How much is my notebook worth?

dksupremacy · 01-04-2008, 11:26 PM

Hey, Just wondering how much my notebook is worth right now, maybe get a new one soon

Asus Z96Js
DDR2 PC-5400 2gb of ram (upgraded from 1gbz)
T2400 Duo Processor 1.83ghz
160gb HD 5400 RPM
ATI Radeon x1600 512mb
1.3 megapixel webcam
Windows XP

Battery is at 18% wear

No warranty left, still in good condition,

admlam · 01-04-2008, 11:35 PM

$500-600.

Asus notebooks have a really bad resale value. You're better off just keeping it.

ahl395 · 01-04-2008, 11:37 PM

Id say $500-$600 also. MAYBE $700 if your lucky though

SmoothTofu · 01-04-2008, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by admlam

$500-600.

Asus notebooks have a really bad resale value. You're better off just keeping it.

What makes them have a poor resale value?

admlam · 01-04-2008, 11:56 PM

Technology has a bad resale value in general.

But Asus also has the problem with poor brand recognition for the general public. Only the "enthusiast" would know about Asus. Moreover, they would be informed enough to avoid paying more than what its really worth.

On the other hand, Apple for instance has a high resale value due to the high prices they charge in the first place. As a result, depreciation wouldn't be so high.

I sold my z96j last year. It took forever (4 months), but I didn't lose that much to depreciation since I sold to a personal friend. That would be a very unique and lucky case.

RogueMonk · 01-06-2008, 08:50 PM

$600 is fair.