So you see the price for a new macbook pro, and your kind of rethinking about getting a mac?
If budget is a priority for you, getting an apple certified refurbished macbook pro can be the way to go. Apple is known for excellent customer service and they also are known for doing an extraordinary job on refurbishing returned macbook pro laptops.
AppleCare is free on all Apple products for a year, and you can buy it anytime before that year is up. I would recommend that you wait it out about 10-11 months and call them after to renew the warrenty.
Be warned though, AppleCare does NOT cover any damages that are caused by you, and they will know if its faulty hardware/software, or if it was caused by the user.
All in all, a refurbished macbook pro can be a great beginning investment for a new or current macbook pro customer. I hope this article has helped you re-consider your opinions on getting used apple products like the macbook pro.