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Any of you preunibody guys still on your original 8600GT?

dcmike said:
Ditto, just had to replace the battery once, but it's been going strong for almost four years now. I might get a new one with this refresh, however.
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The MacBook Pros with the Radeons don't have the problem with the graphics card failure. So it wouldn't be relevant to the OP's question.
 
Mine is working really well since Dec 2007. I have the 2.6 Ghz SR 15" MBP. Replaced once though. Died GPU in 2008. Been great ever since til now!
 
I've been considering the following:
1. Get a new MBP after the refresh or whatever
2. Run graphics benchmarks on my old pre-unibody MBP until the card fries
3. Hope that this happens before my AppleCare runs out
4. AppleCare replaces the machine (?)
5. Not have to worry about this problem any more.

I'm sure I am not the first to have the idea.
 
SecretAsianMan said:
I've been considering the following:
1. Get a new MBP after the refresh or whatever
2. Run graphics benchmarks on my old pre-unibody MBP until the card fries
3. Hope that this happens before my AppleCare runs out
4. AppleCare replaces the machine (?)
5. Not have to worry about this problem any more.

I'm sure I am not the first to have the idea.
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This is the flaw in your plan ;) They won't replace the machine; they'll just swap the logic board out and send your system back. So at best you'd end up back where you started, only with a slightly newer logic board.

They're replacing systems with dying 8600s up to three years from the original purchase date (regardless of AppleCare status) anyway, so unfortunately you really wouldn't gain anything by doing this.
 
I just had a early 2008 MBP replaced by applecare for a brand new unibody... they had replaced the screen 3 times, speakers once, battery twice, and were going to have to replace the keyboard and look into replacing the logic board, so instead they just swapped me for a brand new unibody MBP
 
I'd put that computer at $900-$1000. The MBP's with that nVidia card I don't trust.

But then again I consider myself morally superior for getting one with the ATI x1600 in it :)

And to answer the question about MBP-AL design, I think the design is timeless, and very nice. Just make sure you're careful as it can dent easily. If you're looking to get a mac, I would go for a late 2006 model (core 2 duo) with a working battery, for around $1000.
 
18 Months and still going strong, has been used as a proper gaming machine too, pushing the little thing to its limits in windows, 100c+.

Wouldnt mind the old girl dying for a replacement Logic board of course :p then doing it 3 more times, so i get the younger more attractive sister (shhh, she might hear you ;))
 
Indeed I am... I'm on the last MacBook Pro 15" model before the Unibodies came.

Not for long... as soon as the i3 / i5 / i7 notebooks come out, I'm ready to pull the trigger!
 
Seller dropped the price $100, but still no reply on the warranty eligibility.
 
I've an Early 2008 model and other than getting pretty hot when playing games in windows, seems fine. And it's meant to get hot to dissipate heat, so that's fine :)

It's got some cat paw prints on it... and the lid bows up at the edges ever so slightly if you reeeeaaaallly look at it, but nothing is perfect.

But then again, it's probably waiting until the applecare runs out next year before it starts falling apart, right?

/Doug
 
Dec. 07 15" MBP with 8600M GT

This is my main work machine and has been since I bought it. It is carried to and from University daily and plugged into external monitors daily. When I teach, I have a dvi/vga dongle that connects to a projector. At home I plug it into our tv regularly. I have had 0 problems with this machine except for having to replace the battery. Great computer. It is on at least 12 hours a day. Its been a workhorse.
 
I have a pre 8600, the X1600...and the thing that keeps me from upgrading even a little bit is the faulty GPU issue. I feel like my X1600 is worth more to me for that peace of mind!
 
I'm on an early '08 2.4ghz MBP, and have no problems with it at all. I'm running low on HDD space (ordered a 500gb 7200rpm replacement), but that can be blamed on my Aperture library :D
 
thejadedmonkey said:
I'd put that computer at $900-$1000. The MBP's with that nVidia card I don't trust.

But then again I consider myself morally superior for getting one with the ATI x1600 in it :)

And to answer the question about MBP-AL design, I think the design is timeless, and very nice. Just make sure you're careful as it can dent easily. If you're looking to get a mac, I would go for a late 2006 model (core 2 duo) with a working battery, for around $1000.
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That is a high price! I put up a feeler for my mbp with the x1600 - and got bites at around $800 on here. People on ebay just don't know about the nVidia issue.
 
Still going strong...

Mine is still going strong. Nothing has failed to date and no trips to the Apple Store. Mine is a refurbished one though. It may of had a new logic board put into it before I bought it though. You never know why it was classified as a refurbished unit. My iMac is refurbished as well. I have had very good luck with my computers. They are used every day. Thanks Apple for helping me see the light and recycling my PC's at the e-waste center. I may have Windows 7 on both my Mac's, but that is only because my employer only uses PC's and I need to do work at home.
 
I'm on my 2nd but it swapped for a new one when it was a week old because the hooks wouldnt hold the LCD lid shut.

I'm on my original 8600m GT, it's about 21 months old and I game occasionally although even at idle the GPU runs at about 70 deg C.
 
Alright, I received a reply about the warranty eligibility:

Seller email said:
Good Evening,

Sorry for the delay in providing you this information. I spoke with
AppleCare this evening. The unit does not have a registered initial
purchase date as it was an overstock item that has yet to be purchased
retail. I was told that at this moment the warranty is not valid as it is
generically out of warranty due to the model being more than 1 year from
discontinuation and therefore supposedly more than 1 year from the last
possible retail purchase date. HOWEVER, I was also told that they are not
firm on this policy and that ANY form or proof of purchase (i.e. an invoice
from myself to you or an invoice from my supplier to myself) would suffice
as proof of the initial purchase date and could then be entered as the
initial purchase date. The warranty would then begin from that point and
also allow purchasing of the AppleCare extended warranties.

I know this sounds unusual and I was was told by Apple that it is exactly
that. They did say however that since there is no initial purchase date,
there would be no date for them to dispute and they would have no reason to
deny it. I do have the contact information for the representative that told
me this and would be glad to call them with you on the phone if you needed
to hear it directly from them. Additionally, if you were to purchase this
item and this not be true, or if Apple were to not allow it from any reason,
I'd be happy to take the item back on return as long as it is left unopened
(the unit can be registered without being opened by using the serial number
on the other box).

Feel free to give me a call if you wish. I just want to make sure you know
that it's an unconventional means of getting the warranty status, but I'm
assured directly by AppleCare that is it perfectly acceptable.

Again, call us if you wish to discuss it and answer any other questions or
concerns.
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What do you guys think?
 
I have two with 8600gt, 15 and 17

One is dead, currently is at apple being NOT repaired (they didnt want to exchange the board, because I had damage on the case) and one had the 8600 repaired.

My experience: dont buy a used one, unless from a friend.
 
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