80 is cheap. They are rare. on 2/1/06 5:12 PM, G-Books at G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com wrote:
> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 02:36:31 +0300 > From: Der Mickster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: WallStreet DVD-ROM issue, perchance? > > Should have got me a Pismo, by the look of it. But, well, I have this > WallStreet and it's here to stay, and I intend to use the living hell > out of it. So, yeah . . . > > Any idea about how to procure a budget-conscious bootable DVDROM drive > for the WallStreet? I'm being offered one for 80 USD, which somehow > strikes as a ripoff, especially considering that the postage will eat > up another 30 . . . I don't think I'm ready to spend that much for a > mere DVDROM; ideas, anyone? > > Also - if my display can't keep vertical and needs something heavy to > lean against, does it mean my hinges are pushing up the daisies? I've > seen an excellent HOWTO that covered the issue extensively, but I am > somewhat squeamish about attempting it myself. RAM, HDD, whatever, but > the display . . . scary. Or is it some other problem that can be more > easily soluble? > > Another thing: I've read a couple of scare stories about how hard > drives with more capacity than 30-40 gig may not be too friendly with > the WallStreet . . . should I look no further than the 40-gig > Travelstar that I mentioned in a previous post? > > Cheerio, > > Mick. ------ End of Forwarded Message -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
