Used MacBook

Used or refurbished MacBooks can be purchased at a significant discount compared to the retail price. This page provides links to retailers of used MacBooks, as well as a brief overview of the market. For a detailed guide to purchasing refurbs, see How to Buy Refurbished Electronics.

Used first-generation Core Duo MacBooks can run as low as $700, about $400 below the original retail cost. More recent and higher-level models will cost more.

Used MacBooks purchased from the Apple Store do include Apple's standard 1-year warranty. MacBooks purchased from individuals, on the other hand, may include the warranty, but only if the machine is still within original basic warranty period (1 year), or the optional extended AppleCare Protection Plan (3 years). Both of these plans are transferable between owners.

• eBay: MacBooks
  • Though several of these entries are new MacBooks sold unopened from individual sellers, most of the results will be used MacBooks on sale from previous owners.

• Hub Pages: Where to buy a slightly used Macbook online

• Low End Mac: Used Mac Dealers
  • This site contains a listing of known used Mac dealers. These dealers have their own websites, or they can be contacted by phone to see if they have used MacBooks.

• Mac of All Trades: Refurbished and Used MacBooks
  • This site allows users the opportunity to buy or sell used Apple products. They will verify if a product is used from a seller or refurbished by the original manufacturer.
• Smalldog.com: MacBook and MacBook Pro

• Apple Laptop Shop: Used Apple MacBook Pro