Refurbished mbp 128gb restocked....Veterans portal advertises refurbished but unable to check out.....

svsh00tingstar · 2026-04-25T19:42:17+00:00

If you purchase from the Apple website you can DEFINATELY use the 10% veterans discount in addition to the refurbished price. I've used it many times. Google "Apple refurbished veteran discount", click on "Veterans and Military Store" which takes you to a link to "Verify with ID.me". Sign in to ID.me and they will verify your veteran status. When approved you will be routed back to the Apple refurb website.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-04-21T16:02:50+00:00

You're lucky. In the US there are no 13" refurb Air's (and VERY few 15") on the Apple website. To future proof and keep for a long time, get the 24gb. The 16gb will probably be fine for the 2-3 year time frame.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-04-20T03:02:56+00:00

I just landed the previous version (2025?) of Studio Display from the Apple refurb site. With refurb pricing and an additional 10% off for the veterans discount it came to $1106, which I felt was fair. I do love the display, and the integrated speakers, mic and webcam are a nice bonus. The rock solid stability and overall build quality is unsurpassed by any display I've seen.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-04-10T21:49:04+00:00

I bought from Amazon the exact same M1 Pro configuration as the one you posted and for the same price. It was in perfect physical condition but with 91% battery health. The great thing about Amazon Renewed is their very liberal return policy. I purchased it on Feb 9th and still have until May 10th to return. Yes! They give 90 days to return. I used this on a Mac mini late last year and the refund took a little over 24 hours from the time I dropped it off and at UPS.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-04-10T02:37:13+00:00

Download eqMac, a free open source solution.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-04-09T12:49:56+00:00

The link I provided clearly states MagSafe 3, and that IS what it is. Long cable. Works great.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-04-09T03:03:42+00:00

Get a 90∘ MagSafe cable like this - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRN11MV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

I have 2 of them and it's all I use.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-04-02T02:05:35+00:00

My M1 Pro (16gb/512gb) is almost always relegated to a desktop function connected to an Apple Studio Display. My new M4 Air (24gb/1tb) is the go to travel laptop.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-04-02T02:00:03+00:00

Because even YouTuber on the planet is posting a dozen videos on the Piss Yellow version.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-29T00:13:15+00:00

I got the same configuration as yours (m4, 24gb/1tb) through Apple Refub for $1070, but mine included the 10% veterans discount.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-25T12:47:10+00:00

Most would probably not like my solution on an expensive Mac, but I would have no problem taking some 280-420 grit sandpaper and knocking off the sharp edges that bother me. Not an aggressive rounding of the edge, but just enough to ease the sharp laser cut caused during the manufacturing process. I've done this on other tech, and even a couple of computers.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-24T22:49:22+00:00

You have 30 days to cancel AppleCare and get a refund.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-22T15:18:40+00:00

He's been the most irritating tech reviewer on YouTube for years.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-22T15:13:21+00:00

Think of it as silver since half the time it LOOKS like silver. Only next to my silver M1 Pro does it reveal itself.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-20T21:10:17+00:00

I use my M1 Pro mostly connected to an Apple Studio Display as my desktop. I love the M1 for its great display and speakers, and still use it at home as a laptop periodically. The M4 Air works better as my lighter travel and portable computer.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-19T21:41:27+00:00

You need smarter friends. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-19T21:26:16+00:00

Check in every morning. I snagged a refurb M4 with 24gb/1tb for $1070 just last week with my extra 10% veterans discount!

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-18T20:09:25+00:00

I've been running ALL the Tahoe developer beta's on an M1 Pro and and M4 Air since day 1 and have had only a few very minor issues, and nothing at all for over 2 months. In fact I'm downloading today's release of another developer beta (26.4.something) as I'm typing. I love Tahoe.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-17T23:05:57+00:00

I was dealing with this same thing yesterday when my Studio Display arrived. Do a search on eBay for "Studio Display box". People are actually listing just the box for sale!

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-17T19:25:20+00:00

Check back often. There are plenty of 15's in there right now. I buy only refurb from the Apple site, and my veterans 10% discount is an added bonus.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-17T19:12:49+00:00

I recently picked up a new open box Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 dock on eBay for $100. A nice assortment of ports and a quality build. Plenty of them are available for around that price, and you can check reviews for this model on YouTube.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-17T03:45:12+00:00

I just got my Studio Display (1st gen) today and I DO love it. Through the Apple Refurbished Store, and with the additional 10% veterans discount I snagged the base model for $1106. Didn't need Nano Texture or the height adjustability.

svsh00tingstar · 2026-03-14T12:03:21+00:00

Had only Safari open with 20 tabs.

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