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OT: Value for Macbook Pro

Charlie Five 11:21 PM - 20 June, 2009
What do you think is a reasonable price for this Macbook Pro?

SPECS:

Processor: 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 4GB (two SO-DIMMs) 667MHz DDR2 memory (PC2-5300)
Display: 17-inch (diagonal), 1680 by 1050 resolution, glossy widescreen
PCI Express Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI
Video: Built-in iSight camera, DVI, VGA (DVI to VGA adapter included)
Audio: Combined optical digital input/audio line in, combined optical digital output/audio line out, stereo speakers, microphone
Hard disk drive: 500GB Serial ATA; 5400 rpm (UPGRADED 500GB)
Slot-loading optical drive 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Ethernet: Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit)
Wireless: Built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11n); built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Modem: Apple USB Modem (sold separately)
Input: Full-size, illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor; Multi-Touch trackpad (the good keyboard, not with the separate keys)
Expansion: One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, three USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot
Weight: 6.8 pounds
Footprint: 15.4 by 10.4 inches
Thickness: 1.0 inch
Video accessories: DVI to VGA adapter (other adapters sold separately)
Hardware accessories: 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-polymer battery

I've been using this model since it was released for all video. Not even a hiccup. I have 2 of them though, one for home use/back up, but so stable no reason to keep both. I am going to post on Craigslist and just don't want to under/over price myself out.

No I am not soliciting here and no do not want anyone from this community to make me an offer. Just more less friendly advice as I know most people that post on here are avid Mac users.
djpuma_gemini 6:35 AM - 21 June, 2009
$1400 to $1500
DJMuErTe 7:24 PM - 21 June, 2009
well really more like 1750 to me, been 17inch display.
Charlie Five 1:26 AM - 22 June, 2009
Yeah I put it up for $1700. Never used the HD so it's like out of the box, but I may install a fully loaded (with programs) 320GB. Might sell for $1500 if desperate but hopefully will get $1600.
djchrischip 1:31 AM - 22 June, 2009
they g refurbed for 1700 brand refurbed new
djpuma_gemini 4:13 AM - 22 June, 2009
^what?
djchrischip 4:37 AM - 22 June, 2009
sry bad spelling they go refurbished for about $1700 brand new (refurbished new that is)
Charlie Five 1:11 PM - 22 June, 2009
True not with 4 gb Ram and a 500gb HD. Plus loaded with CS3, Premiere, and Office.
DJ Cykophuk 8:55 PM - 22 June, 2009
My wife just picked one up from the refurb site for about 1700 with 2gb of RAM, non-glossy screen. I wouldn't try to pimp the loaded software, unless you plan to give up the manuals, install discs &c. That's just shady, IMO and would raise a red flag for me as a buyer.

$1500 seems like a good deal.
Charlie Five 9:02 PM - 22 June, 2009
Yeah thats what I figured $1500 (I put it up for $1700 expecting a $1500 offer). I wanted to give a blank HD. I never used the original that came with the machine. I'm getting quite a few people interested but they all keep asking about the software...
Charlie Five 4:47 AM - 24 June, 2009
Sold it for $1700 today! No programs or music. Straight blank HD.

Bought the brand new 17" 2.8 unibody! Ouch! Bout to load it with 8 gb ram...