Basic iBook? For WP +

[Charles Martin]

> From: Jake Stickelmeyer <jstickel at olypen.com>
>
> I'm new to the list and have very basic computing needs. I'd like to 
> get a
> laptop system that will meet my simple needs, word processing and
> presentations (I'm a Community College educator). Don't need lots of
> graphical/video/audio sort of stuff(wouldn't know what to do with it 
> anyway,
> just something to provide me with the means to keep working on a 
> document or
> presentation without being tied to an office. Extremely limited 
> budget. Any
> ideas?

I'd suggest either a new or used 500MHz or better white iBook. I'd 
suggest you go for a model that has a CD-RW drive, believe me this will 
become handy even if you think you'll never use it!

I'm seeing these going for around $800-900 these days, simply a 
wonderful machine for the money.

_Chas_
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