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post #1 of 14
3/8/11 at 3:24am
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EDIT 2: $40 price drop! Asking only $260!

EDIT: Pictures in post 3 (edit: imageshack is being screwy, so PM me an email address to send pics to if needed)

Opportunity for a great deal for someone who doesn't need the bleeding edge hardware, but just wants a nice Mac laptop. This was bleeding edge in its time, and has aged well - will include the latest PPC compatible operating system (Leopard 10.5.8), and any software the buyer would like me to keep on there (Adobe Creative Suite, etc). Alternatively, I can put a fresh install of Leopard on there, and you can start fresh.

I'll get some pictures up tomorrow. Basically the only thing wrong with it is the battery. It'll need a replacement, and currently only runs with the powercord plugged in and the battery out.

Specs:
Powerbook G4 1.5Ghz
1 GB RAM
15.4 inch screen
80GB Hard Drive
Superdrive
Illuminated Keyboard
USB + Firewire ports


This Mac originally retailed for $2000. Today I'm only asking $300. Shipping cost is what it is, via whatever method you'd like me to use. Paypal only please! Will consider reasonable offers as well.
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post #2 of 14
3/9/11 at 2:54pm
I'm interested. Looking forward to pictures. Thanks.
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post #3 of 14
3/9/11 at 6:37pm
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Originally Posted by GQ1 View Post
I'm interested. Looking forward to pictures. Thanks.

Sure thing. I was going to hold out for a better camera, but the one on my 3Gs is pretty decent. Used photoshop to brighten a few and resize to browser friendly, and that's it.

Few edits - I'll throw in the DVI-VGA adapter pictured for free, and for an extra $50 I'll include the very-well-protecting Brenthaven bag in perfect condition - retailed for around $150. Also included of course is the charging cable, which is aftermarket but works just fine.

Here are the photos - I made a very specific effort to show any blemishes - small dent on bottom corner, as well as just some wear where you wrest your wrists.




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post #4 of 14
3/9/11 at 7:06pm
Ah, I had one of these (12 inch though).
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post #5 of 14
3/9/11 at 10:11pm
I have one of these that I used to death, maybe I should buy another. It really is a great computer.
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post #6 of 14
3/9/11 at 10:16pm
Not to shit on your thread, but to give you an idea of the market for old macbook pros, I sold my mid-2007 macbook pro 15" (top of the line 15" version) for $450. It was something like 2.2 ghz core 2 duo, 160 gb hddrive, 2 gb ram, nvidia 8600 something blah blah
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post #7 of 14
3/9/11 at 10:23pm
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I always find it humorous when people say "Not to ________, but..." then they proceed to do it anyway.

In response, my father sold his similarly specced MacBook Pro this winter for $550. I'm asking nearly half of that, and 33% less than what you sold yours for, and considering offers.
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post #8 of 14
3/9/11 at 10:32pm
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Originally Posted by Ahheck01 View Post
I always find it humorous when people say "Not to ________, but..." then they proceed to do it anyway.

In response, my father sold his similarly specced MacBook Pro this winter for $550. I'm asking nearly half of that, and 33% less than what you sold yours for, and considering offers.


I just sold a broken (bad charging port) White Macbook for $300. I think you have it priced fairly.
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post #9 of 14
3/10/11 at 5:16pm
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Originally Posted by GreenFrog View Post
Not to shit on your thread, but to give you an idea of the market for old macbook pros, I sold my mid-2007 macbook pro 15" (top of the line 15" version) for $450.

It was something like 2.2 ghz core 2 duo, 160 gb hddrive, 2 gb ram, nvidia 8600 something blah blah

not to shit on you, but you got completely ripped off HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA

this is priced more than fairly
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post #10 of 14
3/12/11 at 4:40am
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Apparently imageshack banned StyleForum? PM me with an email address to send pics to if you haven't already seen them, and bump for price drop to $260!
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post #11 of 14
3/18/11 at 5:09pm
Still available? I'm sort of interested. I live and work in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Regards, Robert
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post #12 of 14
3/18/11 at 5:10pm
P.M. sent
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post #13 of 14
3/29/11 at 9:15pm
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Now on eBay!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=320678238938
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post #14 of 14
3/30/11 at 9:24pm
What version of Adobe CS is on there?
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