Students preparing for the new school and university term can buy a MacBook Pro for £379.99 from musicMagpie, a significant saving compared to the £1,999 price of the cheapest new model at the Apple Store. The refurbished 2020 MacBook Pro, available in 'good' condition, offers 512GB of storage, providing ample space for apps, documents, music, and movies.
Refurbished Options and Pricing
According to musicMagpie, the 'good' condition device shows 'signs of wear and tear' but is 'fully tested' and in 'great working order'. Shoppers can also choose the same model in 'very good' condition for £469.99, described as showing 'only light signs of use' and working 'perfectly'.
The 2020 MacBook Pro is powered by the 10th-generation quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, which musicMagpie says handles 'even the toughest tasks' with 'advanced' graphics on its 13-inch Retina display. It includes stereo speakers with high dynamic range, three built-in microphones, and a 720p FaceTime HD camera for video calls. The device also features Apple's backlit Magic Keyboard, a touch bar with shortcuts, and Touch ID for security.
Alternatives and Customer Feedback
For those preferring to buy new, Sky Mobile offers the MacBook Neo for £15 per month, but this requires a 48-month contract with a £12 upfront cost and a 100MB data allowance. Alternatively, the latest MacBook Air, powered by Apple's M5 silicon chip and featuring Apple Intelligence AI tools, is reduced to £1,197 (was £1,299) at Argos.
musicMagpie holds a 4.5-star rating on Trustpilot based on more than 358,000 reviews. One five-star review noted: "I bought an Apple MacBook Pro in 'good' condition, and it arrived in one business day. I was worried there might be some visible wear or technical issues but was pleasantly surprised. The MacBook was very well packaged and is in pristine condition. It runs smoothly, handles multiple apps without any problem, stays completely silent, and the battery life is excellent."
Another customer commented: "I'd never purchased a refurbished device before so was a little unsure of what to expect. After doing our research, we found musicMagpie had excellent reviews, so we decided to give them a try. We ordered on Saturday and the laptop arrived on Sunday. It looks brand new, absolutely immaculate and my son is thrilled with it."
One buyer received a 'good' condition MacBook Pro with 'no dents or major marks' but deducted a star because it needed cleaning, saying: "One star off because it needed a good wipe down. Maybe mine was the exception. Perfect for college students, I don't have to be too bothered about throwing this into a bag." Another happy customer added: "First time ordering with musicMagpie and I wasn't disappointed. Fast delivery, fair price and item in better condition than I could have hoped for. Overall exceptional service."
