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Late 2006 MacBook Pro (MA611LL)-should I buy it?
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1324029" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>I would say $500-$550. Of course since this is a co-workers computer...the negotiating can be a little more "tricky"...versus a computer purchased form a stranger...like from Craig's List.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Of course you do...this is what I/we advise people all the time!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> That's why I'm confused that you're considering a used laptop from your co-worker.<img src="/mac_images/images/smilies/Confused.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":Confused:" title="Confused :Confused:" data-shortname=":Confused:" /></p><p></p><p>If you're interested in a laptop then get a laptop (new or used)...or if you're interested in a desktop...get a desktop (new or used).</p><p></p><p>Of course a $500-$700 Apple laptop is MUCH less expensive than a new $1500-$2000 iMac. But if you're willing to spend $1500-$2000 on a new iMac..you could spend the same $$$$ on a new Apple laptop.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I think that this coworker's MacBook Pro would be powerful enough for your needs...and would be a lower-cost way of getting introduced to Macintosh computers.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>- Nick</p><p></p><p>p.s. I would also say verify that this computer has a "core 2 duo" cpu. If it's a "late 2006" model it should. But if it doesn't have a core 2 duo cpu...I would say forget about it. Since you would not be able to upgrade to the latest Mac OS (10.7 Lion)...10.7 requires a core 2 duo cpu.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1324029, member: 56379"] I would say $500-$550. Of course since this is a co-workers computer...the negotiating can be a little more "tricky"...versus a computer purchased form a stranger...like from Craig's List. Of course you do...this is what I/we advise people all the time!:) That's why I'm confused that you're considering a used laptop from your co-worker.:Confused: If you're interested in a laptop then get a laptop (new or used)...or if you're interested in a desktop...get a desktop (new or used). Of course a $500-$700 Apple laptop is MUCH less expensive than a new $1500-$2000 iMac. But if you're willing to spend $1500-$2000 on a new iMac..you could spend the same $$$$ on a new Apple laptop.:) I think that this coworker's MacBook Pro would be powerful enough for your needs...and would be a lower-cost way of getting introduced to Macintosh computers.:) - Nick p.s. I would also say verify that this computer has a "core 2 duo" cpu. If it's a "late 2006" model it should. But if it doesn't have a core 2 duo cpu...I would say forget about it. Since you would not be able to upgrade to the latest Mac OS (10.7 Lion)...10.7 requires a core 2 duo cpu. [/QUOTE]
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