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    Need some input form the pros

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by no1up, Oct 25, 2011.

  1. no1up

    no1up Notebook Evangelist

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    I got me a 2010 MBP 13" for $700

    I got this

    Apple MacBook Pro 15.4" Laptop - MB470LL/A (October, 2008) | eBay

    I would like to know if this is a good deal?

    I should point that I went back and forth from buying an i5 or c2d, finally ended up with a c2d, and I'm super happy, its fast enough for me. I will upgrade when Apple make a radical change to the line up.. so my wife should be happy with a c2d, but I really want to know if this is a good macbook at a good price, as I have read the 9800 can cause problems?
     
    no1up, Oct 25, 2011
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  2. GallardosEggrollshop

    GallardosEggrollshop Notebook Evangelist

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    Fantastic deal I used to have one as a matter a fact but I sold it cause I needed the money. I still miss it everyday but this 13inch MBP will suffice until the next refresh in design happens. As for issues with the 9600m I'm not to sure what issues people have been having. But personally I have never experienced any issues.
     
    GallardosEggrollshop, Oct 25, 2011
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  3. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    you paid 700 bucks for a 3 year old laptop, and you think that you did fine? used even?
     
    Karamazovmm, Oct 25, 2011
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  4. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Sorry, but I would rather add the $400 and wait for the refresh in March/April.

    I would have to go against the purchase of this macbook pro.
     
    Steven, Oct 25, 2011
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  5. no1up

    no1up Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm already $300 over budget... :( $700 is to much? I mean I have the 13" 2010 MBP with the same CPU and I love it...
     
    no1up, Oct 25, 2011
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  6. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    It's hard to find a cheaper 15" apple laptop
     
    masterchef341, Oct 26, 2011
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  7. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    If the OP's budget does not permit spending $1100, then I don't see how this is a bad deal. Admittedly the hardware isn't the latest, but I doubt that the OP even holds that standard for $700.

    Just enjoy your new purchase.
     
    Bog, Oct 26, 2011
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  8. no1up

    no1up Notebook Evangelist

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    I wish I could buy a 2011 mbp... :) but I have to buy 2... one for me and one for the wife... and since we love the 2010 13 " we figured we would be good with this one...
     
    no1up, Oct 26, 2011
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  9. shriek11

    shriek11 Notebook Deity

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    They have financing offers on new / refurbished macs at apple store.
     
    shriek11, Oct 26, 2011
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  10. no1up

    no1up Notebook Evangelist

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    I dont like the 21% APR... hehe
     
    no1up, Oct 26, 2011
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  11. shriek11

    shriek11 Notebook Deity

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    There is 0% same as cash for 12 months offer...
     
    shriek11, Oct 26, 2011
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  12. no1up

    no1up Notebook Evangelist

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    Just tried it... dont qualify... :-(

    Stick with what I can afford...
     
    no1up, Oct 26, 2011
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  13. directeuphorium

    directeuphorium Notebook Evangelist

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    it's an okay deal.
     
    directeuphorium, Oct 29, 2011
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