I Bought an M1 Max Macbook For $120

[@schvabek]

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 ❤

[@thethriftyfawn]

😭 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! 🩷👍

[@schvabek]

@@thethriftyfawn thank you so much, Thrifty! Algorithm really is a strange thing.

[@thethriftyfawn]

@@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]

YOU, rock! Thank you for making this kind of content brother! Stay strong! Upload more often please :D best wishes

[@schvabek]

@@sanderhalvorsen man, thanks so much! I usually upload once a week! But if this KZbin thing works out, I’ll definitely post more often. Much love ❤️🤟

[@infinitespectrify]

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!

[@schvabek]

Man, thank you so much for saying that 🤟❤️ you’re awesome, enjoy your machine!

[@williamtcastro]

Same for me hahaha, congratulations

[@schvabek]

@@williamtcastro thanks so much ❤️

[@LegendProks]

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

[@LegendProks]

but its an m1 max so im confused

[@dalio123]

bro went out looking for copper and found gold.

[@schvabek]

Great analogy! Thanks for watching! 🤟

[@IbbiAhmed]

..and a lot of cool audience!

[@schvabek]

@@IbbiAhmed That’s even more awesome than the laptop, like honestly! That makes me even happier I got this thing man ❤️

[@boreddragons]

Nah, he found diamonds

[@schvabek]

@ you’re my diamonds ❤️

[@OmegaEnvych]

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.

[@schvabek]

@@OmegaEnvych Exactly. Hard to believe, but I had similar things happen to me on multiple occasions. This might be the best one.

[@RustyJamesify]

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 !

[@schvabek]

@@RustyJamesify Heck yeah man!! 🤟🤟

[@164BiloKytes]

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

[@schvabek]

@@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 ❤️🤟

[@jaysondilao2129]

My jaw dropped when I saw M1 Max and 32 gb of RAM, congrats bro. Sometimes taking risk pays off, enjoy your new machine!

[@schvabek]

Thank you so much man , I will 🤟

[@tahaak]

Even the lowest spec M1 Pro would have been a steal for $120.

[@Geardos1]

dude got a 4000$ laptop for 120

[@percy9228]

no chance, has to be a fake

[@schvabek]

@@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 😁

[@Phreakazoidd]

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

[@retroidvania]

I bought this one a year ago for $1950. And thought I was lucky to find a good deal 😅

[@HomerNarr]

@@schvabek it's completely unbelievable.

[@gamingwithvaibhav2787]

This video just gave so much height to "one man's trash is another man's treasure" in a good way

[@schvabek]

Heck yeah! Thanks! 🤟

[@TikTok-to8qq]

these machines are so damm expensive and even more expensive to repair and you can only cry ...

[@schvabek]

@ I’m fine with not repairing the screen on this one 😁

[@chilelekochileya5676]

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

[@schvabek]

That’s a great find!!! Awesome! 🤟🤟❤️

[@bloxycola8272]

I got a 3000 hp elite book for 20

[@6CauseO6FDeath6]

Holy shit i'm so freaking happy for you man, your personality makes me think that you really deserved this computer in your life

[@schvabek]

@@6CauseO6FDeath6 Man, I can’t thank you enough ❤️ Such a nice thing of you to say 🤟

[@danielchahin5384]

Fr congrats 🎉

[@hn1f]

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.

[@schvabek]

@@hn1f My thoughts exactly! 🤟

[@kingdeedee]

Thinkpad? More like the price of an apple pencil lol

[@Randi_MyMan]

literally

[@TikTok-to8qq]

these machines are so damm expensive and even more expensive to repair and you can only cry ...

[@Natei]

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

[@schvabek]

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❤️🤟

[@Helios.vfx.]

not gonna lie, this video made me happy and seeing you truly happy was just priceless.

[@schvabek]

You guys warm my heart ❤️🤟 that’s even more priceless than finding that laptop.

[@AnalyticalAnuj]

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 🤣🤣🤣

[@schvabek]

Man thanks so much! 🤟❤️❤️

[@isjami21]

i woulda moaned. no question. neighbors woulda asked if i had a new gf.

