2008 MBA still useful?

[blaza]

Hello everyone--

I was hoping someone could take a look at this MBA and give me some opinions on it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/33061081673...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_1202

It appears to be a MB940LL/A model which according to WIKI is the late 2008 model. Its got 1.86ghz with 128gb SSD.

For only $610 it seems like a pretty solid deal. I'd be getting it as a secondary computer to mostly surf and stream video, espn3.com, and such. Is this worth pursuing?

 

[PDFierro]

That auction already ended, unless you were the winning bidder.

 

[blaza]

That auction already ended, unless you were the winning bidder.

Hey man, I spoke with the guy and he was willing to hold it since I'm local. Any thoughts on the model?

 

[sloan47]

I'd save your money and get a refurb 2010 model instead. You'll spend a little more but you'll get a much more powerful system.

 

[aeboi]

Go for a newer model, 2010 should be fine.

on a side note

I'm always amazed at how people describe their listings, "excellent condition" when in fact you can see a bunch of scratches and a noticeable dent

 

[rhinosrcool]

Why spend $600 on a computer that won't perform well? Even the video streaming is subpar. For a little more, you can get a 2010 11" air that will do it well.

 

[alecgold]

My 2006 MBP 15" still goes strong and most 2008 apple laptops are still perfectly useable. But the MBA 2008 isn't one of those models. Get an 2010 or 2011 model.

 

[orfeas0]

Hello everyone--

I was hoping someone could take a look at this MBA and give me some opinions on it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/33061081673...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_1202

It appears to be a MB940LL/A model which according to WIKI is the late 2008 model. Its got 1.86ghz with 128gb SSD.

For only $610 it seems like a pretty solid deal. I'd be getting it as a secondary computer to mostly surf and stream video, espn3.com, and such. Is this worth pursuing?

I'd suggest you either get a 2010 or 2011 model. They're both perfect for your uses.
What you lose with the 2008 model: Performance (duh), the new trackpad (it's a big deal, trust me), and the warranty, which is important.
edit: I forgot to mention better battery life!

 

[DustinT]

Yup, for that price, the 2011 is a much better deal.