For those who are looking for discounted Macs from Apple, you might just be in luck since Apple appears to be selling refurbished 2023 Macs soon. Some of the models posted on Apple's refurbished Mac page include the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini.
Discounted Macs Up for Purchase
Refurbished products are pre-owned items returned to the store or manufacturer due to defects in the hardware system such as dead pixels in the screen's display, which is why once refurbished and resold, they come at a cheaper price.
Usually, the mentioned products have 15% discounts compared to their original price. The brand-new 14-inch MacBook Pro is priced at $1,999 while the 16-inch MacBook Pro is at $2,499. The cheaper model, the Mac mini, comes at $599.
You can choose to purchase the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models released in January with M2 Pro or M2 Max chips, as mentioned in MacRumors. This gives you a 20% boost in performance, as well as 30% faster graphics than the previous generation.
The laptops will have up to 96 GB of RAM as opposed to the previous 64 GB. Some new features you could be glad about are its support for Wi-Fi 6E, an HDMI 2.0 port that supports an 8K external display, and an extended battery life.
If you're worried about the fact that you're buying a once-defective product, you don't have to. Apple tests the device, as well as inspect its defects, cleans them, and repackages all refurbished items. It also comes with AppleCare+ and a one-year warranty.
For refurbished iOS devices, Apple replaces the battery with replacement parts from the company itself, as well as changes the device's outer shell. All refurbished Apple products will be packed in a new box and shipped free of charge.
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Refurbished Items You Can Check Out
From $1,299, you can now purchase an iPhone 12 Pro Max with 512 GB storage for $1,009, which saves you $290. Once purchased, you will also be provided with a USB-C to Lightning cable, as well as documentation of the device.
The device was originally released on October 2020 and is already unlocked. It has a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with OLED and an A14 Bionic chip with a 16-core Neural Engine. Its video playback can last up to 20 hours.
Refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro Apple M2 Chip
From $1,299, you can purchase the refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro for $1,169, which saves you $130. It comes with an 8-Core CPU and a 20-Core GPU. It has 8 GB of unified memory, 256 GB of SSD, and a 720p FaceTime HD FaceTime camera.
The item, upon purchase, is covered by Apple's one-year limited warranty, as well as a 14-day returns policy. You can avail of AppleCare for the device as well. Inside the box, you'll also find a67W USB-C Power Adapter and a two-meter USB-C Charge Cable.
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