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I’ve been putting off replacing my old laptop for way too long. It was … fine, I think. Sure, the battery barely lasted two hours, the fan screamed if I opened more than three Chrome tabs, and the screen had a weird blue tint that made me think I was colorblind. But still, it technically worked.
Then, I found this refurbished 2020 MacBook Pro for $449.99 (reg. $1,799), and suddenly I had no excuse in the book left to put off replacing my sad laptop.
This isn’t one of those underpowered models with the bare minimum specs. We’re talking Intel Core i5 (2.0GHz), 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, which more than enough for me to run a few coding projects, keep an absurd number of Chrome tabs open (I currently have 32 open), and even do some light video editing without turning the thing into a space heater.
Also, it has four Thunderbolt 3 ports, which means I can plug in everything from external monitors to fast SSDs and even charge from either side. I didn’t realize how annoying it was to only have one port until I didn’t have to live like that anymore.
Here are some other things I love about this MacBook Pro:
- 13.3-inch Retina display with True Tone Technology that offers vibrant colors and reduced eye strain.
- Has the Magic Keyboard with Touch Bar for smooth, responsive typing and easy access to shortcuts
- Touch ID, because who wants to manually type in their passwords when you can use your finger?
Is it the absolute latest MacBook? No. But honestly, Apple silicon vs. Intel debates aside, this machine still flies—and I didn’t have to drop $1,300 to get something solid. And yes, it’s refurbished, but it came in great shape. The screen’s pristine, the battery holds strong, and I’m no longer afraid to take it to the coffee shop when it’s not fully charged the night before.
If your current laptop is on its last legs and you don’t feel like going broke to replace it, this might be your move.
Grab your own 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar for just $449.99 while it lasts. Your future self (and wallet) will thank you.
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Apple MacBook Pro 13″ i5 2GHz (2020) 4 Thunderbolt 3 Ports 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Silver (Refurbished)