<strong>I was going to suggest everyone wait until MWSF in a couple of weeks just in case new iBooks or speed bumps are announced. Older models will come down in price a few hundres $$ then.
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Can't wait, my portable was dead. I needed one as soon as possible. It was either a 2400 or a new iBook.
I did, but an old geyser of a machine (like what the 540c was to my iMac...). Not two powerfull and current machines...
Wish my iMac felt older...
I get a keyboard with it so thats a 100$CAN that I don't spend on the ibook. 200$CAN as a firewire enclosure for a HD, could be a base station for my iBook if the software was ready for Mac OS X= 400$CAN, larger external screen=400$CAN...
I'm a student (low cash flow) but need to replace my ailing powerbook 540c that I use to complement my iMac DVSE400.
The powerbook is used during the whole weekend, as I am working and not at home, and i basically use it as a wordprocessing (Wordperfect) and internet station (iCab), since i've got access to the place's network.
The powerbook is dying, would need some power thingy resoldering if I am right and maybe a keyboard replacement. Now, I paid 400$ close to 3 years ago for it (along with a stupid 300$ for 2 new batteries). This leaves me with:
Options:
1) pay something like 100-150$ to have the PB repaired, hope it keeps running reliably.
2)get a used powerbook (maybe a PPC 2400) for about 300$, hope it runs reliably.
3)get a new ibook for about 1500$
I could (maybe should) sell my iMac for this but (feeling real ridiculous about this) I just love it so much! It's been to most reliable machine i've ever used and It still feels fresh and new to me...
Any insight ?
What are your views on used machines? My powerbook was great, and if I hadn't bought those batteries, would be a great deal...
Thanks</strong><hr></blockquote>Save yourself alot of aggrivation! Go buy yourself a Dell notebook and get your moneys worth for a change! A one GIG dell for half the price of a 667 g4! It's a no brainer!
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If you're getting it as a present then why do you need to get rid of the iMac?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Because it would be superfluous, no? I would think it would just be a waste having it. Wouldn't I be always on the iBook?
Does anyone have any uses for this extra iMac?
<strong>I was going to suggest everyone wait until MWSF in a couple of weeks just in case new iBooks or speed bumps are announced. Older models will come down in price a few hundres $$ then.
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Can't wait, my portable was dead. I needed one as soon as possible. It was either a 2400 or a new iBook.
Waiting is only good if you can afford to wait.
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Because it would be superfluous, no? I would think it would just be a waste having it. Wouldn't I be always on the iBook?
Does anyone have any uses for this extra iMac?</strong><hr></blockquote>
You're right, you probably would always be on the iBook but didn't you say that you wanted an extra machine?
Wish my iMac felt older...
I get a keyboard with it so thats a 100$CAN that I don't spend on the ibook. 200$CAN as a firewire enclosure for a HD, could be a base station for my iBook if the software was ready for Mac OS X= 400$CAN, larger external screen=400$CAN...
So i'm up to a 1100$ Value!!!! Mmm...
<strong>Hello there AIers,
I'm a student (low cash flow) but need to replace my ailing powerbook 540c that I use to complement my iMac DVSE400.
The powerbook is used during the whole weekend, as I am working and not at home, and i basically use it as a wordprocessing (Wordperfect) and internet station (iCab), since i've got access to the place's network.
The powerbook is dying, would need some power thingy resoldering if I am right and maybe a keyboard replacement. Now, I paid 400$ close to 3 years ago for it (along with a stupid 300$ for 2 new batteries). This leaves me with:
Options:
1) pay something like 100-150$ to have the PB repaired, hope it keeps running reliably.
2)get a used powerbook (maybe a PPC 2400) for about 300$, hope it runs reliably.
3)get a new ibook for about 1500$
I could (maybe should) sell my iMac for this but (feeling real ridiculous about this) I just love it so much! It's been to most reliable machine i've ever used and It still feels fresh and new to me...
Any insight ?
What are your views on used machines? My powerbook was great, and if I hadn't bought those batteries, would be a great deal...
Thanks</strong><hr></blockquote>Save yourself alot of aggrivation! Go buy yourself a Dell notebook and get your moneys worth for a change! A one GIG dell for half the price of a 667 g4! It's a no brainer!
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<strong>Dell sells iBooks?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Don't listen to rbald. He's just an annoying troll.
Got my 512MB stick from crucial today!!
<strong>I was humoring him... I should refrain from feeding the trolls...
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Yeah, I think we all should stop feeding them.