Thanks everyone. I probably will get a new machine when I've saved up for it, but in the meanwhile I'm using a Windows desktop pc and it's been quite painful! All the small things you take for granted with a Mac are missing. However, I was able to hire it for just 1100 a month, so that's kind to my wallet.
I will look up ebay, but I don't seriously expect any results there, Macs being so rare in India as it is! Cheers, Swapna -- IMUG Users website: www.imug.in