Myrna wrote: I have to make a decision and I need help. All of you who are somewhat tech-wise, please respond. You may respond to all or to just me, depending on how you feel about it.
Allan has a 3-year old MacPro that he would like to sell to me for $600. It comes loaded with the necessary programs, as always. He will take monthly payments. It has a lot of memory and my old machine, downstairs, has little. Also the old machine is now 15-years old and has had one repair. Dad and I have actually, however, been talking about buying another lap top. It is really hard for us to share this one. We both need/want it at the same time. I have begun doing my writing from the laptop because it is easier on my back. However, ALL the photo stuff is on the old tower.
There you have it. Dad went down and looked at it and he says it seems nice but he doesn't know much about the tech stuff. I have to decide by tomorrow or it will go on KSL and then, on Tuesday, in the paper.
AnnMarie wrote: $600 for a 3 year old machine seems steep. Todd and Shawn will know better.
I am deleting Braden and Megan and Jason from the email chain.
The best rule of thumb for all sales (and one I have learned to trust) if it has to be now, it has to be no.
Ams
P.S. You got my attention using words and no exclamation marks. It really is the same thing I tell my kids - use words with no emoticons and no excessive punctuation and I will reply quicker.
Todd wrote: I agree with AnnMarie.
Kirsten wrote: So if you want a price comparison, check either apple's site under refurbished section (they actually warranty them) or this site www.macofalltrades.com.
You know my deep love for macs, but I don't understand why Allan always pressures you. He's had to know he was getting a new computer for longer than just today. Did you check KSL to see what was already listed?
I hate pressured choices. I personally prefer iMacs vs MacPros.
Jared wrote: For $400 more you can get a new lap top that probably has just as much space and is just as fast and has a full warranty. I would not go for the $600 option. My 2 cents. Jared
Brigitta wrote: Definitely not worth it. Macs are expensive and that's not actually a bad price unfortunately, but you would be better off buying a brand new hp for around 400-500 and then getting the programs you want and owning the user licences yourself, plus with a new laptop you'll have a warranty.
Let me know what you decide and if you go for a new one I'll help you find a good price.
