Expansion modules, the ability to run two batteries. Not to mention Pismo's don't dent or chip and the hinges are a bit better. You can upgrade the pismo to a 900 G3 or 550 G4. I have a G4 500 with 1 gig of ram 60 gig Hd, it is a great machine.
Kevin On 4/17/05 1:06 AM, "themacuser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Why? The Ti is a G4 and has a bigger screen res IIRC... > The Pismo hinges were just as unreliable. > On 17/04/2005, at 13:44, Kevin Bellerose wrote: > >> >> I would get a Pismo! >> >> On 4/17/05 12:10 AM, "Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Al.... my Ti 400 has had no hinge (or paint) problems. It gets lugged >>> around >>> with me on the road a few times a week and probably runs about 8 >>> hours a day >>> on average. Bought it new so that was what, four years ago? I am very >>> careful when carrying it out of its bag, opening it and closing it so >>> I >>> don't put undo pressure on one side or the other.... IOW, when >>> carrying it, >>> I grip it in the middle, and also open it up holding the middle >>> edge... all >>> so as not to twist it or put strain on the hinges. >>> >>> Don >>> >>> Al Poulin wrote: >>> >>>> Let me add a bit more that I learned. The earliest model Titanium >>>> would have the 400 or 500MHz processor, 128 or 256MB RAM, a 10 or >>>> 20GB >>>> hard drive, and DVD-ROM 2X. A user group guy who is acting as an >>>> intermediary between seller and potential buyer will get the details >>>> on >>>> the sale item; those specs really do not matter to me. >>>> >>>> But I understand the Titanium had problems with hinges breaking. >>>> Does >>>> it happen a lot? That can put me off. What do you guys say? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Al Poulin >>>> Anger, hate, and revenge are for the devil, forgiveness is for God, >>>> proactive self-defense is for the rest of us. >>>> >>>> On Apr 13, 2005, I wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I have a chance to buy an "earliest model" Titanium. Don't know the >>>>> specs on it yet. But should I seriously consider it or just hold my >>>>> nose and ignore it? In other words, are these models running >>>>> strong? >>>>> Or finding their way into the bottom of the closet? A good design? >>>>> Or >>>>> an Apple mistake? >>>> >>>> -- >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
