2008 model - but recently upgraded to 500GB hard drive and 2GB RAM. Works well for word processing, iTunes and watching Netflix. Has OSX 10.7.5 Lion.
Laptop stand available for $25
G-Tech 500GB external FireWire hard drive (I used it for backups, can be used for iTunes library also) available for $50
Altec Lansing speakers (2 speakers plus bass provide excellent sound) available for $40.