I have what I think is the same model. Without considering anything else (and although it has always provided reliabilty for the 17 mos I've had it) I would not recommend this machine for doing alot of things.
Mine came w/192mb ram and 10gig hd. Not bad. However, for me, the screen (being dual scan and NOT active matrix) is very rough on the eyes (well, mine anyway -- bifocals..) The PB 1400c I have has the active matrix and, even though the screen is a touch smaller, is much more 'viewable'. do you have another screen in mind to switch to? The lack of of L2 cache means slower performance unless you go with an upgrade card. Not to mention problems w/Panther...(maybe you don't need Panther?) I went w/246mb from OWC. And Jaguar. I found instructions how to access the lower module. It takes the nerves, and steady hands of a surgeon, but I managed. Remover the 128 installed in the upper module. Accessed lower module. Removed the 64mb there (still have it if you want it...). Installed the 128mb previously in upper. Closed lower. Inserted 256 upper. Be aware that this config. wlll confuse OS X if you install. Go w/128 only in lower bay. Install X. Reopen memory bay and add the 256. Can tell you that Jag is very nice on this machine (even though I only have cd drive; not combo/super. also, if you want USB, you have to get the pcmcia/cardbus adapter. On the plus side, the keyboard is excellent. And like I said it's given very steady service (even after being dropped from desk to hard floor just after arrival. (GULP!!) My opinion (and still considering either iBook or Pismo.) goood luck -- JP [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
