Old & New Macbook Pro questions

[smitty007]

Originally Posted by JM

Have you checked the refurbished section on the apple store site? They typically have great deals on refurb and previous generation units. Plus you get warranties, lastest software, etc.

Yeah, I just did...no 15'' macbook pro's. The only thing they had was this refurbished white 13'' Macbook for $949:

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by JM

Have you checked the refurbished section on the apple store site? They typically have great deals on refurb and previous generation units. Plus you get warranties, lastest software, etc.

Winnar! Do this.

[smitty007]

Originally Posted by imthatguy

Winnar! Do this.

my only problem with the old Macbook & New Macbook & Macbook Pro is the flippin glass glossy screen and the glare that you get on it. I had one of the black Macbook's a while back for work and the glare drove me nuts...

[Nexttime]

Originally Posted by smitty007

Yeah, I just did...no 15'' macbook pro's. The only thing they had was this refurbished white 13'' Macbook for $949:

They update the selection every morning. Some days there are quite a few to select from and other days not so much. It really is worth checking the site for a few days. All of my macs have been Apple store refurbs with Applecare. A good option, IMO.

[smitty007]

Originally Posted by Nexttime

They update the selection every morning. Some days there are quite a few to select from and other days not so much. It really is worth checking the site for a few days. All of my macs have been Apple store refurbs with Applecare. A good option, IMO.

from your experience, do you think I can find a 15'' Macbook Pro for less than $1199???!!!

[UW85]

Originally Posted by smitty007

from your experience, do you think I can find a 15'' Macbook Pro for less than $1199???!!!

You want me to go buy THIS one for you? I'm sure it will go quick. I have two older Powerbook G4's I'm looking to sell -- had I the $ in hand, I'd probably be on this one.

...also heard a rumor the newer laptops were going to start to come w/o firewire? Is that true?

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by UW85

You want me to go buy THIS one for you? I'm sure it will go quick. I have two older Powerbook G4's I'm looking to sell -- had I the $ in hand, I'd probably be on this one.

...also heard a rumor the newer laptops were going to start to come w/o firewire? Is that true?

They come with Firewire 800 on the 17", with an adapter cable, there's no difference.

EDIT: Macbooks have no Firewire.

[smitty007]

Originally Posted by UW85

You want me to go buy THIS one for you? I'm sure it will go quick. I have two older Powerbook G4's I'm looking to sell -- had I the $ in hand, I'd probably be on this one.

...also heard a rumor the newer laptops were going to start to come w/o firewire? Is that true?

nice, thanks! I just emailed the person about whether it had applecare or was still on warranty so that I could purchase applecare for it...for some reason I'm hesitant to purchase a used laptop...


what size and kind of shape are your old Powerbook G4's?

[UW85]

Originally Posted by smitty007

nice, thanks! I just emailed the person about whether it had applecare or was still on warranty so that I could purchase applecare for it...for some reason I'm hesitant to purchase a used laptop...


what size and kind of shape are your old Powerbook G4's?

Both G4 667MHz, 15" Titanium -- I just upped the one with RAM & a 120 gig HD -- great for basic internet & around the house. Would not be good for gaming. The other I bought for my dad but do to some real life changes he no longer can use it. Same model, 40 Gig HD & a bit less RAM. I bought both for around $300 each within the last year + add ons. My son really wants an intel duo core (or whatever it's called) so we can put Spore on it -- being a caring father I'm thinking I should force myself to upgrade.


...little brat already has a 20" imac (older but nice) sitting on his desk!

PS I also emailed the person but have not heard back -- I'll let ya know if I do.

[smitty007]

Originally Posted by UW85

Both G4 667MHz, 15" Titanium -- I just upped the one with RAM & a 120 gig HD -- great for basic internet & around the house. Would not be good for gaming. The other I bought for my dad but do to some real life changes he no longer can use it. Same model, 40 Gig HD & a bit less RAM. I bought both for around $300 each within the last year + add ons. My son really wants an intel duo core (or whatever it's called) so we can put Spore on it -- being a caring father I'm thinking I should force myself to upgrade.


...little brat already has a 20" imac (older but nice) sitting on his desk!

PS I also emailed the person but have not heard back -- I'll let ya know if I do.

sounds good...thanks UW!