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expiredDr.W posted Apr 5, 2024 10:08 AM

Apple MacBook Air (Cert. Refurb): M1 Chip, 13.3" Retina, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Space Gray $599

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Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air

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  • Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
  • 13" Retina Display with True Tone technology (2560x1600)
  • 8GB RAM
  • 256GB SSD Storage
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • 720p FaceTime HD Camera
  • Touch ID
  • Force Touch trackpad
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5
  • (2) Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports


https://www.bestbuy.com/site/geek...Id=6489769
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Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air

SPECS:

  • Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
  • 13" Retina Display with True Tone technology (2560x1600)
  • 8GB RAM
  • 256GB SSD Storage
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • 720p FaceTime HD Camera
  • Touch ID
  • Force Touch trackpad
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5
  • (2) Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports


https://www.bestbuy.com/site/geek...Id=6489769

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Model: Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray

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Apr 5, 2024 11:50 AM
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Apr 5, 2024 12:14 PM
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Mamiww6Apr 5, 2024 12:14 PM
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Quote from Byron33 :
Hell of a risk to be taking on a three year old machine with such a small amount of RAM and SSD. That means the SSD has been used as virtual RAM, in addition to being a storage device. Unless you can find someone to replace the SSD (not an easy feat on these machines), I'd steer clear. Rolling the dice on your data is never a smart idea.
I have been using my SSD for 4 years and 24/7 for torrents. You can imagine amount reads and writes it goes through. I doubt something is going to happen to SSD and RAM lol. The shame is on you if you don't have a backup plan for your important data
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Apr 5, 2024 12:22 PM
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Mamiww6Apr 5, 2024 12:22 PM
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Can someone comment about the GeekSquad Refurbished experience?
Apr 5, 2024 12:27 PM
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iahawks550Apr 5, 2024 12:27 PM
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Quote from Mamiww6 :
I have been using my SSD for 4 years and 24/7 for torrents. I doubt something is going to happen to SSD and RAM lol.
SSD drives have a lifespan. Why do you think yours will last forever?
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Apr 5, 2024 1:48 PM
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StevenR9320Apr 5, 2024 1:48 PM
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Quote from Byron33 :
Hell of a risk to be taking on a three year old machine with such a small amount of RAM and SSD. That means the SSD has been used as virtual RAM, in addition to being a storage device. Unless you can find someone to replace the SSD (not an easy feat on these machines), I'd steer clear. Rolling the dice on your data is never a smart idea.
That's not even to mention the recently disclosed unpatchable M1 vulnerability.
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Apr 5, 2024 2:04 PM
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DreamerbyDesignApr 5, 2024 2:04 PM
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Could always check the drive health and return it if it was sketchy.
Apr 5, 2024 4:23 PM
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Mark111Apr 5, 2024 4:23 PM
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Quote from Mamiww6 :
Can someone comment about the GeekSquad Refurbished experience?
Hit or Miss, check thoroughly, condition sound, dents, dead pixel, Battey life!
Personal experience is Open boxes are Better than Geek Swad Certified

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Apr 5, 2024 4:39 PM
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SiennaMeat5693Apr 5, 2024 4:39 PM
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Quote from StevenR9320 :
That's not even to mention the recently disclosed unpatchable M1 vulnerability.
Doesn't that vulnerability apply to all M chips? "Researchers discovered that the DMPs in Apple's Silicon chipsets – M1, M2 and, M3 – can give hackers access to sensitive information, like secret encryption keys."
Apr 5, 2024 4:44 PM
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jowajuApr 5, 2024 4:44 PM
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90 day warranty

Click the BestBuy link, scroll down to Features, directly above that click the "Full Specs" blue button, at the bottom of that list it shows 90 days parts and labor warranty.
Last edited by jowaju April 5, 2024 at 11:55 AM.
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Apr 5, 2024 4:48 PM
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StevenR9320Apr 5, 2024 4:48 PM
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Quote from SiennaMeat5693 :
Doesn't that vulnerability apply to all M chips? "Researchers discovered that the DMPs in Apple's Silicon chipsets – M1, M2 and, M3 – can give hackers access to sensitive information, like secret encryption keys."
Yes, I believe you are correct. Sorry, not trying to single out M1.
Apr 5, 2024 5:46 PM
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potato2potatoApr 5, 2024 5:46 PM
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Quote from Mamiww6 :
Can someone comment about the GeekSquad Refurbished experience?
My assumption is these cant be too bad right? its not like you have more than the bestbuy return period to overuse these machines and the ssds and batteries take proper years upon years of use to degrade. If you get this, I would double check the battery cycles, check for stuck pixels and find some utility to check the ssd writes. Someone else can chime in on additional things to check, but its most likely buyers remorse for most returns that are resold. Actual malfunctioning things are usually sent back to the manufacturer and not resold.
Apr 5, 2024 5:49 PM
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utada82Apr 5, 2024 5:49 PM
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No offense to this base macbook but why not spend 100 more and get new from walmart?
Apr 5, 2024 6:06 PM
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cheeknoweApr 5, 2024 6:06 PM
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Quote from jowaju :
90 day warranty
I was trying to find that info. Thanks! I don't feel comfortable with only a 3 month warranty at that price.
Apr 6, 2024 4:33 PM
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nymostwantedApr 6, 2024 4:33 PM
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I got in on this deal when it was $584.99 a few weeks ago - it arrived overnight, laptop looks brand new, brand new charger/cable, and has an active AppleCare+ Plan through August 2024 (YMMV).

Traded in my base model 2018 i5, paid $175 after taxes.

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Apr 7, 2024 11:28 PM
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CyanTheoryApr 7, 2024 11:28 PM
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Quote from Mamiww6 :
Can someone comment about the GeekSquad Refurbished experience?
I bought one and they looked like they roughly cleaned it, took off any stickers, and wiped the drive. Ended up returning it immediately.
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