I have a happier tale that involves replacing a Powerbook Lets go back to well early September 2004 I being a student in HS need a laptop due to my bad handwriting. First laptop was a Thinkpad 755cd that lasted from 9/03-9/04 I bought a Powerbook 5300ce that lasted me until its flaws started to show their ugly heads. The keyboard cable broke in an expedition to repair it so it was useless even if I replaced the damaged power connectors. In October 2004 I bought off eBay a G3 kanga and I have been happy with it ever since with 64MB ram and the 250MHZ G3 it outperforms my old 117MHZ 5300. Just goes to show you a old 7.7LB Powerbook can still make you happy even 7 years after it was built.
Steve Greer Powerbook G3 "Kanga" Mac Plus 1MB -----Original Message----- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dylan Moore Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 1:02 PM To: G-Books Subject: Less is more- a little story (Gather 'round!) Hey all, My bronze Gbook and I-- You couldn't separate us, and I just flat out loved that machine. All it took was some terrible circumstances and a shady motherfucker like my ex-roomate's boyfriend, and that was the end of the romance. Several days later, I had to watch as lombard parts went up on ebay from some undisclosed place in jersey, painfully aware, but unable to prove, that they were probably the remnants of my computer. (Nothing that was sold could be tracked back to mine, but I knew the guy lived in jersey. My keyboard was partly broken, and the only part not listed was --drum roll--- the keyboard. Bastard.) So, friendly reminder from an ex-owner of the world's best laptop- watch your stuff, don't even think for a SECOND to let it out of your sight. It WILL walk. Since then, I bought a 12" ibook. Yeah, it rocks and it was really cheap (799), but I miss those sexy curves and jaw-dropping matte black case. I took so much pride in having the last version of an apple laptop with the upside-down illuminated apple-- just seeing the right side up one on my ibook is a constant sore reminder. Someday when I'm not a poor college kid, I'm going to buy one for myself again. Its up to you guys to keep them in good shape, so when you're ready to move on to a G5 'book, I'll be ready with a loving home. Take care, -dylan -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
