on 08/02/01 23:54, Gander at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hey all,
> I bought a a Duo 230 a couple of months ago. I was wondering what the
> life-expectancy for the screen is? I can't seem to find any info, so I'd
> thought I'd pose the question here. The Duo I bought seems to be in good
> shape. The screen on mine does show light areas when displaying a folder
> window. (Like when there is a white space in the folder title when it is
> open, the white extends all the way to the edge of the screen)--poor
> description, but maybe you know what I mean. I don't know if that is
> typical of these screens. I thought a passive matrix screen would bug me at
> first blush, but I have to say it really doesn't.
> I've been considering switching my computer focus. I have been using a
> desktop, but a portable would probably suit my needs better. Do any of you
> use a laptop as your main computer? If so, is your laptop computing
> experience a good experience.. or are there things you miss about using a
> desktop computer? I tend to use apps like spreadsheets, photoshop, graphing
> aids, general classroom stuff, and some games. I've been comparing iBooks
> and Powerbooks. I always run into that "well, I could use an extra feature
> or a bit more speed" game...and pretty soon I find myself in that $3000 +
> range. A G4 PB *would* be nice, but by the time I pay for it and for
> accessories, I've spent myself into oblivion. What kind of setups are some
> of you using? (If you don't mind sharing.)
>
I'm not sure what your screen problem is. I've never heard that LCD could
deteriorate, but I don't have that much experience with laptops.
I have a PowerMac G3 Blue & White as my main workstation at home. A few
months ago, I decided to buy my first laptop, a 280c. I was hooked! However,
I had a little problem with the 280c, and found a good deal on a little bit
beaten up 2300c. It was even better. But, after maybe a couple of weeks,
I've found myself wanting more power. So, I sold the 2300c and bought a
PowerBook G3, first generation (AKA 3500 and Kanga). Now, I was getting all
the power I wanted from a laptop. However, because of some limitations,
particularly with the screen and the fixed resolution, not being Cardbus
enabled (so no FireWire or USB without paying to have the laptop upgraded),
made me want a more powerful one. I've never thought a laptop would be that
useful to me, but I was realizing how I was wrong.
So, finally, I ended up with a Wallstreet 300 MHz, which fits all my needs
so far. I had it for close to a month, now, so I think I will stick with it.
The other sign that I like it is that I use the B&W less often than before.
Sometimes, I won't use it for a few days, where I used to use it every day.
The laptop fills my needs pretty well. Except for some graphic intensive
games like Unreal Tournament, Rune, Fly! and the likes, the laptop can
pretty much do whatever the B&W does.
I wanted a more powerful laptop for 2 things: being able to run CodeWarrior
comfortably and being able to play recent games. I would like a little later
to get a DVD-ROM drive when I have to travel alone. That was not an option
with the Duos and the 1st generation PowerBook G3.
I did repair the 280c, so that I can still stick with this list, and I gave
it to my son for Christmas.
So, all in all, I think that the laptops are becoming more and more powerful
and almost capable of rivaling with desktop workstations for some tasks.
It's very nice to be able to carry it with you. I'm however missing the
lightweight Duos, however. A 2400c is a very nice machine, although a bit
pricey for me. Not really the computer, but everything that goes with it:
batteries, PRAM batteries, Green Light Of Death (GLOD) repairs, etc. I know
that there are very ferocious 2400c owners here that will certainly defend
their choice ;-)
It all comes down to what you plan to do with it...
-Laurent.
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