Will the miniMac drive down used Mac prices?
Just something I was thinking about the other day, why spend >$800 on a used Quicksilver, or >$600 on a used 'iceBook', when you can get a mini and a 3rd party display for that? (comparing reseller prices) I think it's very possible there could be a drop in used Mac prices due to the mini, at least in the models less capable than the mini. Discuss...
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Originally posted by iPoster
Just something I was thinking about the other day, why spend >$800 on a used Quicksilver, or >$600 on a used 'iceBook', when you can get a mini and a 3rd party display for that? (comparing reseller prices) I think it's very possible there could be a drop in used Mac prices due to the mini, at least in the models less capable than the mini. Discuss...
I thought of this as soon as they came out. My dad repairs and sells old macs for part of his living - I hope that he did not have a lot of stock on hand, because I am sure that the prices dropped like a rock.
A used Power Mac is a very viable option right now even with the new Mini. They're vastly different and are not directly competing-- and that's why the mini won't drive the price down. It may drive the price of the eMac/iMac down, however.