my vote would be to bargain hunt and pick a basic 2400c. you might never need to upgrade it even. All I did was a larger 10gb HD (from my Ti-book) and upped the RAM to 80mgs I have yet to REALLY need the Cardbus upgrade... I am waiting to do it with a new processor(maybe). I do a bit of games or tweaking or internet on my lunch hours or breaks. i use mine with a wireless card at coffee shops for internet. if you ever travel or live in a city these surfspots are becoming more common the 2400 gets you SO MUCh closer to the current state of computing. More options to upgrade should you need to and still a nice portable size. Another Litmus may be how many older duos have been up for sale here, and not as many 2400's i think. Even with the new ibook's attractive features and prices. good luck > >---------- >Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! >MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> > > RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler > CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> > >Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> >After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ > >MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! >Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> -- ==== Bon V. Davis II = bon at drumgods.net =========