished items and give all the accessories and software in the box. Well that is expected from apple but wanted to know somebody's personal experience. Primary reason to buy refurbished ibook is that I am saving as much as the cost of an ipod video. Any thoughts......?

11-13-2005, 05:27 AM

If you are looking at an iBook 12"... you can get the current version from Amazon.com for $899 after a $100 rebate.

11-13-2005, 10:37 AM

Amazon is the cheapest place ive seen, also goin into a store, compusa has some on sale when they bring a new shipment in, they always throw 100-150 off the price.

11-16-2005, 09:48 AM

I have previously purchased a refub iBook from Apple. It was quoted as a 1.25 with a 30g hd and 256mb ram. I received it a few days later and the first thing I did was check the system specs...and to my (pleasant) suprise it was a 1.25 with a 60g hd, 512mb ram, and AirPort Extreme! WooHoo! I am sure it was a random occurence, but in my experience, and in the experience of those I have talked to Apple refurbs are great!