Powerbook 15" Refurb Unpacking Pictures
Here is a link to my pictures (on my .MAC homepage) of my new 15" G4 1.25GHZ Superdrive Powerbook. It is a refurb unit, and I took pictures of the unpackaging process.
http://homepage.mac.com/rsgunther/PhotoAlbum3.html
However, I have some BAD news. There are 2 problems with the unit. The right shift key doesn't work all the time. It works only occasionally. Also, the bottom part of the aluminum case is slighly misaligned. This is directly by the Superdrive slot. It looks like the case isn't "snapped" together properly. I called Applecare and they are sending out a box - I will send it back to get these 2 issues repaired.
I will keep everyone posted how long the repairs take. Overall, I am impressed with the refurb, excellent packaging and etc. I just got a bum unit, but this can happen when buying a refurb. If you want perfection, spend the extra $500.00 for a brand new unit. Or buy a refurb and get the issues repaired.
http://homepage.mac.com/rsgunther/PhotoAlbum3.html
However, I have some BAD news. There are 2 problems with the unit. The right shift key doesn't work all the time. It works only occasionally. Also, the bottom part of the aluminum case is slighly misaligned. This is directly by the Superdrive slot. It looks like the case isn't "snapped" together properly. I called Applecare and they are sending out a box - I will send it back to get these 2 issues repaired.
I will keep everyone posted how long the repairs take. Overall, I am impressed with the refurb, excellent packaging and etc. I just got a bum unit, but this can happen when buying a refurb. If you want perfection, spend the extra $500.00 for a brand new unit. Or buy a refurb and get the issues repaired.
Comments
Originally posted by rsgunther
I will keep you posted. Thanks for the compliments, I am pleased with it despite the issues.
Once you've owned it for 11 months, make sure to get AppleCare for an additional two years of coverage. I had to pay $300 to replace a pinched backlight cable in my iBook/500 and have sworn to myself that I would never buy an Apple notebook without AppleCare again.
Escher
As far as refurbs in Australia, not sure why they don't have refurbs available there... not sure which countries outside of the US (if any) Apple Store online sells refurbs in.
Originally posted by MCQ
not sure which countries outside of the US (if any) Apple Store online sells refurbs in.
There is one in France, open only on Wednesdays.
Cost fo repair: $300us
Cost of Applecare: $300au
So it paid for itself with one fault.
Not only that, they are swapping the cdrom for a better one, and getting a new power adapter ( the old ones orange light doesnt go ).
For a laptop I would absolutely get applecare.