In a message dated 2/8/2005 7:16:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, "GDB-B&W-X.3.7" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >On Feb 8, 2005, at 7:01 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > >> >> On Feb 8, 2005, at 4:49 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> I am bidding for this iMac. With the specs, it looks like not many >>> people will want it. It seems to be running although the seller says >>> he can't get the CD to read CDs. And he has no peripherals to test >>> the ports with. >>> >> >> Walk away from that iMac...that's probably nothing but trouble, IMO. >> >> The spots are likely from the yoke on the tube getting shaken around >> by whatever broke the case; odds are the CD got busted at the same >> time. Thats a LOT of force. >> >> That much damage would indicate that it's nothing but headaches >> waiting to happen. >> >> -- >> Bruce Johnson > >Have to agree with Bruce on this one Lili. The CRT is probably toast >as is the CD-ROM drive. These beasts are not the easiest things to >work on and can be a bit dangerous for anyone who is not aware of the >stored charge on the tube. Keep looking on Ebay if you want an iMac, >there are many to choose from and you can find good buys on them too! >You might also check in on the Mac swap list as iMacs come up all the >time on there. > >Just a message from Doug... Gosh, you scare me! Well I already got a Blue G3/400 in eBay that should arrive soon, thing is, I used BIN on the Blue G3 after I had bid for the iMac, I wouldn't want to retract the bid, maybe someone will soon outbid me. Oh well, lets see what happens in the next 24 hours. Thanks! Lili -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
