BlackBook Higher resale?

[hockeysc23]

Hey everyone,

I have been debating between a MB 2.2ghz or MB (black) 2.2ghz. I hate the idea of paying extra for color but here is my thoughts.

It seems the MB(black) has a higher resale, bigger hd, and does a better job of looking warn out as opposed to the white ones. Is this true?

For those of you who purchased a black book would you recommend it?

Suggestions, comments, and ideas appreciated.

Scott

 

[Unspeaked]

It does have a higher resale value, but I don't know if it off-sets the premium.

The hard drive can always be upgraded on the white model.

Some people think it's better at keeping dirt off but looks more "oily."

I would just get whichever color you prefer. Resale value, price different and specs are so close between them that it's not worth agonizing over.

I prefer the black, for what it's worth.

 

[heatmiser]

Resale value is meaningless, as it's more than offset by the higher initial purchase price. As Unspeaked said, get the color you prefer, and remember you're paying $125 extra for the paint job. Each color has its upsides and downsides in terms of what it shows, dirt-wise. I got the white because I didn't see sense in paying more for black.

 

[MarlboroLite]

Well I got the black simply because I like the color better....yeah there's probably a higher resale value with it, but won't even come close to offsetting it.

It boils down to what you prefer. I decided to pay up because I figured I'm going to be staring at the computer everyday for the next 3+ years, I'd rather feel good about it

It does get oily and smudgy...but I don't think it's that bad...I can so far easily wipe it off. Black also looks more professional.

 

[phungy]

Well if you're fine with a refurb, a 2.2 Blackbook is $1299.

 

[Batt]

Well if you're fine with a refurb, a 2.2 Blackbook is $1299.

Ditto. And never buy anything based on resale value - buy for the value to you at the time.

 

[hockeysc23]

Ditto. And never buy anything based on resale value - buy for the value to you at the time.

Very good points. Yeah I was looking at that refurbed blackbook based on the high reviews mac had for their refurbs.

I guess I was trying to rationalize the black, through a higher resale because i tend to like it more.

Thanks everyone for your help!

 

[Batt]

Very good points. Yeah I was looking at that refurbed blackbook based on the high reviews mac had for their refurbs.

I guess I was trying to rationalize the black, through a higher resale because i tend to like it more.

Thanks everyone for your help!

My daughter is currently awaiting the arrival of her refurbed Blackbook. She waffled, too, but I told her to get the black, because that's what she really wanted. A few more bucks are worth having what you want over what you're willing to settle for.