Own a piece of history! MacMall is selling refurbished G5s ...

MacBytes · Feb 11, 2004, 06:08 PM

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Link: Own a piece of history! MacMall is selling refurbished G5s from the Virginia Tech G5 cluster.

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davecomp · Feb 11, 2004, 06:27 PM

well there it is that was the good home VT was talking about

Dave

machinehien · Feb 11, 2004, 06:29 PM

how many miles on that thing?

MoparShaha · Feb 11, 2004, 06:35 PM

If only I was a rich, eccentric collector....

mrsebastian · Feb 11, 2004, 06:48 PM

not too bad of a deal as long as you can get a nice warranty with it.

davecomp · Feb 11, 2004, 07:50 PM

Mr. Leo Laporte from TechTV has Bought one just anounced it live over the air

http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/s...609697,00.html

Dave

wdlove · Feb 11, 2004, 09:21 PM

It would be a great way to own a part of history. Comes with 1 GB of memory. As long as you don't need a modem then you'd be all set. From what I have heard at my local store, I think that you would still get the full one year warranty. Also could get Apple Care.

Makosuke · Feb 11, 2004, 09:38 PM

Well, I guess all those people who thought there was no way VT would just sell them used were wrong.

Pretty cool--if I was shopping for a G5 now, I might actually go for the historical value even though I'd rather just get a new one.

eric_n_dfw · Feb 12, 2004, 12:18 AM

How much did Dual 2GHz refurbs go for the last time Apple had some on their site?

$2799 seems kind of steep for a refurb - albiet, at least you know it's probably been well taken care of.

simX · Feb 12, 2004, 12:45 AM

Did anyone else notice that the 1.6 GHz and the dual 2.0 GHz models (not from the VT cluster) had Panther with them, while the 1.8 GHz and the VT cluster models came with Panther. WTF is up with THAT?

Awimoway · Feb 12, 2004, 01:22 AM

Not meaning to impugn MacMall's name, but how do we know they're actually from Big Mac?

MacBandit · Feb 12, 2004, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eric_n_dfw
How much did Dual 2GHz refurbs go for the last time Apple had some on their site?

$2799 seems kind of steep for a refurb - albiet, at least you know it's probably been well taken care of.

They have 1GB of RAM. That adds $250 in Apple's eyes.

Fender2112 · Feb 12, 2004, 06:19 AM

What, a rip off! $2799 and NO modem.

wordmunger · Feb 12, 2004, 06:43 AM

I think people are missing the bigger news here, which is that VT must be getting their xserves already.

Also, I don't think the price is going to be an impediment for selling these babies--people want to have a piece of history.

mkaake · Feb 12, 2004, 07:29 AM

dual 2 refurbs are only 2400 bucks right now... (and those have a modem)

which means it might be time i advise a few people to buy a g5...

matt

Sailfish · Feb 12, 2004, 07:40 AM

I just got off the phone with MacMall, they don't have the foggiest idea when the machines will be in.

It's Airport Ext. READY, no card apparantly. So that means a base station as well.

Again everything is vague, nothing on documentation either.

I will know in a few hours.

Remember folks there's those new 970FX chips coming online. Rumours they are 2.5 GHz, so if history isn't important...

But then again a Lisa 1 sold for $10,000 on eBay recently.

It still worked just fine.

The Shadow · Feb 12, 2004, 07:53 AM

IMHO, these prices are too steep to be of interest.

Completely aside from the fact that I am waitiing for REV B, I don't really understand why anyone would buy anything refurbed for more than $2000. A NEW dual 1.8 is only $2499. (Needs more RAM though). IMHO.

robotrenegade · Feb 12, 2004, 08:14 AM

"Own a piece of history" hahaha more like own someone else trash that's over priced. This really makes me mad, selling it for more just because it was in a apple promo! If you want to own a piece of history get a Apple2E and even that is pushing it.

wrldwzrd89 · Feb 12, 2004, 08:22 AM

The price seems reasonable to me given these factors:

1. They're used
2. They have had the RAM upgraded
3. They're supposedly from the Big Mac cluster (a minor factor)

I have never bought a refurbished machine, so my analysis might not be as accurate as it could be. I think it's 'good enough'.

