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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 168 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

  • Speed

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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76%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the MacBook Air 13.3" (2017) for its generally good condition, performance, and ease of use, finding it a great value for the price. However, some customers experienced issues with battery life and occasional overheating. A few also noted minor cosmetic concerns.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple Everyday Use

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the perfect size for discreet travel and works great. It seems like it needs to be charged more often than any other laptop but it’s not a deal breaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not long lasting

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked fine for the first year but after trying to update the os, it now won’t even turn on.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    2017 Macbook Air Great computer, nice and light

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great computer. Arrived with a dead battery but wasn't difficult to replace myself. If you're interested in buying, this model can run all versions of Mac OS including El Capitan 10.11, Sierra 10.12, High Sierra 10.13, Mojave 10.14, Catalina 10.15, Big Sur OS 11, and Monterey OS 12.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mac Book

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everything arrived as presented online. Works just as good as my other Apple Mac Book would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    2017 refurbed MacBook Air at a great price!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm a Windows guy. Always will be. But I have several friends and neighbors who are Apple aficionado and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. MacBook. I'll admit I was reluctant to buy a 7 year old MacBook but since it was never going to become my production machine and I was not willing to pay Apple prices for a new MacBook. The computer started up and ran through several upgrade iterations to the latest OS supported on the 2017 MacBook. (Monterey). Setup was easy. I was able to download my subscription of Microsoft 365, and set it up on my OneDrive with no issues. While not blazingly fast, it is fast enough to suit me for what I wanted it for. I would say the computer is in "very good" condition with a very few cosmetic scratches and the keyboard has a little bit of smutz between 2 of the keys. If I were going to pick nits (and I not) in the spirit of full disclosure, the Apple Logo in the back of the lid has a crack in it. The battery life has been nothing but impressive. So far I've had it on for nearly 4 hours without any significant drain. All-in-all I give this full 5 stars without any reservation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it, it was perfect for school and does everything I need it too

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great value, works like new very versatile and fast

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Macbook air

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great quality computer, have never had any issues, had a small dent in it but knew that would be with getting something refurbished, only issue is the battery does not seem to last

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent laptop, quick, safe, stylish, light, and linked to my Iphone easily.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Refurbished laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this to replace an older HP. So far pleased with the condition and performance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Condition

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reasonably priced and works perfectly

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a last minute Christmas gift for my teenager and I must say it has been the best purchase that I have made. Even with it being refurbished it still looks practically new with literally 1 scratch on it. I am happy about this purchase and will surely be making another one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not Too Bad for the Price You Pay

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not too bad for the price paid. The lower left side of the screen outer shell had a sizable dent. With a little work I was able to straighten it enough to snap on the shell cover.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Condition

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GET THIS MACBOOK

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this laptop specifically for school. I love this laptop, it’s so perfect nothing is wrong it at allllll. Don’t spend so much money on a new MacBook if you’re only getting it for school work online. Perfect conditions no scratches no dents. I love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality computer, bad packaging.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I brought this as a Christmas gift for someone. They really liked it. My only concern was the packaging. They was not enough bubble wrap and protection around the computer in case it was to be dropped or damaged by the mail carrier. I also didn’t like the box it came in. I think the box should have been taped up for extra protection. As far as the laptop goes, so far so good with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to learning, the access is very good and compact.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Condition, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    macbook.preowned

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    excellent even its preowned its fast and light. cheap but in good condition.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Son loves it!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son received it for Christmas and he loves it. He switched from PC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Like new, but we had a rare issue

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everything worked great except for the the screen. The LCD started bleeding from the top down within the first week. After a few week, we lost about a 1/2 inch from the top that was just white. Ended up having to exchange.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    MacBook

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice to use on a daily basis. Never had any problem what so ever with this device in any way.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Refurbished is Just as good as Brand New

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Refurbished is just as good as brand new. I love it, because I already have an Apple Macbook Air, book the camera lens is broken, so I got another one.

    I would recommend this to a friend