Macbook CD 1.83 1GB

[g7by08believeit]

How much has it depreciated?
I've been planning on selling my MB(1.83 1GB CD) to replace with a 15" MBP, but now i'm thinking I might as well just keep this until it dies.

<vent>I'm extremely happy Apple has switched to Intel - I was doubtful at first, but I definitely think it's a step in the right direction... the only regrets is the fact that an iBook is probably worth more than my Rev A MB now!</vent>

How much would you say a CD MB 1.83 1GB (2 x 512) in great condition would go for?

(sorry for not posting in marketplace - I don't have enough posts for that, yet)

 

[72930]

an iBook is probably worth more than my Rev A MB now!

Doubtful...

 

[g7by08believeit]

Doubtful...

ok, so a bit overboard... but you get my point.
the mactel laptops don't hold their value half as well as the g4s do.

 

[siurpeeman]

ok, so a bit overboard... but you get my point.
the mactel laptops don't hold their value half as well as the g4s do.

i disagree. i think a 1.83 cd macbook in great condition could command near-refurb store prices, especially on ebay or craigslist. further, g4 laptops aren't selling for that much.

 

[liketom]

i just bought my 1.83 core 2 macbook over a week ago , i intend to keep it for at least 6 months

upgraded to 2gb ram and looking to put in 300gb hdd

happy day's

 

[g7by08believeit]

i disagree. i think a 1.83 cd macbook in great condition could command near-refurb store prices, especially on ebay or craigslist. further, g4 laptops aren't selling for that much.

Ok, to show you what i'm talking about:

12-inch 1.5 GHz powerbook 512 MB DDR333 SDRAM 80GB hdd
64MB gpu
original cost= 1,699
right now = 1,199

compared to the BY FAR more powerful

MB C2D 2.0 GHz 1GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM 80 GB hdd
64MB vram
iSight and capable of running windoze.
original cost = 1,299
right now = 999

the computer that has (arguably) replaced the 12-inch powerbook costs 200 less than its less powerful, less compatible with the future predecessor that is now a full year older?

so, my point stands that the g4s hold their value WAY better.

to the original question - how much would one expect to get for a REV A MB?

 

[kellen]

Seems like if you go through ebay, they seem to pay refurb prices. I am in the same boat, have a CD 1.83 macbook waiting to upgrade to a newer MB Pro.

Check for finished sales on ebay, they are around 800-1000 depending on applecare, ram and HD. The latest I plan on selling this is with 1 month of regular applecare on it, so the new owners can add the extended applecare if they choose to.

Bring on the SR MBP with LED backlights.

Kellen

 

[unixfool]

Ok, to show you what i'm talking about:

12-inch 1.5 GHz powerbook 512 MB DDR333 SDRAM 80GB hdd
64MB gpu
original cost= 1,699
right now = 1,199

compared to the BY FAR more powerful

MB C2D 2.0 GHz 1GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM 80 GB hdd
64MB vram
iSight and capable of running windoze.
original cost = 1,299
right now = 999

the computer that has (arguably) replaced the 12-inch powerbook costs 200 less than its less powerful, less compatible with the future predecessor that is now a full year older?

so, my point stands that the g4s hold their value WAY better.

to the original question - how much would one expect to get for a REV A MB?

The difference between those two are $500 for the Powerbook and $300 for the Macbook. I'm no math wizard but the percentage of drop of the Macbook is less.

I've not owned a Powerbook before, but I'm almost 100% sure that the Macbook will be more practical unless all you're doing is checking e-mail and web-surfing....yeah, the Macbook (compared to the Powerbook) is more efficient and powerful (and cheaper out-of-the-box). Besides, I could thing of quite a few ways to invest money to get a better return.

But really, the comparison is apples and oranges.