[WTS] Macbook pro 2012 and various surplus, monitors, routers, FPGA boards etc.

[glassking]

hayseed, there is no way I'm selling a new $2800 laptop for $750 in bitcoins. Really don't you have anything better to do than sink my sale ? At least ebay lets people auction in peace. You're being personal and nasty. No need for that, put the pitch fork away. Its just a garage sale.

Regarding the memory issue, yes thats a bummer, but what the apple technician told me is A) these laptops after they find a bad sector they isolate it in firmware so OSX doesn't use it and B) they will replace the logic board for $310 if it bothers me that much. The laptop has never crashed and I have used it for the last 14 days as my main computer. Pay an extra $310 and I'll go get the logic board changed for you. But I really dont think it makes any difference.

If escrow is the big issue we will work something out. My buddy (eoakland) has volunteered to go to the fedex and ship it with me, so he can be the escrow.

Now, does anyone actually want to buy it ? Until i get a "yes I want it" , I'm done with this thread. This right here is the definition of unprofessional. This is why bitcoins are losing value.

[hayseed]

If escrow is the big issue we will work something out. My buddy (eoakland) has volunteered to go to the fedex and ship it with me, so he can be the escrow.

The Fox's friend says all the chickens are accounted for !

1) Im not interested in it. Even at $100. No warranty / Board issue.

2) Escrow uses a third party to insure the honesty of Buyer and Seller.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escrow

https://bitcoin.org/en/developer-guide#escrow-and-arbitration

3) I and other's are trying to keep people from being ripped off when we spot highly suspicious WTS or group buy posts.

[hayseed]

It is utterly amazing that you would even suggest that people trust your friend to verify your "SALE".

You are either that ignorant (meaning utter lack of comprehension) or that highly confident in your scam talk.

[hayseed]

Here's your exact model:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/15-RETINA-Macbook-Pro-i7-2-3GHz-8GB-256GB-SSD-2GB-Video-2012-MORE-/231315093217?pt=Apple_Laptops&hash=item35db7436e1

$1,300

on flea-bay with warranty and buyer protection !!

and from someone with a "Reputation" and established history!!

[eoakland]

I actually told the poster about this site yesterday, that should explain the "newbie" status.  But I do agree, prices are a bit steep.  I live near this guy, if anyone is interested in having me see the items listed and confirm I can do so or I can act as escrow with no fee on my end, just the btc dust to pay the transfer fees.

Nice trust you have there...

read my feedback story.

[glassking]

The same could be said if the escrow was a friend of the buyer.

Or perhaps you're suggesting the buyer send the money to some random yahoo on the internet who decides they are a escrow (OMG), then I mail to the buyer, and hope for the best ?

Chances are the escrow will run. With a currency like bitcoin for sure. So it doubles risk for me as a seller. At least this way, two people are involved in verifying the goods are mailed.

Look, most people are trustworthy. Like 95% of people get that a few dollars isnt worth the hassle of stealing. Sure there are scammers, but if you want to trade, you need to trust. There is risk in every activity. But here is a opportunity for someone who generated a file on their computer a few years ago to get a fancy laptop in return. Take it before the bubble pops.

Yes if you have US dollars, I will sell it for less. But in magic beans... ahm.. I mean bitcoins, the price is 4. And that doesn't have a new battery and almost no use. Its not new like mine

[gamefixer]

The same could be said if the escrow was a friend of the buyer.

Or perhaps you're suggesting the buyer send the money to some random yahoo on the internet who decides they are a escrow (OMG), then I mail to the buyer, and hope for the best ?

Chances are the escrow will run. With a currency like bitcoin for sure. So it doubles risk for me as a seller. At least this way, two people are involved in verifying the goods are mailed.

Look, most people are trustworthy. Like 95% of people get that a few dollars isnt worth the hassle of stealing. Sure there are scammers, but if you want to trade, you need to trust. There is risk in every activity. But here is a opportunity for someone who generated a file on their computer a few years ago to get a fancy laptop in return. Take it before the bubble pops.

Yes if you have US dollars, I will sell it for less. But in magic beans... ahm.. I mean bitcoins, the price is 4. And that doesn't have a new battery and almost no use. Its not new like mine

Glass, what your not understanding about escrow is that there are several trusted members here that you can go through. I've used OGNasty 4-6 times and the deals have always worked out great. I've also used a few others and they too worked out really well.

FWIW, I've got a 15" Retina that I bought when they came out. Its NEVER had a single issue and its my daily use and travel computer. Its always on and only gets powered down when I'm on my way to the airport.

[hayseed]

There are escrow people on here with high Trust Ratings.

They are not going to rip someone off over 4BTC Their trust ratings are worth way more than that.

