I did build my Pismo from parts purchased on the internet. Roughly the basic parts costs could be about the same as one complete, if you have a lot of time to search the best and/of cheapest parts you can get. More in a hurry than you will pay more than a complete one. But I got what I wanted: in a great shape 500mhz Pismo with a brand new battery that works the time of largely 3 1/2 hours , a modern and new hardisk of 60 gig and fresh new 1024 mb of memory. Things you probably won't get with complete one. Michel
> On 5/25/05, Fluxstringer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> Has anyone on the list built a Pismo from parts alone.? >>>> >>> >>> If you've got one to sell, you usually make more money selling it in >>> bits than whole. >>> >>> So, I think, it works in reverse, and you'd pay more in bits. >>> >>> Ben >>> -- >> ____________________ >> >> I used to think the same thing. >> >> However on eBay there seems to be a glut of parts that go down to the >> wire unsold at even dirt cheap prices. >> Not as many people are interested in repairing these ever aging >> jewels so parts go down to the wire unsold even at 99 cents. And >> So therefore as stated; >> >> At 12:15 PM -0400 5/24/05, Fluxstringer wrote: >>> that with patience and some lucky deals it might be possible to >>> build one from parts at a lower price than buying a fixer upper and >>> repairing it. >> >> I am more interested in the pitfalls of selecting the correct parts. >> I am not familiar with Pismo construction or the variety of >> components. Differences in Wallstreet construction have come up ij >> the last few days on this list and i was wondering if a similar >> situation exists with the Pismo. >> >> It might take months or a year to get all of the parts for assembly. >> But it might be a fun way to arrive at having an otherwise still >> useful and capable machine that I otherwise would not buy unless my >> income gets a boost. >> >> Low cost and low shipping fees will be key here. But are for nothing >> if I buy the wrong parts. >> >> -- >> Adrian >> > > I built my 1400c/166w64MB out of 3 different 1400's and a few misc. > parts I bought off Epay. The complete units were all in questionable > condition but had the parts I wanted. I now have all the best goodies > I could get in a 1400 and it's exactly what I wanted. > > After all was said and done I probably have more $$ in the 1400c than > I could have bought one for because of the extra parts I have > leftover. But I have enough parts to build 2 1400cs/133's in decent > condition and could always sell those off to recoup some $$. > > It was a learning experience and a project for me. The shipping costs > can be outrageous on Epay but if you take your time you can get decent > deals and I did buy a few of the wrong parts. > > I could have found a 1400c/166 for less than I have in mine but it was > a good experience and I would do it the same again. > > I have been toying with the idea of building a Pismo from parts or > parts machines next in the same way. -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
