# Attention Mac users and computer savvy people - Help!! **URL:** \ **Category:** Unrelated Discussion\ **Created:** [August 23, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810 "2012-08-23T20:10:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Plank4God](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/43a26b/32.png) [@Plank4God](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Plank4God)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/1 "2012-08-23T20:10:29Z")
Hey, what’s up… I had a question for you folks who know more about this stuff than me… I have here an ebay link to a Macbook Pro I am thinking of purchasing. As you can see this listing is a “Buy it now or best offer” So my question is: what do you all think is a fair price for this particular laptop? As you will see these are the specs: from late 2008 in good condition a 15 inch screen 320 gb hard drive 4 gb RAM [What does that even do?] 2.53 ghz running Mountain Lion, the newest mac software Here is the link: [http://www.ebay.com/itm/170899888348?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&\_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649](http://www.ebay.com/itm/170899888348?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649) Let me know what you think would be a good price. Thanks smart people! ---
**Author:** ![Proboscis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/proboscis/32/135627_2.png) [@Proboscis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Proboscis)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/2 "2012-08-23T20:21:52Z")
Those things are like $1000 new or something in that range (check to see how much apples latest pro is). That’s not a huge screen either I think. The picture looks a lot smaller than what I have here at my house, but check apples “refurbished” section, they may have this exact laptop on there. Oh, and add in like $50 cause this thing is running mt lion. ---
**Author:** ![Plank4God](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/43a26b/32.png) [@Plank4God](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Plank4God)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/3 "2012-08-23T20:25:00Z")
> [@Proboscis](#): > > Those things are like $1000 new or something in that range (check to see how much apples latest pro is). That’s not a huge screen either I think. The picture looks a lot smaller than what I have here at my house, but check apples “refurbished” section, they may have this exact laptop on there. > > Oh, and add in like $50 cause this thing is running mt lion. I know that Apples latest pro is like $2700 because it’s the one with the retina… Without the retina they run for like $1700. I checked the refurbished section and there weren’t very good deals, they were all in the thousands. As for the screen size, 15 inches is what people I know have, and I have used theirs so the size is good. ---
**Author:** ![yoyofoot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyofoot/32/602_2.png) [@yoyofoot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofoot)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/4 "2012-08-23T20:27:36Z")
$700 is kinda high, and the specs really aren’t that great today… If you’re not picky with what operating system you use, you could get a much better deal, even with something new. I wouldn’t pay more than maybe mid 400s for it, depending on how much you want that specific one. ---
**Author:** ![BanjoSpins](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/banjospins/32/704_2.png) [@BanjoSpins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BanjoSpins)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/5 "2012-08-23T20:58:51Z")
Before I went to your link I was thinking about how much I was thinking I would be willing to give and right off the top of my head was thinking around $700. However I don’t consider my self “savvy” by any means. I would lowball him of course with an offer. You never know what kind of deal you might strike on EBay. One caveat, Mountain Lion is fairly recent release. I find it a bit unusual a laptop with this OS is already available on EBay, unless perhaps he upgraded the OS thinking it would make the computer more marketable and garner a higher price. I’m always nervous about purchasing hardware on the front end of a new OS release. Sometimes there are bugs that haven’t been worked out. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![PlasticWhip](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/plasticwhip/32/896_2.png) [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/6 "2012-08-23T21:00:27Z")
> [@yoyofoot](#): > > $700 is kinda high, and the specs really aren’t that great today… If you’re not picky with what operating system you use, you could get a much better deal, even with something new. > > I wouldn’t pay more than maybe mid 400s for it, depending on how much you want that specific one. ---