Read the bitcoin escrow link. The escrow person can not "take" the coins.

[hayseed]

FWIW, I've got a 15" Retina that I bought when they came out. Its NEVER had a single issue and its my daily use and travel computer. Its always on and only gets powered down when I'm on my way to the airport.

I use nearly every version of mac that comes out in my work including the new "VaderPod". Wish I could have kept it.

My issue is that he wants new price for old hardware that many may not understand can not be upgraded. (Yes owc does sell SSD's for that model).

He does admit the "potential" ram issue but brush's if off and does not state that it can not be easily replaced. Many will assume pull a simm put in a new one
not "replace/exchange the main board".

The speed difference between ivy bridge and haswell retinae is significant. I know, I have used multiple version's of both types.

[glassking]

Nooo I put them side by side and there is no speed difference, not in booting, not in running intensive CADS - its hype. Its the exact same product unless you look at the numbers.

[gamefixer]

FWIW, I've got a 15" Retina that I bought when they came out. Its NEVER had a single issue and its my daily use and travel computer. Its always on and only gets powered down when I'm on my way to the airport.

I use nearly every version of mac that comes out in my work including the new "VaderPod". Wish I could have kept it.

My issue is that he wants new price for old hardware that many may not understand can not be upgraded. (Yes owc does sell SSD's for that model).

He does admit the "potential" ram issue but brush's if off and does not state that it can not be easily replaced. Many will assume pull a simm put in a new one
not "replace/exchange the main board".

The speed difference between ivy bridge and haswell retinae is significant. I know, I have used multiple version's of both types.

That Vader Pod looks neat but thats a lot of money to drop for a computer. I think I'd rather build a bad ass Hackintosh before I bought one of those.

Yeah, a potential RAM issue is a big deal on one of these things.

[glassking]

Vader pod is a rip off. You can build a unit 3x more powerful for $1500 if you are smart

[gamefixer]

Vader pod is a rip off. You can build a unit 3x more powerful for $1500 if you are smart

Yeah, I was looking at one of the latest round ups of Hackintosh parts. Came to a pretty penny but still a lot less than a true Mac Pro.

[glassking]

Theres a better way.....

[gamefixer]

Theres a better way.....

To build a Hackintosh or to run OSX?

I've only been using Mac's for about 4 years and am really happy with them. I only use my Windows rig to play games now.

[glassking]

OSX is very neat, especially with parallels for virtualization. But there is a better way to build a hackintosh

[gamefixer]

But there is a better way to build a hackintosh

Do tell... I'm weeks away from buying another iMac.

PM if you dont want to post OT in this thread.

[hayseed]

But there is a better way to build a hackintosh

Do tell... I'm weeks away from buying another iMac.

PM if you dont want to post OT in this thread.

All of the major hardware mags tried to build a hackintosh to compare and could not match the price. and even when they
came close, they only did so by leaving out several features. Not to mention none could do it at the size.

They days of putting together better hardware at even a comparable cost are gone.

Apple buys most of the worlds best fab/part plants output etc.

Why do you think droid phones feature ELO displays. They can't get the IPS ones
as Apple has bought out almost all of the total global production in the phone sized one's.

People keep forgetting the mac pro is equivalent to the high end dell xeon workstations.

Try and configure one.

I set up workstations for diagnostic medical systems and video editors.

Some doctors still have 2009 mac pro's at home. Run mavericks just fine
and handle the work load. The hospital has had to replace all their dell precision
workstations that were the same age as they couldn't handle windows 7 demands
plus the imaging. The only upgrade I have done to the mac pro's is SSD boot. The hospital tried
it on the Dells and it didn't help.

The vaderPod's have replaced earlier mac pro's (2006 to 2008). Are silent and now sit on
top of the desk since they take up so little room.

[hayseed]

Nooo I put them side by side and there is no speed difference, not in booting, not in running intensive CADS - its hype. Its the exact same product unless you look at the numbers.

Then you better not look at the stats done by real testers that show the truth.

http://barefeats.com/rmbpc1.html

[gamefixer]

But there is a better way to build a hackintosh

Do tell... I'm weeks away from buying another iMac.

PM if you dont want to post OT in this thread.

All of the major hardware mags tried to build a hackintosh to compare and could not match the price. and even when they
came close, they only did so by leaving out several features. Not to mention none could do it at the size.

About 4 years ago I built 4 hack's. All of them are still in service and have been updated as much as they need to be (kids computers so they are not totally current). I built them for around $500 each and at the time a comparable Pro was in the $2500-$3500 range.

I'm sure that current MacPro's are great machines but I'm not throwing that kind of money at a computer.