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$700 for a 1.83 Ghz, 512mb, 60 GB Macbook. Would you buy?

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redrory

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Heya guys, a while back I did this for a iPhone and I took your advice and I LOVE my iPhone and i've been happy everyday since.

Now, for the macbook.
60 Gb hard drive - 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor - Memory 512MB - MAC OS X 10.4.11 - - Combo Drive

Includes:

Charger
Charger Extension cord
Apple Remote for Front Row
Applecare Warranty Paperwork (good until June 2009)
All original CD's & Booklets

$700
I cant get into marketplace, plus eBay is out of the question.. I havent seen it yet

Thoughts?
 
Drumjim85 said:
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a lot better computer for only $200 more.... I wouldn't buy it (yours)
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mhmm...I've been watching the refurb's for one month plus. I saw that deal, but it went out of stock from last week for so.

With Tax and such, it comes to $957
( I don't think I have that though :()
Thanks anyways..
 
redrory said:
mhmm...I've been watching the refurb's for one month plus. I saw that deal, but it went out of stock from last week for so.

With Tax and such, it comes to $957
( I don't think I have that though :()
Thanks anyways..
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sure, if you don't have the money, you don't have the money...

but you upgrade the processor, ram, HDD, OS, for only $200 ...

I'd wait till the new ones come out, then if there are any left in the refurb store, they very well might go down in price a bit.
 
Don't Buy, search a little more.

Why don't you check on other sites, such as craigslist, or ebay? I sold my 1.83
Core 2 Duo, with 2 GB of RAM, Leopard and Incase for $725. Believe it or not, there are people out there that just want to get rid of the thing, and help others out. Just telling you, if you don't trust craigslist, because I use it all the time. As long as you do a good test-drive of the product before you buy it, then you are good.
 
$700 is too much for it. its a few generations old and like people said for $200 more u can get current models. i would say that 1.83 C2D model is worth about $500 - $600 not more than that
 
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MysticMage said:
Nope, $700 is a bad price.
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explain why, please :)
 
kalex said:
$700 is too much for it. its a few generations old and like people said for $200 more u can get current models. i would say that 1.83 C2D model is worth about $500 - $600 not more than that
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i dont know about that, someone bought my ibook g4, 1.42 ghz, 1gb ram, 60gb , 14 inch for $720 on ebay in march. this was the very last generation ibook. this one is pretty much the same thing except a little newer on an intel processor. i think thats the average price for it...
 
I would say its a little too much

i bought my macbook August 2007 for 700 used

2.0ghz core2duo
80gig HD
1gb ram
Combo drive
Applecare till 2010

I'm pretty sure you wont find a deal like mine but look hard and wide. I would say the 1.83 core2 is worth probably like 600.
 
Looks a bit expensive; like many other people have said, for $200 more you can get a new machine. Yeah sure it's adequate and probably fast enough, but I don't think it's worth it. 2 years and only $200 off?

I'd haggle it down to $500-$550.
 
512 megabytes of memory is pretty weak. Combo drive? I agree with the person above. Offer $500 or keep saving your money.
 

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THANKS guy... :)

I decided not to take it.
I found another offer for $700

MacBook/13 inch. White:
-2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
-1GB memory (RAM)
-120GB hard drive
-Combo drive

But there's a catch.. the Macbook doesnt recognize the battery. ( Is this problem easily fixed)

?

Thanks again
 
That does seem just a little high. I am in the process of selling my 2.0 C2D BlackBook with 2GB memory and 250GB hard drive for just a little more at $875. Seems to be about the right range I think but I'd guess the one you're looking at to be just under $700 or so.
 
likemyorbs said:
i dont know about that, someone bought my ibook g4, 1.42 ghz, 1gb ram, 60gb , 14 inch for $720 on ebay in march. this was the very last generation ibook. this one is pretty much the same thing except a little newer on an intel processor. i think thats the average price for it...
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Fact is, people will buy ridiculous prices on eBay. Someone thinks he won a competition by bidding $720 and beating the other guy who bid $700. Good for you, congratulations to you as the seller, but I wouldn't recommend buying at that price.

Instead of paying $700 for a used computer, get the cheapest refurbished computer. It is a better model in every respect, and it is brand new, including a brand new battery, a brand new charger cable, a brand new case. There are certain parts of a MacBook that will eventually wear out.
 
Even on your new offer, don't get it. Just save up $200 more dollars, trust me, it seems like it will take forever, but it really doesn't, and will be worth it in the long run.

What if you get it and a day after it breaks down? You're our $700. Refurbs comes with a year of Apple Care that can be extended to 3 years.
 
redrory said:
THANKS guy... :)
MacBook/13 inch. White:
-2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
-1GB memory (RAM)
-120GB hard drive
-Combo drive

But there's a catch.. the Macbook doesnt recognize the battery. ( Is this problem easily fixed)

Thanks again
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This could indicate a liquid spill (among other things) to the logic board and the charging circuit may be blown.
 
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