[@schvabek]

@ hahaha 😂 thanks for understanding 🤟😁

[@GlobularSurfer]

You've practically replied to everyone who watched and commented on your video, that's genuine enough for me to sub! Keep going man!

[@schvabek]

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! 🤟❤️

[@TheMattThompson]

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!

[@schvabek]

My thoughts exactly! Thanks for your support 🤟😊

[@battery_wattage]

It’s like a supercharged Mac mini.

[@schvabek]

Pretty much! 😂🤟

[@battery_wattage]

@@schvabek you know Luke Miani would have the highest level of jealousy.

[@mirzaangon]

Even better as it comes with a keyboard, trackpad, webcam and usable speakers

[@GRLDT]

I lost it when you named it "120 BUCKS" 😂😂

[@schvabek]

@@GRLDT I mean, it’s appropriate 😂

[@KarthikeyanDuraivel]

@@schvabek HOLY KRIST and KRIST 2 as well!!!!!

[@schvabek]

@ Hahahaha yeah, my SD cards 😂❤️

[@LanceNotHiding]

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.

[@schvabek]

Man, thanks so much, I feel like I’ve hit a lottery 😂🤟

[@R1D3R_]

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! ❤

[@schvabek]

@@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 🤟

[@leeminh2401]

this gotta be the craziest steal i've ever seen

[@schvabek]

@@leeminh2401 Word 🤟

[@brakmaster]

Dude you got the greatest deal in the history of Apple computers. If only we were all this lucky. Enjoy it.

[@schvabek]

I really feel like I should buy a lottery ticket lol 😂 Hope you get a good deal like this too! Cheers!

[@TaylorBrauer]

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!

[@schvabek]

@@TaylorBrauer Thanks so much man! Hope yours serves you for years to come ❤️

[@luhan8628]

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.

[@schvabek]

@@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!

[@Unknown-Thief]

@@schvabekdid you go to an apple store? they might be able to do it for significantly less, with an oem display.

[@johnsaylor1583]

@@schvabekjust buy your own screen and replace it if you want to. You just lose True Tone, it still works fine. Much cheaper.

[@schvabek]

@ I’ll be on the lookout for a cheap screen, maybe once the parts go down in prices.

[@Heu..]

@@schvabekjust buy a portable lcd

[@saleemtpify]

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.

[@schvabek]

Hey, that’s awesome! Always nice to find pleasant surprises 🤟

[@CadetClueless]

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!

[@schvabek]

@@CadetClueless man, thanks so much, I will cherish it ❤️ Hope you enjoy your new one

[@RageClash]

I don't like buying second hand devices , but damn this deal is just treasure.

[@schvabek]

Yeah, it can be a hassle. But sometimes it’s more than worth it ❤️

[@AlexsCooking]

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).

[@schvabek]

@@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]

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

[@schvabek]

@@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

[@User9681e]

​​@@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 )

[@britneyfreek]

still worth it if you’d let apple replace the screen for 700 pieces of gold.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

WOW! 🤯 To replace the screen. 😂

[@schvabek]

@@britneyfreek I know, but at that point it’s less of a deal 🤷‍♂️ Maybe when part prices go down a bit

[@CD-vb9fi]

"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.

[@xXRealXx]

@@schvabek idk where you live but you could ask popular repair technician KZbinrs what it would cost to repair it. Maybe they would even give you a shoutout

[@josephgage]

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

[@s4ndre4s]

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

[@schvabek]

@@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!

[@joesalyers]

I have the same Machine I bought in 2021 and its been a powerhouse. I'm watching your video on it right now. It is dead quiet and I never hear the fans spin up unless I manually turn them up for some reason. My battery health is at 93% You can find the battery cycle count by looking in the utilities folder for the System Information app and then clicking the power option in the left side menu. For the price you paid it would be worth it to find a replacement screen. Even if it costs you a couple hundred Euros. But I would check the cables and make sure its not just a simple fix. There were a few of the very early 16 and 14 inch Macbooks that had loose display cables. What a great find!! Congrats!!!

