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Help choosing old gen macbook

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David101

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Sep 25, 2010
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Ok, this has come out of the blue and never intended or was thinking of getting a macbook, I've always flirted with the idea but could never bring myself to get one.

I've been a long time reader of this site but I have signed up due to the help needed.

I am currently about to replace my windows laptop, its a acer, and is crap, I've no real problem with windows so am not desperate to switch so am also looking into other window based laptops.

I only allocated a budget of £300(will increase if I decide on getting a macbook) as am not looking for anything really powerful or cutting edge and will probably replace it in a year.

I will only be typing up documents, emails, music, some photo shopping, and some may some light gaming, I only really play pro evolution

Anyway, a computer store near a friend of mine is closing down and are selling off their stock cheaply, (got leaflet through the door) most of their stock are from customer returns, so opened boxed, they come with a year warranty though, covered by a insurance firm, so am covered there.

The laptops that interests me from the leaflet were:

Macbook
CPU: 2.13 P7450
RAM:2 GB
Hard Drive:160HD
Graphics: Nvidia 9400m
Screen: 13.3” LED Backlight
Battery : 7 hours

Price £380

Ok. sounds good, however from general research this particular model apparently does not actually have a LED backlight screen, only the unibody ones do? am I correct? So I am guessing a misprint!:rolleyes:

Macbook
CPU: 2.0 P7350
RAM:2 GB
Hard Drive:160HD
Graphics: Nvidia 9400m
Screen: 13.3” LED Backlight
Battery : 7 hours

Price: £420

This appears to be the first generation version of the current Macbook Pro, but was originally named the Macbook, is that correct? And is a aluminium unibody one?


Macbook?
CPU: 2.26 P7550
RAM:2 GB
Hard Drive:250HD
Graphics: Nvidia 9400m
Screen: 13.3” LED Backlight
Battery : 7 hours
£490

This is the Unibody white Macbook, am I correct? The leaflet didn't actually say so! :(

Windows laptops

Dell M1330
CPU: 2.2 T7500
RAM:2 GB
Hard Drive:160HD
Graphics: Nvidia 8400m GS
Screen: 13.3” LED Backlight
Battery : 6 cell

£270

Dell E4300
CPU: 2.4 P9400
RAM:1 GB
Hard Drive:80HD
Graphics: Intel GMA X4500HD
Screen: 13.3” LED Backlight
Battery : 6 cell

£280

Ok, as I said, I am not actually desperate to move from windows but am intrigued by OSX.

So what I would like to know is are the Macbooks actually good deals, which offers the best value? and how do they stack up against the window laptops.

Thanks in advanced! :D
 
Yes, you are correct regarding the first macbook about the LED backlight.

You are correct regarding the second macbook as well.

I am very positive on that the third one is indeed a unibody macbook. AFAIK no pre unibody mac had a 7 hour battery. This model could be a macbook pro 13. If that is the case, go for this one. Otherwise go for the second one with a 2.0 c2d and unibody chassis.

That is what I would do. Hope this helps. :)
 
Regarding the battery I think that's misprint aswell

I think the 3rd is a white one as there are pro's listed as well. As you said the second is looking the best value.
 
Haha, where abouts do you live? I'm looking for a CHEAP macbook for dossing around the house.

Thanks
 
If it's aluminum, the easiest way to tell whether it's a MacBook or MacBook Pro is to see if it has Firewire ports. If it doesn't, it's a MacBook.
 
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