Which macbook? Refurb or new?

Macbook Refurb store (US). Looking to buy a refurb'd mac from there. Could anyone vouch for these machines you bought from refurb store? are they still working good, did you buy applecare just in case, has it broke down? I'm looking at getting the last year models (9400M, 9600GT 512MB). I want a good macbook that will last a few years and wont need upgrades. I'm looking at these two:

- "Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
17-inch high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
4GB memory
500GB hard drive
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ExpressCard/34 slot
Built-in 8-hour battery
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 512MB
Illuminated keyboard"

- "Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
4GB memory
500GB hard drive
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
SD Card Slot
Built-in 7-hour battery
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 512MB
Illuminated keyboard "

Student and business use. Used for school assignments/projects, as well as updating a website weekly, some games to relax. I got an incase backpack . They are same price in refurb about $1800. Would 2 inches really bother you in portability?

I'm buying in Oregon so no tax. Should I go for one of these refurbs or the fresh iCore proccessors.

Get the refurb...no problems.

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- Nick

The 17" is heavy and very clunky to carry around. If I ever owned one it would stay at home as a desktop replacement.

The 15" is probably the best of both worlds. The screen isn't too small and it's light enough to carry around. If you need more screen space you can always hook it up to an external monitor.

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Just to add my 2 cents,
The 17" MBP is a bit to big in my opinion for school and day to day carrying. I would get the 15" which is not to small and not to large to carry around all the time, then if I really thought that I need a larger screen for gaming .etc I would go and buy a 20" monitor to use when I'm at home.

CrimsonRequiem said:

The 17" is heavy and very clunky to carry around. If I ever owned one it would stay at home as a desktop replacement.

The 15" is probably the best of both worlds. The screen isn't too small and it's light enough to carry around. If you need more screen space you can always hook it up to an external monitor.

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I agree 17 is too big for traveling purpose, well I prefer the 13 just the right size for me to carry wherever I go without a hassle.