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I am considering buying a used mac pro. can you help me?
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<blockquote data-quote="chas_m" data-source="post: 1027580"><p><a href="http://www.mac2sell.net/" target="_blank">Mac2Sell.net</a> and add $200-300.</p><p></p><p>The main thing you should look for is "is it stolen?".</p><p></p><p>Don't accept ANY software from the seller that doesn't come with original install disks and legal serial numbers (if required). Demand the original restore DVDs that came with it.</p><p></p><p>DO completely erase the hard drive (zero it out) and reinstall the OS and apps from your restore discs to protect both yourself and the seller.</p><p></p><p>Get the serial number of the machine itself and check with a local Apple authorised shop to see if the thing has a "repair history" or any warranty left.</p><p></p><p>I'd also suggest (at some later point) upgrading the RAM to at least double that, and a larger hard drive as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chas_m, post: 1027580"] [URL="http://www.mac2sell.net/"]Mac2Sell.net[/URL] and add $200-300. The main thing you should look for is "is it stolen?". Don't accept ANY software from the seller that doesn't come with original install disks and legal serial numbers (if required). Demand the original restore DVDs that came with it. DO completely erase the hard drive (zero it out) and reinstall the OS and apps from your restore discs to protect both yourself and the seller. Get the serial number of the machine itself and check with a local Apple authorised shop to see if the thing has a "repair history" or any warranty left. I'd also suggest (at some later point) upgrading the RAM to at least double that, and a larger hard drive as well. [/QUOTE]
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