Where can I find older (aka cheaper) macbook models to buy?

eBay. Amazon. Craigslist. MacRumors Marketplace.

here you go:

I was PC guy too, and now I actually prefer my 2006 MacBook to my massive gaming PC rig.

Macs rule.

sorry, I digress, here's a link for ya:

http://www.thebookyard.com/refurbished_apple_laptops.php

Have fun!

honestly I always find best deals on clist!
just look look look and always offer less lol.

You should check out http://www.applemacparts.com if you live in the UK. I use them all the time as the guy who runs it is really good and the prices are reasonable.

A better question might be...

Which older MacBook to buy?

I would recommend the late 2008 Macbook Unibody 2.4Ghz 13"

Why? Some think it was the best Macbook ever offered.

• Backlit keyboard
• nVidia 9400M chipset, so better video
• Aluminum and glass enclosure
• Removable battery and hard drive
• 8GB max RAM, and can carry 2 hard drives with adapter
• Supports the latest Mac OS 10.9
• Cheaper than any other Macbook Pro with similar specs

i have found 3 2007/2008 Macbooks on Craigslist for ~$150ish each. The first one I bought to do some iOS app coding in Xcode. I was so amazed that a 2007 with 1GB RAM worked so well vs a PC laptop half its age.

There of course is no warranty, but at that price, it doesn't have to last long to be worth it. In fact, if it breaks, you can sell it for parts for about that much, so you aren't out anything.

I am a PC guy but now understand why MACs are so expensive. They are so well put together that you can reasonably get 7+ years out of them.

WC

brinycbri said:

hmm..looks like it's GBP rather than dollars.

i was looking for a website so it'd have a warranty but maybe CL and ebay might have to do :/

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You won't get a warranty FROM APPLE unless the machine is less than 3 years old and has applecare. Private sale could have a warrany since appleare follows the machine.

You get a warranty through OWC, they have used Macs for sale for very good prices. Don't get something with less than 2GB RAM, try for 4GB, and if you can afford it get one with an SSD. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Apple_Systems/Used/Macs_and_Tablets

I just got an awesome deal on a 2010 white unibody macbook,it is in great condition.
Got it from a store on ebay called techretire.
It was listed for $349 and they accepted my best offer of $330.
Excellent deal for a unibody 2010 macbook! They have older ones too with prices starting in the $150's.
i just got it yesterday,upgraded to Mavericks and it is running like a charm

tkmcguire1 said:

I just got an awesome deal on a 2010 white unibody macbook,it is in great condition.
Got it from a store on ebay called techretire.
It was listed for $349 and they accepted my best offer of $330.
Excellent deal for a unibody 2010 macbook! They have older ones too with prices starting in the $150's.
i just got it yesterday,upgraded to Mavericks and it is running like a charm

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Now install 16GB plus a 250 or 500GB SSD and get the best Geekbench score ever for a White MB

I've bought and had several friends buy from Mac of All Trades in the past, and I've always gotten great service from them. Give them a go if you're in the market for a used Mac!