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$600 for a macbook?

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redairplane

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Aug 10, 2009
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My friend is selling his macbook because he no longer needs it, for $600.00 according to mac rumors its the one released on 2/2008. And it is the middle model.
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook4,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
System Version: Mac OS X 10.5.4 (9E17)

Is this a good deal? He says he still has warranty on it. Is there a way I can return this one to the store and get a new one or will they give me a refurb? Thank you.
 
The price is less than half of what they went for new, IIRC, and it's still a usable machine, so it might not be too bad of a deal if you want it.
 
Check warranty with the serial number

Pretty good price IMO. What hard drive does it have and what is the condition?

Apple will not replace Macs unless they cannot be repaired and are covered by AppleCare. Keep in mind that AppleCare only covers defects not accidental damage, so running over the MacBook won't get you a repair, much less a replacement.
 
geoffreak said:
Check warranty with the serial number

Pretty good price IMO. What hard drive does it have and what is the condition?

Apple will not replace Macs unless they cannot be repaired and are covered by AppleCare. Keep in mind that AppleCare only covers defects not accidental damage, so running over the MacBook won't get you a repair, much less a replacement.
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sorry but what is IMO? The condition is very good. What does the apple care cover?
 
Return it where?
You can only return the laptop within 14 days of original purchase if I'm not mistaken... 30 days max.
Applecare would cover any defects that aren't user caused (eg your optical drive goes... your track pad, etc)

You can't just buy a used computer, return it to Apple, and get a new one. For that matter, you can't buy an old, used product of any type, return it and get a new one.
 
dvince2 said:
Return it where?
You can only return the laptop within 14 days of original purchase if I'm not mistaken... 30 days max.
Applecare would cover any defects that aren't user caused (eg your optical drive goes... your track pad, etc)

You can't just buy a used computer, return it to Apple, and get a new one. For that matter, you can't buy an old, used product of any type, return it and get a new one.
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sorry I'm a newbie. :)
 
If you buy the computer from your friend the only way Apple gives you something is if it breaks while it is still under warranty. You can always extend the warranty as long as you purchase Apple Care within a year from when your friend purchased it. You are getting a good deal.
 
thegoldenmackid said:
If you buy the computer from your friend the only way Apple gives you something is if it breaks while it is still under warranty. You can always extend the warranty as long as you purchase Apple Care within a year from when your friend purchased it. You are getting a good deal.
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If I do purchase it, can I register it under my name? example: computer name and apple care warranty.
 
redairplane said:
If I do purchase it, can I register it under my name? example: computer name and apple care warranty.
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Apple Care is tied to the serial number, not a user. So yes, just make sure you find out when the computer was purchased because if Apple Care is not purchased within a year from the purchase date you are out of luck. I highly recommend going to the Apple Store and speaking with a rep. there given the amount of questions you have and the amount of sarcasm they are going to get from users.

Where'd that story about the 2004 Jetta and CRT monitors go? ;)
 
dvince2 said:
You can't just buy a used computer, return it to Apple, and get a new one. For that matter, you can't buy an old, used product of any type, return it and get a new one.
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that'd be AWESOME if you could
"hey ive got this used chocolate bar, can i return it angd get a new one?"
"ive got this used gift card, can i return it and get a new one?" :D
 
redairplane said:
If I do purchase it, can I register it under my name? example: computer name and apple care warranty.
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Only if you are the one who purchases the AppleCare. If not, you can transfer the warranty to your name by calling AppleCare or visiting an Apple Store. You will need the original holder of the warranty to do the transfer though.

Please use the tool I linked to earlier to make sure that you can even buy AppleCare for the MB. If it has been a year or more since it was bought, you cannot, no exceptions.
 
geoffreak said:
Only if you are the one who purchases the AppleCare. If not, you can transfer the warranty to your name by calling AppleCare or visiting an Apple Store. You will need the original holder of the warranty to do the transfer though.

Please use the tool I linked to earlier to make sure that you can even buy AppleCare for the MB. If it has been a year or more since it was bought, you cannot, no exceptions.
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kool. thank you. I'll have him come with me to the apple store.
 
redairplane, perhaps the oddest things com out of the mundane, and that is one of the strangest questions I've heard on the whole internet - with an even better justification ('newbie').

I think you've shocked the community. You are a diamond!
 
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