wren wrote: > While the G4 may be a good value, I can't escape the reality that the > 12" G4 seems to have final sale values of about $275-$300 -- while it > looks like I might get a working G3 with adequate power for around > $125-160 or so. (I don't think I'd ever go the route of putting in > those g4 upgrades unless it was free!) That difference in price > between the g3 and g3 is critical at the moment for me, although it > another option is iBook G3 white. low cost but firewire built-in, maxing RAM you can run natively both 9 or 8 and Tiger, the latter is necessary for web related applications (otherwise you can stick even to MACOS 8 or 9!) Pretty and not so heavy as powerbook G3. Airport ready or any wifi key supporting OSX you can even install a internet hspda key I guess you can buy for 150 to 200 usd I have the 12" and I'm so happy also if is a bit slow (500 Mhz, but is the older iBook white, if I'm not wrong the last is 900Mhz) With firewire you are comfortable with external HD or DVD drive, if you don't find a combo drive, or connect to your eMac with firewire. I have also a Wallstreet 266, but is slow with Panther even maxing RAM to 512MB Angelo
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