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This 16 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro stands out for strong everyday performance and unusually generous 32GB of RAM at a low price. The chip still feels fast for browsing, entertainment, and even creative work, and the memory should help with heavy multitasking. Battery reports range from near mint with 45 cycles and 99 percent health to older units still holding around 90 percent. Main cautions are that the listing may be closer to used than refurbished, the 140W charger may cost extra, and long term support and cosmetic wear are real concerns.
Creative professionals juggling large projects, because the M1 Pro with 32GB RAM can outperform newer non-Pro models with 16GB RAM at similar prices.
The listing may be effectively used rather than fully refurbished, with limited evidence of component replacement or verification beyond basic cleaning and testing.
Yes, the M1 Pro is still very capable for everyday use, web browsing, entertainment, and general productivity. The 32GB RAM is a major plus for heavier multitasking and creative work, and it can outperform newer non-Pro models with only 16GB in those workloads.
The listing may be closer to used than true refurb, and the eBay "good" condition is described as closer to a C+ grade with visible scratches. Buyers should expect cosmetic wear unless the seller explicitly guarantees condition.
Apple currently supports the 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro on macOS Tahoe 26, so it still has official support now. Longer-term, it is a 2021 machine and future OS support will eventually end, so it is best suited to buyers who want a strong 1-2 year value window or are comfortable with a shorter remaining support runway.
The listing includes the MagSafe cable but not the 140W power adapter, so the charger may need to be bought separately. Apple's 140W USB-C adapter is about $100, which should be factored into the total cost.
Battery health can be excellent, with one unit reported at 99% health after 45 cycles and another still around 90% after hundreds of cycles. Because these are 2021 machines, checking battery health and cycle count before buying is still important.
Several things to keep in mind: First, this is not "refurbished", it's used. Nothing has been done to replace, repair, or verify any components other than a wipedown with a damp cloth and basic power test.Second, this machine does NOT come with the required 140w power brick. Only the power cable --- "MAGSAFE" cable. The charger is an extra $99 at "APPLE". Third, this is five year old machine with the "M1" cpu -- first generation of the "M"-series processors. To say it's dated is an understatement, given the current generation is the "M5", with some devices even having an "M6" cpu. Needless to say, future support for this cpu may be limited.Fourth, it's a five year old machine! Even with it being a better-constructed "PROFESSIONAL" tier laptop, fully expect things to be failing or ready to fail. These ultra-thin machines unfortunately run hot, and heat is the enemy of electronics. Five years on a battery is also a long time -- do not be surprised if it starts getting "puffy" (expanding uncontrollably) in the coming years. With all things considered, there are probably fewer years ahead of this machine than behind it.Bonus: The "Allstates" warranty is barely worth the paper its printed on. Fully expect hassles if your machine gives up the ghost in the coming year.
You can buy any usb-c charger with adequate output (assuming you don't already have a drawer full), there's absolutely no good reason whatsoever to buy the OEM Apple one. Yes, it's not free but it's not $100 either. This is roughly on par with a current generation 32gb MacBook Air for about half the price.
psst... its 32 gigs of unified apple ram in there.. about 78 tokens for a 3B model... and. about 28 tokens for an 8B model...67 seconds on image gen for 1024x1024....
for 800 dollars this is a steal for an inference server..
You can buy any usb-c charger with adequate output (assuming you don't already have a drawer full), there's absolutely no good reason whatsoever to buy the OEM Apple one. Yes, it's not free but it's not $100 either. This is roughly on par with a current generation 32gb MacBook Air for about half the price.
"It's not $100 either"
Maybe in your region it's not $100, but in the US it is.
As for using third party chargers, that's a fool's errand when dealing with expensive laptops. Stick with first party chargers, batteries, and cables -- unless you enjoy troubleshooting "unpredictable results"....but that's up to you.
As for "having a drawer full of them", that's a matter of privilege that not everyone has. It's in poor taste to make that assumption that everyone is in such a situation.
As for using third party chargers, that's a fool's errand when dealing with expensive laptops. Stick with first party chargers, batteries, and cables -- unless you enjoy troubleshooting "unpredictable results"....but that's up to you.
As for "having a drawer full of them", that's a matter of privilege that not everyone has. It's in poor taste to make that assumption that everyone is in such a situation.
