Perfect budget PC for software developers
gtani: Laptops: you can find plastic case Macbooks for $600 or so on craiglist.  Generally, we're talking 2G RAM, no option to purchase additional 2 years of appleCare.I would try to get one that's expandable to 4G RAM and was purchased new last year, or this year. If i were going to buy a used laptop, I would insist that the seller be the original buyer and give you a copy of their purchase receipt, so you know it's legit.