Biggest question is what do you intend to do with the machine? If it just a word processor and internet/chat machine, then a wallstreet or clamshell iBook would do. (For video-out, a later model iBook would be needed.)
I have only recently upgraded to a white iBook (from a 1400). Man, this thing is cool. Just the fact that it has all the modern connectivity points the 1400 either needed PC cards for, or was simply not able to have at all (eg, modem, ethernet, video out, USB etc etc) Of course, the screen is a joy to use too. Much better resolution. The pismo has more upgrade paths, making it probably a better buy, (I wanted a small computer - no bigger than a 12" screen) mainly because it can become very fast (not that it is at all slow to start with). G4 Processor, 1 GB ram, PC card slot for whatever you want. In the end, buy the machine to suit your needs would be my advice. Wiebe. On 14/7/03 11:18 PM, "Tim Hodgson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, Jul 14, 2003 at 8:51 am -0400, Tom Roth wrote: > >> >> I've been following this thread as I contemplate the next used PowerBook >> to buy. I currently have a PB3400 so I would like to get up into the G3 >> realm next. I see some really good deals on used iBooks but the Pismos >> seem to be very popular and are usually about the same money or more than >> a used iBook. What are your thoughts on the iBook vs. the Pismo? > > One thing to consider is that only the more recent iBooks (last two > revisions??) have a 100mhz system bus like the pismo; this does make a > significant difference to speed. > > TimH > -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