"ANKER" is the same company as "EUFY" -- which had massive security breaches and violations of customer privacy, which they hand-waved away and tried to gaslight those who found the vulnerabilities. You recommending one of their products lends zero legitimacy to your argument.
Buy third-party power products at your own risk. Especially "ANKER".
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First, this is not "refurbished", it's used. Nothing has been done to replace, repair, or verify any components other than a wipedown with a damp cloth and basic power test.
Second, this machine does NOT come with the required 140w power brick. Only the power cable --- "MAGSAFE" cable. The charger is an extra $99 at "APPLE".
Third, this is five year old machine with the "M1" cpu -- first generation of the "M"-series processors. To say it's dated is an understatement, given the current generation is the "M5", with some devices even having an "M6" cpu. Needless to say, future support for this cpu may be limited.
Fourth, it's a five year old machine! Even with it being a better-constructed "PROFESSIONAL" tier laptop, fully expect things to be failing or ready to fail. These ultra-thin machines unfortunately run hot, and heat is the enemy of electronics. Five years on a battery is also a long time -- do not be surprised if it starts getting "puffy" (expanding uncontrollably) in the coming years. With all things considered, there are probably fewer years ahead of this machine than behind it.
Bonus: The "Allstates" warranty is barely worth the paper its printed on. Fully expect hassles if your machine gives up the ghost in the coming year.
It is a better deal than that.
Most important, the MacBook Neo came out less than 1 year ago with a slower processor. So Apple is very likely to continue support for this machine for a long time.
Second, this is less than half the price of a new M5 MacBook Pro.
Three, it is very fast machine unless you're creating advanced software or rendering long videos in a hurry.
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It is a better deal than that.
Most important, the MacBook Neo came out less than 1 year ago with a slower processor. So Apple is very likely to continue support for this machine for a long time.
Second, this is less than half the price of a new M5 MacBook Pro.
Three, it is very fast machine unless you're creating advanced software or rendering long videos in a hurry.
Processor speed has little to do with Apple's software support. When the Mac was last sold by Apple has much more to do with continued software support. This is near the end of that.
Why are people pushing an old, used computer so hard? It's weird. Shills?
Tempting because I want a Macbook with 120hz and any modern MBP is $3000-$5000. Yeah, M1 is old, but it was supposed to futureproof/revolutionary when it came out so I can't imagine it's barely chugging along for basic tasks. I wouldn't be buying this to edit video or crazy software. Just looking for a nice screen for web browsing and entertainment.
I had a Mac Mini with M1. Speeds were fine but it had 8gb RAM and you could really feel it slowdown with multiple tabs open. Hoping 32GB rectifies this.
It is a better deal than that.
Most important, the MacBook Neo came out less than 1 year ago with a slower processor. So Apple is very likely to continue support for this machine for a long time.
Second, this is less than half the price of a new M5 MacBook Pro.
Three, it is very fast machine unless you're creating advanced software or rendering long videos in a hurry.
The Macbook "NEO" is an entirely different CPU. It's not an M-series laptop chip, but an A-series mobile telephone chip. Support for one is independent of the support for the other.
As for the price, I'd sincerely hope that a FIVE YEAR OLD beat-up used laptop (with fleabay's lowest grade rating of "Good") is cheaper than the price of a new Macbook "PRO". I mean, imagine if it wasn't...!
And as for the speed of it, I'm not arguing about the performance of the M-series chips. They're solid. If you read my original comment, I never once brought up CPU performance or benchmarks. It's about physical longevity.
Processor speed has little to do with Apple's software support. When the Mac was last sold by Apple has much more to do with continued software support. This is near the end of that.
Why are people pushing an old, used computer so hard? It's weird. Shills?
I'm not "pushing" it, but I've had one for five years and I know that they still work very well. Given the cost of the new computers, this is a good choice.
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This 16 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro stands out for strong everyday performance and unusually generous 32GB of RAM at a low price. The chip still feels fast for browsing, entertainment, and even creative work, and the memory should help with heavy multitasking. Battery reports range from near mint with 45 cycles and 99 percent health to older units still holding around 90 percent. Main cautions are that the listing may be closer to used than refurbished, the 140W charger may cost extra, and long term support and cosmetic wear are real concerns.
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Yes, the M1 Pro is still very capable for everyday use, web browsing, entertainment, and general productivity. The 32GB RAM is a major plus for heavier multitasking and creative work, and it can outperform newer non-Pro models with only 16GB in those workloads.
