> I have a Mainstreet and a Lombard, both in good shape. I want to > upgrade one of them for everyday use until I can afford a new laptop. > > I have 2 uses other than normal stuff: > > 1. I have an ap that uses a 2nd monitor (or TV) for general use by an > audience. If you *must* know, it's a karaoke ap. Say what you will ;) > It also uses an external firewire hard drive. I have a Newer Firewire > cardbus card. > > 2. I want to be able to watch DVDs when I take the train across country.
> I can upgrade the Lombard's cpu by sending it in. > > I can upgrade the Mainstreet's cpu by purchasing an upgrade and > installing it myself. > > I'm not even sure if you can upgrade a Mainstreet to watch DVDs, or if > they make an internal (slide-in) DVD drive for them. > > Suggestions, thoughts? If I understood the question I could offer a suggestion. Both machines run the FW HD without upgrade. Both machines run DVD with the DVD drive and a hardware Decoder. Both machines can be upgraded to be better. What's the issue ? -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
