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forum threadCarichar posted Aug 11, 2025 02:40 PM

Apple MacBook Pro (Geek Squad Cert. Refurb): 13.3", M1 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD $500

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Best Buy has Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Pro 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB/256GB for $500. Shipping is free.

Key Features​:
  • Display: 13.3" Retina, 2560×1600, True Tone
  • Chip: Apple M1
  • Memory: 8GB
  • Storage: 256GB
  • Battery: Up to 20 hours
  • Ports: 2× Thunderbolt / USB 4
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, studio mics, 3.5mm jack
  • Camera: FaceTime HD (720p or 1080p)
  • Security: Touch ID
  • Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
  • OS: macOS
  • Weight: ~1.4 kg

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/geek...Id=6489698
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Best Buy has Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Pro 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB/256GB for $500. Shipping is free.

Key Features​:
  • Display: 13.3" Retina, 2560×1600, True Tone
  • Chip: Apple M1
  • Memory: 8GB
  • Storage: 256GB
  • Battery: Up to 20 hours
  • Ports: 2× Thunderbolt / USB 4
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, studio mics, 3.5mm jack
  • Camera: FaceTime HD (720p or 1080p)
  • Security: Touch ID
  • Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
  • OS: macOS
  • Weight: ~1.4 kg

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/geek...Id=6489698

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Aug 11, 2025 03:06 PM
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trans416Aug 11, 2025 03:06 PM
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Where are you seeing M1Pro on the best buy page? I see M1.

I see Best buys images show the touch bar. Didn't Apple get rid of the touch bar before the Apple Silicon came out?
Aug 11, 2025 03:11 PM
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drblofeldAug 11, 2025 03:11 PM
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Be careful with this "deal". The image and part of the specs show an Intel Mac. Also 8gb makes this obsolete for newer features.
Aug 11, 2025 03:13 PM
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holly_mollyAug 11, 2025 03:13 PM
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I have purchased lot of open box items but I would advice against this one. For another 200 too 300 dollar more, you get M3/M4 with 16gb ram and new unit. The additional $200 is worth these.
Aug 11, 2025 03:16 PM
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LavenderPickle7682Aug 11, 2025 03:16 PM
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ooof -- a touchbar 13" pro with 8gb ram and 256gb storage. hard no all over that.
Aug 11, 2025 03:35 PM
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sr27Aug 11, 2025 03:35 PM
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Quote from holly_molly :
I have purchased lot of open box items but I would advice against this one. For another 200 too 300 dollar more, you get M3/M4 with 16gb ram and new unit. The additional $200 is worth these.
Agree. This is like throwing your money away on the streets to pick up a block of metal.
Aug 11, 2025 03:38 PM
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holly_mollyAug 11, 2025 03:38 PM
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Quote from sr27 :
Agree. This is like throwing your money away on the streets to pick up a block of metal.
Not exactly. I am using M1 air 8gb/256gb since first month. It gets the work done despite using few GB in swap memory. If this is indeed M1 series pro then $350-ish is what I would be willing to pay - although I have not seen anything under $400 for used M1 8/256gb but anything after $450 for M1 and used is not really worth it when new M3/M4 16gb is readily available at $700.
Aug 11, 2025 03:41 PM
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sr27Aug 11, 2025 03:41 PM
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Quote from holly_molly :
Not exactly. I am using M1 air 8gb/256gb since first month. It gets the work done despite using few GB in swap memory. If this is indeed M1 series pro then $350-ish is what I would be willing to pay - although I have not seen anything under $400 for used M1 8/256gb but anything after $450 for M1 and used is not really worth it when new M3/M4 16gb is readily available at $700.
I have 16gb m4 and had to make tweaks so it can keep up with the browser tabs. Except for lighter loads, I don't see this thing keeping up with anything beyond light browsing and steaming. If you can use it, more power to you.

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Aug 11, 2025 04:25 PM
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holly_mollyAug 11, 2025 04:25 PM
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Quote from sr27 :
I have 16gb m4 and had to make tweaks so it can keep up with the browser tabs. Except for lighter loads, I don't see this thing keeping up with anything beyond light browsing and steaming. If you can use it, more power to you.
I do see ram issue if i have more than 7- 10 chrome tabs open. but at 4 to 7 tabs, it is manageable on my M1 8gb. you might wanna explore activity manager and see what app is resource hungry.

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