I haven't been following the prices on ebay lately, but I bought 3 2300s on ebay last fall. In my experience, you can buy a basic 2300 for around $150.00. I paid exactly that with the configuration you described. Of course, it cost almost 20.00 in shipping.
Without any question, the single most expensive item for the 2300 is RAM. If you can find a 48mb module used, it'll cost you $100.00 by itself. So when you look at 2300s on ebay, you have to look at the memory installed. Also, a mini dock will add money, if it's the right one, I paid $250.00 for a 2300 with both 56mb and a Newer Ultradock16sce. This was my biggest mistake, you can buy a whole system much cheaper than you can each of these component parts. You're going to have to decide whether you really want the upgrade. In my case, my wife wanted a super small computer to use at college for note taking and my daughter wanted a small one as well for her room. We were buying these computers for the first time, so I elected to go for the 2300. If I had a 280 already, I'm not sure it would justify the upgrade. If if were me, in your shoes, I'd be tempted to save for something else. I have a Wallstreet, which in my estimation, is a really fine machine. You can buy them for around 650.00. As others have noted there are two major advantages for the 2300. One is the larger screen and the other is the power pc processor. you just have to decide how important that it to you. My daughter really wanted a laptop that would run Starry Night, to take out to the yard. Starry Night (at least the current release) requires a powerpc. I'm running System 9 on my 2300 without any trouble. > ------------------------------ > > Message-Id: <a05100315b871044fc8b6@[203.29.154.12]> > Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 10:40:44 +1100 > From: Clae <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Duo2400] 2300 + dock - price suggestions? > > Hi all, > > I've been offered a 2300 with a Duo Dock for $360 AU (180 US). Does > anyone care to comment on this price? I am on a fairly tight budget, > and I already have a Duo 280, and can obtain a Dock fairly cheaply. > I have read comments that the 2300 is not that much faster than the > 280 - and even slower in some apps??? I don't want to stiff this > guy, but it's a little more than I was hoping to spend at the moment > on an upgrade. > > The config is either 28 or 32 meg and a 1.1g HD. I've also been > offered it with a 3G HD installed for $450 ($225) and the old drive > thrown in. > > Cheers, > > Clae. > > (ben if you're listening i hope you don't mind me checking this out..) > > ------------------------------ ---------- 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> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.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>