ChrisH3677 · 08:29 AM

In Australia, any Mac sold to government or education, automatically comes with a three year warranty at no extra charge.

I would assume the same deal exists in the US and if so, that these machines therefore have a good 2 & 1/2 years warranty. That's worth a few dollars too (at least $200)

SiliconAddict · Feb 12, 2004, 08:36 AM

Quote:

There's a sucker born every minute - PT Barnum

primalman · Feb 12, 2004, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChrisH3677
In Australia, any Mac sold to government or education, automatically comes with a three year warranty at no extra charge.

I would assume the same deal exists in the US and if so, that these machines therefore have a good 2 & 1/2 years warranty. That's worth a few dollars too (at least $200)

Nope, not so in the US. APP has to be purchased seperately. Must be some Aus. law abour government purchases.

jxyama · Feb 12, 2004, 09:29 AM

somewhat OT but MacMall is pretty weird... i got their catalog yesterday in the mail and in it, they have a photoshopped picture of the 15" PB. it's actually a Ti with the keyboard part photoshopped to look like Al. what's up with that?

(i could tell because of the PCI card slot mesh and two-toned body look of the Ti. the keyboard was silver with speaker mesh on the side - just lifted from other 15" Al, i guess.)

gwuMACaddict · Feb 12, 2004, 09:32 AM

interesting... but i wonder how well they will sell?

JGowan · Feb 12, 2004, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eric_n_dfw
Only $300 off? How much did Dual 2GHz refurbs go for the last time Apple had some on their site?

The difference is only TWO HUNDRED! Can't some of you count?!

$2799 (or 2800) vs $2999 (or 3000)

$200 + 512MB Ram + Lots of little scratches and dings... NO THANKS.

Feb 11, 2004, 06:08 PM	#1
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Feb 11, 2004, 06:29 PM	#3
machinehien macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: houston	hmm… how many miles on that thing?

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mrsebastian macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: sunny san diego	not too bad of a deal as long as you can get a nice warranty with it. __________________ [ding]

Feb 11, 2004, 09:21 PM	#7
wdlove macrumors 604 Join Date: Oct 2002	It would be a great way to own a part of history. Comes with 1 GB of memory. As long as you don't need a modem then you'd be all set. From what I have heard at my local store, I think that you would still get the full one year warranty. Also could get Apple Care. __________________ First MacRumors "Contributor"

Feb 11, 2004, 06:27 PM	#2
davecomp macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2004	well there it is that was the good home VT was talking about Dave

Feb 11, 2004, 07:50 PM	#6
davecomp macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2004	Mr. Leo Laporte from TechTV has Bought one just anounced it live over the air http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/s...609697,00.html Dave

Feb 11, 2004, 09:38 PM	#8
Makosuke macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Cool Part of CA, USA	Well, I guess all those people who thought there was no way VT would just sell them used were wrong. Pretty cool--if I was shopping for a G5 now, I might actually go for the historical value even though I'd rather just get a new one.

Feb 12, 2004, 12:18 AM	#9
eric_n_dfw macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: DFW, TX, USA	Only $300 off How much did Dual 2GHz refurbs go for the last time Apple had some on their site? $2799 seems kind of steep for a refurb - albiet, at least you know it's probably been well taken care of.

Feb 12, 2004, 12:45 AM	#10
simX macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA	Did anyone else notice that the 1.6 GHz and the dual 2.0 GHz models (not from the VT cluster) had Panther with them, while the 1.8 GHz and the VT cluster models came with Panther. WTF is up with THAT? __________________ Get Memory Usage Getter, the only Mac OS X utility that graphically displays the memory and CPU usage of every open process! 800 MHz 17" G4 iMac \| 1 GB RAM \| SuperDrive \| OS X 10.3.2 \| iPod Join the MacRumors SETI team, and help kick Symantec off the Top 200 list!

