Well, quite a lot of fuss. If I didn't know better, I'd think we were dangerous.

Mal ,'Bushwhacked'


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NoiseDesign - Jul 11, 2008 5:52:09 pm PDT #7029 of 25501
Our wings are not tired

My iPhone is currently restoring music and video files. I should be up and running on 2.0 as soon as this completes, then I can load some apps on it as well.


sarameg - Jul 11, 2008 5:54:08 pm PDT #7030 of 25501

Yeah, this used one lasted at least 7 years in my hapless possession until it started melting down. And frankly, it is OLD. Can't really upgrade any further, the screen is dead 90% of the time (and I swear to god, tonight's madness began with a spark. Though it may have been a reflection) and now it has freaked out, either over the modem disconnecting or just random freeze and unwillingness to restart a couple times.

Thank god I backed up my mail and pictures last week (everything else, I can live without.)


NoiseDesign - Jul 11, 2008 5:59:53 pm PDT #7031 of 25501
Our wings are not tired

I've purchased at least half a dozen, if not closer to a dozen refurbed Mac systems over the years. Desktops, iMacs, iBooks, and Powerbooks. They've always arrived in as new condition with the current OS installed and in as new packaging. They've run for years for me. One of my rental machines is a 17" reconditions Intel iMac and it's worked flawlessly for a year now.


Sean K - Jul 11, 2008 6:06:41 pm PDT #7032 of 25501
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

I bought a refurbed MacBook Pro on Drew's rec, and am blissfully happy with it.


NoiseDesign - Jul 11, 2008 6:14:28 pm PDT #7033 of 25501
Our wings are not tired

I'm still waiting for music and videos to restore.


Sean K - Jul 11, 2008 6:17:48 pm PDT #7034 of 25501
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

It was a long restore for me too. Twenty minutes or so.


Connie Neil - Jul 11, 2008 7:59:11 pm PDT #7035 of 25501
brillig

If I install Firefox, do I have to uninstall IE? Windows gets very huffy if it doesn't have IE to hide behind.


omnis_audis - Jul 11, 2008 8:09:22 pm PDT #7036 of 25501
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

Dumbass question: anyone have experience with apple's refurbed merch?
My iMac is a refurb. I'm trying to talk new job into getting refurb mac laptop, as it will save lots of money. If you have hesitations, go for the Apple Service Plan. If your getting a laptop, it's not a bad idea either way.

About to take plunge and plug in iPhone. Should be OK by now.


Vortex - Jul 11, 2008 8:17:09 pm PDT #7037 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

I'm going to give it until Monday. I expect that the drama will have dialed down by then.


brenda m - Jul 11, 2008 8:51:55 pm PDT #7038 of 25501
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Connie, no. I keep both for the random site that doesn't like Firefox.