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Issues with MBP after installing new SSD.
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<blockquote data-quote="MacInWin" data-source="post: 1813296" data-attributes="member: 396914"><p>Sorry about the layoff. Hope you find something soon.</p><p></p><p>As for options, you can check at Experimac. They have refurbished machines with a short warranty (I think 90 days), but at least it is long enough to see if there are any real issues. Personally, I would prefer an MBP over an MBA, but it really depends on how you would use it. If it's an email, surfing, light office kind of stuff, the MBA is great. If it's more intensive (photo/video processing, etc), then the MBP would be the better choice. Also, in general, MBP screens range larger than MBA screens.</p><p></p><p>Apple also sells refurbished systems at about 15% below the list price that come with a full year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare+. The prices may be a bit above your current willingness to spend, but it is an option.</p><p></p><p>You might also check online at places like B&H Photo. Sometimes they have sales that can be reasonable. I just looked and didn't see anything striking, but it's worth keeping an eye on that.</p><p></p><p>And of course there is eBay and Craig's list, where you would need to be a bit more cautious.</p><p></p><p>Finally, if there is a Mac user's club near you, they may have a sell/buy function.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacInWin, post: 1813296, member: 396914"] Sorry about the layoff. Hope you find something soon. As for options, you can check at Experimac. They have refurbished machines with a short warranty (I think 90 days), but at least it is long enough to see if there are any real issues. Personally, I would prefer an MBP over an MBA, but it really depends on how you would use it. If it's an email, surfing, light office kind of stuff, the MBA is great. If it's more intensive (photo/video processing, etc), then the MBP would be the better choice. Also, in general, MBP screens range larger than MBA screens. Apple also sells refurbished systems at about 15% below the list price that come with a full year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare+. The prices may be a bit above your current willingness to spend, but it is an option. You might also check online at places like B&H Photo. Sometimes they have sales that can be reasonable. I just looked and didn't see anything striking, but it's worth keeping an eye on that. And of course there is eBay and Craig's list, where you would need to be a bit more cautious. Finally, if there is a Mac user's club near you, they may have a sell/buy function. [/QUOTE]
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