[@schvabek]

Thanks man, I’m very very happy with it! Repairs for this machines are super expensive, I’ve been quoted upwards of $1000. And I really don’t feel like fixing it myself, but I will look into that in the future. Cheers! 🤟

[@joesalyers]

@@schvabek Yea thats a too high, but I would check that the display cables are connected, you might get lucky and find it was just a simple cable came unplugged or the magnet that turns the display off when the lid is closed has come loose and is keeping the display off. But you got a really nice machine for 120 euros and that is awesome!! Cheers!!

[@theAquillo]

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!

[@schvabek]

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.

[@protosevn]

I too would be moaning if i found a M1 Max Macbook for 120 bucks! Great video, keep em coming.

[@schvabek]

@@protosevn heh, thanks for understanding 😂 New video coming today! Appreciate the support ❤️🤟

[@ImmortalChanger]

sisyphus prime reference

[@ahsonrehman8449]

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.

[@schvabek]

Man, that’s crazy 🤟 Awesome find

[@thethriftyfawn]

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! 😊

[@schvabek]

@@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 ❤️🤟

[@thethriftyfawn]

@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! 😁

[@thekontuli2828]

Insane deal bro You may consider tipping the guy another $120 & still emerge a Winner 😀 Congrats bro

[@schvabek]

@@thekontuli2828 hey, thanks 🤟 if it was the original owner, I might’ve actually tipped him lol

[@walidhaha5496]

i can feel the dude exitement through the screen ..congrats on the deal

[@schvabek]

Thanks man ❤️🤟

[@TechEtrix]

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!

[@schvabek]

Thanks so much man! ❤️🤟

[@artificiyal]

this has to be the greatest discount ever!

[@schvabek]

@@artificiyal probably yeah 😂🤟

[@bujin5455]

Congrats! I remember the joy and rush of finding deals like that back in the 90s! I'm glad you had that experience!

[@schvabek]

Thanks so much man ❤️ It really is a one of a kind feeling

[@azreow]

Congrats bro! I'm super happy for you on this. I completely understand your excitement here. This machine is going to be awesome for a long time.

[@atldeadhead]

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!

[@schvabek]

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!

[@hovanthecool1995]

Wow, I would have purchased that for $120 as well.

[@schvabek]

@@hovanthecool1995 Damn right! 😂🤟

[@hovanthecool1995]

@@schvabek Value.

[@senyumhawa]

@@schvabek i would purchased that for 500 !

[@sandosimbolon6993]

ill buy it for $121

[@schvabek]

@@sandosimbolon6993 Sold! 😂

[@YTOxygenLess]

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 :)

[@schvabek]

@@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! 🤟❤️

[@YTOxygenLess]

@schvabek hope you continue to make cool content with this upgrade! I subbed like a bunch of others here too :)

[@schvabek]

@ 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 ❤️

[@YTOxygenLess]

@schvabek awesome to hear! Can't wait to binge the other ones later tonight

[@jimcabezola3051]

YES! I am very happy you got such a deal!!! Beautiful! If I found a Mac with THIS much built-in storage and so much RAM...I would run all kinds of Asahi-based Linux distros on it. What a FUN machine! My silly 8GB/256GB Mac Mini runs most of the Linux stuff I like...and my even sillier 2nd 8GB/256GB runs all the Apple software I like to use, too. Win-win. Your machine...is "win-win"...squared! I hope you run this machine...for decades! I mean...why not? Spit in the face of conspicuous over-consumption! Here, we have yet another reason to stay tuned and keep enjoying your channel! Aloha!

[@schvabek]

Thank you so much for your kind words, they really made my day! I’m sure I’ll keep using this machine for years to come ❤ I’m definitely not a stranger to using 10+ year old machines. Much love ❤

[@定义]

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.

[@schvabek]

Thanks man 🤟❤️ I got really lucky

[@arcticfoxacosta]

That's a REALLY GOOD DEAL you got there!!!!!😝😝😝 I got my M1 2020 MacBook Pro with slightly broken screen for 300 last month Finally replaced my 2011 MBP. Apple M series chips are so good!!!!

