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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.


omnis_audis - Jul 11, 2008 8:55:24 pm PDT #7039 of 25501
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

non- iPhone question. I know many of you have Skype. I have the free version for skype-to-skype talking. But new area is wanting local number for gate access and stuff. Does anyone have the thing that gives you a local number? what's it called? How much? The site is kinda vague about it, and my net connection is flakey right now (borrowing wi-fi from neighbor), so their pages are taking FOREVER to load.


Pix - Jul 11, 2008 8:58:39 pm PDT #7040 of 25501
The status is NOT quo.

Dear Techy BF,

Please to buy your loving GF a new iPhone. She's been very, very good and would really like to replace her screwed up BlackBerry.

Kisses,
Your Favorite GF EVAH


meara - Jul 12, 2008 12:31:50 am PDT #7041 of 25501

I got a refurbed macbook, but I figured by doing that I could afford Applecare. It came with a wonky clickymouseybit, randomly. But when I took it to the apple store, they fixed it.


Theodosia - Jul 12, 2008 2:11:56 am PDT #7042 of 25501
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

I'm FINALLY updating my iTouch software!

As it seems that technology is out to get me, I had to reboot my cable modem several times before I had an Internet connection. More as it develops....


sarameg - Jul 12, 2008 10:56:22 am PDT #7043 of 25501

Of course, this morning, that deal is gone, which I expected. Now if mine will just last until something similar comes up. For now, I AM glad I waited, because it reassured me that I did not want the 13" at all (and holy god, the store was a madhouse. Worst day ever if you wanted to buy anything else.) And I was waffling. Now if I just get lucky.


NoiseDesign - Jul 12, 2008 11:06:37 am PDT #7044 of 25501
Our wings are not tired

Check the Apple store in the middle of the night for a few days. Their best deals get posted in the wee hours and are snapped up quickly.


Pete, Husband of Jilli - Jul 12, 2008 11:17:57 am PDT #7045 of 25501
"I've got a gun! I've got a mother-flippin' gun!" - Moss, The IT Crowd

Huh, didn't know that ND.

On the subject of Mac refurb reliability; I was once told by someone with good ties to Apple that the refurbs get a little bit extra attention and preening by the engineers to ensure they're functioning properly. This can sometimes mean they're actually a safer bet than a new Mac.

I've not yet bought a refurb, but I thought I'd share.