Agreed. i don't expect to see that vulnerability in a tech review, but it is nice to see at the same time. i can relate. it's a great feeling to enjoy the fruits of your hard work.
Dude, I called it before and I'll say it again. You are going to blow up!!! I can FEEL the combination of love, excitement, and knowledge you have in regards to these reviews. 100% authentic. Love it man. Keep killing it!
Love. Excitement. Knowledge. The perfect tri-fecta that will now be the foundation of my channel. And of course authenticity. Thanks for the kind words again and much love. I also watched the 3 guitar videos on your channel. You got an amazing voice and nice fingers on the guitar. You ever thought about continuing UA-cam or have you moved on from that?
I forgot too how many times I did say this thing is so gorgeous! I did ended up returning my MacBook Air 2020 and exchanged it for this one. Will never regret my decision. It is massive for sure but the display is so (beautiful) lol that you forget how big it is. I say you got a decent deal buying refurbished from Apple. Best Buy had a $200 off sale going for the MacBook Pro 16 new and bought the base model for $2169 plus tax with a $30 reward. Best laptop Apple has ever made IMO.
The Laptop is sick! And Apple refurbished is always a good way to go. I wish more people knew about it. I always find good prices for apple stuff there. Definitely better than other tech youtubers my guy! 🤙🏼 especially seeing as barely any youtubers ive seen talk about Apple refurb.
Ordering my 16“ tomorrow morning. Loved seeing how excited you were. It got me so hyped for my new machine. I will probably be the same when mine arrives in two weeks!
I also went for a refurbished 16 inch recently. Night and day since I’m coming from a 2012 non retina 13 inch mbp. Thanks for highlighting the benefits of refurbished.
I’ve been doing research for about a month on what laptop to get, then I find your channel. . I didn’t even know Apple had a refurbished store. Thanks! 😊
I got an iPad 9th gen a few months ago and THE DAY after I wouldn’t be able to return it, I started watching videos about iPads and realized that I’d rather have an Air 4 or 5. I saw an Air 4 in Rose Gold at 256 GB of storage on the refurbished store which I want but my mom doesn’t really want me to upgrade so soon (because my dad bought the iPad 9 for me and I didn’t know at the time I’d have preferred the Air which he said had he known at the time he would’ve gotten that one) soo yeah. Gotta wait a few years to get a new one or sell my current one. Probably gonna just deal with my current one because most people want better models and I understand that. The iPad 9 is still a good device so I won’t dislike it _too_ much.
Don't forget about education discount (I am a college student)! You basically get similar (a little bit less) discount but for the LATEST models. I think that can also be a good deal besides refurbished products or Black Friday limited deals on 3rd-party websites.
Agreed. Educational store is great, and it's better to buy around back-to-school when all these retailers compete with one another and Apple's included Beats as well.
I only buy refurbished MacBooks. I have yet to have any problems with my 2017 15”. Yes they replace the battery, aluminum casing, and anything else that needs to be replaced.
the refurbished store has the base 16" at $2039. right now, costco is showing the base 16" for $60 more for a new model. that also buys you double warranty coverage and a larger 90 day return window. i love your channel by the way.
It's been a blast so far, but I found something that brings me even more excitement and joy. Thanks for the blessings and I wish them back onto you. Much love.
Great reaction on your 16" MacBook Pro! I felt the same. Had an old 13" but after getting 16", with smaller bezels, I really love it. More screen real estate, so you can have multiple things going on at once. Refurbished Apple products are fantastic values.
I was set on getting the XPS 17 for months. Then I found out it has a battery drain issue under heavy load. I decided to look at the refurbished MacBook section out of curiosity and found my dream MacBook specs for the same price as the XPS 17 configuration I was going to buy. I could not be any happier right now. I definitely felt your excitement.
I don’t make comments on YT vids but just had to make one as your excitement was awesome throughout the vid. Candid, genuine excitement that really shows compared to other YTers with higher numbers. Keep it up man! Subbed.
I bought that same one refurbished last week! £360 off the uk brand new price. What a bargain and it’s only the box that gives it away. I’m thrilled with it. That screen is awesome and the video I capture with my DJI drone in 4K looks drop dead gorgeous. Then the 4K video editing is slick and quick. Can’t fault it. Not forgetting those speakers. They’re just the best I’ve ever heard on a laptop. If anyone is on the fence about spending £1800 on a 13 inch MacBook Pro then don’t. Get a refurbished 16 inch. What a purchase.
I can just feel the excitement from this comment. It pays off to be patient and taking advantage of opportunities they show up in the refurbished store.
very underrated section of their website, refurb is a hidden gem to be honest, you get the same warranty as new and they are always in mint condition out of the box
Great production quality, keep making awesome videos and the subs will keep coming. I just got my 16" spec'd out like crazy for iOS development, schoolwork, content consumption etc. and couldn't be happier. Congrats on yours!
