Been a Mac user since 1984. Watched Windows users get frustrated and victims of over 100,000 virus'. I agree with the Apple refurbished. Thats's what I buy. You can add three years for Applecare for hardware and toll free support too. But if you want new go that route. The Genius Bar at Apple stores is hard to beat but far away.
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