Al Poulin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hello Chris: > >I'm late getting into this thread, being in digest mode. If you are focused >on a good OS X capability, and if you can possibly stretch your budget for a >refurbished iMac, you will be happier. Look at Small Dog Electronics, one >of the sponsors of this list. They have a couple at $630 and $750 US at the >moment. They likely include OS X and the usual iMac consumer software >bundle. You may need to add memory. > >If OS X is just an idle consideration and OS 9 will do your wife's work for >three or four years, the beige G3 looks OK except for the price. But you >have to judge your local market. > >That beige G3 on the shelf is barely capable of working applications with OS >X. Add $130 US for that. Are there applications already on board come with >licensed media? And do they match the software bundle you get with a >refurbished iMac? > >Look at the Apple web site and search for Macintosh User Groups. You may >find a local one with a member or two willing to sell you their old Mac out >of their closets after buying a new one. Or at least get some good, local >advice. > >Finally, what about taking a trip to Seattle?
AMEN Brother! Tony >Chris Chong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Hi there. I'm new to the list. I've got a G4 TiPowerbook for work, but I >> also need a Mac for home. My wife will be using it most of the time for >> school. I saw one at the local Mac dealer. >> >> Please tell me if what I'm looking at is worth the price. If I get enough >> positive responses, then I'll buy it tomorrow. >> >> Power Mac G3 (beige) >> 266 MHz >> 192 MB RAM >> 6 GB HD >> CD-ROM drive >> Internal ZIP drive >> OS 9.2 >> Apple Multiple Scan 15" AV >> >> CAD$799.00 (approx. US$520.00) >> >> If I do get it, can I install OS X? > >And later Chris wrote: > >> WOW! Thanks for all the quick replies. If it helps, I live in Victoria BC. >> Over here, choices are very limited, and the dealers know that. There is a >> 30 day warranty on it too. I'm getting this from Restart Computer. I bought >> my Powerbook there too. Really nice guys. >> >> My budget is CAD$800.00 before tax. If anyone can point me in the direction >> of a better machine, I would be ever so grateful. My time is limited. I need >> something by the end of next week latest. >> >> I'm rather scared of Ebay... > >-- >Al Poulin >Anger, hate, and revenge are for the devil, forgiveness is for God, >proactive self-defense is for the rest of us. > > > > >-- >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> > --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > >Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > > __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ -- 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> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
