I agree with Joseph, I've owned a 3400/180 with 144 RAM and used it for 3+
years in architecture school. It was a real workhorse, and for it's time, a
speed demon. There wasn't anything I couldn't run on a similar desktop.
Having owned a 520c, 2300c, and now a Pismo, it was truly the first
full-function, no-compromise Powerbook of its time.
Yes, $500 is a steal considering I paid $3200 plus &*%$# bucks for it new. A
rip-off compared to what you can get today, but oh-well.
I would recommend you try to get a 240mhz 3400. It's only about $100 or so
difference in price than the 180 model. The speed difference is amazing, but
there was about $1500 price difference when they were new. Also make sure
you get the model with built in ethernet, and a 12x (not 6x) CD-ROM.
Good luck,
Vic
> I would strongly reccomend the 3400. I used to own a 1400 and was
> disappointed really with it. However while in college my buddies 3400/200
> easily outpaced my PowerMac 6500/225 on many operations, I of course was
> green with envy. The 3400 is proven, solid and dependable. $500 for one
> seems like a steal.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> joseph
>
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