I have been literally staring at the same refurbished one for a week now. Contemplating trading up from my 18/19 Air and I really need the HP and screen size of this one. Your video pushed my closer to the "submit order" button. Thanks!
I always say, if you can handle your money in limbo for 2 weeks (the return window), give it a try, and if not, return it. Although I speak from US, not sure how overseas handle returns.
Amazing review. Very genuine reaction. I got this video in my recommended. I wanna play video games with you now you seem like a great guy. Subbed. Keep up the great work! You’ll be another great tech reviewer.
Awesome video Dayo! I totally feel your excitement! :) Just got my refurbished M2 MBA Space Grey 16GB Ram, 1TB SSD and it is a beast! It literally flies! I'm in love! Honestly, once you've gone Refurbished, why would you go full price again? Oh and did I mention that I saved almost 500 CDN??? I feel like I've unlocked a life hack! :)
Thanks for the review! I'm typing on a 15" retina macbook pro (late 2012) that I purchased refurbished from the apple store in 2013. Still going strong, thinking of doing a battery replacement. I'm considering a 16" macbook pro to replace my current one, which I'll hand down to my daughter. I like the idea of an even larger screen and trackpad. I've had only one issue in the past 8 or so years, which to me is amazing coming on the heels of previous nonstop pc problems. Such a great value going with the refurbished.
awesome video as always! this makes me want a 16" even though my brain tells me 13" is the perfect size and the 16" specs are wayyyy too much for what i need lol. enjoy and keep it up 🙌🏼
I really wanted 13" too, but after using it, I don't mind the 16". It's a bit overkill, but it's cutting through butter for everything I'm doing. Refurbished only though, wouldn't recommend new. Thanks for the kind words🙌🏼
@@DayoAworunseyup refurbished ftw! there aren't any big deals on the 16" where i am, and the 13" is a great size for me and the price is just right. thanks for the tip!
My last few laptops have been refurbished + Applecare. To be honest they are just as good (in my opinon). One techie friend mentioned that he often prefers refurbished products because the defective parts are already replaced vs waiting for the parts to fail then be replaced when one buys a newly released product.
Bought my first refurbished MacBook Pro in April. The MacBook 16" is truly a great laptop and saving $380 over a new one makes it a great buy. I enjoy mine and I am sure that you will enjoy yours.
I’ve been very tempted to get one of these refurbished. My only concern is the battery cycle count as Im wondering if Apple actually replace the battery on the refurbished models or just reset the cycle count.
My guess is that since Apple likes to keep their designs the same for many years, they might have a huge excess of parts since they are all similar, and just do a quick swap. However, if they reset cycle count that's a huge dis-service to its users.
I got the i9 with 1tb for 2499 in April and completely love it! If you're having problem with it sleeping and restarting, I suggest you turn off Power Nap
I have a 2016 15 inch with touchbar that I still love. Apple needs to pay you a commission. Because of your reaction, I will be buying a refurbished 16 inch tomorrow.
One could argue that refurbished Apple is better than buying new. The reason being is it's like new and any issues it had off the production line have been resolved. Oh, and they're a little less expensive. I wonder how many of the refurbished items are returns, and not actual defects, though.
I too am very happy with my purchase. I have the twelve south adapter and my enjoyment is amazing. This has already been a pleasant experience I bought a 2019 i7 with 16gb for $2189 using Adorama Camera now I'm saving up for apple care.
Dude, really, this video, I have no words for that, this is so genuine and so me and you deserve this shit so much it makes me happy to know you got yours. I want one for work and I'll probably react the same way haha. Great video bro
Just curious will your work end up paying for the machine? Also, it's such a beauty I cannot stop saying that lol. The engineering design behind technology fascinates me and I just marvel at it.
Absolutely LOVED this video! First off, watching you smell everything made my day, because my daughter smells things, too! 😂😂 Second, your excitement was freaking awesome! I just got a new PC that I’m in LOVE with, so I can totally relate! Keep up the good work!
Smelling products is such a fun experience and can give me a good sense of where the device has been. Always excited unboxing tech! Did you also get the 16" Pro or another computer?
Dayo Aworunse I actually got a 15” HP Envy 360 i7. It is an AMAZING computer! I love Apple mobile devices, but not a fan of their computers. So glad you got a great deal on your laptop!
New ones are selling for $2,099 at several retail stores. Sounds like a good time to buy. I’m guessing to expect a 10th gen CPU 16 inch MBP in the near future before way before the ARM MacBook’s?
