So… this video went kinda viral (as far as I’m concerned). And I’d just like to say that I feel so lucky. Not for finding this computer at such a low cost, but for having such awesome viewers ❤ You are a real treasure. Thank you to everybody who felt happy for me and left a sweet, heartwarming comment. You guys rock! Love you ❤
@@schvabek Nah- you're putting in the WORK, and producing RESULTS- videos that provide value or enjoyment for the viewers, who watch the videos from start to finish! 😊
@@sanderhalvorsen man, thanks so much! I usually upload once a week! But if this TH-cam thing works out, I’ll definitely post more often. Much love ❤️🤟
I paid $3500 for the 16” M1 Max with these specs three years ago (extended warranty runs out next month) and it’s the best machine I’ve ever had. I love that someone who is genuinely deserving of it got such a great deal. Congrats!
@@percy9228 I know it’s not very believable, but I’ve tried adding all the evidence to the video 🤷♂️ Either way, you’re free not to believe me, I’ll still be very happy with my purchase 😁
fr. they still sell these for around 3k new at least in my country. A display cost between 400-800$ depending on the model so i find it a bit bullshit. So it's either fake or the seller stole it and needed to get rid of it fast
Getting beefed up M1Max macbbok pro for $120 - I mean, if I had this deal, I also wouldn't believe my luck. For real - sometimes people just have no idea what they are throwing away or working with.
It's not like the seller throw away this macbook. In a lot of cases these sellers have contacts with some people in the informatic sector of a lot company and they get thoses Macbook and other company laptops for free and peanuts. The guy didn't want to waste is time so he made a quick sell. And our guy is the winner !
that feeling when you find an incredible deal for something that costs a lot is such a crazy feeling. I went to a recycling store and got some blackmagic screens for $15 (NZD) that were worth $1500, sold them for $500 as untested and somehow sold them and they apparently worked. Helped out a small kiwi film company by getting them a still great deal while getting some extra money
@@164BiloKytes Wow, that’s an awesome find! And yeah, nothing beats the feeling of striking gold. Just awesome. Even happier I could share it with you guys ❤️🤟
I believe this coz I got a dead M1 Macbook free and repaired it for $100 and bought a Z Flip 4 a year ago for $175, it's crazy when you find a once in a lifetime deal that sounds like a scam
Bro I did not mind your moaning 😆. If I had been welcomed with M1 Max 32 GB Ram and 1TB storage for that price I would be jumping through the roof myself 🤣🤣🤣
Man, you can’t imagine how happy that makes me! I really want to make people feel their input is appreciated. I really do appreciate every comment and sub. Cheers! 🤟❤️
its genuinely refreshing to see your genuine reaction to this. So many people just get so lost in consumerism and just buy brand new things constantly and don't think that the majority of people just make do with what they can get. seeing your pure joy at this is great
Haha, man, I was equally excited with a laptop someone threw in the trash last week 😂 I just love saving tech, old and new. Glad you liked the video. Cheers❤️🤟
"if" Apple will even replace it. Apple has been terrible on E-Waste and demanding customers buy NEW replacements instead of repairing even "cheap" component. Look up Louis Rossman and his repair group for the long history of WHY.
@@schvabek idk where you live but you could ask popular repair technician TH-camrs what it would cost to repair it. Maybe they would even give you a shoutout
It’s highly unlikely that there is a problem with the screen. If you’re not going to get it serviced, I’d recommend using a headless system and selling the screen on eBay. Because you saw an Apple logo, it’s probably just a back light capacitor. Congrats
Maaan..getting a new screen for this machine is absolutely worth it. You’d still be paying around $500 for this amazing beast, which, in my opinion, is totally worth it.
@@luhan8628 Hey, thanks for the advice! I’m taking it to a service shop this week, so we’ll see if the backlight can be repaired. Screen replacements cost $900+, so I won’t be doing that. Cheers!
Although you said you don't plan on repairing the screen, it's important to note the displays for these newer MacBooks come paired with the motherboard, causing replacements to have artefacts near the top bezel. So if you ever change your mind and want to fix it, just know you will either have to transfer the IC chips from the original display to the new one or get Apple themselves to do it (which will likely be very expensive).
@@AlexsCooking Yeah, I know the repairs for idevices are just getting silly at this point, with them serialising screens and stuff. One of the reasons I probably won’t end up repairing it.
@@aspookyboi3136 I know, but even if the screen is $400, the repair might be another 400. And it also might be serialised. I’m just not going to go that route for now
@@schvabekjust get some nice OLED TV (you can buy a used one that was always on energy saving so it isn't burnt ) Then put the computer it a small chassis to get a video with lots of views as well (growth )
That’s a fantastic deal! I had a similar experience when I bought my MacBook M1 Pro 14”. It was advertised as the base model M1 Pro with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. I got it for a great price with the battery cycle close to 90. After formatting it, I was surprised to find that it actually had the M1 Pro with a 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
I bought an M1 iMac for $200 about a year off facebook marketplace. The girl was a nurse and ended up using her gaming laptop and just didn't need it anymore. Best deal I've gotten.
