I think Laurent is kind of right. I personally have a
2400c and can not stand to get anything bigger than
that (except maybe a subnotebook titanium, but that's
a different story). I think the Kanga model or a
Wallstreet is the best value. They're both G3 and can
be bought for around the $800 mark fully loaded. My
2400c is up to par with them, but my powerbook was
upgraded with G3 card, MCE cardbus, 4GB HD, USB Card,
Farallon Ethernet Card, PC Card Modem, and the maximum
ram is still only 80 MB. And believe me, it is
CONSIDERABLY MORE than $800. So unless you absolutely
have to have the subnotebook size, do not go this
route!!!
Lam
--- Laurent Daudelin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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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