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FS: Powerbook Pismo 500mhz
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Sep 19, 2005, 02:31 PM
 
Ok, so I goofed. In my rush to get a laptop over the weekend, I actually put up two winning bids on Ebay. They were both local sales, so I've already picked them both up, and I've decided to keep the iBook and sell the Powerbook. I don't want to make a profit off of it, I just want to sell it for what I paid. Here's what's included:

Pismo G3 500MHZ--excellent shape
256mb RAM
12gb HD
DVD
Two swappable batteries (both hold great charge)--will get a better time estimate tonight
VST 100MB media bay zip drive
VST SuperDISK media bay drive (w/ one new superdisk)
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OS9 boot disks, but 10.1 is currently installed

I can have pics available on request.

$435 shipped in the cont. USA
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Sep 29, 2005, 02:08 AM
 
is it upgradable to USB 2.0? what about firewire ports- does it have one of those?

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Sep 29, 2005, 03:02 AM
 
Has firewire, you will need a pcmcia card (or cardbus if it supports cardbus, I think so) for usb 2.
     
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Sep 29, 2005, 09:17 AM
 
has two firewire.

if you want to let go of the batteries and the superdrive, and part this thing out, let me know.
     
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Sep 29, 2005, 09:42 AM
 
Awesome machine.
     
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Sep 29, 2005, 04:36 PM
 
I can offer 300 dollars shipped without the batteries, Superdrive or ZIP drive. The reason is because I'd be planning on getting 2 high cap batteries for it, so I won't need any of those things.
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Sep 30, 2005, 01:33 AM
 
Instead of citing it a as a "Pismo" which only the Mac crowd undersands,cite it as the "Carrie Bradshaw Sex & The City" model and not only will you get more interest, but ultimately more money.

An acquaintance of mine in NYC with the assistance of his girlfriend managed to sell a mint condition Pismo 500mhz for $650 to their coworker. The purchaser just had to have it since it was the model featured in the show. He mentioned that he probably could have asked for more, but luckily cooler winds prevailed and his girlfriend did not let him try to exploit the buyer.
     
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Nov 27, 2005, 06:47 PM
 
Is the 500MHZ Pismo sold?

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Mar 28, 2006, 04:37 AM
 
Originally Posted by Eriamjh
Is the 500MHZ Pismo sold?
I'm about to put one up for sale if you're still interested.

500MHz with upgrades: 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM drive, Airport card, Tiger, high-capacity battery.

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Mar 28, 2006, 01:43 PM
 
Originally Posted by scoop417
I'm about to put one up for sale if you're still interested.

500MHz with upgrades: 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM drive, Airport card, Tiger, high-capacity battery.

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How much$$$?
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Mar 28, 2006, 01:47 PM
 
$450 plus shipping.
12" PowerBook G4, 1.5GHz, 1.25GB RAM, 100GB drive
20" iMac G5 (iSight) w/1.5GB RAM and Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
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Mar 28, 2006, 01:58 PM
 
scoop, if you part that out, i could take the battery, a 512 stick and drive off your hands. hell, you could even have mine if you'd want to sell a complete machine.
     
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Mar 28, 2006, 02:12 PM
 
scoop, i sent you pm
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Mar 28, 2006, 03:40 PM
 
Originally Posted by uicandrew
scoop, i sent you pm
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