Overview
- Wowcher listed the refurbished 13-inch MacBook (model A1278) at £119 for Grade C and £139 for Grade B, which multiple outlets reported this week and prompted broad coverage.
- The listing describes an Intel Core i5 1.8GHz dual-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD and macOS El Capitan with Microsoft Office pre-installed and a replacement charger plus a UK 3‑pin adapter.
- Wowcher’s grading labels explain condition: Grade C denotes heavy visible wear such as scuffs and dents and Grade B shows only surface marks, and the merchant says functionality is unaffected.
- Journalists warn the machine runs an obsolete, unsupported OS and has limited RAM and slow HDD storage that will make modern web apps and current software run sluggishly or be incompatible.
- Shoppers are advised to check warranty and return terms before buying and to weigh this as a budget choice for basic tasks rather than a long-term or security‑conscious replacement compared with newer models sold by retailers like Argos and Amazon.