Following the June 11 refresh of the entire MacBook family, customers visiting the Mac refurbs area of Apple’s online store may no longer get a solid deal on MacBook Air computers. It now appears it's much better if you just buy one brand new.
A refurbished MacBook Air equipped with a 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Sandy Bridge) processor originally released July 2011 is available to order from the Special Deals section of Apple’s online store.
Not too shabby, had we seen this offer before Apple beefed up the specs on the MacBook Air earlier this month.
For $999 / €800 you can get your hands on the new 2012 model with an Ivy Bridge 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (with Turbo Boost capabilities up to 2.6GHz), 4GB memory (RAM), 64GB flash storage, Intel HD Graphics 4000, and an HD FaceTime web cam.
Although the technicalities speak for themselves, there’s more than meets the eye.
According to Apple’s benchmarks, the new integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 is up to 60 percent faster than what you get with the aforementioned refurb. This increased graphical output serves gamers and video aficionados first and foremost.
But, really, who doesn’t want more video power, RAM, and a faster CPU? How do you not welcome these, regardless of the type of user you are?
There’s more. The new Air not only comes with a standard 4GB of memory (RAM), but it’s also a faster version, and it’s configurable up to 8 gigs.
Finally, the 2012 MacBook Air features a new FaceTime HD camera that delivers high-definition 720p video.
And you can bet your dog Apple won’t disclose all the other minute improvements it has made inside the chassis between mid-2011 and now.
As such, considering the rapid refresh pace of Apple’s notebook line, and the fact that Mac refurbs are pre-owned units put back on sale, there’s really no point in spending a bit less for much less, is there?
Via: Less Value-per-Dollar for MacBook Air Refurbs Following Refresh
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