That person can get a 3400c for under $100, which will process words, get email and browse the web just fine until the 17" is repaired.
Andrew --- Laurent Daudelin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 25/01/05 12:25, "Amber" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > On 1/25/05 7:02 AM, "Dennis B. Swaney" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >> At 1:42 AM -0800 1/25/05, Amber wrote: > >>> > >>> I do agree with Kyle on this - one should have a > backup computer but I > >>> understand that for some, that is not always a > possibility. > >> > >> I have a G4 iMac. My first backup computer is my > G3 iMac; to back > >> that up, I have my SuperMac C500/G3. If I need a > backup to that, I > >> have my Mac LC. To back up that there is an Apple > IIGS CPU & > >> keyboard. Finally, there is my Apple IIc. > >> > >> For my Powerbook backup, I have my Powerbook > 145b. > > > > Great...sounds like you're all set. I was just > saying that not everybody > > has money or space for a back up unit. Take a > student living in a dorm room > > with 2 or 3 other students. > > > > I'm hoping to get a decent Pismo or something > similar myself to have > > available should I need it if my Al PB goes in for > repairs. > > > > I agree. After buying a computer for several > thousands dollars, I can't > imagine somebody will turn around and get a "backup" > computer, even if it is > a used one, just in case. I replaced my Pismo with > my current 17" and I > still have the Pismo, so I could use it in case I > have to have my 17" > serviced, but I can understand that someone who > spends $3500 for a new > machine might be a little strapped for cash... > > -Laurent. > -- > ======================================================================== > Laurent Daudelin Developer, > Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Washington, DC, USA > ************************ Usual disclaimers apply > *********************** > > > -- > 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