When I lived in the U.S. and tried to buy used Apple products, it felt nearly impossible to find a good deal. Most offers seemed like scams. It took me 3-6 months and over 300 listings to find anything worthwhile. With the AirPods Max, I eventually gave up after six months and over 150 offers-it felt like I was spending more on gas just to meet sellers pushing fake products. Honestly, finding a legit deal is rare, so you’re one of the lucky ones! ❤
@@R1D3R_ Used Apple market is FILLED with scams. I’d say it’s about 50% of newer laptops being sold. Especially headphones, man. The fakes are getting better and better. iPhones too. Good thing is that, at least here, it’s kinda easy to tell when someone has a scam account/ad. But still, I was super lucky with this one 🤟
Such an amazing find! Thanks for sharing the journey of restoring it. I’m loving my M1 Max. It still handles everything I throw at it from coding to video editing. Enjoy!
3 months ago I purchased a barely used M1 with 8 gigs and 256 storage for $300. I only recently started using it and could not be happier. It runs circles around my Ryzen 7 with 40 gigs of ram. That machine has become network storage. Now I'm looking out for a M1 MAX. Edit: it's a MacBook Air. I'm hoping to find a M1 Max Mini with 32gigs and at least 512 storage. The person I bought it from was wealthy and easily talked down $200 - this was before the M44 launch.
Nice score. Hope you get the screen repaired. It is a truly beautiful display. I know it is expensive but it makes the machine whole again and once fixed the laptop will increase in value close to ten fold and should hold its value for some time. Something to ponder. Have a great day brother!
Hey, thanks so much for the kind words! Ill look into repairing it, but honestly I don’t need the screen, and even though it is beautiful, it’s only 14 inches, so I would def still use it with a larger external display. Cheers!
That's amazing news! Cherish your new device! I'm currently working on a 2021 M1 Pro MacBook Pro, which cost me $3000 with its 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. A Max configuration model would have set me back about $3500-$4000 at that time. Now, I'm eagerly anticipating the release of an M5 variant Air/Pro laptop to take my tech game to the next level!
HOLY MOLY!!! Congratulations on yet ANOTHER great blessing in your life! Sorry not sorry for LAUGHING at the 15:35 markpoint...when you were putting the MacBook on the "MacBook shelf"... as though it was a BOOK going a BOOK shelf... LOL 😂
Yeah, especially knowing that ddr5 32gb kit from crucial alone costs 90 dollars before shipping. I know that because i just bought it. And this guy just spent $30 more than me and basically got one of the most powerful laptops.
@@ragilmalik fuck the RAM... that M1 max is seriously impressive even after 4 yerars. It will be a legendary chip, like i7-4790K or a 1080Ti. 10 years of solid performance in tech is a pretty rare thing.
Congrats! Good find! About backlight, in my expirience if u can see picture with flashlight of your phone near the screen - 9 out of 10 it would be backlight ribbon cables replacement. It is not that pricey in my country, something about 200-300$ for customers. If u can reach to the guy himself around 100. He would cut ribbon cables and solder new part to it. And if u would change whole screen assembly with case - truetone and auto brightness wont work.
really cool video dude and I believe you because I work as an IT support and I know how big companies treat broken equipment out of warranty, often it is just thrown out or sold for pennies, your emotions are really cool :D
What a find! So glad you can use it as a “headless” mac rather than it getting thrown away. Always thought headless macbooks looked cool with the screen disconnected, but that would also get rid of the webcam which I see works fine! Great reason to keep it as is!
So THIS is definitely my fav video of yours so far and has become a part of my morning routine- it's literally so uplifting, and a great mindset shift for the day! 😍 Also ASTOUNDING to see the climbing numbers each time! That computer find was by no means a coincidence. I truly believe it was a prayer that was answered- you were meant to be a full time content creator! 😊
@@thethriftyfawn hahahaha whaaat 😂 it was such a random thing to, like it was Saturday, I hadn’t had the time to produce a “real” video that week, so I just went, meh, I’ll share this laptop I’ve found 😂 next morning - boom! So glad you’re enjoying. Again, thanks for your support! Already working on this weeks video ❤️🤟
@schvabek It's one of those things that anyone can relate to in one way or another, it's easy to connect with, but most of all it's how the video makes a person FEEL- there's a huge rush of happiness and joy! There's that saying- people don't always remember what you said, but they always remember how you made them FEEL. The video definitely did that! Take whatever time you need for the next one, and notifications are ON! 😁
I have the 2021 M1 Pro with 32GB of memory and 1TB SSD and I couldn't imagine giving this thing up for $120. Total steal and a great computer that will last a while
Such a lovely story, congratz on your huge bang for the buck deal! Got the M1 Max myself since day one and have loved it ever since, so enjoy your lovely new machine!
I didn't realize you were under 20k subs, your production is great. Keep it up and congratulations on your marketplace win! It's always such a good feeling to win the resale lottery like that.
My new Mac had a similar issue, only occasionally, with the display backlight not turning on. But just the same as yours, I could see the apple logo and even whatever windows I had open just as shadows in the background. Luckily I was still under warranty, but they determined it was a faulty lid-angle sensor in my case and fixed it for free. Excellent find!
That is totally a robbery, not even a steal. Congratulations! That is so unbelievable you got such a powerful machine for a price of some cheap budget smartphone.
