For the first time in a long time I am seeing FAR more people looking for the previous generation machines instead of the new ones (partly for price, partly for compatibility issues).
Macs have always sold well in the used market (eBay especially), and the refurbs and clearance are huge. This is the first time that Apple has not depleted inventory before a new model is released. They have never had a clearance section before. You can still find the 24" iMac 2.8 GHz for $1,399 or less, which is an incredible buy. Even the MacBook Air 1.8 80 GB can be obtained for $1,099 refurb. That is an amazing $700 off the original price. Now those would fly off the shelves at that price.
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For the first time in a long time I am seeing FAR more people looking for the previous generation machines instead of the new ones (partly for price, partly for compatibility issues).
Macs have always sold well in the used market (eBay especially), and the refurbs and clearance are huge. This is the first time that Apple has not depleted inventory before a new model is released. They have never had a clearance section before. You can still find the 24" iMac 2.8 GHz for $1,399 or less, which is an incredible buy. Even the MacBook Air 1.8 80 GB can be obtained for $1,099 refurb. That is an amazing $700 off the original price. Now those would fly off the shelves at that price.