They refreshed it with the newer graphics, not sure if they'll spend time putting 10th gen chips, but we'll see. Only big change will be the ARM chips when they come out...maybe
Thanks for the response. I’m still torn between a 13 inch 4 port model at $1650 or a base 16 inch pro model at $2099. I’m about to start taking classes for Web Application Development this fall. I already have a nice 27 inch 1440p monitor it would be connected to 80% of the time. I’ve watched all of your reviews on the matter but I’m still torn haha. Thanks for your time
Thanks so much for uploading your impressions of buying the refurbished MacBook. I was stunned when I received my M1 13’ MacBook Pro refurbished by Apple. It’s so good better than what I’ve expected. 😂
You made me feel like I was unboxing this computer. I just bought the 2020 13” MBP and I’m loving it. Also love the “flooded with emotions” headline hahahaha
You should also condsider trading in your used Mac for a new one. For example, according to Apple, my 2018 Mac Air is worth $540 as a trade in to a new Mac Laptop. The system works that you pay full price for the new Mac, then send in your used Mac, and they will refund you the value of your used Mac. Just another option to consider. I bought a refurbished Apple Watch 4 sometime ago and it works great.
That's a very good option to point out. I feel as though many people want to keep a back-up just in case which might prevent them from giving up their old hardware, but if you are ready to part ways and save some money, trade-in is great!
I love your reactions so much LOL so glad I found you through your Dell XPS video. And wow same @ you saying you go for used items and look at the clearance section first...... 👀💍
The size not bothering you at all?? I just bought the 2020 13” MacBook Pro and I’m tempted to trade it back in for the 16” one, but the 16” really looks obnoxious like it’s clearly an “at home” device
Size is a bit big, and it's a lot bigger in person and using it on my laptop is not as nice as using the 13". Really does feel like a desktop replacement.
It's the best MacBook Pro I've ever owned and I've owned probably 7 of them from when they first came out. SO Perfect - the fan almost never coming on is a dream.
@@HarishKumar-xx4fi - it HAS come on when seriously pushed, Harish. My 2012 13" fires up the fan when loading the UA-cam page. This can do multiple hours without coming on for playing videos. Big difference - as to which has poor thermals....
This might be the best comment I have ever seen on my channel because it's so real. Jokes aside, I try to make my unboxing as real as possible with my excitement and impressions
Have you tried connecting it to an external monitor? I returned mine because the fans went crazy whenever I did (switches to dGPU and uses a lot of power)
Bro your acting just like how I’m going to act when I get mines in 2 days. I ordered the 13in 16gb ram and 2TB (November 2020) off the apple refurb site. CANNOT WAIT! Pure Excitement!
Is the 52 volt power line still located right next to the CPU data line so that if you drop liquid into the keyboard or even excess humidity, there will be catastrophic failure and a huge.y expensive repair bill? Or you could think differently and just buy another on
Did he get this right of the online apple store? Since I can only purchase refurbished Ipad or Iphones from apple. I am from the Netherlands btw, so maybe that's why?
If you scroll to the bottom there is a section of the refurbished & clearance store under the "Apple Store" section. I did a quick search and it shows to be available in the Netherlands, here is a list of countries: Australia Austria Belgium Canada China France Germany Hong Kong Ireland Italy Japan Netherlands New Zealand Norway Singapore South Korea Spain Switzerland Taiwan United Kingdom United States Let me know if you end up finding it.
Hello saw ur video and i just wana know how is ur mac today i know that it is refurnished Im also thinking of buying a refurbished one instead of new one to save some bucks. Was it ok until now? How would u rate its performance now after several months?
With the i9-9900K being replaced by the i7-10700K offering IDENTICAL performance for a cheaper price, it might inherently drop the price of the refresh, but it's all up to Apple.
I bought refurb 16’’ Macbook as well. 8core i9, 1TB, 16gb Ram, AMD 5500M 8Gb. Saved me $600 and it only has 3 cycle count. Why buy a brand new when you can save with Genuine Refurbs 😋
Nice video! Thanks for calming my fears about the refurbished store. Gonna treat myself to a refurbished 13" MBP for Christmas! Right now I'm using the oldest, nastiest Toshiba work laptop ever, and even the baseline MBA would be a massive upgrade lmao. Goodbye 1366x768 TN panel, hello beautiful Retina IPS!
Here you too bought the macbook 16 inch base one. I also bought the same one. I commented on your other video about buying the base macbook 13 inch, but I changed my mind and bought the 16 inch base. I just got it yesterday, and was also super excited.
@@DayoAworunse All my older computers are 15 inch or bigger either mac or pc. I owned a 13 macbook air 2019 model, but decides to return it because it's kinda slow and screen size too small for my liking.
Would an external monitor be a good choice for at home usage then on the go use the 13" or would you rather just have a large laptop with you all the time?
Please desist from promoting the Apple refurbishment program. I get my stuff from there and you may limit my choice ! Great video with unbridled enthusiasm, 10/10
Damn, this is the model I've been eyeing on the referb site (16 inch and all). Hell, who doesn't want to save a few hundred? Hopefully I can order one soon (money's tight atm). Enjoy your Macbook! It looks smexy!
I loved this video so much! Very entertaining. I too have been working off a Macbook 2012. Because of you I just got a new 16". It's gorgeous! Thanks for the authentic videos
Could you do a comparison between your old 2012 MacBook and your new 16” 2020? I am currently on my 13” 2012 and would like to see the probably Astounding difference.
