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Did I buy a good Imac

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macosx22

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Sep 2, 2011
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I just got finished buying my new 11' macbook air 1.6 4gb 128gb today. I want an imac for the longest time. I have been look on ebay for weeks, I didn't want or even have money to buy both brand new. Anyway I got this Imac tonight, the guy I bought it from said it was slight used and is in near mint condition. Please look at the specs below and tell me if this model is good.

Thanks

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Product Information
Enter a whole new world of multi-media computing with the iMac MB200LL/A-OB. This Apple iMac is powered by a Core 2 Duo processor and has a 320GB hard drive that gives you ample space and speed for running all your applications. With a 20-inch screen, ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics accelerator this Apple desktop is ideal for viewing movies and playing games. This Apple iMac has various ports such as USB, LAN, video, etc for expansion and a variety of connectivity options like Bluetooth, Ethernet, IEEE, and AirPort Extreme. This Apple desktop has a built-in webcam that lets you communicate with your friends and family anywhere in the world. Sleek, slim, and compact, the iMac MB200LL/A-OB is sure to complement your interiors perfectly.

Product Identifiers
Brand Apple
Product Family iMac
MPN MB200LL/A

Processor
Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed 2.4 GHz

Motherboard
Motherboard I/O Ports FireWire (IEEE1394a) x 1, FireWire (IEEE1394b) x 1, RJ45 Lan Port x 1, USB 2.0 x 3, USB 2.0 x 5
Bus Speed 800 MHz

Display
Screen Type Flat Panel LCD
Screen Size 20"

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 320 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
Hard Drive Interface Serial ATA

Memory
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Installed RAM 1 GB
RAM Supported Speed 667 MHz
RAM Max Supported Size 4 GB
RAM Memory Slots Qunatity 2 x SODIMM
Installed Cache Memory 4 MB

CD / DVD
Optical Drive Type DVD±RW Dual Layer/CD-RW
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD), 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD), 4x (DVD+R DL), 4x (DVD-R DL), 8x (DVD+R), 8x (DVD-R)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW), 6x (DVD-RW), 8x (DVD+RW)

Video
On Board Graphic Processor ATI RADEON HD 2600 PRO
Max. Video Resolution 2560 x 1600
Installed Video Memory 256 MB
Video Outputs 15 Pin D-Sub VGA port x 1, Composite x 1, DVI x 1, Mini-DVI, Mini-VGA, S-Video x 1

Audio
Audio Input Integrated Microphone, Line In (3.5mm), Microphone, Optical Digital In
Audio Output Headphones, Sound card, Speaker(s)

Networking
Data Link Protocol AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Networking Type Bluetooth, Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card, Integrated Wireless LAN

Dimensions
Depth 6.8 in.
Height 16.9 in.
Width 16.8 in.
Weight 20 lb.

Miscellaneous
Form Factor All-in-one
Exterior Color Silver
Other Features Built In Web Camera, Infrared Remote Control
OS Certified Apple MacOS X 10.5


it has lion freshly installed. Memory is maxed too at 4gb
 
i guess for a core 2 duo its a bit steep but then again, it might be the market price...
 
blunti said:
i guess for a core 2 duo its a bit steep but then again, it might be the market price...
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this was by far the best price for this mac on ebay, I even talked the guy down, he wanted $600.


I mean I can still do good things with this mac right, I'm a into taking photos and I want a nice desktop to compliment this.
 
That's a good first gen aluminum iMac, model iMac7,1. They are getting a bit old at four years, but they still have four more left in them.
 
Intell said:
That's a good first gen aluminum iMac, model iMac7,1. They are getting a bit old at four years, but they still have four more left in them.
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if I can get 4 years out of it I will be more then happy, real happy.
 
macosx22 said:
this was by far the best price for this mac on ebay, I even talked the guy down, he wanted $600.


I mean I can still do good things with this mac right, I'm a into taking photos and I want a nice desktop to compliment this.
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Yep, you can do all of that with this iMac! Even more...
 
$500 for that is a fantastic deal, imo. throw in 3 more gigs of ram and you'll be set for a while.
 
Yeah but, if you get something wrong with the iMac, you're going to have to pay a lot to get it fixed? Since I presume it didn't come with a warranty?
 
I think 400$ would have been fair, 500$ no warranty and you need to upgrade the ram.

a 21.5" refurbished with better specs is $889. Used 21.5" and 24" go for $500 to 600$ in Canada on craigslist/kijiI

Plus you could sell the KB and Magic/mouse for $100 that come with the refurb



I would never Buy a mac off Ebay unless it was a steal of a deal.
 
cfedu said:
I think 400$ would have been fair, 500$ no warranty and you need to upgrade the ram.

a 21.5" refurbished with better specs is $889. Used 21.5" and 24" go for $500 to 600$ in Canada on craigslist/kijiI

Plus you could sell the KB and Magic/mouse for $100 that come with the refurb



I would never Buy a mac off Ebay unless it was a steal of a deal.
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update the ram, its already at its max. Also I have been looking on ebay left and right and there is no better deal at all, this was a steal in my book. I saw this model several places and the price has been much more, crap the 17' models go for more then $500 for a good one.
 
macosx22 said:
update the ram, its already at its max. Also I have been looking on ebay left and right and there is no better deal at all, this was a steal in my book. I saw this model several places and the price has been much more, crap the 17' models go for more then $500 for a good one.
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In the specs it said 1gb installed, either way I don't think it's hot.

I picked up a used 2011 21.5" quad for $700, with the box, receipt and 9 months of warranty. I know on eBay it would have gone for more. Kijiji or refurbished are the only ways I'd buy a used one.

Unless your in the middle of nowhere, I'd try craigslist or kijiji.
 
I think you did ok. I bought the same system used last year, took out the 320GB, threw in a 1TB drive tossed in a single 4GB module to upgrade it to 6GB and it's been fine for the past year. I gave it to a relative when I upgraded but it's still going strong (other than a dead superdrive). Works fine with most business apps and some older games. Even handles VMWare pretty good.

Cheers,
 
macosx22 said:
update the ram, its already at its max. Also I have been looking on eBay left and right and there is no better deal at all, this was a steal in my book. I saw this model several places and the price has been much more, crap the 17' models go for more then $500 for a good one.
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If you think this is such a great deal then maybe you would like one of my Indigo blue iMac G3 for $250.00? Just kidding I wouldn't part with them. But like the others have said a refurbish one would cost a bit more but in the long run will give you less headaches. this machine at five years after end of manufacture will be considered Vintage which means good luck finding new parts to keep it running two years after that it's OBSOLETE my friend. even apple won't trouble shoot it.:eek: the only people paying the prices your talking about are pure suckers. and half the time these guys on eBay sell you a lemon that won't even start up. but you may get lucky and have a gem here. after all it is your money and ultimately your decision.
 
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