It's cool seeing someone who doesn't normally get like "the top version" of something randomly get it for a good deal. If anyone deserves a good deal it's someone who isn't always buying everything they see. Really nice to see for sure :)
@@YTOxygenLess I never really cared about “the top versions”. Before I would just get an old computer and tried upgrading it (when you still could do that with macs). I always had like 5-12 year old MacBooks. The 2017. model was the newest one I had lol. So yeah, I think this will satisfy me for a long time. Thank you so much for commenting! 🤟❤️
@ I’ve already made a couple of videos, and I’m determined to do two a week! I’ve recently found another awesome deal I’m currently doing a video on. Hope you keep enjoying my content, I’ll try making the best out of this situation. Much love ❤️
Good job on taking the chance. I used to roam the second hand market daily and got a lot of great deals that way. I wish I had the drive to do so again, but for now I’m glad that other savy people out there are getting deals
@@ModulerDrone Thanks so much! Honestly, I’ve been on the lookout for a good deal on MacBooks for quite some time and this is the first one that worked out for me in a LONG time. And it turned out to be an awesome one. Cheers!
Broken backlight only? Damn. Congratulations. Maybe look up something from Luis Rossman on backlight repair. Probably just a broken cable that can be replaced for like 20 bucks :D
Hey, awesome video! loved it all the way through. However I did feel like some sections could've been sped up as I caught myself losing interest in the dialogue/visuals. But overall, wonderful work and congratulations on your beast of a machine!
Dude, 1.687 comments and replied I think all of them (even one hour ago ones...), Great video and great channel man. You got a new subscriber, and don't worry about the sounds you make, I would definitely shout even more for this bargain. :)
@@Green-Tomatoes Man, thank you so much for you kind words ❤️🤟 I do read all the comments, and I appreciate every one. I want to make everyone feel like their input is appreciated, because it really is. So glad you subscribed, hope you keep enjoying my videos ❤️ Cheers!
broken MacBooks make such great desktops, apart from the overheating issue on the intel ones, I recently downgraded from my 8gb 256 m1 Mac mini to a 2019, core i9, 16 inch, 32gb ram, 1tb ssd, radeon 5500m. im running it on no turbo boost so that it can't overheat, and its still faster, and I made £200 by downgrading haha and I just want to talk about how stupid turbo boost is on the MacBooks that can't handle heat, it boosts itself to +40% power to speed up, overheats, then within 30 seconds to a minute it throttles over 50%, sometimes up to 70%, so you are trading in a 30 second speed boost for it to go slower afterwards its ridiculous, I'm glad I disabled it
Hey, I also think they are great desktops! Don’t know about i9 Macs (haven’t used them personally), but yeah I did hear they run hot. Glad you got yours where it needs to be. Cheers!
Indeed. As I’ve said, the most likely scenario is just a business upgrading their computers (which they do every 3-5 years). The repairs on these things are very expensive and sometimes just not viable for businesses.
I (or the company I work for) bought a new M1 Max MacBook Pro on sale at half off a little while back. It was a great deal and I’m extremely happy with the machine, but this a whole other level!
Oh dude, you definitely deserve this, no doubt. You got a blessing bro. I also wouldn't take the risk of changing the display because its just too good how it is to risk it.
@ no worries man. i have an m3 pro the black one and i slogged to get it. apple lowkey scammed me by giving me 5 performance cores out of 11 but i still love the laptop over a year on. one of the best investmentd i ever made.
So… this video went kinda viral (as far as I’m concerned). And I’d just like to say that I feel so lucky. Not for finding this computer at such a low cost, but for having such awesome viewers ❤ You are a real treasure. Thank you to everybody who felt happy for me and left a sweet, heartwarming comment. You guys rock! Love you ❤
😭 back for another re-watch/listen because this has quickly become a favorite video of yours- and then see THIS comment! Love you too bro! 🩷👍
@@thethriftyfawn thank you so much, Thrifty! Algorithm really is a strange thing.
@@schvabek Nah- you're putting in the WORK, and producing RESULTS- videos that provide value or enjoyment for the viewers, who watch the videos from start to finish! 😊
YOU, rock! Thank you for making this kind of content brother! Stay strong! Upload more often please :D best wishes
@@sanderhalvorsen man, thanks so much! I usually upload once a week! But if this TH-cam thing works out, I’ll definitely post more often. Much love ❤️🤟
bro went out looking for copper and found gold.
Great analogy! Thanks for watching! 🤟
..and a lot of cool audience!
@@IbbiAhmed That’s even more awesome than the laptop, like honestly! That makes me even happier I got this thing man ❤️
Nah, he found diamonds
@ you’re my diamonds ❤️
I paid $3500 for the 16” M1 Max with these specs three years ago (extended warranty runs out next month) and it’s the best machine I’ve ever had. I love that someone who is genuinely deserving of it got such a great deal. Congrats!
Man, thank you so much for saying that 🤟❤️ you’re awesome, enjoy your machine!
Same for me hahaha, congratulations
@@williamtcastro thanks so much ❤️
wait a minute is that actually 16 inch or 14 inch m1 max doesnt 16 inch have ticker and bigger speaker grilles? thats a 14 inch I think
but its an m1 max so im confused
dude got a 4000$ laptop for 120
no chance, has to be a fake
@@percy9228 I know it’s not very believable, but I’ve tried adding all the evidence to the video 🤷♂️ Either way, you’re free not to believe me, I’ll still be very happy with my purchase 😁
fr. they still sell these for around 3k new at least in my country. A display cost between 400-800$ depending on the model so i find it a bit bullshit. So it's either fake or the seller stole it and needed to get rid of it fast
I bought this one a year ago for $1950. And thought I was lucky to find a good deal 😅
@@schvabek it's completely unbelievable.