You think this will have longer longevity compared to older MacBooks? just upgraded recently to the 16" from a 13" 2015 MacBook Pro I've had since it came out the upgrade is insane lol
Hard to say, but the Touch Bar has been relatively good since its introduction in 2015. The butterfly switches are gone so that's a plus. Only time well tell, but I think they will last a long time.
Awesome video man haha I feel the same way when I pull a MacBook outta the box for the first time! Glad to see how much you enjoyed the 16”, I’ll be soon upgrading from a 2015 15”
Hey! Amazing video and I like your excitement. Do you think it’s worth buying as opposed to buying a brand new? Like I’m contemplating on getting a MacBook Air from the apple refurbished program. How’s it holding up? How’s the condition of the laptop? How fast is it?
In terms of value for your money, I would say yes. It feels just as new, but keep in mind to look at the model and year of the refurbished product. The Air is really good this year specifically because of the new reliable Magic Keyboard.
I get mine tomorrow! I am so excited, I have owned 2 computers so far & this one will be the one I learn so much on. I am a huge Apple product fan, congrats man.
Loved the video man! I felt your excitement! Happy for you! My mind was also blown when I used it for the first time in the Store. There's certainly Apple Magic that's in every Product they sell, even in Refurbished Products. But we get called fanbois for some reason.
This is the most genuine unbox reaction I've seen in a long time.
Genuineness and authencity is a staple for this channel in not only my content, but the comment section as well.
Chale !
Agreed. i don't expect to see that vulnerability in a tech review, but it is nice to see at the same time. i can relate. it's a great feeling to enjoy the fruits of your hard work.
I felt that excitement from this side of the screen
Jumping up and down replying to this comment
I wanted to get a refurbished MacBook to save my parents money but they went ahead and bought me a brand new one and im very thankful
You have some amazing parents, now at least you can this MacBook Pro's first owner is yours.
Dude, I called it before and I'll say it again. You are going to blow up!!! I can FEEL the combination of love, excitement, and knowledge you have in regards to these reviews. 100% authentic. Love it man. Keep killing it!
Love. Excitement. Knowledge. The perfect tri-fecta that will now be the foundation of my channel. And of course authenticity. Thanks for the kind words again and much love. I also watched the 3 guitar videos on your channel. You got an amazing voice and nice fingers on the guitar. You ever thought about continuing UA-cam or have you moved on from that?
He did 😭
Count how many times I say this thing is a beauty
Review: ua-cam.com/video/IcwjFLijDDk/v-deo.html
I ran out of fingers
I forgot too how many times I did say this thing is so gorgeous! I did ended up returning my MacBook Air 2020 and exchanged it for this one. Will never regret my decision. It is massive for sure but the display is so (beautiful) lol that you forget how big it is. I say you got a decent deal buying refurbished from Apple. Best Buy had a $200 off sale going for the MacBook Pro 16 new and bought the base model for $2169 plus tax with a $30 reward. Best laptop Apple has ever made IMO.
Did u get the sniff test from Biden? 🤣🤣 jk subbed
@@samml3836 Who is that, I'd love to watch his videos if he smells products too.
@@DayoAworunse haha no I was referring to joe biden sniffing, just a stupid joke. Your videos are awesome! keep it up!
this guy's excitement convinced me to get me a 16 inch
I need to be an Apple sales rep at this point.
The Laptop is sick! And Apple refurbished is always a good way to go. I wish more people knew about it. I always find good prices for apple stuff there. Definitely better than other tech youtubers my guy! 🤙🏼 especially seeing as barely any youtubers ive seen talk about Apple refurb.
Value is king.
Yep! Wait a few months, get an identical product for hundreds cheaper. a MBA 2020 is $1300 CAD. On the refurbished store, it goes for $1100.
Hi! May I ask what does refurbished product mean?
Ordering my 16“ tomorrow morning. Loved seeing how excited you were. It got me so hyped for my new machine. I will probably be the same when mine arrives in two weeks!
You're going to be bouncing off the walls.
I also went for a refurbished 16 inch recently. Night and day since I’m coming from a 2012 non retina 13 inch mbp. Thanks for highlighting the benefits of refurbished.
Whats incredible is that even the base model 16” is all you need; impressive
Just got my MacBook Pro 2020 ; had it for about 4 hours n love it
watching this on my refurbished 16 inch MacBook Pro
The laptop speakers sound good in even in my laptop speaker.
The smell test cracked me up! Seems you like it. I guess I do too since I am still watching reviews months after getting mine. Well done! Subscribed.
