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Is it worth buying a refurbished MacBook Air?
When it comes to buying a small, sleek, and cheap used laptop, the MacBook Air is one of your best options. Used MacBook Air laptops retain their value and when properly refurbished by a reputable business (like Back Market), and can be a solid overall investment lasting for many years. However, there are a few things you should remember before purchasing a used MacBook Air. The good news is, no matter which model you are going for, you don’t have to wait for Black Friday deals anymore, you can get a cheap deal at Back Market every day!
Regardless of which specific generation you choose, the MacBook Air is one of the lightest laptops on the market. The aluminium body makes it light yet durable. The sleek finish and angled silhouette are aesthetically pleasing, as well.
It’s the perfect used laptop purchase for anyone who takes their laptop with them to coffee shops or libraries or often works on the go. The thin shape and smaller frame, as well as the lightweight material, means it can conveniently fit into most bags and backpacks. Most Apple MacBook Air laptops have a display size of about 11 inches, with a slightly larger model available at about 13 inches. Size is mostly a matter of preference, but if you plan on spending a lot of time on the laptop, then the version with the bigger screen is probably the better choice.
HINT: If you want an extra nice screen with a good pixel density, go for the MacBook Air with the Retina display, you won’t regret it (:
Additionally, battery time is equally good, with almost 10 hours available during unplugged use – plenty of time to take the laptop with you to get work done. And since we make sure that our sellers check batteries at the factory and replace any faulty old ones, you can rest assured that your refurbished MacBook Air will have the same great battery life as a new one :D
Just because refurbished MacBook Air laptops are lightweight and compact, doesn’t mean they have less storage space or performance than traditional desktops or bulky laptops. Depending on the model year, they come available with either 4, 8, or 16GB of RAM. If you’re a more experienced user that plans to use a lot of applications at once, we recommend going for the 8GB version at least. And just in case you didn’t know, RAM is the part of the computer which controls all the ongoing processes that the laptop is running. It’s like the part of your brain that deals with conscious thought :P
Additionally, the storage space starts on the slightly smaller side but goes up all the way to 2TB depending on the model year or generation. You can find a refurbished MacBook Air with 128, 256, or 512GB of storage. If you’re willing to pay more and look harder, you can even find versions with 1 and 2TB of storage. As most people are working with iCloud or Dropbox, or other digital storage methods, space is becoming far less of a draw when it comes to laptops. But if you plan to hold on to the laptop for a while and plan on uploading photos and videos to the computer, definitely go for a version with at least 256GB of storage.
If you're a "power-user" that uses a lot of complex software, perhaps the refurbished MacBook Pro will be the better choice for you. Here are tips to remember when buying a refurbished MacBook Pro.
With the full factory reset, cleaning and testing, the used MacBook Air laptop is readily available at over a 30% cost decrease from the original. And at Back Market we have cheap deals for the MacBook Air on Black Friday and any day!
The Core i7 version will be more expensive, but the better option for video editing, while the Core i5 is the perfect option for most users. The Core i7 has more processing power, but isn’t necessary for most. Regardless of the year and processor, all devices are available with our full year warranty and 30-day money back guarantee, although, as the MacBook Air is one of the most popular laptop options in the US, we’re confident you’ll fall in love with your new-to-you refurbished MacBook :D
If you want to do more reading, here are more tips for choosing a MacBook Air.
When not talking about the latest eco-friendly tech and reducing our carbon footprint, Brian enjoys the odd game of football, a classic horror (book or film) or just to kick back with a beer or a proper Scottish whisky. Slàinte Mhath!
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