Should I buy this macbook?

[JrockMod]

Got a friend who's friend is selling a White 2007 MacBook 13.3" model A1181

Specs:
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mac osx 10.6 snow leopard
ilife '09
2ghz intel core 2
2gb ddr2 sdram
80gb hard drive
built in mic and camera
bluetooth
airport (wi-fi)

only bad thing is that it has no wall charger!

I would like to know What is a reasonable price, whats a good deal price and what is it really worth?

He told me he is thinking around 600 and idk if that's a steal

What are some common problems with it that I should see before buying it?


Thanks guys

[Force Flow]

What would you plan on using it for? If you just wanted a simple email and surfing machine, a netbook would probably be a better value.

Current macbooks:

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/hom...-MACBOOK-INDEX

Charger:
http://store.apple.com/us/search?find=macbook%20charger


I'd be wary for a few reasons:
1) It's not new anymore
2) Is it under warranty (I doubt it, unless your friend bought an extended protection plan. Even then, apple *might* not honor it since the mac changed hands)
3) The charger is another $80.
4) Does it come with all the discs?

I might consider $350 as-is...so long as it's in good, running condition with no serious cosmetic damage.

[mknabster]

Yea those specs don't seem too impressive for running Snow Leopard, this computer was built for Tiger, which was 2 operating systems behind SL. The $600 he quoted is definitely not worth it, especially if it doesn't come with a wall charger, which are expensive like Force Flow shows. I personally would run a benchmark on the system from Geekbench (they have a free trial) and compare it with other #s on their website for like models. Also look at the condition of the computer, make sure it comes with discs, the Apple remote, but I doubt it has the warranty anymore, unless he bought applecare.

[DrWambu]

I wouldn't pay $600 for a Macbook that's 3 years old. I've found that usually the lifespan of laptops is about 3-5 years tops.

[rwc1965]

What would you recommend for a replacement home pc? My old pc has to go by by it is 8 years old and I need something new. Would a mac be reliable and easy to use?