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<blockquote data-quote="Amanda" data-source="post: 626354" data-attributes="member: 50369"><p>As you can probably tell from the title, I'm getting impatient and would like to get a Mac now. I'll be realistic, I only have about $700 to spend on a Mac laptop. I realize that that isn't enough for a new MacBook. I've been looking at older models (like the iBook G3) and have considered buying one. I figured I would also buy Leopard and instill it. My question is, are there any newer/better models I could get for the amount of money I have to spend? The only thing I will really be using my laptop for is school work which include the usual paper writing, etc. I also will use it for personal things as it will be the only computer I take with me to school. The only things I really do now are listen to music, aim, surf the web, etc. I think the most I would have open at once would be the internet, AIM, Word, and iTunes. Does anyone have any recommendations on a notebook that would serve my purposes effectively but is within my $700 range? Keep in mind that includes buying the new OS, shipping, and a $35 case. </p><p></p><p>Also, I've noticed some websites that sell used Macs with a 90 day warranty. Am I able to buy the service plan at the Apple website for older models? If anyone thinks of a notebook that would fit in my budget and will be efficient for me, can you recommend a website to purchase it from?</p><p></p><p>EDIT: I'd prefer not to buy from someone on the forums because I don't really trust working with individuals rather than companies.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Amanda, post: 626354, member: 50369"] As you can probably tell from the title, I'm getting impatient and would like to get a Mac now. I'll be realistic, I only have about $700 to spend on a Mac laptop. I realize that that isn't enough for a new MacBook. I've been looking at older models (like the iBook G3) and have considered buying one. I figured I would also buy Leopard and instill it. My question is, are there any newer/better models I could get for the amount of money I have to spend? The only thing I will really be using my laptop for is school work which include the usual paper writing, etc. I also will use it for personal things as it will be the only computer I take with me to school. The only things I really do now are listen to music, aim, surf the web, etc. I think the most I would have open at once would be the internet, AIM, Word, and iTunes. Does anyone have any recommendations on a notebook that would serve my purposes effectively but is within my $700 range? Keep in mind that includes buying the new OS, shipping, and a $35 case. Also, I've noticed some websites that sell used Macs with a 90 day warranty. Am I able to buy the service plan at the Apple website for older models? If anyone thinks of a notebook that would fit in my budget and will be efficient for me, can you recommend a website to purchase it from? EDIT: I'd prefer not to buy from someone on the forums because I don't really trust working with individuals rather than companies. [/QUOTE]
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