Refurbished iPhone

[strongholdtz]

In store of www.apple.com i see "Refurbished iPhone" section. There the iPhone 8GB costs 350$ What's the differences between the normal iPhone 8GB and the refurbished one?

[petalmom]

Refurbished units have been returned by their original owner. In many. many, many cases, there was nothing wrong with them to begin with but either way, they have been throughly tested and repaired (if necessary) by highly trained Apple techs and carry a full warranty.

There is no risk in purchasing a refurbished unit.

[aehollisterboii]

i would have gotten the refurbished unit but i had a $100 rebate from a friend of mine so i got my 8g for 299 instead of 399 yay!

i trust apples refurb progam its pretty freaking sweet

[jnowaczyk]

I think sometimes refurbished is they way to go all the bugs are out of it. been rechecked rather than a assembly line one that is just powered on and off to see if it works . And sent out if they evan do that check

[scott99]

I think sometimes refurbished is they way to go all the bugs are out of it. been rechecked rather than a assembly line one that is just powered on and off to see if it works . And sent out if they evan do that check


I agree 100%. In some ways I feel safer getting a refurbished product. It has gone through all types of tests that a brand new one hasn't. I had a refurbed 30gig Ipod Video, never had a problem with it, my buddy had a brand new one, it froze on him several times, and had to pay $60 for diagnostics, and it wound up being replaced with another new one (which froze up several times). I'm not saying is a refurbished is better than a brand new one, but you might have less chances of getting a lemon with a refurb.

That being said, I just bought a brand new 8gig IPhone from the AT&T store. That was only because i wanted it faster than getting it shipped, hehe. Otherwise i was eyeing up an 8gig refurbed IPhone.

[strongholdtz]

Here - http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nnmm=browse&mco=252EB80C&node=home/specialdeals/iphone I can't see 4GB. Refurbished iPhone. I have 330$ for an iPhone and case and I can't buy 8GB Refurbished one.

I have some questions:

If I buy a brand new 4GB iPhone from Apple in the USA, unlock it, and bring it to Bulgaria can I repair it(in Bulgaria) if something is wrong?

From that you said, I conclude that the Refurbished iPhone is a bit second hand, wich is tested and repaird. So the Refurbished iPhone work properly and there aren't any scratches?

Are Apple have 4GB Refurbished iPhone?

[petalmom]

No company can guarantee availabilty on refurbished products. Their availability depends on the qty of product returned.

I believe that refurbished units are only available online and I don't believe that they will ship it to Bulgaria. All repairs are done in California.

[strongholdtz]

No company can guarantee availabilty on refurbished products. Their availability depends on the qty of product returned.

I believe that refurbished units are only available online and I don't believe that they will ship it to Bulgaria. All repairs are done in California.
I don't need a shiping to Bulgaria. I have a friend in the USA and he will bring me the iPhone on the holidays. Never mind! Maybe I will tell my friend to buy the normal.

[vicknik]

I think sometimes refurbished is they way to go all the bugs are out of it. been rechecked rather than a assembly line one that is just powered on and off to see if it works . And sent out if they evan do that check

They should put a toe tag or something in the box to explain what went wrong so the owner of the refurbished product can keep an eye out. Also, if that problem occurs, apple should be a bit more lenient about their return policy... just a thought.