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    cheap macbook air?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Bashar, Nov 16, 2009.

  1. Bashar

    Bashar Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello,
    i was looking at ebay for cheap macbook air deal to test the mac world :) what things i need to know about?

    btw do the 1.6Ghz ones comes with SSDs ?

    Best Regards,
    Bashar
     
    Bashar, Nov 16, 2009
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  2. jetteichert

    jetteichert Notebook Geek

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    Before you buy ask for the serial number so you can go to apple's website and check the apple care and specs that came with it. This will tell you with 100% accuracy how much time is left on the warranty, and if the person is claiming it has an SSD in it, yet it came with 2.5" hdd then they opened it).
     
    jetteichert, Nov 16, 2009
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  3. snork

    snork Notebook Evangelist

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    Check out macmall.com too. There running some good "Pre Black Friday" sales right now on all Apple hardware.
     
    snork, Nov 16, 2009
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  4. jetteichert

    jetteichert Notebook Geek

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    jetteichert, Nov 17, 2009
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  5. pjshots

    pjshots Notebook Consultant

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    pjshots, Nov 17, 2009
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  6. PopRoxMimo3

    PopRoxMimo3 Notebook Deity

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    Yeah and i think it's windows ... taskbar.
    "New, sealed in box"???? it's more like used, out of the box

    also the usb on the fake one is on the left instead of the right
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Nov 17, 2009
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  7. fuyuki

    fuyuki Notebook Evangelist

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    Operating System: WINDOWS XP
    as shown in item specific

    This is a netbook from a Chinese company. No 13in laptop uses intel atom....
     
    fuyuki, Nov 17, 2009
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  8. KLOVER

    KLOVER Notebook Consultant

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    Unquestionably fake.

    However, the MSI x240 (13") used an Atom (with the x340 using a CULV 1.4).
     
    KLOVER, Nov 17, 2009
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  9. Convoluted

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    Oh wow, haha. I wonder how many folks got suckered into that purchase. For a 'clone' it really isn't worth $550, let alone $150. Look at the amazing screen resolution!
     
    Convoluted, Nov 18, 2009
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  10. A.Lias

    A.Lias Notebook Consultant

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    @Bashar: Good luck with your search for a MBA! Neither the Rev. A or Rev. B. 1.6 MBAs come with an SSD. BTW, I'd highly recommend getting a Rev. B.

    If you're looking for a deal, I'd check out your local Craig's List. If you do so, make sure you deal in person and ask the potential seller for a receipt (or other proof of purchase).
     
    A.Lias, Nov 18, 2009
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  11. S60

    S60 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just saw one go for $5000… probably a hacked account. :eek:
     
    S60, Nov 20, 2009
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