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    17" MBP resale value?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by count_schemula, Apr 10, 2008.

  1. count_schemula

    count_schemula Notebook Deity

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    I usually buy the 15" MBP, but, I'm straight over the 1440x900 resolution. I curse apple for not making 1680x1050 available on the 15".

    To that end, I'm thinking about picking up a 17" MBP with the optional 1920x1200 LED screen.

    I can usually sell the 15" MBP with ease and get close to what I want for it. For some reason, I feel that the 17" would be harder to sell and I would "lose" more money on it compard to the 15" model.

    Is this true? Does the 17" take a slightly harder depreciation and is maybe a little bit harder to sell used?
     
    count_schemula, Apr 10, 2008
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  2. hollownail

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    I think the 17" would be harder to sell because there is a smaller market for laptops that size.
     
    hollownail, Apr 10, 2008
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  3. Sahin

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    To be honest when I check both laptops the 2" difference is nothing with the MBP not like other laptops.
     
    Sahin, Apr 10, 2008
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    From what I've noticed on ebay.. the 17" mbp with the hi res (I've sold the SR model last year easily for very close the price that I paid for lost $100 on it) sells very easily.
     
    jjahshik32, Apr 10, 2008
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  5. WilliamG

    WilliamG Notebook Deity

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    You must be kidding. It's huge by comparison to the 15.4". And yes, I had both side by side when I did a review of the 17". I guess opinion really is something! :D
     
    WilliamG, Apr 11, 2008
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