Ready to switch to Apple - Advice needed
Hi,
I've been contemplating about switching to Mac system for a while. I find the user-friendly GUI and robust OS very attractive.
I will make my switch in a stepwise fashion. My first move is to get an used Powerbook to test out the water. A local seller has a 10 months old powerbook for sale:
M9422LL/A
MAC OS 10.4 TIGER
iLIFE 2005
iWORK 2005 + lots of extras
8x DVD writer /SUPER DRIVE
Bluetooth
Integrated wireless 802.11g
15.2-inch TFT Display
1280x854 resolution
1.67GHz PowerPC G4
512MB DDR333 SDRAM
80GB Hard Drive
ATI Mobility Radeon
9700 (64 MB DDR)
Backlit keyboard
Gigabit Ethernet
FireWire 400 & 800
Analog audio in/out
DVI & S-Video out
I have several questions hoping avid Apple users can give me a hand:
1. The seller insists that it's 1.67GHz model. But based on my research using the manufacturer no. (M9422LL/A), it should be a 1.5GHz unit. Am I missing something here?
2. He claims that the Superdrive is 8x. But my research told me that last year model should be 4x??
3. I don't know much about Apple 2nd hand market. The lowest he is willing to go is CAD$1800 (US$1547). According to him, the unit is barely used. All original cords, cables and CDs. No box though. Is it a decent price?
Sorry for the long-winded post. Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks.
Jonathan
I've been contemplating about switching to Mac system for a while. I find the user-friendly GUI and robust OS very attractive.
I will make my switch in a stepwise fashion. My first move is to get an used Powerbook to test out the water. A local seller has a 10 months old powerbook for sale:
M9422LL/A
MAC OS 10.4 TIGER
iLIFE 2005
iWORK 2005 + lots of extras
8x DVD writer /SUPER DRIVE
Bluetooth
Integrated wireless 802.11g
15.2-inch TFT Display
1280x854 resolution
1.67GHz PowerPC G4
512MB DDR333 SDRAM
80GB Hard Drive
ATI Mobility Radeon
9700 (64 MB DDR)
Backlit keyboard
Gigabit Ethernet
FireWire 400 & 800
Analog audio in/out
DVI & S-Video out
I have several questions hoping avid Apple users can give me a hand:
1. The seller insists that it's 1.67GHz model. But based on my research using the manufacturer no. (M9422LL/A), it should be a 1.5GHz unit. Am I missing something here?
2. He claims that the Superdrive is 8x. But my research told me that last year model should be 4x??
3. I don't know much about Apple 2nd hand market. The lowest he is willing to go is CAD$1800 (US$1547). According to him, the unit is barely used. All original cords, cables and CDs. No box though. Is it a decent price?
Sorry for the long-winded post. Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks.
Jonathan
Comments
(with all documentation/cables AND box
I'd have to check on international shipping costs before I include that in the price. (assuming you want it shipped to Canada)