Refurb Macbook:Did I get a really unlucky, or is this normal

I ordered my refurbished macbook(2.4 GHz) from the apple store, and it came in the mail 3 days ago.

I was completely satisfied with it, until today when I came home, it did not come back from sleep mode.
I had to take out the battery and put it back in, and it luckily recovered.

Then I started messing around with garage band, and garage band was forced to quit two times in a row.

Is this a "normal" incident when using a macbook? Does it sometime does not come back from sleep or randomly shut down application?

I am thinking that if all these things are happening 3 days after I started using it, it could possibly get worse as I use this for couple more years...

So here is my question: Is this because my macbook was refurbished? and should I return it and get a non-refurbished, or would that not make any difference?


Thank You!

It sounds like a software issue. If you back up your data and do a new install of the OS, I think it'd help tons. But no, it's not "normal," not with a new one and not with a refurb. (The refurbs really are just like new. They're treated the same as new by Apple, you just save some $.)

I second that motion. Not normal. Re-install OS and if you still have the problems bring it to apple.

I'm going to install the OS again; thanks for the help!

Do let us know if that works and takes care of the issue. That for sure is not normal for a Mac at all.

I hate to say it but my first macbook had issues that I had to re-install and everything was fine. I have purchased many items refub from mac. Always was happy.

Automatic said:

Hi Guys,

Im always reluctant to buy refurbished "anything" but someone posted a comment here about buying a refurbished mac is the same as new except cheaper? Are there different rules for refurbished products that apple resells? Im thinking about getting a new macbook and if I can get it for cheaper from an apple reseller then that would be awesome. Anyone can shed some light?

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Refurbished Macs are refurbished to like new condition and come with the same warranty as a new machine, no special exclusions. The only difference is that they tend to ship in plain packaging, instead of the original - but all accessories are included. The only difference is the price, which can be a substantial discount depending on the model.