This video just gave so much height to "one man's trash is another man's treasure" in a good way
Heck yeah! Thanks! 🤟
these machines are so damm expensive and even more expensive to repair and you can only cry ...
@ I’m fine with not repairing the screen on this one 😁
Getting beefed up M1Max macbbok pro for $120 - I mean, if I had this deal, I also wouldn't believe my luck. For real - sometimes people just have no idea what they are throwing away or working with.
@@OmegaEnvych Exactly. Hard to believe, but I had similar things happen to me on multiple occasions. This might be the best one.
It's not like the seller throw away this macbook. In a lot of cases these sellers have contacts with some people in the informatic sector of a lot company and they get thoses Macbook and other company laptops for free and peanuts. The guy didn't want to waste is time so he made a quick sell. And our guy is the winner !
@@RustyJamesify Heck yeah man!! 🤟🤟
that feeling when you find an incredible deal for something that costs a lot is such a crazy feeling. I went to a recycling store and got some blackmagic screens for $15 (NZD) that were worth $1500, sold them for $500 as untested and somehow sold them and they apparently worked. Helped out a small kiwi film company by getting them a still great deal while getting some extra money
@@164BiloKytes Wow, that’s an awesome find! And yeah, nothing beats the feeling of striking gold. Just awesome. Even happier I could share it with you guys ❤️🤟
My jaw dropped when I saw M1 Max and 32 gb of RAM, congrats bro. Sometimes taking risk pays off, enjoy your new machine!
Thank you so much man , I will 🤟
Even the lowest spec M1 Pro would have been a steal for $120.
Holy shit i'm so freaking happy for you man, your personality makes me think that you really deserved this computer in your life
@@6CauseO6FDeath6 Man, I can’t thank you enough ❤️ Such a nice thing of you to say 🤟
Fr congrats 🎉
I believe this coz I got a dead M1 Macbook free and repaired it for $100 and bought a Z Flip 4 a year ago for $175, it's crazy when you find a once in a lifetime deal that sounds like a scam
That’s a great find!!! Awesome! 🤟🤟❤️
I got a 3000 hp elite book for 20
Thats not just an steal, that's daylight robbery to get something like that for the price of an Thinkpad even with an bad display.
@@hn1f My thoughts exactly! 🤟
Thinkpad? More like the price of an apple pencil lol
literally
these machines are so damm expensive and even more expensive to repair and you can only cry ...
Bro I did not mind your moaning 😆. If I had been welcomed with M1 Max 32 GB Ram and 1TB storage for that price I would be jumping through the roof myself 🤣🤣🤣
Man thanks so much! 🤟❤️❤️
i woulda moaned. no question. neighbors woulda asked if i had a new gf.
@ hahaha 😂 thanks for understanding 🤟😁
You've practically replied to everyone who watched and commented on your video, that's genuine enough for me to sub! Keep going man!
Man, you can’t imagine how happy that makes me! I really want to make people feel their input is appreciated. I really do appreciate every comment and sub. Cheers! 🤟❤️
It’s like a supercharged Mac mini.
Pretty much! 😂🤟
@@schvabek you know Luke Miani would have the highest level of jealousy.
Even better as it comes with a keyboard, trackpad, webcam and usable speakers
I lost it when you named it "120 BUCKS" 😂😂
@@GRLDT I mean, it’s appropriate 😂
@@schvabek HOLY KRIST and KRIST 2 as well!!!!!
@ Hahahaha yeah, my SD cards 😂❤️
not gonna lie, this video made me happy and seeing you truly happy was just priceless.
You guys warm my heart ❤️🤟 that’s even more priceless than finding that laptop.
While some seem to not believe the $120, I can see it. I mean, it is a laptop. A broken screen to many means it’s nigh useless. Great find!
My thoughts exactly! Thanks for your support 🤟😊
this gotta be the craziest steal i've ever seen
@@leeminh2401 Word 🤟
its genuinely refreshing to see your genuine reaction to this. So many people just get so lost in consumerism and just buy brand new things constantly and don't think that the majority of people just make do with what they can get. seeing your pure joy at this is great
Haha, man, I was equally excited with a laptop someone threw in the trash last week 😂 I just love saving tech, old and new. Glad you liked the video. Cheers❤️🤟
this is a major win, even with the screen being the way it is, just as a desktop, thats still on par with a mac studio.
Man, thanks so much, I feel like I’ve hit a lottery 😂🤟
still worth it if you’d let apple replace the screen for 700 pieces of gold.
WOW! 🤯
To replace the screen. 😂
@@britneyfreek I know, but at that point it’s less of a deal 🤷♂️ Maybe when part prices go down a bit
"if" Apple will even replace it. Apple has been terrible on E-Waste and demanding customers buy NEW replacements instead of repairing even "cheap" component. Look up Louis Rossman and his repair group for the long history of WHY.
