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Biggerfoot · Dec 19, 2002, 01:54 PM

This is my new PowerBook G4 800mhz w/40 gig HD, 512MB RAM and Airport. I managed to pick it up for less than a new 14� iBook! It is new (used once to review software and I received the full 1 year warranty) and I am very impressed with it.

Several brief items I noticed:

-After installing software and running it hard for two straight days, with Airport on, there was no sign of a heat problem. The fan came one once or twice. I am using the portable CoolPad.

-The screen was perfect and no dead pixels. I cannot believe the difference between my Lombard and this TiBook. In fact, after using it, it is hard going back to my dual CRT monitors. This thing is bright!

-The paint and body was perfect. Here�s hoping!

Here is a photo comparing it to my Lombard and my old 1400cs that I use as an emergency portable back up.

TheIceMan · Dec 19, 2002, 02:42 PM

Biggerfoot: Congrats on your new PB. Nice isn't it? Like you, I ended up getting my PB 667mhz G4 w/ 512 ram and Airport card for the price of the 14" iBook Combo drive. Crazy huh? Since I'm one of those new "switchers" this is my first time using a Mac. So far I have enjoyed every minute of it. Enjoy your new "toy."

arainert · Dec 19, 2002, 03:20 PM

I want the exact same one and have been researching for weeks. It's great to hear you're happy with it. Where'd you get it from, if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks,

:a

lokjah · Dec 19, 2002, 05:19 PM

ha! thats cool seeing them all together, the 1400 sure is a thick one aint it...

i gave my lombard to a friend of mine when my sd Tibook came.

lombard and pismos are good machines.

congratz on your new purchase 8)

l�k

electradise · Dec 20, 2002, 03:55 PM

the 1400 looks like a new windows machine

UnixMac · Dec 21, 2002, 12:39 AM

Apple is gonna have a tough time designing a better looking notebook... I hope they keep this look around for a couple more years

dvd · Dec 21, 2002, 01:13 AM

how much did u pay.. i had to pay 1700 for my 667dvi .. airport and 512mb ram..

Biggerfoot · Dec 21, 2002, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by dvd:
how much did u pay.. i had to pay 1700 for my 667dvi .. airport and 512mb ram..

i paid $1690 and to my door it was $1710.95

Biggerfoot · Dec 21, 2002, 01:41 AM

LOL, the 1400 does seem thick! I stuck my wireless card in it and it turns out to be a great couch surfer (I can drop it and not worry too). My Lombard is going to eBay....here's hoping (400mhz/dvd/Zip/30gig/384MB RAM=$700)!

dvd · Dec 21, 2002, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by Biggerfoot:

i paid $1690 and to my door it was $1710.95

hehe i knew i shouldnt have asked.. did u buy it from private party?

milhous · Dec 21, 2002, 01:56 AM

Awesome pic. At least you have the two levels of redundancy. If the Ti fails, switch to the lombard, if the Lombard fails, switch to the 1400 which will never fail because it's built like a tank.

seanyepez · Dec 22, 2002, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by dvd:

hehe i knew i shouldnt have asked.. did u buy it from private party?

If I remember correctly, he was able to get the machine cheaper because the reseller he bought it from accidentally shipped him an 800-megahertz PowerBook.

Biggerfoot · Dec 22, 2002, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by seanyepez:

If I remember correctly, he was able to get the machine cheaper because the reseller he bought it from accidentally shipped him an 800-megahertz PowerBook.

That is what happened...then I ranted...and then ranted again...then I figured I would not press my luck any longer and took the offer.