The Case for Apple Refurbs: Why New Isn't Always Better | Dhammatek
There's a reason Apple products boast such an outspoken and devoted following: they're pretty, they're user-friendly, and they've topped the American Consumer Satisfaction Index's annual consumer satisfaction survey for the past 12 years and counting. So why doesn't everyone have one? Blame the price tag, because quality doesn't come cheap. We've written before about why buying a Mac at the Apple store is a waste of money , but just because the brick and mortar store doesn't offer many (read: any) discounts on its gadgets, doesn't mean you can't find a deal on an iPhone, MacBook or iPad directly from Apple. How? One word: Refurbished. A word of warning: we're going to get really deep into the weeds here. Here's a quick summary of what we're about to cover, the links will jump you down to more detail on each topic: If you're interested in making a purchase right now, use the links below. MacBooks iPads i