The topic Apple now sells refurbished MacBook Neo, but you probably shouldn’t buy it is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
Apple announced sweeping price increases across its product lineup yesterday, including raising the base price of the MacBook Neo from $599 to $699.
As something of a consolation, Apple today added the MacBook Neo to its Certified Refurbished store. This gives shoppers a way to save, while still buying directly from Apple.
You can, however, get a brand new MacBook Neo for even less on Amazon …
As spotted by MacRumors, Apple’s refurbished MacBook Neo with 256GB is available for $599. The higher-end configuration with 512GB and Touch ID is selling for $679. Both models are available in all four colors, including Blush, Citrus, Indigo, and Silver.
In the box, you’ll find MacBook Neo, a 20W USB-C power adapter, and a USB-C charging cable.
Apple’s Certified Refurbished store stock can vary wildly. It’s unclear how much inventory the company has on hand for the refurbished MacBook Neo.
While it is great to see Apple add the MacBook Neo to its Certified Refurbished store, it’s not the best way to save on MacBook Neo. Over on Amazon, Apple’s recent price increases haven’t yet gone into effect. This means you can actually get a brand new base-model MacBook Neo for less on Amazon than a refurbished one costs from Apple.
Even though you can technically save by buying the Touch ID model from Apple’s refurbished store, I’d much rather spend the extra $10 to get a brand new one on Amazon.
This is my recommendation for anyone in the market for a MacBook Neo. It’s impossible to know when Amazon will jack up prices to match Apple’s offering, but it likely won’t be much longer.