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expiredhans007 posted Sep 12, 2024 08:38 AM
expiredhans007 posted Sep 12, 2024 08:38 AM

Apple MacBook Air 13" M1 (2020) (S&D) - $454.99 - Free shipping for Prime members

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$455 for 128gb ssd
$489 for 256gb NLA

Scratch and dent. Before anyone says anything 128gb ssd models were special for schools. worth the $35 to get 256 anyway

https://computers.woot.com/offers...sh_cp_2_bs
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$455 for 128gb ssd
$489 for 256gb NLA

Scratch and dent. Before anyone says anything 128gb ssd models were special for schools. worth the $35 to get 256 anyway

https://computers.woot.com/offers...sh_cp_2_bs

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Sep 12, 2024 10:51 PM
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rishtSep 12, 2024 10:51 PM
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Shame these pieces of crap have soldered ssds
Sep 12, 2024 10:51 PM
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sal3oos-ssSep 12, 2024 10:51 PM
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Keep in mind this doesn't support dual monitors for most docking stations.
Sep 12, 2024 11:05 PM
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yanik333Sep 12, 2024 11:05 PM
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Its 8gb trash. If it was 16 it would be remotely worth it.
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Sep 12, 2024 11:08 PM
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LavenderPickle7682Sep 12, 2024 11:08 PM
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Woot's "refurbished" and "open box like new" is a coin toss if you get something that's utterly abused or usable.

If they call it "Scratch n' dent", it probably was used for bricklaying by an angry gaggle of goons.
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Sep 12, 2024 11:09 PM
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drsnowmonSep 12, 2024 11:09 PM
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Quote from General_Klinger :
4yr old laptop, no warranty (besides Woot 90 day), no deal
This is an e-waste at this point unless you're swapping out the battery.
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Sep 12, 2024 11:30 PM
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DandyChigginsSep 12, 2024 11:30 PM
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Any models available with 32gb ssd? 128 is too large. 😂
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Sep 12, 2024 11:38 PM
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KachurSep 12, 2024 11:38 PM
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Quote from spacers :
maybe you can get away with mac, which i am not sure about... but if your argument in general implies 8gb is fine even with windows , sorry it aint. I just tried the asus OLED 14x with 8gb ram and man what a disaster with swap file disabled. Just with 2 tabs of chrome and youtube playback., out of memory error everywhere... Why would anyone decide to slap 8gb stick on that beautiful machine is beyond me... Of course, page file/swap file will help you get through the RAM caveat but at the expense of SSD wear, which one could argue very minimal, but every read and write counts..
On SSD wear front - no need to worry at all. Instead of 150 years life with this extra wear it will be 100.
I saw consumer grade SSD worn out only once. After 5 years used in performance test lab installed in database storage array, running tests 80 hours a week (8 hours india time + 8 hours US time x5) doing mostly writes close to it's write speed limit. It only failed because physical partitions were by mistake not aligned with logical during install so it had to do twice more writes than was required. The others next to it were still in use years later. Crucial M5 256GB and I still keep it in my collection.

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Sep 12, 2024 11:48 PM
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bigjonneeSep 12, 2024 11:48 PM
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great machine. i paid a lot more for 512GB harddrive and 16GB ram. But if its for a kid or you understand the limitations, you'd be hard pressed to find as good a laptop for $500.
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Sep 13, 2024 12:22 AM
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Sep 13, 2024 12:22 AM
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Mention refurbished in the title
Sep 13, 2024 01:16 AM
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ihaveaquestionSep 13, 2024 01:16 AM
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Quote from DougSaveAround :
Is there no returns, just 90 day warranty?
https://sellout.woot.com/faq?gbra...gKgKvD_BwE

It looks like there is a 30 days return policy. However, read below:

Lithium battery
For returns for items containing a lithium-ion battery, please contact customer service at [email protected]
Sep 13, 2024 01:45 AM
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MoneylawSep 13, 2024 01:45 AM
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S&D and Open Box are the most openly broad terms ever used by Amazon/Woot. Imo, a 5% chance of getting something worth 500$~. Trade in and off lease EDU computer that have been abused to bloody heck and back. Stick Out Tongue
Last edited by Moneylaw September 12, 2024 at 07:49 PM.
Sep 13, 2024 02:58 AM
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PhamMSep 13, 2024 02:58 AM
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Quote from Shushera :
I am software engineer, specializing in performance tuning, my previous job I used 8 GB laptop to develop and test payment system used by 4 out of 10 biggest world banks. I am here to say - most people don't need more than 8 GB. Well, except those who also buy large 4L+ SUVs used for daily commute.
can you get me an intern in your company? im looking for a job now
Sep 13, 2024 03:13 AM
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slow3vSep 13, 2024 03:13 AM
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Quote from Shushera :
I am software engineer, specializing in performance tuning, my previous job I used 8 GB laptop to develop and test payment system used by 4 out of 10 biggest world banks. I am here to say - most people don't need more than 8 GB. Well, except those who also buy large 4L+ SUVs used for daily commute.
That's a pretty staggering comparison. I don't know what you're measuring in liters, either, but we do love our Expedition! Though, my wife is a SAHM so it's not a commuter per se. My commuter Bronco returns about the same economy, 18MPG ish. 35,000 miles a year on that baby! Come to think of it, I better get back to the car forums. I don't know how I got here.
Sep 13, 2024 03:29 AM
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nevergoodenoughSep 13, 2024 03:29 AM
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yea... This laptop is pretty old and this machine is refurbished so you really have no idea what that means, doesn't have a warranty. You can buy a sealed version from Walmart for $600 but I wouldn't personally.
128 gb is insane in 2024- The phone in your pocket probably has more storage. This is basically a netbook at best def do not buy.
You can get the m2 MacBook air for maybe $700
if you can't afford that (trust me I get it) just wait it out.
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Sep 13, 2024 03:32 AM
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ShrewdIdea9192Sep 13, 2024 03:32 AM
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Quote from slickspicer :
Apple's RAM pricing is downright criminal. It often costs 2x as much to get 16GB vs 8GB.

This is creating e-waste - these M1 devices would last for twice as long if they had 16 GB of RAM.

Feels like an issue the European Union should do something about.
They already last way longer than window laptops

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