Fs: 60gb 5,400rpm 2.5" Sata

[MacCheetah3]

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*** SOLD ***

I've just ordered a MacBook and switching the 60GB 5,400RPM for a 100GB 7,200RPM. I plan on swapping the drives immediately...I won't even be powering the original drive up for a ms. This makes the drive basically new, only whatever Apple does to the drive will be its usage.

Of course, this also means that whatever is originally installed on the MacBook will be on the drive but useless unless you have an Intel powered Mac and than you'd have all that anyway.

So...Any takers? I was thinking $50 + shipping / insurance.

[DMPDX]

You might want to erase the drive before you sell it, becasue on the drive will be a copy of your tiger license. Just a suggestion.
-dsm

[MacCheetah3]

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I appreciate the comment but unless you know something I don't, the Mac OS doesn't have any type of individual code ( product key, serial, ... ) to identify itself. Which, BTW, I extremely appreciate Apple putting its trust in its users. For me, even when I'm starring directly at the CoA of a copy of Windows, I still have to jump through hoops just to activate it...Now that's frustrating.

[WildCowboy]

I would STRONGLY suggest that you boot it up in its stock configuration and run it for a few days before you do anything to it. If you don't and you have problems with the machine out of the box, you'll have to convince Apple that you didn't eff it up when you swapped out the hard drive.

[DMPDX]

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I appreciate the comment but unless you know something I don't, the Mac OS doesn't have any type of individual code ( product key, serial, ... ) to identify itself. Which, BTW, I extremely appreciate Apple putting its trust in its users. For me, even when I'm starring directly at the CoA of a copy of Windows, I still have to jump through hoops just to activate it...Now that's frustrating.
When you buy a new apple computer, at least now, it comes with one license of tiger pre installed. It does not come with a family pack or other sort of install that would grant you more than one install or used copy. If apple is putting their trust in you and you are appreciating it, then why ar eyou abusing it? And if you did not know, there are serial codes with every retail install of tiger. I'm just trying to inform you of the legality issues you're dealing with. By selling the drive with a copy of apples software on it, you are re distributing their software w/o their consent. This is answering the

but unless you know something I don't

statement you made. Hope it is clear.
-dsm

[MacCheetah3]

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Very interesting...I never expected a number of non-purchasing or even non-price arguing comments. Since they seem valid, I'll accept them...For now.

I would STRONGLY suggest that you boot it up in its stock configuration and run it for a few days before you do anything to it. If you don't and you have problems with the machine out of the box, you'll have to convince Apple that you didn't eff it up when you swapped out the hard drive.
Good point. Never thought of that. However, I won't have a few days to 'play'. I'll already likely be without a Mac for a few days and I'll need to get right "down and dirty" ASAP. However, I might just hang onto the drive for a few days while I test the MacBook with the new one, just in case something is wonky and I need it serviced or replaced.

When you buy a new apple computer, at least now, it comes with one license of tiger pre installed. It does not come with a family pack or other sort of install that would grant you more than one install or used copy. If apple is putting their trust in you and you are appreciating it, then why ar eyou abusing it? And if you did not know, there are serial codes with every retail install of tiger. I'm just trying to inform you of the legality issues you're dealing with. By selling the drive with a copy of apples software on it, you are re distributing their software w/o their consent. This is answering the statement you made. Hope it is clear.
-dsm
OK...I can format it...Solves the legalities. Though, as I said, I doubt anyone would actually use the install since the drive is the minimum included stock for any Intel Mac and any Intel Mac would include the exact same items...So...What would be the incentive? <--Just saying. I have legal rights to install [from my Restore DVD] onto a single computer. I haven't read the SLA word for word but I don't believe it says it has to be the unit it was shipped with...I think, it is just one installation but don't hold me 100% to that. I'm still very curious about this serial, ... I know the Apple Intel Developer kits had TPM (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_platform_module)s but I haven't heard anything involving anti-piracty except that, especially any kind of unique code. I'd assume the final product Intel Macs have them as well.

[DMPDX]

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OK...I can format it...Solves the legalities. Though, as I said, I doubt anyone would actually use the install since the drive is the minimum included stock for any Intel Mac and any Intel Mac would include the exact same items...So...What would be the incentive? <--Just saying. I have legal rights to install [from my Restore DVD] onto a single computer. I haven't read the SLA word for word but I don't believe it says it has to be the unit it was shipped with...I think, it is just one installation but don't hold me 100% to that. I'm still very curious about this serial, ... I know the Apple Intel Developer kits had TPM (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_platform_module)s but I haven't heard anything involving anti-piracty except that, especially any kind of unique code. I'd assume the final product Intel Macs have them as well.
I'm not saying OS X has to be installed on the unit it shipped with, I am saying that the copy of tiger that shipped with the computer can only be installed on one working machine! You can sell the other drive formatted, that solves the technical issues. The decision is yours. I am just giving you the legal viewpoint of what you are doing. And by reading the manuals for the intel iMac and PowerBook G4 You can not distribute that copy. Im not trying to thread crap, I was only giving constructive criticism to your sale, but you have almost taken offense and disregarded our help. This is afterall a Community forum, with community input available for everyone. Sorry, hope it sells regardless.
-dsm


mods: you can delete my garbage. sorry.

[MacCheetah3]

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No offense taken whatsoever. I am just confused on why you are worried or claim I should be. I know and agree I cannot have the 'same' copy being used on two different computers simultaneously. I'm just saying that while there would technically two copies "floating around," no one is actually going to use that copy [that I'm selling]. Why?

1) They don't have an Intel powered Mac and therefore couldn't use it if they wanted
2) They already have everything on theirs already ( all Intel Macs have Tiger, iLife, ... ) and likely even have updated versions...Therefore, they'd have no reason to use the copy I sold them

Frankly, all they will use and care about is the actual [physical] hard drive.

Again...I agree and appreciate you pointed out the legalities and I'll format it to comply with those.

[DMPDX]

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2) They already have everything on theirs already ( all Intel Macs have Tiger, iLife, ... ) and likely even have updated versions...Therefore, they'd have no reason to use the copy I sold them


My last post here I swear, but, iLife '06 is universal, is it not? And it is readable to any os x computer. All you would need to get that software for free was a 2.5" sata HD enclosure. This is what Im sayin, but now Im done.
-dsm

[MacCheetah3]

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Honestly...I don't know if it is...Not necessarily. I don't believe iApps are completely self contained. Maybe but I've heard of users having problems when just trying to install them by "drag-n-drop."

My only partial argument, if they are Universal, is that you might as well just buy the retail copy of iLife if one is going to waste the time and money of buying a drive with it on. :)

But yeah...I feel we're done with this discussion.

[4JNA]

received the drive. new, what more can you say?!

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[MacCheetah3]

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Thanks!

...And the same back at y'u!