Shoppers looking to buy the MacBook Pro have bypassed Apple and saved a whopping £410 on a best-selling laptop using a clever but simple method. Tech lovers looking to buy Apple tech are turning to an unexpected retailer to get their hands on a new MacBook Pro deal, with the 13.3-inch model selling for just £189, the Manchester Evening News reports.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro is part of Apple’s flagship computer lineup, which also includes the MacBook Air and Mac Mini devices. But a quick look at Apple, Currys and even second-hand tech sites reveals they come with a hefty price tag, like this 13.3-inch 2019 model costing £599 on the Back Market.
So it’s no surprise to see enthusiastic techies rushing to snap up a new offer from Wowcher, which has seen more than 1,700 shoppers snap up the £189 2012 Apple model since it launched. Despite being in “high demand”, there are still two different models to choose from, with prices rising to £229 depending on storage and amount of RAM.
With this budget-friendly offering, Apple fans can enjoy up to seven hours of one-time use, an LED-backlit screen, plenty of app and file storage, plus stereo speakers equipped with an internal subwoofer that ensure top-notch sound for any TV or movie buff. These MacBook Pro models are available at a reduced price from Wowcher and have been classified as “good” refurbished.
This may mean that there are some external signs of wear, but these minor “surface marks”, as described by Wowcher, do not affect the performance of the device. As the popular deals site emphasizes, “functionality is not affected in the slightest.”
With prices rising, refurbished tech purchases will become increasingly popular in 2024 as consumers look for high-quality used goods. High-end devices like Apple MacBooks and iPhones — along with others from Samsung and Google — are in demand among budget-conscious consumers who are happy with slightly older models that have been discarded by those who buy the latest upgrades every year.
Alternatively, Sky is offering a brand new 2024 model MacBook Air 13-inch M3 if shoppers sign up for this Sky data plan. With the agreement, members can switch to a new device at any time after 24 months at no extra cost.
For those interested in other previously beloved tech, Samsung’s “as good as new” site rivals Apple, selling top-rated smartphones at significant discounts.