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MacBook Question
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:20 pm
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:20 pm
Came across a 17" MBP on a local for sale Facebook page for $600. I already have a 13" MBP. I can't decide whether or not I should even bother with it or take the deal and try to flip it or sell my 13 to roll with the big boy. Both are in great shape and I don't mind the extra weight.
Mine (Late 2011 -13"), 2.4 GHz Intel Core I5, 4GB 1333 MHz (Max 16), and Intel HD 3000 384 MB.
Hers (Mid 2010 - 17"), 2.53 GHz Intel Core I5, 4GB 1067 MHz (max 8), and Intel HD Graphics 288.
Thoughts? Could I flip the 17 for a modest profit?
Mine (Late 2011 -13"), 2.4 GHz Intel Core I5, 4GB 1333 MHz (Max 16), and Intel HD 3000 384 MB.
Hers (Mid 2010 - 17"), 2.53 GHz Intel Core I5, 4GB 1067 MHz (max 8), and Intel HD Graphics 288.
Thoughts? Could I flip the 17 for a modest profit?
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Posted on 11/21/14 at 1:51 am to locotiger
I think the 17" mid-2010 MBPs had dual GPUs--Intel HD integrated and GeForce 330M discrete. If that's the case with this one, then the screen size, resolution and graphics would be the only thing better about the 17" MBP.
The 2010 MBPs had an Arrandale processor while the 2011 MBPs had a Sandy Bridge processor. So despite your machine having a lower clock speed, it would still outperform the 2010 MBP in CPU operations.
I wouldn't bother tying up $600 tbh.
The 2010 MBPs had an Arrandale processor while the 2011 MBPs had a Sandy Bridge processor. So despite your machine having a lower clock speed, it would still outperform the 2010 MBP in CPU operations.
I wouldn't bother tying up $600 tbh.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 5:10 am to locotiger
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Thoughts? Could I flip the 17 for a modest profit?
I don't know about these particular numbers but they stopped making the 17 a few years ago. I know there's a good niche that is enamored of them. Might help their value if you take time to market it.
This post was edited on 11/21/14 at 5:40 am
Posted on 11/21/14 at 8:30 am to locotiger
I just spent $600 getting the logic board replaced on my mid-2009 17" Pro. Worth it for me just to have the bigger screen since they discontinued that size. If it is really in good shape, throw 500 at her and roll with it.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 10:28 am to AstroTiger
That's alone makes it seem like a good buy even if it just to resell for parts.
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