[@schvabek]

@@arcticfoxacosta Hey, you also god a very good deal! Thanks 🤟❤️ Hope yours serves you well

[@malk6277]

Your live reactions are hilarious. They make the video. :)

[@schvabek]

Man, thanks so much! Not everybody likes them, so I really appreciate the input ❤🤟

[@kylefromlastcentury]

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!

[@schvabek]

That’s awesome! Perhaps mine has a similar simple issue, I’ll get it checked out!

[@ModulerDrone]

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

[@schvabek]

@@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!

[@wullfyularen3044]

Dude that’s great! I also use similar MacBook Pro 14”, but my configuration is M1Pro 16/1TB. Had to pay 2400$ for this thing when it came out, but it was well worth it, since it is still the best computer I have ever owned. I know it’s entirely your decision, but it is still sad that you are not going to replace the screen on this Mac. You said that you’ll use your old MacBook to carry around, but I’m just curious to know - why wouldn’t you sell the old one and use that money to fix the new one? I know the math will probably not add up, but I would really suggest you considering fixing it, since this MacBook is basically all in one computer, and with your configuration it literally could do anything. The battery life on those ones is great. But the screen is absolutely stunning, I am sure if you fixed that you would appreciate it too. Even with the repair cost, I think this is still a killer price for this kind of computer. Happy for you

[@schvabek]

Hey, thank you so much for the input! So glad you’re happy for me ❤️ I’ve actually taken this thing to my local repair shop (two in fact) and I’ll be making a follow up video on it, so I’ll explain everything then. Cheers!

[@juangoyeneche7304]

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.

[@schvabek]

Hope you find one too ❤️🤟

[@MrAzizi07]

Really enjoyed the vid! Like the amateur straight forward style. Subscribed

[@schvabek]

@@MrAzizi07 Man, thanks so much, it really means a lot to me! Thanks for appreciating my half-assed style too 😂

[@coredoughboy]

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!

[@schvabek]

Heh, yeah, it happened for me! ❤️🤟

[@tahaak]

Even with that broken screen this thing is worth about $2000 what an absolute steal

[@schvabek]

Well I don’t know about that, but it’s definitely worth more than $120 😂

[@cephacore]

What an insane find man. This machine would've cost nearly $4K back in 2021. Glad the video gained some traction. Congrats!

[@schvabek]

Man, I’m even more happy because of the views than the laptop itself ❤️❤️ Much love

[@ZombieRofl]

You deserve this man. Good stuff.

[@schvabek]

Thanks man, it’s so nice of you to say that ❤

[@Alexpsy1]

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!

[@schvabek]

@@Alexpsy1 I also think this might be the best deal I ever came across 🤟

[@ragilmalik]

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.

[@schvabek]

@@ragilmalik I hope all of you find as good of a deal as I did ❤️

[@Alexpsy1]

@@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.

[@jordychinchin]

This is an absolute steal. I paid over $4k for my M1 Max MacBook Pro. Still using it today but it cost a fortune

[@schvabek]

Those things really were (and still are) really expensive. That’s what makes this deal absolutely insane. Cheers! 🤟

[@JLHOneChurch]

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!!!!

[@schvabek]

@@JLHOneChurch I didn’t cry, but I was very happy 😂❤️

[@BOTPlayingBlackOPS6]

Thanks for sharing bro. I have been doing this since 05” and that is how I flipped my way up to all the fancy gear I have. 😂❤🎉.

[@schvabek]

@@BOTPlayingBlackOPS6 that’s awesome! Yeah, pretty much what I’ve done too. Can’t remember the last time I bought something new for myself (tech wise)

[@NokSom_]

Congrats on your new Macbook! I'm happy to see people getting "broken" things and fixing it

[@schvabek]

Thanks so much man, that’s so nice of you ❤❤

[@prod.arawbeatz]

Algorithm knows I would find this video satisfying

[@schvabek]

Long live the algorithm! Happy to have you 🤟

[@ThoaiVNguyen]

Anon checked out potential scammer listing. Anon met seller IRL. Anon found gold.

[@schvabek]

Yep, that’s how it went down 😂

[@raspa2]

Awesome man! You’re good for a while now!

