2nd hand Macbook Pro 17''.Please help me for spec and price.Good or bad?I WANT A MBP!

[macmania82]

MacBook Pro 17" 2.16-2 GB-120GB
- Core Duo 2.16 Ghz
- ATI X1600 256 MB RAM
- 2 GB
- 120 GB
- SuperDrive
- Purchase date 2007
- Mac OS X /Leopard 10.5.6
- No more warranty

he wants 1500Dollar.

What should I check for not to have problem later? should I get serial number and can I check sth more certain with serial no etc....? Please help me guys, I appreciate!!!

 

[jbrenn]

that price is high you can get a refirb for 1799 and have a faster processor more hard drive space more video ram and a 1 year warranty expandable to 3 if you purchase apple care
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB166LL/A?mco=MjE0NjE5MA

 

[macmania82]

that price is high you can get a refirb for 1799 and have a faster processor more hard drive space more video ram and a 1 year warranty expandable to 3 if you purchase apple care
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB166LL/A?mco=MjE0NjE5MA

I'm from Poland, and refurbished is not a solution for me, I cant get any refurbish from Poland I also dont have any friend in UK, USA etc...

 

[fireshot91]

If that's $1500 (US) then that's a horrible price.

Just get a 2.4Ghz Macbook.

Sure, it won't be a 15/17" Screen, but you know, it'll be brand new, and stuff.

 

[macmania82]

If that's $1500 (US) then that's a horrible price.

Just get a 2.4Ghz Macbook.

Sure, it won't be a 15/17" Screen, but you know, it'll be brand new, and stuff.

I need MBP for web development and graphic design, so I need a mb-PRO otherwise I would go for your idea

 

[xlp]

I need MBP for web development and graphic design, so I need a mb-PRO otherwise I would go for your idea

Im 90% Sure that a 2.4 Unibody Macbook will do the same job as that macbook pro, sure it has the 17" screen but everything else it got is worse than the 2.4 uMB.

I say, but 2.4 uMB and external screen instead.

 

[macrumorsMaster]

I need MBP for web development and graphic design, so I need a mb-PRO otherwise I would go for your idea

unless you're doing 3d, you don't need a MBP. A MB will handle those tasks easily.

 

[macmania82]

unless you're doing 3d, you don't need a MBP. A MB will handle those tasks easily.

I actually have never considered any Macbook, I was always thinking about Macbook Pro. I also hate of being closed in a room for work, so often I go to Starbucks, Nero or such places to work. that's why I want 17'' actually. even if I pay money for external big monitor, I know I will not use it unless I take it to Starbucks

wish I wasn't after 17'', than your MB advice sounds very sensible actually... especially when I think about my financial difficulties...