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    Apple Newbe: Is this a good used Macbook Pro?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by THINKPOD, Nov 11, 2009.

  1. THINKPOD

    THINKPOD Notebook Guru

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    I have been interested in learning how to use Apple OS and this used Macbook Pro came along.

    I am not familiar with Macbook and wondering if you guys could give me some comment. From the spec below, how old would this laptop be? As well, what does it look like? And lastly, what is this laptop missing compare to the current Macbook pro? thx!

    Software:
    Mac OS X - 10.6.1 (64 bit OS!) - Snow Leopard
    iWork 2008
    iLife 2009

    Hardware:
    Processor: 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
    Memory: 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
    HD: Fujitsu 160GB Serial ATA
    Bluetooth
    Wireless Ethernet
    Built-in Web-cam
    8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
    NVidia Geoforce 8600 M GT 256MB VRAM (High Res 1920x1200)
    Includes Protective Shell
     
    THINKPOD, Nov 11, 2009
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  2. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    I know for sure this is a non-unibody 17".
    You may ask for the s/n and look it up on apple website to get more information.
     
    haquocdung, Nov 11, 2009
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  3. Th3_uN1Qu3

    Th3_uN1Qu3 Notebook Deity

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    The "8600M GT" sticks out. Those GPUs are bound to fail, especially in the high heat environments that are Apple laptops. If the machine is without a warranty i'd suggest not buying it.
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Nov 11, 2009
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  4. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    price?

    10char
     
    masterchef341, Nov 11, 2009
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  5. THINKPOD

    THINKPOD Notebook Guru

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    The seller is asking $900cad, but i think $800cad will do it...

    How about the OS listed, is it the most current version?
     
    THINKPOD, Nov 11, 2009
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  6. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    Id say over priced and I would run from the Nvidia 8600 especially if there is no applecare left
     
    crazycanuk, Nov 11, 2009
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  7. Jervis961

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    Sounds like too much to me.
     
    Jervis961, Nov 11, 2009
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  8. THINKPOD

    THINKPOD Notebook Guru

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    what exactly is wrong with the video card? will it crash the laptop?
     
    THINKPOD, Nov 11, 2009
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  9. crazycanuk

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    Those cards were rather famous for blowing up and requiring you to replace the motherboard, didnt matter what manufacturer used them.
     
    crazycanuk, Nov 11, 2009
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  10. THINKPOD

    THINKPOD Notebook Guru

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    oic, that's pretty bad...
     
    THINKPOD, Nov 11, 2009
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  11. Mr.Yoshii

    Mr.Yoshii Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't know about Canada, but here in the states Microcenter is selling the new plastic unibody Macbook for $799 after rebate. Not a bad machine as long as you don't need high powered graphics.
     
    Mr.Yoshii, Nov 11, 2009
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  12. Angelic

    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    All I have to say is...ew.
     
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  13. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    this is a 17" laptop?

    it may actually be worth the 700-800 CAD.
     
    masterchef341, Nov 12, 2009
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  14. THINKPOD

    THINKPOD Notebook Guru

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    Good question, I naturally awesomes is a 17in macbook pro..
     
    THINKPOD, Nov 12, 2009
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  15. THINKPOD

    THINKPOD Notebook Guru

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    So is the following the latest version of OS X??

    Mac OS X - 10.6.1 (64 bit OS!) - Snow Leopard

    As well, any words that the next version of OS X coming out anytime soon? Doing some long term planning
     
    THINKPOD, Nov 12, 2009
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  16. lixuelai

    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    It is a Late 2007 17". For $800 if it is in good condition it is a good deal especially if it has some AppleCare left. Though this model does not have the MultiTouch trackpad which IMO is worth the extra for a Early 2008 model.
     
    lixuelai, Nov 12, 2009
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  17. rob65789

    rob65789 Notebook Consultant

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    Those specs could also easily be a 15" screen so i would double check if you want a 17. I have been looking at 15" macbook pro's to replace my t61 thinkpad. Lovely machine until the mother board mysteriously blew up. All evidence points to the nvida card overheating as the reason.

    fwiw, i am just about ready to purchase a 15" 2.4 unibody from the apple refurb page for 1299.00. I believe that is one model change later than the machine you are looking at.
     
    rob65789, Nov 15, 2009
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  18. rob65789

    rob65789 Notebook Consultant

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    oh never mind, if the screen resolution is 1920x1200 then its a 17".
     
    rob65789, Nov 15, 2009
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  19. Vaath

    Vaath Notebook Deity

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    I happen to like the white plastic design :p
     
    Vaath, Nov 15, 2009
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  20. KLOVER

    KLOVER Notebook Consultant

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    I like it too. But I also know what it will look like 2-4 months down the road (i.e., scratched, dirty, etc.).
     
    KLOVER, Nov 17, 2009
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