[@schvabek]

@@raspa2 My thoughts exactly! 🤟🤟

[@scaho]

My brother you can pay for a screen replacement and still come out with an unbelievable unreal deal, thats like a 3500 dollar machine. Congrats, I don't know you, but you genuinely seem like you deserve it!

[@schvabek]

@@scaho Man, thanks so much! ❤️ I’m taking it to a local service shop, so we’ll see what they say. Cheers!

[@RifalDipta]

this video is so worth popping up in my homepage!! So happy for you getting such a treasure!

[@schvabek]

@@RifalDipta Man, thanks a million! Glad you liked it ❤️

[@prospekt_1]

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!

[@schvabek]

Hey, nice catch on your part! But yeah, this is basically like getting it for free. Cheers!

[@Josh-wy6xg]

Love how everyone is just genuinely happy about this because this is insane

[@schvabek]

@@Josh-wy6xg Right?? ❤️ I can’t believe the response. Just awesome 🤟

[@elitemeemoosood9869]

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.

[@schvabek]

Thank you so much man ❤️ Also, thanks for understanding

[@elitemeemoosood9869]

@ 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.

[@schvabek]

@@elitemeemoosood9869 That’s awesome, hope it serves you for years to come 🤟

[@wiseguy_6]

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

[@schvabek]

@@wiseguy_6 Man, thanks so much! So nice of you to say that. Wish you all the best! ❤️🤟

[@reidjordan4545]

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

[@schvabek]

@@reidjordan4545 Hey man, thanks so much! My best guess is that it was a company write off or something. Cheers!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

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. 💻 (:

[@schvabek]

Thank you so much ❤️🤟 And yeah, I too think this computer is going to last me a long, long time

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@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 😂 😂 😂

[@schvabek]

@@WarriorsPhoto agreed 😂🤟

[@JimOkurku_]

bro went gambling and actually won

[@schvabek]

Wasn’t even that much of a gamble 🤷‍♂️ But yeah ❤️

[@khalkotauroi2535]

This is what I love most about marketplaces: they are a risk, but sometimes they really pay off!

[@schvabek]

Exactly. Pretty much everything I have in my collection came from marketplaces. Can’t remember the last time I bought something brand new lol 😂

[@danielhalnan]

Mate what a deal! Not only a great find and upgrade for you! But props to the guy selling it for dealing with the marketplace scammers & headache to keep it from going into landfill! (That would have been the true tragedy!)

[@schvabek]

@@danielhalnan Hey, thanks so much! Yeah, the seller was super cool! 🤟

[@izzy_holiday]

this is really cool Congratulations man

[@schvabek]

@@izzy_holiday thanks man 🤟❤️

[@ProMoe_]

Hey! Congrats on your find! But I'm sure there's more to it! 😊 I repair Macs and since you got the Apple logo but dimmed; that does not necessarily means an LCD issue but it could be a more likely motherboard issue.. If you find a local professional board level repairer you might be able to get that screen to work.

[@schvabek]

@@ProMoe_ Hey, thanks so much! I’m taking it to a local service shop this week to get it checked out, I’ll post an update video on that 😊

[@Gustavo-vs6qy]

Damn, here in Brazil even refurbished m1 MacBook airs won’t go for less than 600 dollars

[@schvabek]

Same here, very rarely are they cheaper than that. I just got extremely lucky

[@hellboy13]

You're so lucky mate! Great value!

[@schvabek]

@@hellboy13 thanks man ❤️🤟

[@extremejoy]

Congrats on the find! I just bought mine which was similar to yours but the M1Pro model & 16GB RAM for $1100 instead. I couldn’t do what you do so you deserved that discount! 😉

[@schvabek]

Than you so much, really appreciated 🤟❤️

[@peporgan]

I got an M1 iMac for $65 USD. It was an amazing deal, I was lucky. The seller was moving out of the country.

[@schvabek]

@@peporgan that’s an awesome deal! Great find 🤟

[@NMEofdaST8]

wow

[@sumpurnashrestha]

This feels like watching a dude adopting a disabled prodigy who was kicked out of an orphanage.

[@schvabek]

@@sumpurnashrestha hahahahaha that’s an awesome analogy 😂

[@Yorschor]

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

[@schvabek]

Thanks man! Yeah, I should send it to him 😂

[@MainChannel1999]

Absolute legend congrats man!

