>Who would be willing to buy one and back up a firm order, hypothetically, >with a 30% deposit if the project is a GO? At which price would "fanatics" >still be willing to buy?
I've been brewing my response all weekend Sidney. (as my wife would confirm, I frequently think a long time before I open my mouth.) I have a hard time calling myself a 'fanatic'... I love my 2400c, but I am not fanatically devoted to it. It has a few shortcomings (RAM limit, vRAM limit, and lack of replacement batteries being the big ones) that I can't overlook. I can live with them, for now. What I love about my 2400c, and makes me use it everyday with joy are: the size and weight (or lack thereof), the amazing luck I have had with battery life, startup speed, and long-term stability with this particular machine (despite being a frankentosh of now three 2400c's) ... and of course the completely personalized custom green digital.forest paint job and clear green keyboard! =) I'm a bit torn though, as much as I love my 2400c, I'm pretty ambivalent at the moment about pouring too much money into it. Granted, I was one of the lucky ones that bought a copper G3 from Vimage when the dollar/yen rate was at its most favorable... before Vimage closed and the price went up over 40%... so my machine has no pressing *need* at the moment. However if I were still using the stock 180MHz CPU, I'd be in a frenzy to get my hands on a new upgrade. To answer your main question... I'd buy a 500-600 MHz upgrade if: * The price was between $300 and $500. * It was offered as a self-install * I knew it would last at least a year (backed by a warrantee) That said, if a couple of grand fell in my wallet right now, I'd probably buy myself an iBook. I realize that is probably a sacrilege to the 'fanatics' here on the list, but I'm really ready to make the jump to OS X full time, and no matter how tricked a 2400c gets, it can't do that. Regards, --chuck goolsbee geek wrangler, digital.forest inc, bothell, wa <http://www.forest.net> list mom, mac-mgrs mailing list... <http://www.mac-mgrs.org> ---------- 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>
