We are all different. I have backup machines (a Lombard and a Windows laptop), plus I back up religiously onto a large external drive that is readable by both the Mac and PC. I have had computers go down before, and even when I can fix it myself, having another machine to use in the meantime is a lifesaver.
Andrew On 12/17/04 11:39 PM, "Amber" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I wish I had the luxury of being able to buy a new one if something happens > to this one but I don't. > > This is a year old G4 Powerbook. Of course, I am hoping that nothing goes > wrong with it, with or without Applecare, because I have no alternate system > and I certainly don't have the money to buy an equivalent replacement or to > obtain another system while I'm waiting for it to be repaired. > > I have heard Applecare also tends to be pretty fast with repairs - sometimes > faster than if I were take it to a local authorized service center. > > I have turned this decision over and over again in my head and donšt see now > that I have any choice but to buy the Applecare. > > > On 12/17/04 9:02 PM, "Andrew F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Don't get me wrong, I wrangled with the decision for a while too, but in the >> end, I'll use this PB for a few more years if it lasts (seems like it will), >> but if it died, I'd rather get a new one if the cost of repair was too high. >> >> Andrew >> > > > -- > G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> > --> 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > --------------------------------------------------------------- > -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
