★★★☆☆ The first Amazon renewed laptop I purchased from a different seller cosmetically looked fine but had a terrible sticky keys issue and I had to return it for a refund. I then purchased this laptop as a replacement. It didn't have any sticky keys issues and performs well overall. However, there is SIGNIFICANT exterior damage to the laptop especially around the sides/bottom. If Amazon is going to back these as Renewed meaning that they are to perform and look like new then there needs to be more quality control in place because no one on earth would say that this laptop looks new. I'm irritated that what was delivered was not what was described but I don't want to wait 3 weeks again to go through the return process just to end up with another USED laptop. Overall I guess it's a good deal for the money so maybe I should just be happy with it but Amazon or the sellers need to up their game on delivering a product that matches the description.

★★★☆☆ MBP is in good shape and the battery cycle count is fairly low. But the "n" and "." keys are not working properly, either no response at all or give me multiple "nnn" and "...." by one-hit which is annnnnoying.

★★★★★ I changed over to Mac/Apple products 9-10 years ago and never looked back. As a photographer, it was strongly recommended to me to look into Mac for my creative work. I hesitated over the cost, but in the end, I'm happy I took the leap. Yes, Mac products cost a lot more than their PC counterparts, BUT, there is a reason for that.For one, they stay on the cutting edge of technology, and while PC has come a long way in the past 10 years, Mac has managed to stay ahead of the curve. Plus there OS is great, and so much easier (and indescribably faster) to use than Windows. There is a slight learning curve to start, but it didn't take me long before I realized how much simpler it actually is.Second, they last. I realized when it was time to upgrade my first Mac, ±5 years after I first purchased it, that the cost balanced out to the same as it would have to replace a PC laptop every couple of years. I even got a trade-in value back to apply to my 2nd desktop (which I am still using, today). I have also had 2 MacBook Pro's in that time span, (this is the 2nd) and I had the same experience.That said, as the cost of PCs has increased, so have the cost of Macs, and it's a considerable investment to make all at once, especially with the hardware requirement I have for my creative suite software. I purchased from Double Dex Refurbished, and I am thrilled with their products and their customer service. I contacted them with a question and they got back to me the very next day. They were more than happy to help and super friendly. If you look at their reseller page you will find that their renewed Macs are practically rebuilt, with upgraded memory and a new battery, before being shipped out. The one I got very well could have been brand new. The physical condition was pristine, and the battery had only been cycled a handful of times. I got a brand new Apple charging block/cord with it, and diagnostics showed everything internally was pristine. I absolutely recommend Mac, and especially with this seller, if your apprehensive about the cost (I paid about half of what I would have for the same machine brand new) lookup Double Dex Refurbished. I personally am so grateful that I found them and will be seeking them out for all of my future Mac needs.

★★★☆☆ The first Amazon renewed laptop I purchased from a different seller cosmetically looked fine but had a terrible sticky keys issue and I had to return it for a refund. I then purchased this laptop as a replacement. It didn't have any sticky keys issues and performs well overall. However, there is SIGNIFICANT exterior damage to the laptop especially around the sides/bottom. If Amazon is going to back these as Renewed meaning that they are to perform and look like new then there needs to be more quality control in place because no one on earth would say that this laptop looks new. I'm irritated that what was delivered was not what was described but I don't want to wait 3 weeks again to go through the return process just to end up with another USED laptop. Overall I guess it's a good deal for the money so maybe I should just be happy with it but Amazon or the sellers need to up their game on delivering a product that matches the description.

★★★☆☆ MBP is in good shape and the battery cycle count is fairly low. But the "n" and "." keys are not working properly, either no response at all or give me multiple "nnn" and "...." by one-hit which is annnnnoying.

★★★★★ I changed over to Mac/Apple products 9-10 years ago and never looked back. As a photographer, it was strongly recommended to me to look into Mac for my creative work. I hesitated over the cost, but in the end, I'm happy I took the leap. Yes, Mac products cost a lot more than their PC counterparts, BUT, there is a reason for that.For one, they stay on the cutting edge of technology, and while PC has come a long way in the past 10 years, Mac has managed to stay ahead of the curve. Plus there OS is great, and so much easier (and indescribably faster) to use than Windows. There is a slight learning curve to start, but it didn't take me long before I realized how much simpler it actually is.Second, they last. I realized when it was time to upgrade my first Mac, ±5 years after I first purchased it, that the cost balanced out to the same as it would have to replace a PC laptop every couple of years. I even got a trade-in value back to apply to my 2nd desktop (which I am still using, today). I have also had 2 MacBook Pro's in that time span, (this is the 2nd) and I had the same experience.That said, as the cost of PCs has increased, so have the cost of Macs, and it's a considerable investment to make all at once, especially with the hardware requirement I have for my creative suite software. I purchased from Double Dex Refurbished, and I am thrilled with their products and their customer service. I contacted them with a question and they got back to me the very next day. They were more than happy to help and super friendly. If you look at their reseller page you will find that their renewed Macs are practically rebuilt, with upgraded memory and a new battery, before being shipped out. The one I got very well could have been brand new. The physical condition was pristine, and the battery had only been cycled a handful of times. I got a brand new Apple charging block/cord with it, and diagnostics showed everything internally was pristine. I absolutely recommend Mac, and especially with this seller, if your apprehensive about the cost (I paid about half of what I would have for the same machine brand new) lookup Double Dex Refurbished. I personally am so grateful that I found them and will be seeking them out for all of my future Mac needs.