Apple computers are very popular due to the advanced technology, superior durability and simple attractive design, so the user can invest some money in buying used Mac computers or laptops using the MacBook as a substitute for the new expensive models, but the used Apple devices are not of course cheap.
Unlike other computers, Macs that have been in production for a few years can still be very expensive. "The cost of used devices is around a third to half of the new models," said Johannes Schuster (from the German magazine "Mac & I").
Although the prices are relatively low, the purchase of used devices requires special care and attention, and the description of the product must be verified with great care, added Parsia Bashiere (from the German State Protection Center in Bremen).
It is advised to stay away from devices, which are described only on vague information regarding the functions and signs of wear, and this also applies if the seller displays a few pictures or if the pictures published on the Internet seem far away, as this may be an indication of the desire to cover up the scratches or any Other damages.
OS scan
The operating system must be checked and a preview of the settings, if possible, it may be able to find information related to the hard disk, RAM and operating system, and it is advisable to take a closer look at the accessories and complementary accessories where the charging cable should be original.
Sebastian Shack (from MacLife Magazine) explained that counterfeiting products is a big problem for Apple, especially with regard to complementary accessories such as the power supply unit, adapter cable, etc., which are displayed on the Amazon store as original accessories, and the price may also be one of the indicators of Counterfeit products. Although products may look good, they are fake.
| Used devices cost about a third to half of the new MacBook models (French) |
Apple's Mac OS operating system works on Mac computers and MacBook computers. Because this system is limited to Apple devices, with the exception of some Macs, the user is safe from cyber attacks. As for the Macintosh computers, they are computers that are produced by companies other than Apple, but they still use the "Mac OS" system.
Warranty for used equipment
One of the things to consider when buying second-hand Apple devices is that merchants give the user a one-year warranty, which is not available when buying from the average user, and Sebastian Shack always recommends purchasing the higher-cost models from official stores because they are better than less-expensive devices, a premium However, there may be a guarantee of the producing company, which will be transferred to the new owner.
And if the user has an iPhone smartphone or an iPad tablet computer, he will also benefit from the operating environment of the Apple operating system, as the Apple mobile operating system "iOS" is compatible with the desktop computer operating system where the data exchange and synchronization of images, contacts and data functions Others are almost automatic, unlike computers with Microsoft Windows.