As we all know, the economy is in the tanker, which means a lot of us are doing what we can to make ends meet. Needless to say, I'm one of them. So, like so many people, when in need, it's time to start offloading stuff that isn't exactly 100% needed. So, without further ado, a little sampling of what I either plan on or am thinking about selling (trust me, there's more than this).
Couple quick notes: First, the images shown here aren't the actual images I'll use when posting these items during their actual sale. I just wanted to get a quick pic of each thing just so people could get a little glimpse of what it looks like. Second, I'm not sure how I plan on selling these (eBay, CraigsList, Twitter/Facebook, word of mouth, etc.).
Dell Inspiron 530
One of the first things I'm dropping has actually served me well during the time I've had it (no matter how many times I've cussed it out). It's a Dell Inspiron 530 Mini-Tower computer.
It comes with an Intel Celeron 420 processor (1.6 GHz, Single Core), 1.5 GB of RAM (upgraded from 512 MB), a 120 GB SATA Hard Drive, a 8-in-1 media card reader, a DVD+/-RW drive, and integrated surround sound.
On the Operating System side of things, this Dell is preinstalled with Windows Vista Basic (sorry). Now, it IS capable of running Windows 7 without any problems. If it runs it great, that's open to debate. Of course, if you have a license for Windows XP, you may want to downgrade. You could even install Ubuntu Linux instead as well.
I have added a Gigabit Ethernet card as the built-in Ethernet adapter is only 10/100. I also added a 4-port USB card just in case the 6 built-in ports (4 in the back, 2 in front) aren't enough.
I must note, this computer is refurbished, but you really wouldn't be able to tell.
Apple Mac mini (Early 2006)
One of my very first Mac purchases! After selling my iMac to my bro, I picked up a Mac mini so that I could do video editing for a business idea that went nowhere. For now, it's acting as a Home Media Center and Media Server. (I have a MacBook as my main machine ... for now.)
This Early 2006 model has a 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo (NOT a Core 2 Duo), 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW Drive, 2 GB of RAM (upgraded from 512 MB), integrated graphics, four USB 2.0 ports, a Firewire port, DVI monitor port, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11g Wireless, and a Apple Remote.
I think this computer does have a few months of AppleCare left (expires February or March 2010). It also comes with a DVI-to-VGA adapter for those with a VGA monitor. The system comes preinstalled with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. And, like the Dell, this is refurbished.
Gateway FPD1975W 19" Widescreen LCD Display with Speaker Bar
The next item up for bid could be a considered a companion to one of the computers listed above. This is a 19" Widescreen LCD display from Gateway with additional Speaker Bar.
The display offers a maximum resolution of 1440 x 900. You can also use either VGA or a DVI connection (or both!). That's the basics of the monitor as I know. If you want the really nitty gritty details, check it out on Gateway's web site.
In additional to the monitor, I'm also including the Speaker Bar accessory. The Speaker Bar has headphone ports on either side of the bar and an analog microphone port on the right side of the bar. A volume knob is on front. The Speaker Bar is powered by USB so a separate power supply is not needed.
Newer Technology miniStack v2 external hard drive enclosure
If you're looking at the Mac mini, you may want to consider a few extras. On the hardware side of things, you may want to consider this miniStack v2 external hard drive enclosure.
I like this enclosure mainly for the fact that it fits under the Mac mini perfectly. It also acts as a USB and Firewire hub. There are two available USB ports and 1 Firewire port on the back, as well as one USB port and one Firewire port on its side. I say "freely available" as one of the two Firewire ports on the back is used as the uplink to the Mac mini.
Speaking of the Firewire port, one of the nice things about this drive is that you can use the hard drive as either an USB Drive or a Firewire Drive. Supposedly, Firewire is faster for data transfer, so I've been using that.
Sadly, I cannot provide a Hard Drive with this (it's got my data on it), so you're on your own when it comes to providing an IDE Hard Drive for this. I belive it only supports up to 500 GB.
I have two of these available, but one is having issues with the temperature sensor, so the fan is running ALL the time at the highest speed.
Apple Final Cut Studio (Academic Edition)
As I mentioned previously, I had purchased a Mac mini with the intent of doing some serious video editing for a business idea that barely saw the light of day. When it comes to serious video editing on the Mac, you look no further than Final Cut Studio.
This is the very first release of Final Cut Studio, which comes with Final Cut Pro 5.1, Motion 2, DVD Studio Pro, and Soundtrack Pro. This was also the first version of Final Cut to support Intel processors, so you know it's good to go on all modern Macs.
This item I probably won't sell on eBay for the lone fact that this thing is HUGE and weights a ton, thanks to the paper manuals (more like books) included in this set.
As stated in the title, this is the Academic Edition. I'm not sure what the resell rules are on this, but I'm assuming it means I can only resale it to people that are currently enrolled in a school or work for an educational institute.
Microsoft Office:mac 2004
With the freely available OpenOffice.org software, I don't see much need in owning Microsoft Office anymore, especially for someone who is having to do everything as cheaply as possible.
Microsoft Office:mac 2004 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage (the Mac equivalent of Outlook).
The version being sold here is the Student and Teacher Edition. This means that you are legally allowed to install this on three computers in your household, as long as you're a student or work for an educational institute. At least, I assume so. For sure, you're allowed to install it on three computers.
The only downside to Microsoft Office:mac is that it's not optimized for running on Intel-based Macs. Thankfully, you CAN run it on Intel Macs, thanks to Rosetta, but it just won't run as fast as you may want it to.
Apple MacBook (Late 2006, Core 2 Duo)
Finally, my (current) pride and joy. This MacBook is my main computer, but I may possibly part with it, if the price is right. I'm still trying to decide if I really want to sell this or not. My plan would be to sell the MacBook and use some of the money to purchase an inexpensive PC laptop (maybe one that can be run as a Hackintosh?). Looking around at how much the MacBook would sell for, it would be a terrible idea. Just one reason why this is a tough call.
Either way, this is a Late 2006 model White MacBook with a 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo, 2 GB of RAM (upgraded from 512MB), 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW Drive, integrated graphics, and 802.11n Wireless. The 13 inch screen can display resolutions up to 1280x800. The system comes preinstalled with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger.
Like the Mac mini, I believe this too has a few months of AppleCare left (expiring maybe Feburary or March 2010).
To sweeten the deal, I could also include some accessories, such as an extra power adapter, a mini-DVI to DVI display adapter, and... I think that's it. I'll have to see what other accessories I have lying around.
If I do sell this, I do need to take it to the Apple Store for some repairs. There is a known issue with early model MacBooks having issues with the casing cracking. Take a guess what issue I'm having. Either way, it needs to be done so to make it look right again.
Once again, like the two other computers, this system is refurbished.
As I mentioned previously, this is just the start of what I'm selling. I also have some networking equipment, camcorders and accessories, and possibly a cell phone as well. I'll be sure to post the additional items in the coming days.
