Question for all you Mac people

[weezerspider]

My friend is selling an (early) Macbook 2009 for $400. It is in good physical condition and it has everything seen on this link: http://www.everymac.com/systems/app...-duo-2.13-white-13-mid-2009-nvidia-specs.html

Is this a good deal or should I pass on it?

 

[Ponyboy]

Hey mate, I have a iMac and had a Mac book. It depends on what you're using it for. Someone might crucify me for this... But Mac's are pretty much outdated after 2 years... unless you keep upgrading them. The processor is only 2.13 when you can get a 3.33 and 4-8gb of RAM instead of a measly 2gb on that macbook. But for $400? Probably not that bad.

 

[weezerspider]

Hey mate, I have a iMac and had a Mac book. It depends on what you're using it for. Someone might crucify me for this... But Mac's are pretty much outdated after 2 years... unless you keep upgrading them. The processor is only 2.13 when you can get a 3.33 and 4-8gb of RAM instead of a measly 2gb on that macbook. But for $400? Probably not that bad.

Honestly the only thing I really need it for is Final Cut Pro. I have a very nice PC for just about everything else,but I really prefer Final Cut over Adobe, so I'd like to get a cheap Mac(in good condition obviously) to use Final Cut on.

EDIT: So knowing I basically am just using it for Final Cut Pro, is it a good deal?

Thanks again.

 

[Ponyboy]

I would upgrade the RAM then. Get 4, 6, or 8 GB

 

[weezerspider]

I would upgrade the RAM then. Get 4, 6, or 8 GB

Ok thanks man. I'll look into it.

 

[Ponyboy]

Yeah the one thing I HATE is lag when it comes to running programs like After FX and Maya. I have 8gb on mine and I'd rather it be higher (HA!) but 4gb is probably the min you need if you are frustrated by the same thing.

 

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

My friend is selling an (early) Macbook 2009 for $400. It is in good physical condition and it has everything seen on this link: http://www.everymac.com/systems/app...-duo-2.13-white-13-mid-2009-nvidia-specs.html

Is this a good deal or should I pass on it?

WOW....$400? Great deal! I sold my early or mid 09 less than a year later for $700. It was in amazing shape and had some extra software on it, but not that much that would make a big difference.

Take a look at www.mac2sell.com an craig's list to give you a realistic price range for what that machine goes for. But I would imagine $400 is lowballing it by at least $100.