zubber tech world

Their appears to be a discrepancy between the headline and detailed descriptions for the 13" Macbook Pro for $1099. The detailed description says it is a widescreen display. The headline says it is a retina display. I think they are offering a non-retina display but advertising that it is a retina display. Read the detailed description.

I'd pay a couple of dollars more and buy from Apple

I have never heard of them. They have to have apples permission to distribute Apple products. And if they offer service have apple certification. Apple does sell some discounted computer through student discount and refurbished. Here is one. http://www.apple.com/shop/product/FF839LL/A/refurbished-133-inch-macbook-pro-27g hz-dual-cor

The difference between refurbished and new is that it was returned for some reason and the apple technicians went over it and certified it to be up to apple standards. Fixing anything that was wrong with it. It has the same warranty as new. Since it is from apple direct any apple store will service it. And you can still purchase extended warranty coverage on it. Any time with in the first year. My daughter bought her first Imac that way.

That's the one. Details say widescreen LCD and the headline says retina. I don't know if it is a typo or what?

To be fair, they may not be dishonest. You can honestly try to refurbish/sell Apple systems, but just not have the technical resources necessary to do it right. An MBP is not a toaster-oven.

I wouldn't go anywhere near them.

The problem I see with "refurbished" units not sold by Apple is that you don't know who refurbed them. If you buy the refurb directly for Apple you are assured of its provenance and quality, and there are no warranty issues down the road. As long as you are in the US it makes no sense to buy an alleged refurb from anyone else. Apple ships computers free so there is no reason other than a short wait while it ships. Our refurrbs get fgrom California to the wilds of Idaho in about three days.

Here is the official Apple refurb Store page featuring MacBook Pros:

http://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_pro

Every model is clearly identified with the release date so you know exactly what you are getting, something that is seldom obvious with "refurbs" offered by non-Apple sellers. The selection on the refurb site changes fast so, if you don't see what you want, check back in a couple of hours. When was looking for a particular refurb unit, it had been on the site for several weeks. When I got ready to buy, it was gone. An hour later it was back and I ordered it.

I am typing this at a refurb iMac that saved me close to US$700 over the "new" price and it has given four years of flawless service. From my chair in our home office I can see two more Macs, two iPads, and a Airport Extreme Base Station, all bought directly from Apple as refurbs. All have been excellent values.

Interesting ... some people think Apple-refurbished have fewer issues than factory-line originals because of the focused attention the returned units receive.

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/FF839LL/A/refurbished-133-inch-macbook-pro-27g hz-dual-core-intel-i5-with-retina-display

exactly $1099. = same price = Apple warranty