HT201300: How to identify MacBook Pro models

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Q: i want to buy macbook pro 15 inche ritna display from egypt & i want to know if it was referbushed or not, how can i tell

As you know there is no apple retail store in egypt

 

all stores who sell apple products are regular stores, they claim to be apple authorized retailers but i know for sure they are definitly not

Because i brought imac from tradeline stores in citystars in egypt a year ago & it was deficted u know techical hardware error from graphics card

and when i gave them my imac 27 inch back to repair it (a white screen appers suddenly)  they made even worse.

however i sold very very cheap to some one i know other than those idiots wh call them selves technitians & now i want to buy macbook pro from some one else other tradeline & i want to know if it was referbushed or not by numbers or letters printed on the box.

so please advise

BR

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Apr 1, 2014 1:20 PM

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Q: i want to buy macbook pro 15 inche ritna display from egypt & i want to know if it was referbushed or not, how can i tell

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  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Apr 1, 2014 1:25 PM in response to Basem-EZZ
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    Apr 1, 2014 1:25 PM in response to Basem-EZZ

    Once, Apple refurbs had serial numbers starting with "R" or "RM." That faded away several years ago so I don't think you can tell from the serial number any more. However, the carton is rather plain and says something like "Apple Refurbished Product" on it

     

    Most of the "mission-critical" Macs at our house are refurbs bought directly from Apple USA. They have all given superb and trouble-free service.