Thus wrote Mike Friese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2001 07:51:57 -0700 > Subject: [Duo2400] No PCMCIA in iBook > > >I was considering the new iBook as my first new Mac since 1994 > >until I realized that it has no PC card slot! I am shocked! > >Apple, what were you thinking?! > > > They are thinking entry-level computer. > > But even if you compare it to the WinTel offerings, it stacks up pretty > well. Let's use Dell as an example, and the comparably priced Inspiron > 4000 for comparison. I've have two Dell Latitude's provided by my employer (I have installed Linux). They are terrible. I wouldn't recomend Dell hardware to an enemy. I think the Inspiron and iBook are *very* different machines. I can't imagine how anyone would be trying to choose between them. Is the iBook supposed to be an entry-level computer, or ultra-portable multi-media? If it were entry-level, then why ethernet, dual-usb, or firewire? I think of an entry-level computer as, well, a $500 desktop. If the iBook is a multi-media machine, then we should compare to some of Sony's offerings, for example. The SR series weighs 2.9 lbs(!), has built-in USB, Firewire, 1024x768, 56k, Memory Stick *and* a PC card slot for my CDPD modem! It's *much* smaller than the iBook. It costs $2000 and can run Linux... For me, the ability to use a celular (CDPD) modem is a must. I can't see spending $2k on an iBook and *still* having to carry something like a Dell just to use the CDPD modem. Kris ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
