Second Hand Macbook Pro 17"!!

[HussainAL]

Hi,

I just need a professional opinion.

I bought a second hand Macbook Pro 17" Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz 4GB RAM 160GB HDD, as a replacement for my White Macbook Core 2 Duo 2.0GHZ, for just $636. Is that good deal or am I cheated? I have used the Macbook Pro for 2 days now, nothing seems to be wrong, except for a small dent on the left front side corner, little bit unnoticeable, but everything works perfectly on Snow Leopard.

Beside I have sold my old Macbook White for $530 today, so I got some of the money back.

I am even planning to upgrade to 500GB HDD 7200 RBM.

Give me your opinion on the Macbook Pro deal, I know it's about 4 years old, but still it's a Macbook Pro and better than my old Macbook White.

Regards

 

[jagger27]

You'd be better off to buy an SSD (OWC makes great drives) instead of the 7200RPM drive. If you have a need for storage, you could go for something like an OptiBay in addition to the SSD, if your budget permits. I promise you that the 500GB drive wont do you any favours in terms of long-term performance.

 

[SidBala]

What is the screen size? If it is 1920x1200, then yes, great deal. If 1680x1050, still good.

 

[RayK]

I think its a fine machine. That's what my mother uses every day and loves. I would second jagger's opinion and put an SSD in the machine to help increase speed. Not a bad deal for only around $100 net. Enjoy. iFixIt has saome great guides to replacing the hard drive.

 

[HussainAL]

What is the screen size? If it is 1920x1200, then yes, great deal. If 1680x1050, still good.

It is 1680x1050, and way much better than Macbook White.

I will consider SSD even though though it is little bit expensive for me.

Thank you all.

 

[Jaro65]

Do consider an SSD. They're really great. I think you got a pretty decent deal on your machine.

 

[teleromeo]

a Momentus XT could be a cheaper alternative.

 

[HussainAL]

Thank you guys, I will consider SSD, if you got a good deal on that. Where I live that's not cheap, it's very expensive, take a look at the attachment, the price is very high for 120GB. I will try to order from ebay or amazon.

 

[Zorn]

a Momentus XT could be a cheaper alternative.

Pretty much this. Unless you just don't care about cost or price, the Momentus XT is going to be an incredibly fast drive with 320 or 500 GB storage at $130 or less.

 

[jdaniel]

Pretty much this. Unless you just don't care about cost or price, the Momentus XT is going to be an incredibly fast drive with 320 or 500 GB storage at $130 or less.

hmmm this is the first I heard of a hybrid drive... great info...