[@schvabek]

@@MainChannel1999 Thanks man, you’re a legend 🤟❤️

[@keithwhisman]

take the back cover off and you’ll see wires coming from the hinge, check to make sure everything is properly plugged in.

[@schvabek]

@@keithwhisman Hey, I’ve taken it to a repair shop, I’ll make a follow up video next week.

[@chrisdown2591]

Worth having a look if there are common wiring or hardware errors that cause backlight issues...you never know could be an easy fix

[@schvabek]

@@chrisdown2591 I know, I will look into it in time. I just don’t need the screen that badly to be honest 🤷‍♂️

[@legendhs7305]

a bargain is not even enough to explain this 😂

[@schvabek]

I agree 🤟

[@yordanvkolev]

I thought I was lucky with a 90$ MacBook Air 2015 but you sir, you sure are lucky 😃 happy for you man!

[@schvabek]

Man, thank you so much 🤟❤️ nice find on your end too!

[@rakeshmondal1609]

Congratulations brother, soo happy for you ❤

[@schvabek]

Thanks man, that’s so nice to hear 🤘❤️

[@calus-yc7bb]

🤯literally mind blowing, anyways enjoy it man you deserve it

[@schvabek]

You’re mind blowing man 🤟 Thank you so much ❤

[@calus-yc7bb]

@@schvabek no problem bro keep up the good work!

[@AdiMC200]

i couldnt stop smiling during the whole video.. thats like a once in a lifetime deal :)

[@schvabek]

Man that’s so nice to hear! ❤️❤️ you rock, man 🤟

[@gaudam514]

Cool video! I recently upgraded MacBooks and used migration assistant but didn't have an expensive thunderbolt cable and didn't want to use Wi-Fi either. A trick I found that works very well is by connecting the two MacBooks using an ethernet cable if you have the adapters. Transfer took under an hour!

[@schvabek]

Hey, that’s a great idea! I didn’t have an adapter, but since my ssd was so small, it also took around an hour-hour and a half

[@Green-Tomatoes]

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. :)

[@schvabek]

@@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!

[@zombiept2]

He likely commented on his 120 Mac lol

[@schvabek]

@ I did! Well, mostly I reply from my phone, but some comments came from the new computer.

[@wjckc79]

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.

[@farazahmed2396]

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!

[@schvabek]

@@farazahmed2396 Hey, man, thanks for your input! I’ll try pacing my videos better in the future. Cheers! 🤟

[@vittorioballeriocastoldi6171]

Check the cable, it used to be a common issue. If you unplug it and plug it back might just do the trick. I think it’s worth the time

[@schvabek]

@@vittorioballeriocastoldi6171 I took the to a repair shop, I’ll do an update video.

[@Guyherenow]

There's a good chance the connector to the monitor has just slightly worked itself lose, and it''d be a simple fix of just plugging it back in. There's videos explaining this.

[@schvabek]

@@Guyherenow Hey, thanks for the advice! I did look into that, and I might try opening it up it the future. Cheers! 🤟

[@KarloKrušelj-o1u]

genuinely happy for you man

[@schvabek]

Man you rock 🤟❤️ thanks so much

[@thethriftyfawn]

Congratulations on 300K!!! That's basically 100K a week! 😱 I'm one hundred percent certain this will hit one million at some point! 😊

[@schvabek]

@@thethriftyfawn boy I hope you’re right ❤️❤️❤️ pretty crazy

[@thethriftyfawn]

@schvabek I'm certain of it, just a matter of time 😊

[@paolaanimator]

Congrats on an amazing deal! You got 1TB of storage and it’s a powerful machine too! You deserve this amazing upgrade. I’ve been considering a new laptop but the prices is so high. So I’ve been looking around for deals too, upgrading from my intel MacBook Air for 7 years. Since the M4 laptops are coming up soon, I’m looking forward to more deals on the Apple laptops.

[@schvabek]

Man, thank you so much!!! ❤ Keep looking, I’m sure you’ll stumble across a great deal like I did! Best of luck to you! 🤟