I'm a 19 year old college student, my grandma bought my a new iMac last year (my first mac) for college, my dad helped her pick it out. She doesn't know much about computers but she would like an easy to use one for just the internet. She has a basic compaq but she hates it because its hard for her to use. I think a Mac is exactly what she needs. I would like to find her a refurbished white iMac but I'm not sure the best place to get one. eBay has some but I've never bought technology from there before. Apple used to have them but I haven't seen one in months. If anyone knew a trusted source and what I should be looking for when getting one or any other advice, I'd greatly appreciate it.
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An iMac for my Grandma
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Well, you could get her a refurb aluminum for as low as $700. http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=MTE3NjY
I'd like to know where this is.
If her Compaq was a desktop with an external monitor, you could buy a Mac mini from eBay/CL.
eBay and craigslist was mentioned, but I have had very good luck with PowerMax.com in Washington state. They also run ads on this website. Good prices on used, new, and refurbished. Hope this helps.
What about an imac G3 you can get one on eBay very very cheap ($20-$50) great for internet and email and if it breaks no big deal.
I'd like to know where this is.
I hope you're kidding. Sarcasm is hard to detect in text.
I agree with Airforcekid. Maybe an iMac G4 would be better. The G4s look better, that's for sure.
Yes, I am kidding. Isn't that what the
I was never good with text-based sarcasm.
...right now in the refurb store they have both models of mini and the current gen whitebook for good prices...