Gotta use those 5 senses, maybe not taste though. Thanks for the sub!
perfect timing, I'm setting up my MBP 2020 right now and I totally feel your excitement 🥳🙌🏻
I’ve been doing research for about a month on what laptop to get, then I find your channel. . I didn’t even know Apple had a refurbished store. Thanks! 😊
I got an iPad 9th gen a few months ago and THE DAY after I wouldn’t be able to return it, I started watching videos about iPads and realized that I’d rather have an Air 4 or 5. I saw an Air 4 in Rose Gold at 256 GB of storage on the refurbished store which I want but my mom doesn’t really want me to upgrade so soon (because my dad bought the iPad 9 for me and I didn’t know at the time I’d have preferred the Air which he said had he known at the time he would’ve gotten that one) soo yeah. Gotta wait a few years to get a new one or sell my current one. Probably gonna just deal with my current one because most people want better models and I understand that. The iPad 9 is still a good device so I won’t dislike it _too_ much.
I clicked like just because of this guy’s reaction while clicking on different languages.
Gotta know what Siri sounds like around the Globe :)
Thanks for the like and sub.
Don't forget about education discount (I am a college student)! You basically get similar (a little bit less) discount but for the LATEST models. I think that can also be a good deal besides refurbished products or Black Friday limited deals on 3rd-party websites.
Agreed. Educational store is great, and it's better to buy around back-to-school when all these retailers compete with one another and Apple's included Beats as well.
Dayo Aworunse you also get $90 airpod pros as well as $200 for the pro apps bundle which is like $800 of editing and music production apps
I only buy refurbished MacBooks. I have yet to have any problems with my 2017 15”. Yes they replace the battery, aluminum casing, and anything else that needs to be replaced.
the refurbished store has the base 16" at $2039. right now, costco is showing the base 16" for $60 more for a new model. that also buys you double warranty coverage and a larger 90 day return window. i love your channel by the way.
Lol this is the amount of excitement and joy I would expect from an unboxing video. God bless you and enjoy.
It's been a blast so far, but I found something that brings me even more excitement and joy. Thanks for the blessings and I wish them back onto you. Much love.
Man, I felt that! I can’t wait to make my purchase. I’m definitely going to check out the refurbished first.
It'll be well worth it!
Great reaction on your 16" MacBook Pro! I felt the same. Had an old 13" but after getting 16", with smaller bezels, I really love it. More screen real estate, so you can have multiple things going on at once. Refurbished Apple products are fantastic values.
Completely agree. Value value value value.
I was set on getting the XPS 17 for months. Then I found out it has a battery drain issue under heavy load. I decided to look at the refurbished MacBook section out of curiosity and found my dream MacBook specs for the same price as the XPS 17 configuration I was going to buy. I could not be any happier right now. I definitely felt your excitement.
Who liked the video even before watching it? Great content man!👍
That's some next level love.
I don’t make comments on YT vids but just had to make one as your excitement was awesome throughout the vid. Candid, genuine excitement that really shows compared to other YTers with higher numbers. Keep it up man! Subbed.
I bought that same one refurbished last week! £360 off the uk brand new price. What a bargain and it’s only the box that gives it away. I’m thrilled with it. That screen is awesome and the video I capture with my DJI drone in 4K looks drop dead gorgeous. Then the 4K video editing is slick and quick. Can’t fault it. Not forgetting those speakers. They’re just the best I’ve ever heard on a laptop. If anyone is on the fence about spending £1800 on a 13 inch MacBook Pro then don’t. Get a refurbished 16 inch. What a purchase.
I can just feel the excitement from this comment. It pays off to be patient and taking advantage of opportunities they show up in the refurbished store.
I really loved this 😂I’m about to order a refurbished Mac book but was kindle nervous😂thank you
very underrated section of their website, refurb is a hidden gem to be honest, you get the same warranty as new and they are always in mint condition out of the box
Great production quality, keep making awesome videos and the subs will keep coming. I just got my 16" spec'd out like crazy for iOS development, schoolwork, content consumption etc. and couldn't be happier. Congrats on yours!
I have been literally staring at the same refurbished one for a week now. Contemplating trading up from my 18/19 Air and I really need the HP and screen size of this one. Your video pushed my closer to the "submit order" button. Thanks!
I always say, if you can handle your money in limbo for 2 weeks (the return window), give it a try, and if not, return it. Although I speak from US, not sure how overseas handle returns.
I’m getting my refurbished 16 inch this week and it’s good to see that someone has a video on the refurbished version 😁
Brand new is just not my thing. Hope you are able to snag one.
Dayo Aworunse yeah refurbished products are quite a deal. And I did order one!
Amazing review. Very genuine reaction. I got this video in my recommended. I wanna play video games with you now you seem like a great guy. Subbed. Keep up the great work! You’ll be another great tech reviewer.
