When you're shopping for a gadget, there's a notion that brand new products are and will always be better than used ones. That's fair to assume, especially when it comes to Apple products like MacBooks. However, this kind of thinking may leave a dent on your finances.
Let's face it: brand new MacBooks aren't cheap. If you don't want or can't afford to shell out a massive chunk of your savings for a new Mac, then it's time to look at other alternatives beyond your local Apple authorized resellers and stores.
The practical alternative: purchasing a refurbished MacBook.
The stigma and preconceived notions that surround reconditioned gadgets are understandable, albeit unfair. People mistake them as resold junk and second-hand products with fake parts or nutty software. On the contrary, they're not necessarily faulty, nor are they inferior to brand new units.
"Refurbished" could mean recycled or returned units that had any bugs fixed, system and processors updated, storage wiped, and memory reformatted to serve its new user an optimal performance.
Remember that MacBooks are manufactured by Apple, a company that holds its products to the highest standards for excellent performance and quality. If you don't do your own research and open your eyes to see that refurbed products are equally superb as new ones, you're going to miss out on some exceptional deals that serve you and your money well.
Additionally, refurb MacBooks may come with brand new and upgraded parts like battery, memory, and outer shell. They also go through strict product assessments before going back to the market. Plus, they come with warranties. Come to think of it; they're basically new computers at an affordable price.
If you're in the market for an excellent performing machine at a reasonable price, look no further than refurbished MacBooks. The visual illustration below breaks down the eight common misconceptions behind refurbed Macs. Let's have a look!
Infographic posted with permission and courtesy of Macs4u.