The listing may be closer to used than true refurb, and the eBay "good" condition is described as closer to a C+ grade with visible scratches. Buyers should expect cosmetic wear unless the seller explicitly guarantees condition.
Apple currently supports the 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro on macOS Tahoe 26, so it still has official support now. Longer-term, it is a 2021 machine and future OS support will eventually end, so it is best suited to buyers who want a strong 1-2 year value window or are comfortable with a shorter remaining support runway.
The listing includes the MagSafe cable but not the 140W power adapter, so the charger may need to be bought separately. Apple's 140W USB-C adapter is about $100, which should be factored into the total cost.
Battery health can be excellent, with one unit reported at 99% health after 45 cycles and another still around 90% after hundreds of cycles. Because these are 2021 machines, checking battery health and cycle count before buying is still important.
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for 800 dollars this is a steal for an inference server..
Maybe in your region it's not $100, but in the US it is.
https://www.apple.com/shop/produc...er-adapter
As for using third party chargers, that's a fool's errand when dealing with expensive laptops. Stick with first party chargers, batteries, and cables -- unless you enjoy troubleshooting "unpredictable results"....but that's up to you.
As for "having a drawer full of them", that's a matter of privilege that not everyone has. It's in poor taste to make that assumption that everyone is in such a situation.
Maybe in your region it's not $100, but in the US it is.
https://www.apple.com/shop/produc...er-adapter
As for using third party chargers, that's a fool's errand when dealing with expensive laptops. Stick with first party chargers, batteries, and cables -- unless you enjoy troubleshooting "unpredictable results"....but that's up to you.
As for "having a drawer full of them", that's a matter of privilege that not everyone has. It's in poor taste to make that assumption that everyone is in such a situation.
Buy third-party power products at your own risk. Especially "ANKER".
First, this is not "refurbished", it's used. Nothing has been done to replace, repair, or verify any components other than a wipedown with a damp cloth and basic power test.
Second, this machine does NOT come with the required 140w power brick. Only the power cable --- "MAGSAFE" cable. The charger is an extra $99 at "APPLE".
Third, this is five year old machine with the "M1" cpu -- first generation of the "M"-series processors. To say it's dated is an understatement, given the current generation is the "M5", with some devices even having an "M6" cpu. Needless to say, future support for this cpu may be limited.
Fourth, it's a five year old machine! Even with it being a better-constructed "PROFESSIONAL" tier laptop, fully expect things to be failing or ready to fail. These ultra-thin machines unfortunately run hot, and heat is the enemy of electronics. Five years on a battery is also a long time -- do not be surprised if it starts getting "puffy" (expanding uncontrollably) in the coming years. With all things considered, there are probably fewer years ahead of this machine than behind it.
Bonus: The "Allstates" warranty is barely worth the paper its printed on. Fully expect hassles if your machine gives up the ghost in the coming year.
Most important, the MacBook Neo came out less than 1 year ago with a slower processor. So Apple is very likely to continue support for this machine for a long time.
Second, this is less than half the price of a new M5 MacBook Pro.
Three, it is very fast machine unless you're creating advanced software or rendering long videos in a hurry.
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Most important, the MacBook Neo came out less than 1 year ago with a slower processor. So Apple is very likely to continue support for this machine for a long time.
Second, this is less than half the price of a new M5 MacBook Pro.
Three, it is very fast machine unless you're creating advanced software or rendering long videos in a hurry.
Why are people pushing an old, used computer so hard? It's weird. Shills?
I had a Mac Mini with M1. Speeds were fine but it had 8gb RAM and you could really feel it slowdown with multiple tabs open. Hoping 32GB rectifies this.
Most important, the MacBook Neo came out less than 1 year ago with a slower processor. So Apple is very likely to continue support for this machine for a long time.
Second, this is less than half the price of a new M5 MacBook Pro.
Three, it is very fast machine unless you're creating advanced software or rendering long videos in a hurry.
As for the price, I'd sincerely hope that a FIVE YEAR OLD beat-up used laptop (with fleabay's lowest grade rating of "Good") is cheaper than the price of a new Macbook "PRO". I mean, imagine if it wasn't...!
And as for the speed of it, I'm not arguing about the performance of the M-series chips. They're solid. If you read my original comment, I never once brought up CPU performance or benchmarks. It's about physical longevity.
Why are people pushing an old, used computer so hard? It's weird. Shills?
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