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mwpeters8182

macrumors 6502

Original poster

Apr 16, 2003

411

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Boston, MA

• Apr 20, 2008

• #1

I've been offered the chance to buy a macbook. Specs:

2.16 GHz, White macbook
2+ years left of AppleCare
2 GB RAM
120 GB HDD
incase sleeve
Office 2008 Home and Student (Sealed box)
Leopard upgrade disc (Original discs were tiger)

$975

It'll be for a 2nd computer, to go with my PC Desktop.

 

techound1

macrumors 68000

Mar 3, 2006

1,977

7

• Apr 20, 2008

• #2

The refurb store is always a good price check for recent models:

Refurbished MacBook 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - White
13.3-inch glossy widescreen display
1GB memory
120GB hard drive
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in iSight camera
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• Save 27% off the original price
Original price: $1,299.00
Your price: $949.00

OR

Refurbished MacBook 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - White
13.3-inch glossy widescreen display
1GB memory
120GB hard drive
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in iSight camera
Learn More
• Save 24% off the original price
Original price: $1,299.00
Your price: $999.00

 

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aaronw1986

macrumors 68030

Oct 31, 2006

2,622

10

• Apr 20, 2008

• #3

mwpeters8182 said:

I've been offered the chance to buy a macbook. Specs:

2.16 GHz, White macbook
2+ years left of AppleCare
2 GB RAM
120 GB HDD
incase sleeve
Office 2008 Home and Student (Sealed box)
Leopard upgrade disc (Original discs were tiger)

$975

It'll be for a 2nd computer, to go with my PC Desktop.

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I'd say yes then since it's cheaper than a comparable refurb + apple care + sleeve + office included.

 

thegoldenmackid

macrumors 604

Dec 29, 2006

7,770

6

dallas, texas

• Apr 20, 2008

• #4

Good deal..also don't worry about the processor bump...you are not going to notice the difference...and if you think you are just buy some ram, plus its a second computer.

 

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mwpeters8182

macrumors 6502

Original poster

Apr 16, 2003

411

0

Boston, MA

• Apr 20, 2008

• #5

Thanks for the help, guys.

I ended up taking it - had to make the decision quick. It's in amazing shape, and it's honestly probably faster than I need it to be (I've got my desktop for anything that I have to crunch numbers for.) The incase sleeve is really nice as well.