1. From the Department of Commerce…

    I’m in the process of selling a few items that I no longer require, and want to let folks know about them before I consider selling them on eBay. If you’re interested in the item below (UK buyers preferred - sorry!) please drop me a note hello [at] nikf [dot] org and I’ll get back to you!

    17” MacBook Pro

    A January 2007 vintage, this 17” MacBook Pro has a 2.33Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, with 256MB ATI X1600 graphics, a 160GB Hard Drive, 2GB RAM and the usual DVD±RW drive (+R Dual Layer). Despite being 2.5 years old, the machine is still as-new (apart from a slightly worn S key). I should also point out that in January 2008 the large (matte) display was replaced under AppleCare (which runs to January 2010) due to a backlight failing. I’ll ship it in the original box, with all original accessories and throw in a 17” laptop sleeve as a little thank you. The machine has a fresh install of Leopard - freshly-bought media included - and I’ll throw in family packs of both iLife 08 & iWork ‘08 with the Tiger restore disks that came with the machine as an extra bonus. Based on similar machines going for £800, Asking price: £650+ (excluding delivery) - though am open to offers :)

    A quick note

    In the four-and-a-half years I’ve owned Macs, none of my Apple hardware has ever been sold on. It pains me to part with “teh shiny shiny”  however the MacBook Pro is (still) an incredibly fast machine that it’s simply going to waste whilst I enjoy my office laptop. If you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to drop me a note: I’d much prefer not to have to endure eBay with the MacBook Pro. Payment via PayPal (with the buyer covering fees) is much preferred.

    Here ends this brief commercial interlude. Normal programming will resume shortly :)

    Posted on Thursday June 25th, 2009