Tom: I did the Windows to Mac switch about 7 months ago. I was so impressed with the desktop transition that I bought a used 12" iBook also. My reasons for buying it are much like yours...I wanted to wirelessly access the internet at home and office and I use it primarily for writing.
The heat factor was a bit troublesome at first. But, I bought a set of laptop bumpers from www.bodelin.com and that helped both the heat issue and ergonomics. I understand your concern for the issue of problems after a few months. While I only have 7 months under my belt with this new/used machine, I believe it to very solid. I use my approximately 4 hours a day, primarily on battery and have had absolutely no problems with it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one just like it. Harvey On 11/25/05 8:37 PM, "The Northerner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have been trying out some various apple laptops, > primarily for use as a writing tool, though I want to > surf wirelessly. > > I have a 1400 - too slow on the Internet. I bought a > Clamshell iBook. I liked it, but somehow my daughter > ended up with it. > > Then I bought a severely upgraded wallstreet, now a > g4-500, and while I love the way it works, I dislike > both the size and the heat factor. As a writer, I feel > distracted by the heat coming up through my fingers. > > I have heard the Pismos run much cooler. > > I want small size, battery longevity, cool running, > wireless ability (doesn't have to be built-in as long > as I can add on). > > I love those 12" white iBooks and would buy a used one > of those in a heartbeat, except I keep running into > people who are having repair nightmares with them. > > Do pismos really run a lot cooler than wallstreets? > > Are the white iBooks really just waiting to die? I > just don't want to spend $350-$450 on a 12" iBook and > have the logic board go after a few months. > > Would like to hear comments from any other users on > the above. > > Tom > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
