2012 MacBook Pro 15" core i7 worth $550 CAD?

[Thebeat07]

Hi there, my friend is selling his 2012 MacBook Pro 15" Core i7, 4gb ram, 500GB HDD for $550 CAD. It is not retina. Is this a good deal? I was thinking to upgrade the ram, ssd and battery afterwards. Thanks

 

[Audit13]

Does it have the hi-rez screen? How's the battery?

 

[Thebeat07]

Does it have the hi-rez screen? How's the battery?

No Retina, battery probably sucks since he hasn't replaced since he bought it in 2012. I would have to buy a new battery.

 

[Audit13]

The non-retina mid-2012 15" came with an optional 1680x1050 screen.

 

[Thebeat07]

Hmm i am not sure anymore. Let me ask

 

[Audit13]

If you bump ram to 16 GB, 500 GB SSD, and battery, you are looking at roughly 350 + tax for the parts.

 

[mtneer]

I dont know - you are edging close to a $1000 after all is said and done. At that price you could get a late model MacBook with a retina screen and a comparable processor - maybe a better buy in the long haul.