>for what its worth (probably not much ;) >i just got an......... >iBook 500 (2nd revision w/ 128 megs soldered, and the newer, light-up >power adapter) >256 megs ram >15 gig hd >cdrom >everything included as original (box, unopened manuals (stickers >included!!) the monitor adapter w/ the little end cap still in place, >software pack, etc.) >no dead pixels, nothing what-so-ever, in GREAT shape >for 750$ shipped >i know people prefer the pismo to the ibook for several reasons >(expansion, bus speed, etc.) but this will also give you an idea what >to look for, cause unknowledgeable people looking for a "mac laptop" is >going to see "2001 ibook! 500MHZ!" and take that over a 1999 powerbook >unfortunately just because of the fact its "newer" Hm, depends what you need, I guess. The iBook is almost undoubtedly tougher, but it's tough to u/g the HD, unlike the Piz. There'll never be a G4 (AFAIK) for the iBook either. iBooks are great, which is why I like the 14.1", but I also like the 14.1" on the Piz/Lomb (although iBook's LCD is superior).
Put it this way: if I were advising someone on a purchase (i.e., not my personal needs), I'd advise them to go with the iBook due to its newness, strength, FW performance etc. etc. But I (personally) can't live without a CardBus slot. Where possible, though, I'd advise spending a little extra on the CDRW or Combo model, unless the person already has a FW CDRW. Age _is_ important; my Lomb hinges are getting creaky; the port door's a little wayward and the keyboard is slowly getting killed by my pounding. The palm rests are worn shiny smooth from my wrists and letters are wearing off the keys...hey, anyone wanna buy it? ;-) Cheers, RD Remy Davison Contributing Editor/News Editor, Insanely-Great Mac <http://www.insanely-great.com> mail: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> RD's PowerBook page: <http://www.macpowerbook.com> -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
