SolDios Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hey guys The macbook I want has just popped back up on the referb store for $1100!I know I make a lot of these, but I just want to get a second oppinion before I spend a large amount of dosh.http://store.apple.com/au/product/FC700X/AProcessor 2.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5Cache 3MB shared L3 cacheMemory 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GBGraphics Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory5Hard disk drive1 320GB Serial ATA, 5400 rpmOptical drive 8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)Wireless Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)4 Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technologyExpansion One Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps), one FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps), Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), one SDXC card slotVideo and Audio FaceTime HD camera; Thunderbolt port with support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately) Stereo speakers with subwoofer, omnidirectional microphone, combined headphone/line in (supports digital output)Size and weight Height: .95 inches (2.41 cm)Width: 12.78 inches (32.5 cm)Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)Weight (standard configuration): 4.5 pounds (2.04 kg)3I really want to get this as a dedicated dj'ing laptop! and I have been saving for it for ages!Im not generally interested in the new macbook pro's coming out next month, as I want ethernet and a CD drive. They also are increasing the price of the new mac books.Before you ask, once the new macbooks come out, these will still be the same price. As apple calculate there referb prices by a percentage off there original RRP.So should I grab it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 why you worried about spending the money? doesnt the government give you like $900 back on the school rebate? like your last 10 laptops.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 the laptop itself works out to $550 after rebate, but this years one has already been used. So il have a fair gap in my bank till then (not that it matters as my income is very disposable atm).Still a fair chunk 'o change though, so I was wondering your opinions on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxyKon Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 why you worried about spending the money? when i bought a mac pro when i was studying graphic design all those yrs ago, it cost me about $2800, i managed to get it for $500 cheaper than what it was cause my Auntie got it through her salary sacrificeat $1100, i wouldnt have even thought so much into it, id have it already, just go for it bro, what you got to lose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Macbook for $550....why didnt they have this rebate when i was in school, GADDDAMMMIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxyKon Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Macbook for $550....why didnt they have this rebate when i was in school, GADDDAMMMIT same buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydc Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 buy new with student discount and then claim the rebate.how many times have you scammed our government now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 once, but that was legitI do use the other one for my education Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I wouldn't even be thinking about it for that price. Although I would consider lloydc's suggestion also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydc Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 yeah, I wouldn't advise a referb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 hey sol, i give you $550 and you use the rebate for me? was gonna do this threw my sister then the bitch finished school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREMM1S Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Overpriced imo, stay away from referb dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 ^ what makes you say that? and 300 off the RRP seems pretty good to me!I took lloydc's thing into consideration and came out with this.If I was buying one brand new, I might as well have waited for the new models next month, however these do not have CD drives or Ethernet which are big things for me (We are an Ethernet household cause dad is nuts big on radiation and stuff)The only thing I don't know about is if the core is sandy bridge or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legunner Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Sol, until the new model at released You don't know what the new models will/won't have. There is no hard evidence to suggest they won't have a cd drive or Ethernet port. Just stupid people making up rumors and speculating on the net.Hold out. And IMO try go the 15" so you at least get quad core Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodyIlliterate Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Does this rebate/discount work for uni students ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 a quad core would be nice...Tell ya what, my friend has one of these with the same spec'sil invite him over tonight, drop traktor on it and see how it holds up.and here you go melody:http://www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au/am-i-eligible.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 il invite him over tonight, drop traktor on it and see how it holds up.It'll handle traktor no problem. My pre-historic macbook (7 years old) was running traktor, ableton, pro tools plus all the other everyday bullshit that ends up on the laptop. Never had any problem with that and my current 15" Macbook Pro is running the same stuff even sweeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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