**Author:** ![Plank4God](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/43a26b/32.png) [@Plank4God](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Plank4God)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/7 "2012-08-23T21:26:51Z")
> [@WildCat23](#): > > > [@yoyofoot](#): > > > > $700 is kinda high, and the specs really aren’t that great today… If you’re not picky with what operating system you use, you could get a much better deal, even with something new. > > > > I wouldn’t pay more than maybe mid 400s for it, depending on how much you want that specific one. My brother is a computer science major and he told me that the memory and the processing speed is good enough. I don’t need a ton of memory or anything, I’m not doing anything special… So I think the hard drive is fine. Is it the processing speed that you think is sub par? Because I don’t know much about it… Just that my brother said it makes a difference, but 2.53 is good enough. As for what you said about getting a better deal… Do you know where? Because I’ve been searching eBay and that’s the best I could come up with. I’m assuming I can work the price down a little… But I guess, where would I find a better deal? Or what would be a better deal??? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![PlasticWhip](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/plasticwhip/32/896_2.png) [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/8 "2012-08-24T00:14:58Z")
> [@Plank4God](#): > > > [@WildCat23](#): > > > > > [@yoyofoot](#): > > > > > > $700 is kinda high, and the specs really aren’t that great today… If you’re not picky with what operating system you use, you could get a much better deal, even with something new. > > > > > > I wouldn’t pay more than maybe mid 400s for it, depending on how much you want that specific one. > > My brother is a computer science major and he told me that the memory and the processing speed is good enough. I don’t need a ton of memory or anything, I’m not doing anything special… So I think the hard drive is fine. Is it the processing speed that you think is sub par? Because I don’t know much about it… Just that my brother said it makes a difference, but 2.53 is good enough. > > As for what you said about getting a better deal… Do you know where? Because I’ve been searching eBay and that’s the best I could come up with. I’m assuming I can work the price down a little… But I guess, where would I find a better deal? Or what would be a better deal??? Thanks Does it have to be a mac? Apple stuff is always way overpriced. You can get a pc laptop like that new that’s roughly the same speed. Also, what do you want the computer for? Just a computer to check facebook, the forums, maybe your email? Or do you actually need a fast computer? I so, It doesn’t need to be a fast computer, maybe $300 new. Lastly, if it does need to be fast, why not consider a desktop? Most people think laptops are the best thing ever invented. They, for the most part are wrong. Not counting a monitor, keyboard or mouse, a more powerful computer than that macbook, will cost you a little more than $350. Maybe even less. ---
**Author:** ![yoyofoot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyofoot/32/602_2.png) [@yoyofoot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofoot)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/9 "2012-08-24T00:41:57Z")
You can definitely build/buy a desktop for the same price that’s a MUCH better deal. Also yes, you can get a much better windows laptop for cheaper. ---
**Author:** ![Plank4God](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/43a26b/32.png) [@Plank4God](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Plank4God)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/10 "2012-08-24T00:44:16Z")
Well I’ll be using it for work, I work at a church as a youth pastor intern, so it’s not just gonna be Facebook and stuff. And it needs to be a laptop because I’ll be going to college next year so I’ll need it then. For the brand, I’ve heard that macs are good. I have used them and I just like how they work… So I don’t know. I’m a fan of apple. ---
**Author:** ![Gizzyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gizzyo/32/191_2.png) [@Gizzyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gizzyo)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/11 "2012-08-24T00:47:58Z")
I have to ask the same question. Apple is way overrated. And generic, over priced, not good. PC offers a better variety of laptops at MUCH cheaper prices. And that is new. Plus you have to option to add on/ customize your laptop. You mess with an apple computer, you void your warranty. ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/12 "2012-08-24T01:39:57Z")
RAM stands for random access memory so when you use the search bar your using RAM btw not a bad deal however it depends on what your using for like using Internet and checking email it’s fine like all the basic stuff it should be good ---
**Author:** ![Plank4God](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/43a26b/32.png) [@Plank4God](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Plank4God)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/13 "2012-08-24T03:45:55Z")
Thanks for all the replies. Despite warnings, I am fairly set on getting a Mac. Unfortunately somebody beat me to this one… But there will be others. Thanks guys! ---
**Author:** ![frodoslair](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/frodoslair/32/833_2.png) [@frodoslair](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/frodoslair)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 4:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/attention-mac-users-and-computer-savvy-people-help/41810/14 "2012-08-24T04:52:11Z")
I have a Mac with almost the same specs - it’s not lightning quick by today’s standards - but I run Photoshop and DreamWeaver on it (usually at the same time, crop 'n code!). I also do the odd bit of video editing, and it holds up pretty well.