Refurbished Apple laptops – Perfect for Students!

For students, having access to a computer is more essential than ever before. Whether you are being homeschooled or getting ready to head back to school for the next semester, it helps to have the top-of-the-line technology at your fingertips. Having the top-of-the-line technology does not have to mean coming up with a big buck budget.  Did you know that the majority of college students prefer Macs over PCs, according to MacRumors, which surveyed over 2,000 students? Over 80 percent of those surveyed felt that Macs provide the greatest value, although they are often price-prohibitive.

Refurbished and used Macs offer the most affordable option. but many students do not know exactly which model to buy and where to find the best deals. Today we are going to review the features and differences between the refurbished MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs.

Refurbished and Pre-Owned Macs are Like New

But first, let’s review the advantages of purchasing a refurbished or previously-owned MacBooks. First off, at DV Warehouse, we have the best quality control programs for all of our refurbished projects. In fact, our testing is so rigorous that our MacBooks are practically as good as new. Basically, here is how it works. We purchase pre-owned MacBooks that are brought in by customers who want to buy a newer model or have found a small defect that they don’t want to bother fixing. Our Apple experts review and test each MacBook and replace any faulty parts. We use proprietary and intensive multi-point inspections for each MacBook that comes into our store which often results in replacing any faulty components, such as the logic board, hard drives, memory, I/O ports, WiFi, and we make sure the display has no scratches. We even fix problems that are tiny but annoying, such as dead pixels. When our team is finished, the MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs are as good as new!

Whether you are into graphic design, music, photography, or are just interested in getting a reliable, easy-to-use laptop, a refurbished Apple laptop computer will provide the technology that will put you in the driver’s seat. Students should not have to “make-do” with a laptop that has missing keys or an old, ineffective operating system. You are in school to learn, not to work with make-shift, retrofitted technology that ends up taking more time and holding you back.

Take a look at what you can expect with refurbished MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs to learn which model will provide the best options for your needs.

Best Refurbished MacBook Pros

We carry a full line of MacBook Pros: the 13-inch, 15-inch, and the 17-inch along with the accompanying accessories and parts. Plus we have monthly specials. Currently, we are featuring several MacBook Pros for less than $500, which makes these top-of-the-line laptops more than affordable. For example, we are offering a MacBook Pro 2.2Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo 2GB with a 120GB SuperDrive (15-inch monitor) for around $300! Or consider the MacBook Pro 2.66Ghz Intel Core i7 4GB, with a 500 GB SuperDrive UNIBODY 17-inch for a bit less than $500! And these are just a sampling, as our inventory changes over time… but will give you a good idea of what you can get for a reasonable budget!

Best Refurbished MacBook Air

Our MacBook Air 11-inch and MacBook Air 13-inch are extremely functional for school, which is why they are so popular! Clearly, if you are carrying your laptop from class-to-class, the MacBook Air is a bit lighter, yet the MacBook Pro is not much heavier, so it may not be a determining factor (less than a few ounces difference).

At DV Warehouse, we also have outstanding promotions on our refurbished MacBook Air laptops. For example, right now you can get a MacBook Air 2.0Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 4GB, with 256GB Flash Storage for around $450. You can save even more with the MacBook Air 2.2Ghz Dual-Core Intel Core i7 8GB (Turbo Boost up to 3.2 Ghz), with a 256GB SSD for less than $700. The unit comes preloaded with Mac OS Siera 10.12, 720p FaceTime HD camera, two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps), Thunderbolt 2 port (up to 20 GBSP), MagSafe 2 power port, SDXC card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, dual microphones, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and so much more!

Check back frequently, as inventory does change particularly as students are preparing for upcoming semesters.

Best Mac for Students Depends on Individual Needs

Ultimately, the best refurbished MacBook for students depends on each person’s particular needs, including grade level, college major, learning environment, and budget. We encourage you to contact us if you are not very technical and need help sorting out the specifications that meet your needs. Our Apple experts will be happy to help you select the model that is right for you and is within your budgetary constraints.