on 13/09/2001 21:00, (G-List) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Would really appreciate any comments pro or con from members re G3 B&Ws. > > Currently I am running a 6500/250, 8.6 and have an opportunity to pick up a > B&W 350. > > What's good and what's to watch for? A great Mac, depending on the price. As you may have read (see today's list), there are 2 different logic boards: a Rev. 1 and a Rev. 2. I'd probably avoid the Rev.1 (which I have in my G3/350!), as it has problems with large hard drives and 2 drives in a master-slave combo. Though these can be overcome by an IDE ATA/66 or ATA/100 controller (which I bought). Very easy to upgrade, very solid construction, compatible with just about every peripheral, though no AGP port. I'd avoid it if your aim is to upgrade it to a G4, as it requires special firmware to overcome a "block" that Apple used to prevent G4 upgrades. If this is your idea, I'd suggest a Beige G3, which has a hassle-free processor upgrade, cheap RAM (like the B/W), probably needs an ATA card (like the B/W Rev.1), and so on. Good luck. Chris H -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
