A:AnswerMy laptop was delivered in what appears to me in “like new” condition. Now granted the unit is 4 years old so it isn’t brand new. But I see no visible scratches or dents or dings. Maybe just some “shine” on the commonly used keys.
A:AnswerYes, it is especially since it's an Intel MacBook Pro which means virtualization is more functional and compatible than Apple Silicon Macs currently are. In Cyber, you WILL need to virtualize on a regular basis.
A:AnswerIt's a question that cannot be fully answered as I would have had to purchase both products i.e Apple Cert refurbishes and Geek squad Cert refurbished MacBook pro 16 and done a comparison.
I have bought opened box items before and have never seen anything wrong with the items bought. This is the first time buying Geek Squad Certified item, it was also the first time ever seeing Geek Squad refurbished and this item has external scratch marks on the top right hand corner.
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