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used mac laptops - worth a look or risky?
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<blockquote data-quote="stan-o" data-source="post: 1105459" data-attributes="member: 170858"><p>Hi there,</p><p></p><p>my wife's ibook g3 is on it's last legs... so we need to replace it.</p><p></p><p>but with only a tight budget i've been looking at used macbooks...</p><p></p><p>she's only a basic user, office stuff, internet, itunes... so she doesn't need the latest fast mac.</p><p></p><p>we're also looking at refurbs which i know are great value, but still cost more.</p><p></p><p>any thoughts or advice on buying a used/pre owned mac laptop?</p><p>is it always gonna be risky? or are there reliable stores to buy from?</p><p></p><p>I found one place that gives a 90 day warranty DV Warehouse - they service and replace any faulty parts before re-sale, but 90 days ain't long if the mac goes wrong after...</p><p></p><p>so, $6-700 for a used macbook (13", 2ghz, 1gb etc.)</p><p>or $1000 for a refurb with higher spec...</p><p></p><p>opinions ? advice? </p><p></p><p>bottom line - is buying used risky?</p><p></p><p>many thanks</p><p></p><p>S</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stan-o, post: 1105459, member: 170858"] Hi there, my wife's ibook g3 is on it's last legs... so we need to replace it. but with only a tight budget i've been looking at used macbooks... she's only a basic user, office stuff, internet, itunes... so she doesn't need the latest fast mac. we're also looking at refurbs which i know are great value, but still cost more. any thoughts or advice on buying a used/pre owned mac laptop? is it always gonna be risky? or are there reliable stores to buy from? I found one place that gives a 90 day warranty DV Warehouse - they service and replace any faulty parts before re-sale, but 90 days ain't long if the mac goes wrong after... so, $6-700 for a used macbook (13", 2ghz, 1gb etc.) or $1000 for a refurb with higher spec... opinions ? advice? bottom line - is buying used risky? many thanks S [/QUOTE]
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