Are you considering a refurbished Mac for your child? If you are in this position it is really important that you invest time into identifying the best option for them. It is more than likely that if your child is of an age where you are considering a Mac, that they will already have a phone. A huge percentage of children are so advanced at using Apple devices from such a young age. It is a different world to where we were a decade ago. Therefore, it is more than likely that they can already identify and work their way around a Mac with ease.

A refurbished Mac will offer a huge cost saving. We all worry about our children using expensive devices. As much as we do try to make sure they appreciate the value of the item, accidents do happen. There are comprehensive insurance policies that you can take out to protect this. Any investment into a Mac is worthwhile protecting and a refurbished model is no different. However, the cost saving can be vast when finding the best model.

Online safety is a huge concern for our children. It is something that we have all had to improve our awareness on. All Apple devices are well-equipped to offer assurance to worried parents. Parental controls are easily accessible and there are clear and concise guidelines on how to set this up. There are different levels of protection, and we are always on hand to offered advice in relation to this.

Which Refurbished Mac is best?

There is no one standard answer to this question. To find the best alternative we will first need details on how your child aims to use the device. Listening to this information allows our knowledgeable team to identify which device will work best. Furthermore, we remain on hand to offer an ongoing customer service. Call today on 01625 415088.

One of our bestsellers is the 16-inch MacBook pro 2019, it's a brilliant, versatile machine suitable for a variety of uses and with a good sized screen for photo editing and video editing.

Take a look at our video below which highlights a few key points.

We always stock a number of these as they are so popular - take a look here.

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"I’m very pleased with my purchase of a MacBook, the product was as described & dispatched the next day after ordering. It arrived by courier & I was kept informed of expected delivery. From my experience I would recommend this company." - Kim

CheshireMacs are a reputable and trustworthy company. When it comes to quality of repair and our dedication to customer service, we are proud to say that our reputation for excellence precedes us. Our team specialise in the repair and sales of Apple products. We have over 20 years of experience to our name, we know exactly how to exceed our customers’ expectations.

All of our refurbished Macs come with a 12-month hardware warranty. Our refurbished Apple computers are all fully inspected and tested by our skilled technicians. This ensures quality and peace of mind.

Need Advice?

If you would like more advice on which Mac would best suit your needs, please don't hesitate to contact us - we have an online chat on the website, you can call us or email us, or if you're local drop in! We will always go above and beyond to make sure you receive the best possible service.

Serato is now supporting Ventura!

Another frequently asked question is which Macs are compatible with Serato DJ software.

Up until the last couple of weeks Serato was not compatible with the newest Mac OS Ventura, however this is now resolved.

The system requirements for Serato are 8GB RAM, 15GB available disk space, Intel Core i5 or higher or Apple M1/M2 and OS Big Sur (11) or higher (2014 onwards).

High performance specifications:
For demanding tasks like low latency scratching, live streaming, mixing with three or more decks, or using Serato Video

2018 or later, Intel Core i9 or Apple M1/M2, 16GB RAM or higher, 15GB available disk space, Video Memory 4GB or 14-core GPU or higher.

MacBook Pro 14 and 15 inch models are perfect for this as they are of a portable size and you can get some great systems on them.

Here are some recommendations from us -  https://cheshiremacs.com/collections/serato

If you still need some help choosing we have an online chat option on our website or you can call or message us here!

What do our clients think?

“The detailed advice was exceptionally helpful as I had no idea what I really needed, I knew what I wanted the laptop for but I didn’t know what would be best and the advice given was so helpful it made the choice easy. Extremely happy with the service.” – Mike Lavin

CheshireMacs are a reputable and trustworthy company. When it comes to quality of repair and our dedication to customer service, we are proud to say that our reputation for excellence precedes us. Our team specialise in the repair and sales of Apple products. We have over 20 years of experience to our name, we know exactly how to exceed our customers’ expectations.

All of our refurbished Macs come with a 12-month hardware warranty. Our refurbished Apple computers are all fully inspected and tested by our skilled technicians. This ensures quality and peace of mind.

Buying a refurbished Mac should be a straightforward process. It is generally quite commonly known that Apple sometimes outprice their products for a percentage of the market. It is a whole other argument as to whether this can be justified, so we won’t start that one now. The market that we have created in refurbished Macs has completely transformed this school of thought.

It is a real struggle if an item is unaffordable for a lot of people. More and more people are opening their minds to the thought of purchasing a refurbished Apple Mac model. While this is great for so many reasons, there are also elements of the process that you should be aware of. Nevertheless, this guide will help you make an educated decision.

Buying a Refurbished Mac

Firstly, it is important to pay attention that you are purchasing a refurbished Mac and not a used Mac. If you are looking for a refurbished alternative then it is worth investing time, reading into what you are buying. A used Mac will be just as it describes. These will have had no (or little) work done to them prior to resale. This is not the case with a refurbished Mac alternative.

Secondly, is the fact that you may have less choice. Refurbished items only become available when we have sourced them. If you are looking for particular things, then it is worth getting in touch with us to ask us about these. We will be able to guide you through to the best product that matches your needs and that we will have in stock. However, it is important to remember that some feel it is easier to make a decision faced with less choice.

Thirdly, is the fact that you can be assured that the drive will contain no old user data or information. When we prepare a refurbished Mac, we will completely wipe the storage disk. This is more in depth than just deleting stuff. It means that we format the entire drive and reinstall the operating system.

Lastly is that refurbished computers will not necessarily be in perfect condition. There is a widely used grading system which offers you full details of any imperfections. This is, once again, in the aim of being open and upfront. This is really important for our clients and why we get so many good reviews.

For lots of people, buying a refurbished Mac makes more sense than buying a new one. Call 01625 415088.