Should I sell Powerbook that has been refurbed by Apple?

[iSaint]

Reference this thread for details...I have my G4 Powerbook back in my lap and she's beautiful! New logic board and a new stick of ram. I think they even replaced the battery!



Now I'm a afraid to put the 250g Western Digital hard drive that was installed last October back in the computer. I really need the space, though. Apple didn't want to repair the computer since I had a 3rd party hard drive in it.

Poll Question: Should I sell this Powerbook? I'm sure I could find a MBP on eBay or here for $1,200 - $1,300 with some AppleCare on it that would suit me fine.

What would it be worth?

 

[pdxflint]

Why don't you see what similar machines are selling for on eBay? That'll give you a better idea than someone's opinion here. Just 'watch' several auctions with similar age/configuration/condition Powerbooks and see what they end up going for...
Good luck.

 

[iSaint]

Why don't you see what similar machines are selling for on eBay? That'll give you a better idea than someone's opinion here. Just 'watch' several auctions with similar age/configuration/condition Powerbooks and see what they end up going for...
Good luck.

Will do. I've been watching MBPs on eBay. Apple resale prices are unbelievable!

 

[KingYaba]

If it works why sell it?

 

[SkyBell]

If it works why sell it?

Exactly. If it suits your needs, there shouldn't be a reason to sell it. If you're worried about the HDD causing more problems, well...buy a different HDD.

 

[Signal-11]

Yeah, Apple resale value is really nice though. It's kind of like buying a nice car. You only really take a hit right in the beginning. At a certain point on the depreciation curve, sell and buy the new model. Doesn't cost you more in the long run than a Camry. In terms of Macs, you're buying yourself a brand new PB/MBP every year for a cost of $500-1000, depending on the model and the timing.

That said, I've been regretting selling my old Powerbook G4 1.5Ghz for a while now.

 

[iSaint]

Exactly. If it suits your needs, there shouldn't be a reason to sell it. If you're worried about the HDD causing more problems, well...buy a different HDD.

My worries stem from Apple's statements that certain hard drives aren't compatible with the Powerbook. I think they were leading me on. I don't know why a 3rd party company would advertise a compatible product that would cause problems later on.

Of course, resale value of the PB would be very good at this point. Then I would only need a few hundred bucks to get a used MBP.

I don't have any money right now, either.

ahhh, decisions...

 

[clyde2801]

I had a 250 gig, 5400 rpm drive placed in my 12" powerbook with no problems:

WDC WD2500BEVE-00WZT0

 

[iSaint]

I'm selling her!