> I wonder if anyone has used a PowerBook 1400/117 as an > iTunes MP3 player ? No way will you ever get that to work, at least not to your satisfaction. The PB1400 is a sweetheart, but unless you have the 166 MHz version, iTunes is pretty much a no-go. The 117 is very slow, because the CPU has no L2 cache. > > I believe iTunes requires Mac OS 9.x but how does 9 run on > a lowly 1400, especially with only 32MB RAM... Very badly. Mac OS 9 on less than 64 MB is sluggish, even with a G3 processor.
> I haven't got the PowerBook yet, but I am considering buying > one quite cheap... Unless you're going to swap out the 603e/117 for a G3 upgrade, you might want to look at something speedier if you're considering it for MP3 playback and stuff like that. A 3400c is a great choice, and the prices on them are usually no more than for a good 1400, because the 3400 can't be upgraded to a G3. The original PB G3 Kanga, which is basically a 3400c with a factory-installed G3, can also be had fairly cheap these days. And best of all, I've even seen WallStreets south of $300, which can be upgraded to faster G3s and G4s and can run OS X. -- 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
