Your completely right. When I build my Pismo , I had one from a friend to test the parts.:-) Michel
> The problem with constructing a 'Book (or any 'puter really) from bits is > that without a complete correctly working unit in which to test parts > it'll be very frustrating not being able to figure which part(s) is > causing the inevitable problems. > > Though it runs counter to the OP's original proposal, it's much better to > first buy a complete, working unit, then patiently source the bits for > the second unit. Trust me (hard-won-lesson), troubleshooting without > known-working spares is a total headache. Thus the > rock-solid-totally-logical-can't-argue-with-common-sense reason I always > have waaaay more Macs than I _really_ need. :-) > > dan k > > ................................. > http://macdan.n3.net/ > carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 > hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 > ................................. > -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:" Send list messages to: <mailto:powerbooks@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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com