This popped up on people's recommendation. Oh boy 😳
Awesome video Dayo! I totally feel your excitement! :) Just got my refurbished M2 MBA Space Grey 16GB Ram, 1TB SSD and it is a beast! It literally flies! I'm in love! Honestly, once you've gone Refurbished, why would you go full price again? Oh and did I mention that I saved almost 500 CDN??? I feel like I've unlocked a life hack! :)
Thanks for the review! I'm typing on a 15" retina macbook pro (late 2012) that I purchased refurbished from the apple store in 2013. Still going strong, thinking of doing a battery replacement. I'm considering a 16" macbook pro to replace my current one, which I'll hand down to my daughter. I like the idea of an even larger screen and trackpad. I've had only one issue in the past 8 or so years, which to me is amazing coming on the heels of previous nonstop pc problems. Such a great value going with the refurbished.
awesome video as always! this makes me want a 16" even though my brain tells me 13" is the perfect size and the 16" specs are wayyyy too much for what i need lol. enjoy and keep it up 🙌🏼
I really wanted 13" too, but after using it, I don't mind the 16". It's a bit overkill, but it's cutting through butter for everything I'm doing. Refurbished only though, wouldn't recommend new. Thanks for the kind words🙌🏼
@@DayoAworunseyup refurbished ftw! there aren't any big deals on the 16" where i am, and the 13" is a great size for me and the price is just right. thanks for the tip!
My last few laptops have been refurbished + Applecare. To be honest they are just as good (in my opinon). One techie friend mentioned that he often prefers refurbished products because the defective parts are already replaced vs waiting for the parts to fail then be replaced when one buys a newly released product.
This is a really good point, I never thought of that. Refurbished all the way now.
Bought my first refurbished MacBook Pro in April. The MacBook 16" is truly a great laptop and saving $380 over a new one makes it a great buy. I enjoy mine and I am sure that you will enjoy yours.
I’ve been very tempted to get one of these refurbished. My only concern is the battery cycle count as Im wondering if Apple actually replace the battery on the refurbished models or just reset the cycle count.
My guess is that since Apple likes to keep their designs the same for many years, they might have a huge excess of parts since they are all similar, and just do a quick swap. However, if they reset cycle count that's a huge dis-service to its users.
I got the i9 with 1tb for 2499 in April and completely love it! If you're having problem with it sleeping and restarting, I suggest you turn off Power Nap
I'll keep note!
Dayo the kind of dude to label and categorize his bouts of excitement 😂
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I have a 2016 15 inch with touchbar that I still love. Apple needs to pay you a commission. Because of your reaction, I will be buying a refurbished 16 inch tomorrow.
Stay tuned for the review coming in a few hours.
Has it gave you any problems?
Apple need to use the excitement from your unboxing in one of their ads...
Hmmm, you may have predicted the future.
Dayo Aworunse Haha Awesome. Tell us more!
One could argue that refurbished Apple is better than buying new. The reason being is it's like new and any issues it had off the production line have been resolved. Oh, and they're a little less expensive. I wonder how many of the refurbished items are returns, and not actual defects, though.
I too am very happy with my purchase. I have the twelve south adapter and my enjoyment is amazing. This has already been a pleasant experience I bought a 2019 i7 with 16gb for $2189 using Adorama Camera now I'm saving up for apple care.
Love your excitement! Would have gotten a 16" but I needed something more portable.. this was nice to watch!
Yeah this thing is not that portable and a pain to haul around
opens MacBook *drags it on table*
Me: 😫😫
Dude, really, this video, I have no words for that, this is so genuine and so me and you deserve this shit so much it makes me happy to know you got yours. I want one for work and I'll probably react the same way haha. Great video bro
Just curious will your work end up paying for the machine? Also, it's such a beauty I cannot stop saying that lol. The engineering design behind technology fascinates me and I just marvel at it.
I’m here for the refurbished unboxing video, but instead get a lot of unexpected joy after watching this😍 Love your energy! (comment from Taiwan)
SHOUT OUT TO TAIWAN.
Should be coming there for Computex next year.
@@DayoAworunse Welcome to Taiwan!!!
Absolutely LOVED this video! First off, watching you smell everything made my day, because my daughter smells things, too! 😂😂 Second, your excitement was freaking awesome! I just got a new PC that I’m in LOVE with, so I can totally relate! Keep up the good work!
Smelling products is such a fun experience and can give me a good sense of where the device has been. Always excited unboxing tech! Did you also get the 16" Pro or another computer?
Dayo Aworunse I actually got a 15” HP Envy 360 i7. It is an AMAZING computer! I love Apple mobile devices, but not a fan of their computers. So glad you got a great deal on your laptop!
New ones are selling for $2,099 at several retail stores. Sounds like a good time to buy. I’m guessing to expect a 10th gen CPU 16 inch MBP in the near future before way before the ARM MacBook’s?
They refreshed it with the newer graphics, not sure if they'll spend time putting 10th gen chips, but we'll see. Only big change will be the ARM chips when they come out...maybe
Thanks for the response. I’m still torn between a 13 inch 4 port model at $1650 or a base 16 inch pro model at $2099. I’m about to start taking classes for Web Application Development this fall. I already have a nice 27 inch 1440p monitor it would be connected to 80% of the time. I’ve watched all of your reviews on the matter but I’m still torn haha. Thanks for your time
Thanks so much for uploading your impressions of buying the refurbished MacBook. I was stunned when I received my M1 13’ MacBook Pro refurbished by Apple. It’s so good better than what I’ve expected. 😂
It's basically new!
