This is the last forum I expected to see the sort of mindless "ours is better than yours" flaming that immature Windows users like to heap on Mac users. He flagged it OT, and it is going Mac-related, talking about if it can be worked out to use VPC and come out better. To bring this on-topic, does anyone know where you can get a Designed on a Mac graphic or something of that nature for on a webpage? I use my PB for mine and would like a graphic to put on there. ----- Original Message ----- From: Carlos Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Duo/2400 List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 10:47 PM Subject: [Duo2400] Re: OT: New Win Laptop
> Hey Guys > enough with the PC stuff already.... > > I have to face it everyday and now it's on the Duo2400 list !!!! > > While I respect the need to discuss ,the purchase of a new powerbook/laptop, > harvester, toaster.... > > This is the Duo2400 list right. I have only been on it for a month . > And I respect that most of the members have been here longer than I have. But this is > the last venue that I expected > to hear about InHell processors or That other operating system. > > Cheers and good luck on the dark side > > Carlos > > P.S. Can't wait for the reactions !!! > > Ralph Mawyer wrote: > > > Thanks Chuck, you were one of the principles I was hoping to hear from. > > > > After digesting specs, prices, etc....I'm also leaning toward IBM. I > > find it very interesting that it's hard to find a port replicator for > > the low end machines of most lines, like Toshiba, and that after you > > spec 256+MB of RAM, nic/modem card, Win2000, etc. almost all of them > > end up over $1500 + a $200 port replicator. I think it shows just > > how much value there is in an iBook these days. > > > > Thanks...and I hate the 'nipple' mouse also. > > > > >The hands-down always best IMHO are the IBM ThinkPads. They are damn > > >near bulletproof. Very rugged. My only complaint about them is the > > >'nipple' mouse and the flaky 'clickers'... (heh... ironic eh? Wasn't > > >the 2400c originally an IBM design? It too has a flawed clicker.) > > >But for overall durability they beat the rest by a far margin. > > > > > >hth > > > > > >--chuck goolsbee > > > > Ralph Mawyer, Jr. > > San Antonio, Texas > > > > Associate Editor > > mac2400 ... http://www.sineware.com/mac2400 > > Your PowerBook 2400 Reference Site > > > > ---------- > > Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! > > A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. > > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> > > Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> > > > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > ---------- > > Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! > > MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> > > > > NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... > > Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ > > > > Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> > > After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ > > > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! > > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> > > > > ---------- > Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! > A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> > Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > ---------- > Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! > MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> > > NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... > Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ > > Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> > After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> > ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
