I am very happy with my 2400, that I've had for a year and two
months. I've had no problems at all with it. I think most of the
people with serious issues had the G3 upgrade, but I could be off
about that. I had no problem getting my local ComputerWare to install
my ram but I haven't had to get anything more serious done. Also,
even if you buy your book from a third party vendor, I believe you
can still get an AppleCare warranty from Apple.
Also, MCE has come highly recommended on this list for good service.
As I said, I haven't (yet, please oh please oh please) had need of
servicing, but you could check with them about parts and such.
http://www.powerbook1.com.
>Fellow listers:
>
>I'm in need of some advice. I want to purchase a 2400c, and I'm not
>sure if it is a wise decision. I have been told by two mac techs who
>work at two different places here in the bay area NOT to buy a 2400.
>Their reasons are that the 2400 is a bear to work on, (in fact, the
>one who works at an apple dealer told me that Apple instructs them
>to send all 2400s back to the Apple repair center) and that parts
>are expensive and hard to find.
>
>I have tinkered with many duo computers and can take them apart
>almost blindfolded. I have seen the detailed instructions with
>photos on how to install a hard drive or CPU upgrade, and have
>confidence that I can make any upgrades I deem necessary. I'm a
>little concerned about the reliability of the 2400. I keep hearing
>of mother boards going out - either fuses or something else. Are
>these problems at the same frequency as other powerbooks, or is the
>2400 actually buggy wherein your chances of having something go
>wrong are great as time goes on?
>
>I would have no concern for all this if Apple still provided
>Applecare for older computers, but unfortunately, you can no longer
>take your used computer to an Apple dealer, have them certify it
>that it's in good condition, and purchase an applecare warranty.
>With powerbooks, I feel, this is a fairly critical thing.
>
>I love the 2400, though, and it is perfect for my needs. I would
>appreciate any advice that any of you can give me.
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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>
X-Router | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers!
Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html>
PowerBook Guy is | Click here!
Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com>
After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][
MacResQ Reader Specials: 2.5GB Seagate SCSI: $119, 4GB IBM SCSI: $199,
Norton Util. 4.0: $29, Mac Parts, Systems & Repairs <http://www.macresq.com>