@@schvabek idk where you live but you could ask popular repair technician TH-camrs what it would cost to repair it. Maybe they would even give you a shoutout
It’s highly unlikely that there is a problem with the screen. If you’re not going to get it serviced, I’d recommend using a headless system and selling the screen on eBay. Because you saw an Apple logo, it’s probably just a back light capacitor. Congrats
I don't like buying second hand devices , but damn this deal is just treasure.
Yeah, it can be a hassle. But sometimes it’s more than worth it ❤️
Dude you got the greatest deal in the history of Apple computers. If only we were all this lucky. Enjoy it.
I really feel like I should buy a lottery ticket lol 😂 Hope you get a good deal like this too! Cheers!
Maaan..getting a new screen for this machine is absolutely worth it. You’d still be paying around $500 for this amazing beast, which, in my opinion, is totally worth it.
@@luhan8628 Hey, thanks for the advice! I’m taking it to a service shop this week, so we’ll see if the backlight can be repaired. Screen replacements cost $900+, so I won’t be doing that. Cheers!
@@schvabekdid you go to an apple store? they might be able to do it for significantly less, with an oem display.
@@schvabekjust buy your own screen and replace it if you want to. You just lose True Tone, it still works fine. Much cheaper.
@ I’ll be on the lookout for a cheap screen, maybe once the parts go down in prices.
@@schvabekjust buy a portable lcd
Wow, I would have purchased that for $120 as well.
@@hovanthecool1995 Damn right! 😂🤟
@@schvabek Value.
@@schvabek i would purchased that for 500 !
ill buy it for $121
@@sandosimbolon6993 Sold! 😂
Although you said you don't plan on repairing the screen, it's important to note the displays for these newer MacBooks come paired with the motherboard, causing replacements to have artefacts near the top bezel. So if you ever change your mind and want to fix it, just know you will either have to transfer the IC chips from the original display to the new one or get Apple themselves to do it (which will likely be very expensive).
@@AlexsCooking Yeah, I know the repairs for idevices are just getting silly at this point, with them serialising screens and stuff. One of the reasons I probably won’t end up repairing it.
Broma completly honest, even it they charge you 400 you are still well below market value for one of those, i would go for it
@@aspookyboi3136 I know, but even if the screen is $400, the repair might be another 400. And it also might be serialised. I’m just not going to go that route for now
@@schvabekjust get some nice OLED TV (you can buy a used one that was always on energy saving so it isn't burnt )
Then put the computer it a small chassis to get a video with lots of views as well (growth )
That’s a fantastic deal! I had a similar experience when I bought my MacBook M1 Pro 14”. It was advertised as the base model M1 Pro with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. I got it for a great price with the battery cycle close to 90. After formatting it, I was surprised to find that it actually had the M1 Pro with a 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Hey, that’s awesome! Always nice to find pleasant surprises 🤟
I bought an M1 iMac for $200 about a year off facebook marketplace. The girl was a nurse and ended up using her gaming laptop and just didn't need it anymore. Best deal I've gotten.
Man, that’s crazy 🤟 Awesome find
When I lived in the U.S. and tried to buy used Apple products, it felt nearly impossible to find a good deal. Most offers seemed like scams. It took me 3-6 months and over 300 listings to find anything worthwhile. With the AirPods Max, I eventually gave up after six months and over 150 offers-it felt like I was spending more on gas just to meet sellers pushing fake products. Honestly, finding a legit deal is rare, so you’re one of the lucky ones! ❤
@@R1D3R_ Used Apple market is FILLED with scams. I’d say it’s about 50% of newer laptops being sold. Especially headphones, man. The fakes are getting better and better. iPhones too. Good thing is that, at least here, it’s kinda easy to tell when someone has a scam account/ad. But still, I was super lucky with this one 🤟
I too would be moaning if i found a M1 Max Macbook for 120 bucks!
Great video, keep em coming.
@@protosevn heh, thanks for understanding 😂 New video coming today! Appreciate the support ❤️🤟
sisyphus prime reference
This feels like watching a dude adopting a disabled prodigy who was kicked out of an orphanage.
@@sumpurnashrestha hahahahaha that’s an awesome analogy 😂
Anon checked out potential scammer listing. Anon met seller IRL. Anon found gold.
Yep, that’s how it went down 😂
Really enjoyed the vid! Like the amateur straight forward style. Subscribed
@@MrAzizi07 Man, thanks so much, it really means a lot to me! Thanks for appreciating my half-assed style too 😂
Such an amazing find! Thanks for sharing the journey of restoring it. I’m loving my M1 Max. It still handles everything I throw at it from coding to video editing. Enjoy!
@@TaylorBrauer Thanks so much man! Hope yours serves you for years to come ❤️
3 months ago I purchased a barely used M1 with 8 gigs and 256 storage for $300. I only recently started using it and could not be happier. It runs circles around my Ryzen 7 with 40 gigs of ram. That machine has become network storage. Now I'm looking out for a M1 MAX. Edit: it's a MacBook Air. I'm hoping to find a M1 Max Mini with 32gigs and at least 512 storage. The person I bought it from was wealthy and easily talked down $200 - this was before the M44 launch.
awsome, well done my friend, you made a pretty good buy, i hope this machine works flawless for you.
Algorithm knows I would find this video satisfying
Long live the algorithm! Happy to have you 🤟
this video is so worth popping up in my homepage!! So happy for you getting such a treasure!
