Trading Macbook for Macbook Pro-- Questions

[michaelsaxon]

Hello. I'm considering trading my black 2GHZ Core Duo Macbook with 1GB RAM, 80GB HD and $250, for a 2GHZ Core Duo Macbook Pro, 128MB video, 2GB RAM, 80GB HD. A few questions:

1) Is that a pretty good deal, do you think?
2) What should I look for in testing the Macbook Pro when it arrives? Is there an easy battery of tests that I could do or should I simply use it? Are there any specific defects I should be on the lookout for?

Thanks as always for your help.

 

[iW00t]

It is a fairly good deal, you even get a memory bump from 1gb to 2gb

The good question is why would the previous owner want to do that though... you may want to check if your machine is affected by the overheating and whining CPU issue.

 

[michaelsaxon]

It does have a significant amount of warranty left. If it does have those problems, is Apple doing a good job acknowledging and fixing them? Thanks.

 

[MaaseyRacer]

That is a killer deal, especially if it is straight trade. As long as there are no defects, just get AppleCare for it, and that should take care of any Hardware issues with it. You have one year to get it from the date of purchase.
As far as tests, look to make sure the screen is not craked and the case is not dinged. Other than that warranty should take care of everything else.
Do a format and reinstall, and then boot into single user mode and fsck to test the drive, and type top to check the ram.

 

[iW00t]

That is a killer deal, especially if it is straight trade. As long as there are no defects, just get AppleCare for it, and that should take care of any Hardware issues with it. You have one year to get it from the date of purchase.
As far as tests, look to make sure the screen is not craked and the case is not dinged. Other than that warranty should take care of everything else.
Do a format and reinstall, and then boot into single user mode and fsck to test the drive, and type top to check the ram.

Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't top display the list of running processes?

 

[MaaseyRacer]

Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't top display the list of running processes?

Yes it does, but at the top of the screen it shows the amount of RAM free. This way you can round up to the nearest possible RAM configuration. That is the best way to test if the RAM is functioning without registering the computer.

 

[iW00t]

Yes it does, but at the top of the screen it shows the amount of RAM free. This way you can round up to the nearest possible RAM configuration. That is the best way to test if the RAM is functioning without registering the computer.

OIC, I mistook that for what programs like memtest do.

 

[MaaseyRacer]

OIC, I mistook that for what programs like memtest do.

I guess you could also run a TechTool Disk, like the one that comes with AppleCare. But in my experience it has been useless too many times for proper diagnostics.

 

[michaelsaxon]

So far, it seems to be in tip-top shape minus the eject key, which works but is crooked. Anyone know if that is repairable?

Also, I can't believe how bad these speakers sound. I was really hoping for an improvement over the Macbook in that department.

 

[Mac'Mo]

i love the MB, i personally find the MBP a little cumbersome and hard to lug around (if you live in a crowded city with lots of commuting). IF you can live with the MBP, go for it