Mac People, advice please

Dar, my uncle works for an Apple store and he told me when I was looking to be very weary of the refurbished ones (because the savings is appealing like you said).
He told me that many times the refurbished ones were turned back to Apple because things were wrong with them, not because people were upgrading,etc.   But if you can get a refurbished one at a Apple store (are there physical Apple stores here in the UK???) and can find out its history,you're better off than buying off the web and not knowing its history. 

Dar, my uncle works for an Apple store and he told me when I was looking to be very weary of the refurbished ones (because the savings is appealing like you said).
He told me that many times the refurbished ones were turned back to Apple because things were wrong with them, not because people were upgrading,etc.   But if you can get a refurbished one at a Apple store (are there physical Apple stores here in the UK???) and can find out its history,you're better off than buying off the web and not knowing its history. 

That is fantastic to know!  Thanks!  There are a few physical stores and I believe there is one in Milton Keynes, which is sorta kinda close to me.  I will probably be making the trip after I am back from Italy.

Good luck!

And yay for macs!!! 

Hiya!

I'm sure by 'Consumer law' stipulations somewhere, refurbished products do have to be fixed to a level the same as a new item and has to be clearly marked as being refurbished.

Also, don't forget, your statutory rights cover the product as if it was a new item - if the item goes faulty often enough within a short space of time, it's deemed an inherent fault and you are entitled to recourse.

There is nothing wrong with buying refurbished goods, the 'only 3 or 6' month warranty doesn't make much difference at all as manufacturers don't have to even offer a warranty of any sort by law - it's your 'Statutory rights' that cover you.

I suggest taking a look at the consumer laws websites etc to double check, I think Britwife knows more about this as well - right now I'm regurgitating from memory some of the stuff I read about in industry publications.

if in a situation down the road you find yourself in the position of having to pay for repairs etc - remember that household insurance can and often does cover laptop equipment, if not , you could take out specific laptop insurance for around £7-10/month if you really want.

As ever, do some research to cover all your concerns and make a decision at that stage!  preferably before yer MAC gives up!

Cheers! DtM! West London & Slough UK!

You can also get refurbished Macs direct from the online Apple store. I got a Mac Mini from them that has been a star buy.

You can also get refurbished Macs direct from the online Apple store. I got a Mac Mini from them that has been a star buy.

Thanks, Leah!  That is great to know!

Hiya!

I'm sure by 'Consumer law' stipulations somewhere, refurbished products do have to be fixed to a level the same as a new item and has to be clearly marked as being refurbished.

Also, don't forget, your statutory rights cover the product as if it was a new item - if the item goes faulty often enough within a short space of time, it's deemed an inherent fault and you are entitled to recourse.

There is nothing wrong with buying refurbished goods, the 'only 3 or 6' month warranty doesn't make much difference at all as manufacturers don't have to even offer a warranty of any sort by law - it's your 'Statutory rights' that cover you.

I suggest taking a look at the consumer laws websites etc to double check, I think Britwife knows more about this as well - right now I'm regurgitating from memory some of the stuff I read about in industry publications.

if in a situation down the road you find yourself in the position of having to pay for repairs etc - remember that household insurance can and often does cover laptop equipment, if not , you could take out specific laptop insurance for around £7-10/month if you really want.

As ever, do some research to cover all your concerns and make a decision at that stage!  preferably before yer MAC gives up!

Cheers! DtM! West London & Slough UK!

As always, Dennis, cheers!