Macbook Core Duo - Should I Buy?

[kmarketing]

Hi,

Another interesting dilemma for me. I may be able to get a macbook 1.83 core duo (I guess its the base macbook) for $600. It looks almost new, screen is beautiful, has the box, etc. Should I go ahead with that, or would should I save the money for something else?

Does it matter that original purchase date was in the fall of 2006. Does that mean they may have worked out some of the kinks of the original models, or could these be problematic?

Thanks again for your help!

 

[mashinhead]

Hi,

Another interesting dilemma for me. I may be able to get a macbook 1.83 core duo (I guess its the base macbook) for $600. It looks almost new, screen is beautiful, has the box, etc. Should I go ahead with that, or would should I save the money for something else?

Does it matter that original purchase date was in the fall of 2006. Does that mean they may have worked out some of the kinks of the original models, or could these be problematic?

Thanks again for your help!

sounds like a great deal, and still available for applecare, if you don't want it i'll take it.

 

[clevin]

is it still under warranty? make sure u know how much u will spend on it if its warranty is up.

for machine itself, can't make suggestions w/o seeing it. its not a new one?

 

[kellen]

I bought a CD macbook about 3 months ago. Its fine. Its the same model you are looking at and going to C2D won't help you that much, as the cache wasn't upgraded on the 1.83 base model. No problems of overheating, works perfect.

Working great so far. Only reason in my mind to upgrade is the DVD burner, but my mini takes care of that.

 

[chipchen]

Yea.. I'll take it i you don't want it.

Worst case scenario, you can just resell it. Probably make a profit.

 

[jaycrew]

sounds like a good deal. depending on your needs, CD could be sufficient.