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Old 25-05-2013, 04:40
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I think Apple refurb devices/computers are older models that are rebuilt and carefully tested to make sure they're as good as new. I've heard of people buying refurb iMacs and Macbooks as they're cheaper than brand new ones and they seem to be as good as new. I was considering it to get the older iMac with an optical drive, but I can't have the iMac yet as I'm waiting for my old desktop to snuff it before I can buy it.
Apple refurbished products include all current products.

Yes, as I said, I have owned quite a few Apple refurbished products and they were like new.

You don't wait for a computer to die before replacing it. You replace it because you want better performance.

I wouldn't buy the previous generation iMac. If you need an optical drive then simply buy a very inexpensive compact one that can be stowed when not in use.
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Old 25-05-2013, 05:47
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Refurbished devices get a new case and a new battery.
Which could also mean they are 7 day returns and classed as new, or the main board has failed and had a quick fix and tart up.

Refurbished is just a work with many different meanings.
Ask PC World their meaning. Obviously, sold as 'used'(as refurbished are), they will always have varying degrees of component wear and tear
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Old 25-05-2013, 10:04
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What if it goes on working forever? You will be using an antique and it should be in a museum
I might consider donating it to the Science Museum then I have an old 1987 DOS laptop lying around that really does belong in a museum!
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Old 27-05-2013, 11:39
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I have plumped with getting a refurbished iPad 4 directly from Apple to save the fuss. However I did get a reply back from an email I sent to Currys support:

Dear *****

Thank you for your email dated 22nd May 2013

I apologise for the delay in my reply.

I can confirm that all the refurbished ipads have been sent back to apple and fully restored, so the item will be as new.
We do not do the refurbishment the items ourselves.

Kind regards,

Jessica *****
The KNOWHOW™ Team
This meant I could have saved ~£20, but it doesn't matter now as there's one being delivered this week.

Thanks for all your help.
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Old 27-05-2013, 11:45
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In my experience PC World have sold me nothing but complete crap . Never going back there unless my life depended on it . Which is unlikely
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Old 27-05-2013, 12:05
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In my experience PC World have sold me nothing but complete crap
They cater to all tastes.


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Old 27-05-2013, 12:36
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So another thread disrupted by a certain poster not knowing much beyond their limited experience.

A side effect of having moved to America?
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Old 27-05-2013, 12:54
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I'm defending PCW.

I'll never be that keen for all our money to go to the oncoming 'soup kitchen in the sky'.
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Old 27-05-2013, 15:03
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I have plumped with getting a refurbished iPad 4 directly from Apple to save the fuss. However I did get a reply back from an email I sent to Currys support:


This meant I could have saved ~£20, but it doesn't matter now as there's one being delivered this week.

Thanks for all your help.
LOL And that's why you should never believe all you read on the Internet forums! LOL

Just as I though they are exactly the same as what you get from Apple - just cheaper.
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Old 27-05-2013, 18:48
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I'm defending PCW.

I'll never be that keen for all our money to go to the oncoming 'soup kitchen in the sky'.
Not aimed at you. Unless you've moved to the USA too?
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Old 28-05-2013, 01:21
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This meant I could have saved ~£20, but it doesn't matter now as there's one being delivered this week.

Thanks for all your help.
I would still prefer to pay the extra £20 for the peace of mind. People tend to laugh at way Apple operate in their stores, it's very un-British. But I think that's the way service should be everywhere.
I've had varied experiences with PCW, they can be ok but sometimes they appear not to give a shit if something goes wrong. I suppose it's all down to staff training.
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Old 28-05-2013, 07:29
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So another thread disrupted by a certain poster not knowing much beyond their limited experience.

A side effect of having moved to America?
Obviously I have been addressing the topic of the OP. The only one doing any disrupting now is you. You have not posted one single thing addressing the topic.

This is now the second of three similar off topic posts you have made to me in two different threads. Keep it up and I will report you.

Do you have anything to add on the topic?
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