+1 for the language love. I feel you man
"¡This Display!" Im Fan Now
You made me feel like I was unboxing this computer. I just bought the 2020 13” MBP and I’m loving it. Also love the “flooded with emotions” headline hahahaha
You should also condsider trading in your used Mac for a new one. For example, according to Apple, my 2018 Mac Air is worth $540 as a trade in to a new Mac Laptop. The system works that you pay full price for the new Mac, then send in your used Mac, and they will refund you the value of your used Mac. Just another option to consider. I bought a refurbished Apple Watch 4 sometime ago and it works great.
That's a very good option to point out. I feel as though many people want to keep a back-up just in case which might prevent them from giving up their old hardware, but if you are ready to part ways and save some money, trade-in is great!
I love your reactions so much LOL so glad I found you through your Dell XPS video. And wow same @ you saying you go for used items and look at the clearance section first...... 👀💍
Let's see if I pass this next test. DDR = Dance Dance Revolution?
The size not bothering you at all?? I just bought the 2020 13” MacBook Pro and I’m tempted to trade it back in for the 16” one, but the 16” really looks obnoxious like it’s clearly an “at home” device
Size is a bit big, and it's a lot bigger in person and using it on my laptop is not as nice as using the 13". Really does feel like a desktop replacement.
I just ordered mines in 3am Mountain time. I was skeptical for 7 hours your vids made me seal the deal .Great vids bro
i bought mine refurbished too and its amazing! Enjoy it :D
It's the best MacBook Pro I've ever owned and I've owned probably 7 of them from when they first came out. SO Perfect - the fan almost never coming on is a dream.
Fan never coming is not a feature as apple advertises. It just has poor thermals.
@@HarishKumar-xx4fi - it HAS come on when seriously pushed, Harish. My 2012 13" fires up the fan when loading the UA-cam page. This can do multiple hours without coming on for playing videos. Big difference - as to which has poor thermals....
Congratulations on your new MacBook!!! Enjoy!!!👍🏽
this might actually be the best unboxing i have ever seen because it's so real
This might be the best comment I have ever seen on my channel because it's so real.
Jokes aside, I try to make my unboxing as real as possible with my excitement and impressions
I could not hold myself....ordered i9, 32Gb, 1 TB, 8GB DGPU.....cant wait to get it now
I think you might be the only UA-cam tech reviewer who listens to the set up in every language. 😂
What can I say, I'm a man that is captivated by different languages by Siri.
Have you tried connecting it to an external monitor? I returned mine because the fans went crazy whenever I did (switches to dGPU and uses a lot of power)
I've only AirPlay'd it to my TV, my HDMI to USB-C cable comes in tomorrow, so I'll have to see. It'd be a real bummer if it did.
Clamshell mode definitely helps. Other than that it’s a great laptop and you won’t have issues using it standalone!
James Marlow I need to start taking notes from you. Is the 5K the LG UltraFine?
Dying to know how long this computer is lasting / has lasted - is there an update few years later? :)
I'd like to know as well.
Bro your acting just like how I’m going to act when I get mines in 2 days. I ordered the 13in 16gb ram and 2TB (November 2020) off the apple refurb site. CANNOT WAIT! Pure Excitement!
you're going to be bouncing off the walls
@@DayoAworunse and I’m coming from a 2012 15 inch! And that’s still a beast, but I’m ready to bounce off the walls!
Thanks for the content 👍🏽 How’s it performing now compared to unboxing? 😃
Is the 52 volt power line still located right next to the CPU data line so that if you drop liquid into the keyboard or even excess humidity, there will be catastrophic failure and a huge.y expensive repair bill? Or you could think differently and just buy another on
You like that MacBook don’t you 😁 it’s great seeing someone getting genuinely excited like this and the countdown timer was a fantastic touch 👍🏻
Still love it to this day, but we can't stay forever
How can I make sure if my MacBook isn’t refurbished and I didn’t get played??
I'm a windows guys, the only reason I could contemplate buying a MacBook with those specs is if it is refurbished.
Did he get this right of the online apple store? Since I can only purchase refurbished Ipad or Iphones from apple. I am from the Netherlands btw, so maybe that's why?
If you scroll to the bottom there is a section of the refurbished & clearance store under the "Apple Store" section. I did a quick search and it shows to be available in the Netherlands, here is a list of countries:
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
China
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Kingdom
United States
Let me know if you end up finding it.
Regarding the battery recycle count, the unit (might) have been charged many times, then reset and charged 3 times to appear that it was barely used.
That could be true, although from Apple, I really hope it isn't.
Hello saw ur video and i just wana know how is ur mac today i know that it is refurnished Im also thinking of buying a refurbished one instead of new one to save some bucks. Was it ok until now? How would u rate its performance now after several months?
I made a review of it. I no longer have it and have a beast of a machine that's a hackintosh. But overall, it held up well and felt brand new .
