Re: Which model?

I Must agree with everyone here about this issue,I have owned every type of power-book apple have made apart from the 2400 series and i think that if you want a low-end colour PB for typing, Then the 1400 would be the best choice. Also if you decide to improve the book over time then the Ram has a

Re: Which model?

John, It might be easier if you said how much you are willing/can afford to spend.. Then match $$ with features. I have a 1400cs, 133 and a meager 16 MB ram.. No lie the screen is adequate and overall it's pretty quick. The real beauty is it's crisp full-sized keyboard. I can and have ty

Re: Which model?

I'd also recommend a 1400 series. Mine is very robust, has a great keyboard, and goes on the internet wirelessly. Parts are readily available, and it is easy to upgrade the processor, if you wish. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www

Re: Which model?

I have a 1400c as well, and highly recommend that machine as well. Should be perfect for what you want. On Aug 24, 2005, at 10:12 AM, John Perkins Jr. wrote: I am going to have to get a different PowerBook, due to the fact that the hard drive in my current 520 is dying. Here are the models I

Re: Which model?

> Personally, I like the 190 really well. Mine only has the greyscale, but it's > a good machine, once you get past the notorious loose power connector. There is always one I can't comment on pricing being in UK, nor on the 2400 which I've never seen, they are very in rare in UK, I'd like t

Re: Which model?

On Wednesday 24 August 2005 10.12, John Perkins Jr. wrote: > I am going to have to get a different PowerBook, due to the fact that > the hard drive in my current 520 is dying. Here are the models I am > considering: > > 165c > 180c > 1400c > 1400cs > > which one should I get? Personally, I like th

Re: Which model?

The ubiquitous 1400c would be my choice for a low $$$ solution. Next, a 3400c. Note that the 1400 is a NuBus-based machine, and although it can accept PCMCIA cards, it cannot accept CardBus cards. Note also that the 3400 is a PCI-based machine, and although it cannot, ex-factory, accept CardB

Re: Which model?

If you are seriously considering an x400 powerbook, I'd definitely recommend a 2400c, that is, if you can find one and don't mind its (small) size. The machine feels rather fast (the 1400 is much more sluggish), on par with the 3400c with a much more "modern" feeling keyboard and the screen as

Re: Hard drive makes whining noise

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Personal opinion, but I would stay away from the passive matrix screen models. I traveled with a 165c and a 520c for a long time, they were great machines but the screens wore out my eyes when I used them for long periods of time. I spent a year in Saudi Arabia with a 165c and the screen was wo

Re: Which model?

John, I have a number of 1400C machines, and I can recommend them highly (and they should handle your specified tasks handily). The screen is color and has good contrast and visibility, the keyboard is very nice and a pleasure to type on, the 1400C has enough 'oomph' to handle a lot of useful

Which model?

I am going to have to get a different PowerBook, due to the fact that the hard drive in my current 520 is dying. Here are the models I am considering: 165c 180c 1400c 1400cs which one should I get? Here is basically what I do on my PowerBook: Play an old Mac Classic version of Oregon Trail Writ

Re: Hard drive makes whining noise

>Let me guess, it's name is 'Lucky' ;-) Her name is not lucky. It's Kathy. >I don't know why, but that winner of the "ugliest dog contest" comes to >mind. So hideous that only its owner could love it. :) It's not hideous. Just in really really bad shape. It was in almost perfect condition when

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I don't know why, but that winner of the "ugliest dog contest" comes to mind. So hideous that only its owner could love it. :) On Tue, 23 Aug 2005, John Perkins Jr. wrote: I'd rather buy a PB 1400 than replace anything in this machine simply because another part will just fail right after. H