On Wednesday 24 August 2005 10.12, John Perkins Jr. wrote: > I am going to have to get a different PowerBook, due to the fact that > the hard drive in my current 520 is dying. Here are the models I am > considering: > > 165c > 180c > 1400c > 1400cs > > which one should I get?
Personally, I like the 190 really well. Mine only has the greyscale, but it's a good machine, once you get past the notorious loose power connector. The 5300 is a really good choice, if you're on a budget, and I believe that the ce has the best screen and processor of the 5300 line, but I'm not sure. The 190c is also good, but, whatever you do, avoid the cs models, because of the passive matrix screen not having the sharpness of the active-matrix c models. I've also heard really good things about the 1400 series, but I haven't used one, so I can't tell you how good one of those would be. The 2400, which was recommended by someone else, is a pretty pricey proposition as far as pre-G3 'Books go. Last I saw, the 2400 was up there with the G3 Wallstreet on price. Like I said, the 190 and 5300 are my picks, but if portability isn't as big of an issue, the 3400, which is, if I remember correctly, loosely based on the 190/5300 form factor, may be a good option. Pricing*: 190c: About $25-30 5300c: About $35-40 1400c: About $50-60 3400/240: About $100-150 *The prices are based on what I've seen over the past few months on fleabay. Hope this helps, and good luck finding a replacement for your 520. Caleb -- 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
