Which is the better deal??

funkyphantom · 29 Jun 2008 at 19:44

Hi guys, im completley new to the whole mac scene, so could do with your expert help if possible. Im looking at buying a second hand macbook could you tell me which you think is the better deal??

1
White Macbook
2 Ghz Core 2 Duo
2gb DDR2 Ram - Upgraded from 1gb
160gb Harddrive - Upgraded from 80gb
13.3" screen - 1280x800 widescreen
DVD/CDRW combo drive
Bluetooth, wifi etc
Apple remote
Clean install of Tiger and the mac apps (inc garage band) with discs
Original box, second skin Macbook case

Price:£500

2
1.83Ghz Core Duo
2Gb RAM (+ 512Mb original RAM)
160Gb Hard disk
Original Tiger & Leopard disks
Excellent condition
White
Applecare to August 2009

Price £375.00

Thanks guys

J1234 · 29 Jun 2008 at 20:03

The first one, by far.

Just buy a copy of Leopard to bring it up to date.

iraiguana · 29 Jun 2008 at 22:12

go for the first one, you will only be disappointed by the second set-up

funkyphantom · 29 Jun 2008 at 22:32

so is the 1.83Ghz Core Duo that bad then?

J1234 · 29 Jun 2008 at 22:37

Well, the Core 2 Duo is a lot better.

funkyphantom · 29 Jun 2008 at 22:41

ahh im with you. On a different note, im going to be setting up a wireless network on the mac, so i can view the internet wirelessly, is this easy to do? and does anyone know of a complete noob tutorial to do so?
thanks

TriedandTested · 29 Jun 2008 at 22:42

funkyphantom said:
ahh im with you. On a different note, im going to be setting up a wireless network on the mac, so i can view the internet wirelessly, is this easy to do? and does anyone know of a complete noob tutorial to do so?
thanks

It's very easy! Personally, I haven't had any of the problems I had with Windows when connecting to a wireless network.

funkyphantom · 29 Jun 2008 at 23:23

how do i do it?

syke · 29 Jun 2008 at 23:24

Definitely first one, means i could buy the second if i get the funds

gumbald · 29 Jun 2008 at 23:27

Definitely the first.

iraiguana · 30 Jun 2008 at 09:20

you turn on the wireless if it is not already on the laptop. Turn on the router and it will work.

More info on wireless security can be found in:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17205432

funkyphantom · 30 Jun 2008 at 09:27

iraiguana said:
you turn on the wireless if it is not already on the laptop. Turn on the router and it will work.

More info on wireless security can be found in:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17205432

Ahh its that easy is it?....im still thinking about the trouble i had with windows

Thanks for the help.

Scythe · 30 Jun 2008 at 09:28

If you install Leopard when you get it, the initial setup will ask you for the wireless details, such as network and password. This will set up itself.
Also in the corner, near the clock, there should be a wireless icon. Click it, then turn it on and select your network. It's as easy as that.