In a message dated 11/9/05 5:49:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> I'm looking at finally replacing my 190, after pondering it for a while, >> and I'm wondering which model G3 is the best. I want to run OS 9 or OS >> X, but it doesn't matter. My main issues are that I want a DVD drive and >> a good keyboard. I know it's a Pre G3 list, but I figured if anyone >> knew, y'all would. > >Its definetely Pismo. Make sure you have lots of memory in it if you >want to run OS X on it :)
I don't want to start anything here, but a Wallstreet is my preferred G3 Powerbook over a Lombard & Pismo. Mine, with a 500mhz G4 upgrade, runs 10.2 also, with about 384mb of RAM. But before it was upgraded it was a 300mhz and it still ran OSX. Lombards and Pismos seem (to me) to be a little buggy as far as their processors. I have heard of many of them conking out from a bad ROM or something; and they are way more expensive to replace. Wallstreets, for one thing, have two PC card bays. Now for a Pismo, with its internal airport setup, that is fine, but what about the Lombard? Go wireless with it, and you can forget using a FW pc card. Wallstreets offer more expansion options, in my opinion. Finally, if you're planning to continue to use any of your 190 accessories (??? Expansion bay HD? ZIP module?) then perhaps the Kanga G3 is your best bet, as it can use Powerbook 190-5300 accessories. Of course, no built-in DVD capabilities with that option. Good luck, Ivy -- 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
