Refurbished MacBook 12" 256GB Gold, 8GB memory
CA$899
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Amazon Renewed
- 1‑year warranty
- 30‑day returns
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Refurbished MacBook 12" prices today
CA$899 is a typical price for a MacBook 12" in Excellent condition.
Since October 5, the lowest price in Excellent condition was CA$899 on most days.
One seller lists it today, at CA$899.
What Excellent, Good and Fair look like
The grade describes looks only, as each seller grades it. Every seller here gives a 1‑year warranty. Each seller words its own grades, so here is what each seller calls it.
From CA$899 for this configuration, at 1 of 1 sellers
- Amazon Renewed calls it Premium or Excellent
Shown on a MacBook Pro M2, for illustration.
Good
No seller lists this grade for this configuration today
- Amazon Renewed calls it Good
Shown on a MacBook Pro M2, for illustration.
Fair
No seller lists this grade for this configuration today
- Amazon Renewed calls it Acceptable
Shown on a MacBook Pro M2, for illustration.
What I use with my MacBook
From the kit of Simo Elalj, founder of RefurbMe.
Anker Laptop Power Bank, 25,000 mAh, 165W View on Amazon.ca
UGREEN Nexode 100W retractable charger View on Amazon.ca
MacBook 12" specs
- Screen
- 12" Retina display · 226ppi at a resolution of 2304x1440
- Processor
- Intel 1.1 GHz Dual-Core M 5th gen , with Turbo Boost up to 2.4 GHz
- Memory
- 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics 5300
- Has
- Force Touch, headphone jack, MagSafe charger
- Does not have
- Touch Bar, Touch ID, HDMI port
- Shipped with
- macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) or above
- Latest software
- macOS 11 (Big Sur)
- Keyboard version
- butterfly
- Bluetooth generation
- 4.0
- Wi-Fi generation
- 5
- Thunderbolt port count
- 0
- Part numbers
- MK4M2LL/A, MK4M2
- Model identifier
- MacBook8,1
- Model number
- A1534
- EMC number
- 2746
- Released
- March 9, 2015
- Discontinued
- April 19, 2016
- Weight
- 2.03 lb
- Size (H x W x D)
- 0.52in x 11.04in x 7.74in
Questions about the MacBook 12"
What is MK4M2LL/A?
MK4M2LL/A is Apple's part number for the MacBook 12" 256GB Gold, made for the US (the LL/A suffix). Its model number is A1534. Apple released it in March 9, 2015. Apple sold it new until April 19, 2016. It runs macOS 11 (Big Sur).
Which seller has the cheapest refurbished MacBook 12"?
Today it is Amazon Renewed, at CA$899 for a Excellent (A) unit with 1‑year warranty.
What warranty comes with a refurbished MacBook 12"?
It depends on the seller. On this page: Amazon Renewed 1‑year warranty. Every seller here takes returns for 30 days.
Can I choose or downgrade macOS on a refurbished Mac?
You can't pick the macOS before you buy. The seller installs it, and most install the newest version the Mac supports. Once the Mac is yours, you can install an older version, but never one older than the macOS the Mac shipped with. RefurbMe lists that floor as the Default macOS under Product configuration on every Mac product page. Plan on starting from an erased disk, so back up first.
Full answer: Can I choose or downgrade macOS on a refurbished Mac?
Can I have a different keyboard on a refurbished MacBook?
Every refurbished MacBook comes with the keyboard layout standard in the region where it was originally sold. You cannot request a different physical keyboard layout from a refurbisher because the keys are built into the laptop chassis.
Full answer: Can I have a different keyboard on a refurbished MacBook?
Do refurbished MacBooks have their operating system re-installed?
Yes, refurbished MacBooks have their operating system completely reinstalled during the refurbishment process. The internal storage is erased and a fresh copy of macOS is loaded, so the MacBook arrives ready to use just like a new one.
Full answer: Do refurbished MacBooks have their operating system re-installed?
How can I choose the right refurbished Mac laptop?
Start with what you will actually do on the laptop, then match the specs to it. For most people, a MacBook Air with an Apple Silicon chip, 16 GB of memory, and 256 to 512 GB of storage is plenty. Choose a MacBook Pro only if you edit video, compile code, or run heavy apps for hours. Then pick a condition grade and compare prices.
Full answer: How can I choose the right refurbished Mac laptop?
What accessories are included with a refurbished MacBook?
A refurbished MacBook typically comes with only the essential accessories needed to charge and use the laptop. The exact contents vary depending on the refurbisher and the MacBook model.
Full answer: What accessories are included with a refurbished MacBook?