I can't tell you much about the 2400, as I am not much of a techno geek. I
can offer you my opinions though.
IMHO, it depends entirely upon your needs. I wanted the smallest laptop I
could get that was "modern" (g3)
I bought a used 240 mhz 2400. I love the computer, but I think that if I
were in the market now, I would get a Lombard. They are clearing out (or may
have already cleared them out) at a lot of places for under $2,000. To get
an upgraded G3 2400, you're looking at $1500. And the new ones offer a lot
of advances.
Parts are not terribly expensive, except for batteries, and upgrade cards. I
got mine last august, been rock solid since then, up till last week. The
logic board died. DT&T service fixed it in 3 hours and sent it back out for
$340, including next day Saturday delivery. Great work.
There were no warnign signs that the board was going, one day it just died.
I use mine for presenting, and liked it because it was so small, but when I
add in the TView adapter to present to TV's or projectors, and the modem
dongle that I need to carry, the lombard looks pretty good, and certainly
not much heavier, including the accessories, plus the 2400 battery life is
rather short.
FWIW, I love my 2400.
Mark
http://www.fedexsux.com
> From: Photios Douglas Dumont <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 12:56:57 -0800
> To: Multiple recipients of DuoList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [Duo] 2400c
>
> 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>