@@RifalDipta Man, thanks a million! Glad you liked it ❤️
Nice score. Hope you get the screen repaired. It is a truly beautiful display. I know it is expensive but it makes the machine whole again and once fixed the laptop will increase in value close to ten fold and should hold its value for some time. Something to ponder. Have a great day brother!
Hey, thanks so much for the kind words! Ill look into repairing it, but honestly I don’t need the screen, and even though it is beautiful, it’s only 14 inches, so I would def still use it with a larger external display. Cheers!
Congrats! I remember the joy and rush of finding deals like that back in the 90s! I'm glad you had that experience!
Thanks so much man ❤️ It really is a one of a kind feeling
That's amazing news! Cherish your new device! I'm currently working on a 2021 M1 Pro MacBook Pro, which cost me $3000 with its 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. A Max configuration model would have set me back about $3500-$4000 at that time. Now, I'm eagerly anticipating the release of an M5 variant Air/Pro laptop to take my tech game to the next level!
@@CadetClueless man, thanks so much, I will cherish it ❤️ Hope you enjoy your new one
HOLY MOLY!!! Congratulations on yet ANOTHER great blessing in your life!
Sorry not sorry for LAUGHING at the 15:35 markpoint...when you were putting the MacBook on the "MacBook shelf"... as though it was a BOOK going a BOOK shelf... LOL 😂
@@thethriftyfawn Thanks Thrifty! You guys are my real blessing, though 🤟
Yeah, that’s my laptop shelf 😂
@@schvabek *going ON a book shelf... oh my goodness, I just saw my typo LOL
i can feel the dude exitement through the screen ..congrats on the deal
Thanks man ❤️🤟
I’ve been looking for one of this machines. I am so envious of you right now. All the specs for that amount! You are so lucky.
Hope you find one too ❤️🤟
Insane deal bro
You may consider tipping the guy another $120 & still emerge a Winner 😀 Congrats bro
@@thekontuli2828 hey, thanks 🤟 if it was the original owner, I might’ve actually tipped him lol
Congratulations on 300K!!! That's basically 100K a week! 😱
I'm one hundred percent certain this will hit one million at some point! 😊
@@thethriftyfawn boy I hope you’re right ❤️❤️❤️ pretty crazy
@schvabek I'm certain of it, just a matter of time 😊
a bargain is not even enough to explain this 😂
I agree 🤟
Your live reactions are hilarious. They make the video. :)
Man, thanks so much! Not everybody likes them, so I really appreciate the input ❤🤟
32GB can be had in much lesser Macs but an M1 Max??? This thing is insane! That's a killer of a CPU!!! Best deal i've seen in my life!
@@Alexpsy1 I also think this might be the best deal I ever came across 🤟
Yeah, especially knowing that ddr5 32gb kit from crucial alone costs 90 dollars before shipping. I know that because i just bought it. And this guy just spent $30 more than me and basically got one of the most powerful laptops.
@@ragilmalik I hope all of you find as good of a deal as I did ❤️
@@ragilmalik fuck the RAM... that M1 max is seriously impressive even after 4 yerars. It will be a legendary chip, like i7-4790K or a 1080Ti. 10 years of solid performance in tech is a pretty rare thing.
Congrats! Good find!
About backlight, in my expirience if u can see picture with flashlight of your phone near the screen - 9 out of 10 it would be backlight ribbon cables replacement. It is not that pricey in my country, something about 200-300$ for customers. If u can reach to the guy himself around 100. He would cut ribbon cables and solder new part to it.
And if u would change whole screen assembly with case - truetone and auto brightness wont work.
really cool video dude and I believe you because I work as an IT support and I know how big companies treat broken equipment out of warranty, often it is just thrown out or sold for pennies, your emotions are really cool :D
@@s4ndre4s Man, thank you so much ❤️ So nice of you to say. Also, thanks for not calling bullshit on my story, it really did happen 😅 Cheers!
Congrats on your new Macbook! I'm happy to see people getting "broken" things and fixing it
Thanks so much man, that’s so nice of you ❤❤
What a steal! Here I was in your comments talking about the deal I got ($300 Mac mini m1 8gb) and you come through with this. Congrats, dude!
Heh, yeah, it happened for me! ❤️🤟
What a find! So glad you can use it as a “headless” mac rather than it getting thrown away.
Always thought headless macbooks looked cool with the screen disconnected, but that would also get rid of the webcam which I see works fine! Great reason to keep it as is!
Hey, man, thanks so much! Yeah, I’ve gotten a ton of requests to do a headless mod, but I don’t see the point, and I do need a webcam.
So THIS is definitely my fav video of yours so far and has become a part of my morning routine- it's literally so uplifting, and a great mindset shift for the day! 😍
Also ASTOUNDING to see the climbing numbers each time!
That computer find was by no means a coincidence. I truly believe it was a prayer that was answered- you were meant to be a full time content creator! 😊
@@thethriftyfawn hahahaha whaaat 😂 it was such a random thing to, like it was Saturday, I hadn’t had the time to produce a “real” video that week, so I just went, meh, I’ll share this laptop I’ve found 😂 next morning - boom!
So glad you’re enjoying. Again, thanks for your support! Already working on this weeks video ❤️🤟
@schvabek It's one of those things that anyone can relate to in one way or another, it's easy to connect with, but most of all it's how the video makes a person FEEL- there's a huge rush of happiness and joy!
