Sell old Macs for new MB or MBP?

[hockeysc23]

Hey everyone,

I have read tons of threads and was looking for some advice as to my current computing situation.

I currently have an old G4 Powerbook laptop 400mhz, 1 gig ram, 70 gig hd and a G5 tower that is 3 yrs old not intel Dual 1.8s, 2 gigs ram, and a 80 gig hd.

I am looking into getting an Apple laptop but had some questions. Could I or should I sell the two computer above to get a MB or MBP? I don't know if it is realistic but I have seen on ebay and Mac2sell.com I could get anywhere from 750-1k for the G5 and 250-440 for the G4. Are these numbers correct?

Also is it worth waiting to see if new updates comeout for the MacBook or MBP in March? I am just worried if I wait that long I will lose more resale value.

And which new Apple would you recommend?
I am looking for a new computer to do finances(quicken on windows), itunes, internet, word processing, calendar/organization, watch DVDs, and become my new computer.

Any thoughts/questions/or suggestions are appreciated!

 

[hockeysc23]

anyone?

 

[gazfocus]

Hi. Where are you from? Thanks

 

[elberggreno]

Thoose numbers (prices) seem correct, but to be on the safe side do count low. .

The MBP could be updated in a few days or in the summer, no one knows (except steve =) ).. The MB was recently updated so no worries there..

Based on your needs I'd say go for the macbook, it's a lovely machine and it would run circles around the current machines you have (yes, even the Powermac)..

Buy the low-end or middle macbook and stuff some 3-rd party RAM in there and you'll be set for a long time!

 

[hockeysc23]

Thoose numbers (prices) seem correct, but to be on the safe side do count low. .

The MBP could be updated in a few days or in the summer, no one knows (except steve =) ).. The MB was recently updated so no worries there..

Based on your needs I'd say go for the macbook, it's a lovely machine and it would run circles around the current machines you have (yes, even the Powermac)..

Buy the low-end or middle macbook and stuff some 3-rd party RAM in there and you'll be set for a long time!

Thanks for the response. Any idea how much a semi-working superdrive brings down the cost of my powerbook?

It works 90% of the time but makes a heck of a loud noise if not on a surface. I figured probably 100 off price, does that sound correct?


Thanks,
Scott