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Feb 12, 2004, 06:19 AM	#13
Fender2112 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC	What, a rip off! $2799 and NO modem. __________________ Really? Really, really!

Feb 12, 2004, 06:43 AM	#14
wordmunger macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina	I think people are missing the bigger news here, which is that VT must be getting their xserves already. Also, I don't think the price is going to be an impediment for selling these babies--people want to have a piece of history.

Feb 12, 2004, 07:29 AM	#15
mkaake macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: mi	dual 2 refurbs are only 2400 bucks right now... (and those have a modem) which means it might be time i advise a few people to buy a g5... matt __________________ oh, and no, i don't j-walk

Feb 12, 2004, 07:40 AM	#16
Sailfish macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2003	I just got off the phone with MacMall, they don't have the foggiest idea when the machines will be in. It's Airport Ext. READY, no card apparantly. So that means a base station as well. Again everything is vague, nothing on documentation either. I will know in a few hours. Remember folks there's those new 970FX chips coming online. Rumours they are 2.5 GHz, so if history isn't important... But then again a Lisa 1 sold for $10,000 on eBay recently. It still worked just fine. __________________ The World's Finest #1 Mac Folding Team, Team Mac OS #1971

Feb 12, 2004, 07:53 AM	#17
The Shadow macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	IMHO, these prices are too steep to be of interest. Completely aside from the fact that I am waitiing for REV B, I don't really understand why anyone would buy anything refurbed for more than $2000. A NEW dual 1.8 is only $2499. (Needs more RAM though). IMHO. __________________ The only thing half so melancholy as a battle lost, is a battle won. (from Blake's 7)

Feb 12, 2004, 08:14 AM	#18
robotrenegade macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Greenville,SC	"Own a piece of history" hahaha more like own someone else trash that's over priced. This really makes me mad, selling it for more just because it was in a apple promo! If you want to own a piece of history get a Apple2E and even that is pushing it. __________________ 60GB iPod \| 17" Mac Book Pro \| Mac OS 10.5.4 \| 8GB iphone

Feb 12, 2004, 08:22 AM	#19
wrldwzrd89 macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Solon, OH	I think the price is reasonable The price seems reasonable to me given these factors: 1. They're used 2. They have had the RAM upgraded 3. They're supposedly from the Big Mac cluster (a minor factor) I have never bought a refurbished machine, so my analysis might not be as accurate as it could be. I think it's 'good enough'. __________________ Proud iMac and iPod touch owner Successfully upgraded iMac to 1TB HDD

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ChrisH3677 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Victoria, Australia	In Australia, any Mac sold to government or education, automatically comes with a three year warranty at no extra charge. I would assume the same deal exists in the US and if so, that these machines therefore have a good 2 & 1/2 years warranty. That's worth a few dollars too (at least $200) __________________ Computer:iMac Core Duo 2GHz Windoze switcher: August 2003 Other Macs: Wife's: iBook 366Mhz clamshell; Kid's: eMac 800Mhz Last edited by ChrisH3677 : Feb 12, 2004 at 08:29 AM.

Feb 12, 2004, 09:29 AM	#23
jxyama macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2003	somewhat OT but MacMall is pretty weird... i got their catalog yesterday in the mail and in it, they have a photoshopped picture of the 15" PB. it's actually a Ti with the keyboard part photoshopped to look like Al. what's up with that? (i could tell because of the PCI card slot mesh and two-toned body look of the Ti. the keyboard was silver with speaker mesh on the side - just lifted from other 15" Al, i guess.)

Feb 12, 2004, 09:32 AM	#24
gwuMACaddict macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: washington dc	interesting... but i wonder how well they will sell? __________________ *"if everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking"*

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