There's that saying- people don't always remember what you said, but they always remember how you made them FEEL. The video definitely did that!
Take whatever time you need for the next one, and notifications are ON! 😁
What an insane find man. This machine would've cost nearly $4K back in 2021. Glad the video gained some traction. Congrats!
Man, I’m even more happy because of the views than the laptop itself ❤️❤️ Much love
I have the 2021 M1 Pro with 32GB of memory and 1TB SSD and I couldn't imagine giving this thing up for $120. Total steal and a great computer that will last a while
@@reidjordan4545 Hey man, thanks so much! My best guess is that it was a company write off or something. Cheers!
Such a lovely story, congratz on your huge bang for the buck deal! Got the M1 Max myself since day one and have loved it ever since, so enjoy your lovely new machine!
Thanks so much man! ❤️🤟
You deserve this man. Good stuff.
Thanks man, it’s so nice of you to say that ❤
Great Video and nice postcard from switzerland :)
@@swiss_explanations Hey, thanks! Didn’t realise people would notice my scrap board in the background 😂
🤯literally mind blowing, anyways enjoy it man you deserve it
You’re mind blowing man 🤟 Thank you so much ❤
@@schvabek no problem bro keep up the good work!
best shit I have seen on internet this week. Bro i was gigling with you.
@@KCH1pl Man, that’s awesome, thanks so much ❤️
This is an absolute steal. I paid over $4k for my M1 Max MacBook Pro. Still using it today but it cost a fortune
Those things really were (and still are) really expensive. That’s what makes this deal absolutely insane. Cheers! 🤟
Damn, here in Brazil even refurbished m1 MacBook airs won’t go for less than 600 dollars
Same here, very rarely are they cheaper than that. I just got extremely lucky
I didn't realize you were under 20k subs, your production is great. Keep it up and congratulations on your marketplace win! It's always such a good feeling to win the resale lottery like that.
Hey, thanks for the compliment man! Hopefully I’ll get there someday lol 😅🤟 I should probably buy a lottery ticket too lol
Hey man, i'm an editor watching you from Pakistan and i just wanna say CONGRATSSSSS!!!!! this is so amazing and made me happy! stay blessed
@@wiseguy_6 Man, thanks so much! So nice of you to say that. Wish you all the best! ❤️🤟
this is really cool
Congratulations man
@@izzy_holiday thanks man 🤟❤️
My new Mac had a similar issue, only occasionally, with the display backlight not turning on. But just the same as yours, I could see the apple logo and even whatever windows I had open just as shadows in the background. Luckily I was still under warranty, but they determined it was a faulty lid-angle sensor in my case and fixed it for free. Excellent find!
That’s awesome! Perhaps mine has a similar simple issue, I’ll get it checked out!
this has to be the greatest discount ever!
@@artificiyal probably yeah 😂🤟
That is totally a robbery, not even a steal. Congratulations! That is so unbelievable you got such a powerful machine for a price of some cheap budget smartphone.
Thanks man 🤟❤️ I got really lucky
Wow that’s a really amazing stroke of luck you had
Congratulations!
Hope you enjoy using it 🎉🎉🎉
Hey man, thanks so much! I am enjoying it very much! 🤟❤️
I got an M1 iMac for $65 USD. It was an amazing deal, I was lucky. The seller was moving out of the country.
@@peporgan that’s an awesome deal! Great find 🤟
wow
It's cool seeing someone who doesn't normally get like "the top version" of something randomly get it for a good deal. If anyone deserves a good deal it's someone who isn't always buying everything they see. Really nice to see for sure :)
@@YTOxygenLess I never really cared about “the top versions”. Before I would just get an old computer and tried upgrading it (when you still could do that with macs). I always had like 5-12 year old MacBooks. The 2017. model was the newest one I had lol. So yeah, I think this will satisfy me for a long time.
Thank you so much for commenting! 🤟❤️
@schvabek hope you continue to make cool content with this upgrade! I subbed like a bunch of others here too :)
@ I’ve already made a couple of videos, and I’m determined to do two a week! I’ve recently found another awesome deal I’m currently doing a video on. Hope you keep enjoying my content, I’ll try making the best out of this situation. Much love ❤️
@schvabek awesome to hear! Can't wait to binge the other ones later tonight
This is better than winning the lottery.
Right?? Might just buy a lottery ticket just in case 😂
Good job on taking the chance. I used to roam the second hand market daily and got a lot of great deals that way. I wish I had the drive to do so again, but for now I’m glad that other savy people out there are getting deals
@@ModulerDrone Thanks so much! Honestly, I’ve been on the lookout for a good deal on MacBooks for quite some time and this is the first one that worked out for me in a LONG time. And it turned out to be an awesome one. Cheers!
Awesome man! You’re good for a while now!
@@raspa2 My thoughts exactly! 🤟🤟
Broken backlight only? Damn. Congratulations. Maybe look up something from Luis Rossman on backlight repair. Probably just a broken cable that can be replaced for like 20 bucks :D
Thanks man! Yeah, I should send it to him 😂
bro went gambling and actually won
Wasn’t even that much of a gamble 🤷♂️ But yeah ❤️
genuinely happy for you man
Man you rock 🤟❤️ thanks so much
Hey, awesome video! loved it all the way through. However I did feel like some sections could've been sped up as I caught myself losing interest in the dialogue/visuals. But overall, wonderful work and congratulations on your beast of a machine!
