In a message dated 7/27/02 10:39:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< 6.5 pounds is an improvement for me. I'm used to my 8-pound Wallstreet. Yeah, it may not be super light or portable, but it'll fit in a laptop bag, and it's cheap, so it's probably good enough for me. >> 5xx advantages ... o Builtin Ethernet (but required an A-AUI connector) o Builtin modem o reliably charger/battery eliminator 5xx disadvantages ... o PPC upgrades are very expensive o Modem software is processor sensitive, and the version required for the PPC upgrade is no longer available o RAM is limited to a 32 MB upgrade, plus whatever is on the CPU card o Batteries are very expensive, and are quite finicky o No PCMCIA support unless you can find the "unobtainium" card cage o Somewhat difficult to repair 5300 advantages ... o Already PPC compatible o RAM capacity is about twice that of the 5xx o Batteries are very cheap and are still available new o Has two PCMCIA card slots builtin o Relatively easy to repair 5300 disadvantages o No builtin Ethernet (but Lapis' combined Ethernet and video card is currently available for about $10, new) o No builtin modem (but 3Com's 56K "X-Jack" PC card modem is occasionally avilable for about $25) o unreliable charger/battery eliminator connector -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
