11-02-2008, 09:32 PM

(Not "MacBook" only, wasn't sure which prefix to select)

I've been a PC user all my life. One of my computers is about to die and I am considering buying a used Mac (notebook) as a replacement. I have noticed that Macs are much more expensive than PCs which is why I am looking to buy used.

Obviously I realize I will not get anything top of the line, although I do want a good computer. Can you suggest a few Mac notebooks that I might be able to find in the $500-600 region? I would much prefer to buy something refurbished, but from the looks of things, the refurbished models are all very expensive too. Where would you buy used from?

Thanks for any light you can shed...

11-02-2008, 11:20 PM

I would say try to find a used macbook (white)

11-02-2008, 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by RD423

I would say try to find a used macbook (white)

Thanks... However I did say I was new to the Mac world so your answer was a little vague. Did you mean any of these?

Apple MacBook 2008 Edition - white (Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz, 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD) Laptop reviews - CNET Reviews

Apple MacBook 2008 Edition - white (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD) Laptop reviews - CNET Reviews

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz - 13.3" TFT Laptop reviews - CNET Reviews

11-02-2008, 11:35 PM

to elaborate...

check craigslist. last time i checked 13'' macbooks went for 500-600, it san diego at least.