@@farazahmed2396 Hey, man, thanks for your input! I’ll try pacing my videos better in the future. Cheers! 🤟
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Nice hunt
Congratulations
@@Hi---There thanks man ❤️🤟
Dude, 1.687 comments and replied I think all of them (even one hour ago ones...), Great video and great channel man. You got a new subscriber, and don't worry about the sounds you make, I would definitely shout even more for this bargain. :)
@@Green-Tomatoes Man, thank you so much for you kind words ❤️🤟 I do read all the comments, and I appreciate every one. I want to make everyone feel like their input is appreciated, because it really is.
So glad you subscribed, hope you keep enjoying my videos ❤️ Cheers!
He likely commented on his 120 Mac lol
@ I did! Well, mostly I reply from my phone, but some comments came from the new computer.
Sometimes even resellers mess up
I guess 🤷♂️ at least he didn’t sell it to another reseller 😂
broken MacBooks make such great desktops, apart from the overheating issue on the intel ones, I recently downgraded from my 8gb 256 m1 Mac mini to a 2019, core i9, 16 inch, 32gb ram, 1tb ssd, radeon 5500m. im running it on no turbo boost so that it can't overheat, and its still faster, and I made £200 by downgrading haha
and I just want to talk about how stupid turbo boost is on the MacBooks that can't handle heat, it boosts itself to +40% power to speed up, overheats, then within 30 seconds to a minute it throttles over 50%, sometimes up to 70%, so you are trading in a 30 second speed boost for it to go slower afterwards its ridiculous, I'm glad I disabled it
Hey, I also think they are great desktops! Don’t know about i9 Macs (haven’t used them personally), but yeah I did hear they run hot. Glad you got yours where it needs to be. Cheers!
Even with that broken screen this thing is worth about $2000 what an absolute steal
Well I don’t know about that, but it’s definitely worth more than $120 😂
Congrats, bro. Always nice when someone nice gets lucky.
Thanks so much, man! So nice of you to be happy for me ❤️🤟
The cost to replace the display is very high that’s why. And it’s 4 years old at this point.
@@Exploringthemagic exactly what I was thinking
i couldnt stop smiling during the whole video.. thats like a once in a lifetime deal :)
Man that’s so nice to hear! ❤️❤️ you rock, man 🤟
I am so happy for you. This has been a great video, I just stumbled across your channel. Keep it up!
Man, that’s awesome to hear! Hope you enjoy my videos! Much love ❤️
This made me smile! Great find mate!
@@KS-wr8ub You made me smile, mate! ❤️
take the back cover off and you’ll see wires coming from the hinge, check to make sure everything is properly plugged in.
@@keithwhisman Hey, I’ve taken it to a repair shop, I’ll make a follow up video next week.
Seller : F, what I've done? 😂
@@alfinaaa Probably 😂 Especially if this video blows up lol, imagine him seeing it.
Absolutely insane. 1TB, 32Gb RAM on an iMac - is worth thousands.
They could just have repaired it for a fraction of the cost.
Indeed. As I’ve said, the most likely scenario is just a business upgrading their computers (which they do every 3-5 years). The repairs on these things are very expensive and sometimes just not viable for businesses.
Time for chores and a re-watch... and CONGRATULATIONS on 2K!!! 😃🎉
Man, this video really blew up ❤️🤟
LEGEND, i got the 14” m1 pro 512gb for about $1100 earlier this year, it’s perfect. i would CRY if I got a deal like this!!!!
@@JLHOneChurch I didn’t cry, but I was very happy 😂❤️
best video I've watched all week.
@@HyprRez Man, thanks so much man ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations.
I love when someone gets lucky and finds a good deal online. I hope you get years and years of use from this computer. 💻 (:
Thank you so much ❤️🤟 And yeah, I too think this computer is going to last me a long, long time
@@schvabek I'll triple our talk on longevity.
32GB is a lot of memory. Just ask someone that's owned PCs with kb or mb of memory. LOL 😂 😂 😂
@@WarriorsPhoto agreed 😂🤟
I (or the company I work for) bought a new M1 Max MacBook Pro on sale at half off a little while back. It was a great deal and I’m extremely happy with the machine, but this a whole other level!
Hey, nice catch on your part! But yeah, this is basically like getting it for free. Cheers!
I thought I was lucky with a 90$ MacBook Air 2015 but you sir, you sure are lucky 😃 happy for you man!
Man, thank you so much 🤟❤️ nice find on your end too!
Oh dude, you definitely deserve this, no doubt. You got a blessing bro. I also wouldn't take the risk of changing the display because its just too good how it is to risk it.
Thank you so much man ❤️ Also, thanks for understanding
@ no worries man. i have an m3 pro the black one and i slogged to get it. apple lowkey scammed me by giving me 5 performance cores out of 11 but i still love the laptop over a year on. one of the best investmentd i ever made.
@@elitemeemoosood9869 That’s awesome, hope it serves you for years to come 🤟
good shit man, congrats. cant wait to see whats next
@@isacho20 Thanks man! I’ve already put up a new video, and I have a new one coming soon!