iBook deal?

Big Zack · 07-24-2005, 01:03 PM

Question for you the Apple-addicts out there... I know *nothing* about iBooks and was wondering of someone could enlighten me on what kind of deal this is:

"Used Apple iBook laptop computers will be on sale for $50 each, with a one-per-person limit... One thousand laptops will be sold at the school warehouse on a first come first serve basis. Only cash or checks will be accepted. The white, Power PC 750s with 12-inch screens have 320 megabytes of memory and are installed with the AppleWorks Operating System."

Thanks,

- Z

al256 · 07-24-2005, 01:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Big Zack

Question for you the Apple-addicts out there... I know *nothing* about iBooks and was wondering of someone could enlighten me on what kind of deal this is:

"Used Apple iBook laptop computers will be on sale for $50 each, with a one-per-person limit... One thousand laptops will be sold at the school warehouse on a first come first serve basis. Only cash or checks will be accepted. The white, Power PC 750s with 12-inch screens have 320 megabytes of memory and are installed with the AppleWorks Operating System."

Thanks,

- Z

Seriously, you should buy as many as you can and sell them. That deal is a steal. Just take a second and read this http://appleturns.com/scene/?id=5263 p.s you need to scroll down to the bottom article.

kandyman676 · 07-24-2005, 01:46 PM

That is really, really messed up. Good luck!

They are only ibooks (smaller then a powerbook, no PC card slot), but still worth $50 each.

If you do score any, remember to respect MP3car.com rules and post in the For sale forum. Please do not advertise them for sale in this forum.

Thanks!

0l33l · 07-24-2005, 01:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kandyman676

If you do score any, remember to respect MP3car.com rules and post in the For sale forum. Please do not advertise them for sale in this forum.

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a one-per-person limit

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TxMazda3 · 07-24-2005, 04:43 PM

that is an amazing deal. where are they being sold? haha. 750 mhz with 320MB of ram .. could easily run panther and maybe tiger stripped down I believe. upgrade the hard drive and it'd be a solid little machine ... hell it could make for a nice little car system too ... with the hard drive upgrade (and maybe ram) that is ...

Zac · 07-24-2005, 05:11 PM

Haha yeah I plan on taking a few friends down to get a few (most likely..still not completely sure yet.) I figure worst case I can sell/part it out to recover the $50...

markopolo311 · 07-24-2005, 07:05 PM

If u hook me up i'll love you forever.

simon_C · 07-24-2005, 08:53 PM

if you find a way to get more than one, and sell one to me for like 75$ or something, ill will offer any of my skills to you and will be forever in your debt!!!!!!!!

Big Zack · 07-24-2005, 10:41 PM

All, Thanks for the info. I think I am going to pick one up just to play with.

FYI, for anyone in the central VA area these units are being sold by Henrico County Public Schools on Aug 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school warehouse at 361 Dabs House Road beside the Eastern Government Center. For more information contact Mychael Dickerson, director of media relations and safety for Henrico County Public Schools, at mddickerson@henrico.k12.va.us or 804-652-3724.

As for the selling and offers of love and mad skillz... thanks, but uhh... I'm gonna have to pass since they are limiting it to one per person.

- Z

simon_C · 07-24-2005, 10:54 PM

cmon man, grab a few friends, pitch in a few bucks, and those who want one here will gladly reimberse and then some!

markopolo311 · 07-25-2005, 12:32 AM

indeed

Nic · 07-25-2005, 02:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TxMazda3

that is an amazing deal. where are they being sold? haha. 750 mhz with 320MB of ram .. could easily run panther and maybe tiger stripped down I believe. upgrade the hard drive and it'd be a solid little machine ... hell it could make for a nice little car system too ... with the hard drive upgrade (and maybe ram) that is ...

i thought tiger was less of a resource hog than panther?

and wtf is the appleworks operating system? isnt appleworks an office suite?

kirbycope · 07-25-2005, 05:18 AM

I'll buy one in a heartbeat

kandyman676 · 07-25-2005, 07:26 AM

Quote:

News Release

Laptops on sale for $50 each

A unique opportunity is available from Henrico County Public Schools. Used Apple iBook laptop computers will be on sale for $50 each, with a one-per-person limit. The one-day sale will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

One thousand laptops will be sold at the school warehouse — 361 Dabbs House Road beside the Eastern Government Center — on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only cash or checks will be accepted.

The white, Power PC 750s with 12-inch screens have 320 megabytes of memory, Mac OS 10.2.8, and AppleWorks 6.2.9.

From Interstate 64, take exit 193B. Travel east on Nine Mile Road and turn left at the second stoplight on Dabbs House Road. The warehouse is on the right.

For more information contact Mychael Dickerson, director of media relations and safety for Henrico County Public Schools, at mddickerson AT henrico.k12.va.us or 804-652-3724.

Laptop Specifications Download

There you go! Unforunately, its during the WEEK.

Dennis5587 · 07-25-2005, 07:42 AM

If it wasn't 7 and a half hours away from my house... I'd be there. Oh well...