PowerBook vs. iBook

[B.J. Major]

>The iBook is almost impossible to service other than the RAM chip and the
>battery, while the Pismo is very user friendly, takes more memory and has
>expansion bays which give you all sorts of options. Also, the screen on the
>Pismo is far better, it has PC slot, Firewire, IR and stereo in and out!

All iBooks since the lime clamshell model also have built-in firewire.  
The Pismo bought used now is still pricey - unusual for a model that has 
been discontinued for so long.  

But I agree with you that the G3 Series PowerBooks overall still 
represent the best options for expansion with their built-in expansion 
bays (which is one reason I will not let go of my Wallstreet . . .)!  
There is a price to be paid for the thinness and weight loss of both the 
iBook and the TiBook and its name is expansion.

--bj
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