I just got mine too! worried about there being a spec refresh later this year? what are your thoughts?? would you trade in?
With the i9-9900K being replaced by the i7-10700K offering IDENTICAL performance for a cheaper price, it might inherently drop the price of the refresh, but it's all up to Apple.
Dayo Aworunse this year you think?
I bought refurb 16’’ Macbook as well. 8core i9, 1TB, 16gb Ram, AMD 5500M 8Gb. Saved me $600 and it only has 3 cycle count. Why buy a brand new when you can save with Genuine Refurbs 😋
Nice video! Thanks for calming my fears about the refurbished store. Gonna treat myself to a refurbished 13" MBP for Christmas! Right now I'm using the oldest, nastiest Toshiba work laptop ever, and even the baseline MBA would be a massive upgrade lmao. Goodbye 1366x768 TN panel, hello beautiful Retina IPS!
Here you too bought the macbook 16 inch base one. I also bought the same one. I commented on your other video about buying the base macbook 13 inch, but I changed my mind and bought the 16 inch base. I just got it yesterday, and was also super excited.
How long did it take for your to adjust to the bigger screen and base? So far, going back to 13" feels so small.
@@DayoAworunse All my older computers are 15 inch or bigger either mac or pc. I owned a 13 macbook air 2019 model, but decides to return it because it's kinda slow and screen size too small for my liking.
Got the refurbished 16" MBP. This video really helped. Thank you.
Glad it helped
Ever since these refurbished videos the Mac store has been hard to find what I want , I saw what I wanted waited maybe 2 days and it was gone.
Oops
I just got a 13” inch 2019 pro and I haven’t fully unboxed it because I’m still not sure if a 13” is big enough to be my ‘main computer’
Would an external monitor be a good choice for at home usage then on the go use the 13" or would you rather just have a large laptop with you all the time?
Man I love your reaction when you unboxing, actually watched the entire video for once on UA-cam
Thinking of just doing unboxing videos since I love tech so much
The fact that u filmed this on an iphone SE is crazy the video looks so clean
I got the 13 inch 2020 today and had the same feeling as u when u opened it! 😍
Did you get it a hug?
Please desist from promoting the Apple refurbishment program. I get my stuff from there and you may limit my choice !
Great video with unbridled enthusiasm, 10/10
From here on out, no more refurbished videos.
All jokes aside, 10/10 comment on your end.
Damn, this is the model I've been eyeing on the referb site (16 inch and all). Hell, who doesn't want to save a few hundred?
Hopefully I can order one soon (money's tight atm).
Enjoy your Macbook! It looks smexy!
I loved this video so much! Very entertaining. I too have been working off a Macbook 2012. Because of you I just got a new 16". It's gorgeous! Thanks for the authentic videos
How does the refurbished products get stocked? Do they wait for people to return their macbooks?
Could be through trade-in program, returns, stuff still on shelves.
Dude have you had the kernel panic resets yet? I also bought a rMB Pro 16" and they started when upgraded to Catalina 15.5.5 I had to go back to 5.4
I have not. I haven't even had problems with my kernel panics on my hackintosh.
Could you do a comparison between your old 2012 MacBook and your new 16” 2020? I am currently on my 13” 2012 and would like to see the probably Astounding difference.
You think this will have longer longevity compared to older MacBooks? just upgraded recently to the 16" from a 13" 2015 MacBook Pro I've had since it came out the upgrade is insane lol
Hard to say, but the Touch Bar has been relatively good since its introduction in 2015. The butterfly switches are gone so that's a plus. Only time well tell, but I think they will last a long time.
I bought a couple of macbooks refurbished and never had an issue :) Enjoy!!!
A couple? 👀
Awesome video man haha I feel the same way when I pull a MacBook outta the box for the first time! Glad to see how much you enjoyed the 16”, I’ll be soon upgrading from a 2015 15”
Hey! Amazing video and I like your excitement. Do you think it’s worth buying as opposed to buying a brand new? Like I’m contemplating on getting a MacBook Air from the apple refurbished program. How’s it holding up? How’s the condition of the laptop? How fast is it?
In terms of value for your money, I would say yes. It feels just as new, but keep in mind to look at the model and year of the refurbished product. The Air is really good this year specifically because of the new reliable Magic Keyboard.
Dayo Aworunse thanks a lot for the reply 🙏:-)
@@Game-mj4pb Much love.
I get mine tomorrow! I am so excited, I have owned 2 computers so far & this one will be the one I learn so much on. I am a huge Apple product fan, congrats man.
If you’re a huge Apple product fan, get a box of tissues for the tears of joy when you first turn it on.
Dayo Aworunse I just might film and upload a video myself :,)
Loved the video man! I felt your excitement! Happy for you!
My mind was also blown when I used it for the first time in the Store. There's certainly Apple Magic that's in every Product they sell, even in Refurbished Products. But we get called fanbois for some reason.