MacBook - I took the plunge

bargsbeer · bargsbeer #1 (**permalink**)

04-28-2008, 06:09 AM

I went and bought a Macbook today (used)
2.0Ghz
512RAM
60GB HDD
superdrive
Mint condition I would rate it 10 out of 10
Built in iSight.
It also came with 14months of apple care included plus all original software packaging....etc

Paid $700.00 Do you think this was good deal? It was an impulse buy and I couldn't wait, I sold my Powerbook for $650

it seems to run a little slow is that because of the 512RAM?
Should I go and buy 2GB of RAM ,will this help?

All in all I love this computer.

Anyway I'm just looking for pointers ,ideas, do' and don't' .....etc

Thanks

the macster · the macster #2 (**permalink**)

04-28-2008, 08:21 AM

the price isn't bad BUT the specs are ancient. if you bought it off the Aplle site then they ripped you off because they only gave you a 512 Ram with a 60 GB HD????? i have a powerbook G4 with that same exact specs and it IS slow as . and it's 2008, most notebooks are coming pre-installed with 1GB or better ram's. like i said the price good, specs were bad. but enjoy homie

bargsbeer · bargsbeer #3 (**permalink**)

04-28-2008, 08:32 AM

I plan on maxing out the Ram. But Macbooks are going for $800 and up on Ebay.

adampwright · adampwright #4 (**permalink**)

04-28-2008, 08:43 AM

I would take the money you saved and upgrade the hard drive and RAM immediately. You can get the specs up for around $200 and not have to touch it again for a couple years.

bargsbeer · bargsbeer #5 (**permalink**)

04-28-2008, 08:48 AM

I plan on it. I'm really impressed with this macbook...

bargsbeer · bargsbeer #6 (**permalink**)

04-29-2008, 04:51 AM

Is it possible to upgrade to more than 2GB RAM in my Macbook (MA255LL/A)
if so would this void my warranty?

Thanks

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bargsbeer #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2007 Location: Tampa , FL Posts: 1,957 Mac Specs: 15" MBP Unibody 2.53Ghz 4GB RAM 250GB HD,VERIZON iPhone 4,SIG P238 ,iPad,6th Gen iPod NANO	04-28-2008, 06:09 AM I went and bought a Macbook today (used) 2.0Ghz 512RAM 60GB HDD superdrive Mint condition I would rate it 10 out of 10 Built in iSight. It also came with 14months of apple care included plus all original software packaging....etc Paid $700.00 Do you think this was good deal? It was an impulse buy and I couldn't wait, I sold my Powerbook for $650 it seems to run a little slow is that because of the 512RAM? Should I go and buy 2GB of RAM ,will this help? All in all I love this computer. Anyway I'm just looking for pointers ,ideas, do' and don't' .....etc Thanks
	QUOTE Thanks

the macster #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 28, 2008 Posts: 2	04-28-2008, 08:21 AM the price isn't bad BUT the specs are ancient. if you bought it off the Aplle site then they ripped you off because they only gave you a 512 Ram with a 60 GB HD????? i have a powerbook G4 with that same exact specs and it IS slow as . and it's 2008, most notebooks are coming pre-installed with 1GB or better ram's. like i said the price good, specs were bad. but enjoy homie
	QUOTE Thanks

adampwright #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 22, 2008 Posts: 2 Mac Specs: Macbook: 2Ghz, 2g RAM, 320g HD, and a dead battery. 60g white 5G iPod	04-28-2008, 08:43 AM I would take the money you saved and upgrade the hard drive and RAM immediately. You can get the specs up for around $200 and not have to touch it again for a couple years.
	QUOTE Thanks

bargsbeer #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2007 Location: Tampa , FL Posts: 1,957 Mac Specs: 15" MBP Unibody 2.53Ghz 4GB RAM 250GB HD,VERIZON iPhone 4,SIG P238 ,iPad,6th Gen iPod NANO	04-28-2008, 08:48 AM I plan on it. I'm really impressed with this macbook...
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bargsbeer #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2007 Location: Tampa , FL Posts: 1,957 Mac Specs: 15" MBP Unibody 2.53Ghz 4GB RAM 250GB HD,VERIZON iPhone 4,SIG P238 ,iPad,6th Gen iPod NANO	04-29-2008, 04:51 AM Is it possible to upgrade to more than 2GB RAM in my Macbook (MA255LL/A) if so would this void my warranty? Thanks
	QUOTE Thanks

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