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My offer: 13" macbook used for $500, worth it?

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I have an offer for a used macbook and i just wanted to know if it sounds like a fair deal.

its has

1.8 Ghz duo core
2Gb ram
60 Gb HD
8x(? i think) dvd/cd combo burner
video card(i'm not sure)

it includes ilife '09 and Ms office '08

anything else I should know or look for?
asking price: $500
 
That's some pretty old technology when you look at it... the 1.83ghz model was the lowest end first generation macbook. Most likely out of applecare and there were some issues with logic boards with them. Just be careful. For an extra 300 or so you can get a refurb macbook newer w/ better specs and applecare.

kicko said:
I have an offer for a used macbook and i just wanted to know if it sounds like a fair deal.

its has

1.8 Ghz duo core
2Gb ram
60 Gb HD
8x(? i think) dvd/cd combo burner
video card(i'm not sure)

it includes ilife '09 and Ms office '08

anything else I should know or look for?
asking price: $500
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Sounds OK. Mac2Sell quoted 590$ as it's price. Try 400$ or 450$ or ask something extra accessories for 500$
 
Thanks for the reply

basically where i'm at is i dont have the $800 for a referb mac.

And as this is i can make "payments" with my friend.

I have always used a PC and would love to get my foot in the MAC door.

I do have concern about the age of the computer. I dont mind the specs so much as its not my main computer but i'm just don't want to waste money either.
 
You want a laptop? The Mac Mini desktop is $600 brand new. Just recently got a speed bump & better graphics too.
 
Eminemdrdre00 said:
You want a laptop? The Mac Mini desktop is $600 brand new. Just recently got a speed bump & better graphics too.
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Yeah i dont have an extra monitor, so if i did that i would have to buy a monitor too, Which would then bring me back to $800-ish.
 
If this is the "friend" price, you're probably paying too much. I don't expect to get much more than that for my Macbook, and it's a 2.0 GHz with 2GB RAM and a 250 GB hard drive, and still has a few months of AppleCare left. See what the equivalent goes for on eBay and pay that.
 
put a bigger HDD in it and it'll definitely be worth the money you are asking for it
 
Bad deal. That's old and likely out of warranty. Save your money for an nVidia MacBook on the refurb store. Also, getting into a debtor situation with a friend can be very strenuous on that relationship. I wouldn't advise it.
 
Look for a core2duo macbook. The core duo only worth 400bucks. Expect to pay between 500 to 550 for the core2duo. You can look on ebay.com. They are so cheap on ebay and you have a lot of choices.
 
I dont think its a bad deal but the hard drive is small. I'm thinking it over but i'm in favor of passing on this.

Thanks guys! for all your advice.

I have not looked at used macs prior to this offer so i was coming into new light.


How about $400?? lol trying to drive me a hard bargin. It getting more worth it.
 
Save up and buy a new or refurb'ed mac mini or MacBook with the nVidia graphics. Worst case, at least save up and hold out for a Core2Duo.
 
kicko said:
I have an offer for a used macbook and i just wanted to know if it sounds like a fair deal.

its has

1.8 Ghz duo core
2Gb ram
60 Gb HD
8x(? i think) dvd/cd combo burner
video card(i'm not sure)

it includes ilife '09 and Ms office '08

anything else I should know or look for?
asking price: $500
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...most likely your friend has a student version of the MS office which gave him 3 licenses to load on computers in his "household"... that wouldn't include you unless he's giving you the software license with the macbook... $500 is way too much and a larger HDD will only cost you $50 +/- depending on how large you want to go...

If they were a good friend, they'd give it to you (they don't seem to need the $$ toward their new machine if they're willing to take payments)...
 
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