Well, I'm not entirely sure this is the proper forum for this discussion. I don't want to disparage anyone, and to the vendor's credit, I have done other business there with no issues. But seeing as how it was advertised on a LEM list, you probably all saw the ad for the 5300ce deal a few weeks back.
My 5300ce from that deal does have it's own share of issues. It's in terrible cosmetic shape (case is scuffed badly, and there is a great big serial number engraved on the left side in big white letters about 1/4" tall. F-UGLY!) The case bottom belongs to a 190 series book, not a 5300 series book. The serial number is worn away and replaced w/ a sticker bearing (I presume) the correct serial number for the 'book. Sort of makes me think my 5300ce is a frankenbook, put together piece-meal like from spare parts. Oh, and the insides of the case are in no better shape - plastic tabs broken off everywhere. Needless to say, I transplanted the guts to my pristine condition (though unworkable, thanks to a broken display data cable) 5300cs case. I had some initial trouble upgrading the OS, but that's normal w/ a machine w/ NO CD-ROM and no built-in ethernet... So, I'm not entirely happy. Email me off list if you want more details about the transaction. Indeed, caveat emptor. Peace, Drew P.S. - I still need help w/ that video adapter question! Any takers? -- Having graduated (with a physics BS :-P), I will be using the email address <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Please update your address book. <http://homepage.mac.com/alk/> "Anyone can fly, all you have to do is throw yourself at the ground and miss." -Douglas Adams, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy -- 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
