Hi folks,
I've been a Mac user since 1987 but always desktops. I currently run a dual 1.42 FW800 machine (although I still use my Yikes! and PM6500 for my home business). Considering how long my other machines have lasted, I expect this one to last for many years as well.
I've love to pickup an *book in the near future. Primary uses would be Illustrator/Photoshop (have both OS9 & X versions), email, web and maybe Quickbooks. I can see this being used for my business more than personal use. I have an old 540C that I was using for QB and web browsing but it's incredibly painful for the web.
Using X on it isn't a requirement but it would be nice (I still use 9 on the other two machines). I am using a 350mhz iMac at work with X and it's slow, but tolerable. It only has 192mb so I think an increase would speed it up.
Firewire and USB would be nice but I know I can add a card if I have to. I don't have wireless at the house so it's not a necessity but again, the ability to add it would be nice.
With that in mine I asked a friend who works with Macs if he knew what the used prices were these days, the sites I used to use (American Computer Exchange and one other) are now defunct.
He came back with a few machines that he, his family and friends may be convinced to part with. In a nutshell they are:
Wallstreet
Original Blueberry iBook
iBook 600mhz (icebook from what I can tell)
Pismo 400mhz
A couple need batteries, the 600mhz needs a new combo drive, all are running X right now.
It seems like400 mhz Pismo's are averaging $500 or so on ebay Some Icebooks are going for over $600
Of course, with that in mind it's almost worth looking for closeouts on new machines isn't it! Especially if you have to consider a battery or additional RAM.
Is it even possible to get an X-capable *book for under $500?
Sorry for the long winded post but TIA for any advice!
Diane
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