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pixelpeeper

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Jan 18, 2006
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I have a chance to buy a 3 year old 15" powerbook g4, 867, 512, combo, 40 gig for 800.00. Said was throwing in extras. Also I am looking for a notebook that can handle photoshop. I know it could probably use a ram upgrade to be better. This notebook is in good condition, and supposedly has 7 months of apple care left on it. Is this a good deal considering that I can get a 12" refurb for 1099.00?
 

BlueT

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Aug 9, 2005
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That's a terrible deal. I'd say a fairer price is $500-600. But considering the laptop's age and unknown history, it's cheaper to buy a new one. Just think how much it'd cost to replace the logic board, hard drive, or battery on a 3 year old machine and add that to the offer price (because one or all three will fail soon). That's the real cost of buying that machine. In addition, a refurb from Apple includes iLife 05, Tiger, and a guaranteed 1-3 year warranty.
 

pixelpeeper

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Jan 18, 2006
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Thats kind of what I was was thinking. Hard to buy or sell used. The typical it is worth more because they have it,, But if it were yours, it isn't worth crap syndrome. I wouldn't be so hesitant if it were more like what you said 5 or 600 tops.
 
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