[P1] iBook Dilemma

[Larry Zasitko]

Still like the clamshell a very rugged computer and looks cool to boot. 
You are right in that I too find typing on this is very nice, keyboard 
took a bit of getting used to but the wrist rest are good and with the 
slight curve comfortable. Not sure how rugged the new iBooks and 
powerBooks are in comparison. Mine is going on five years old and is 
still in great shape.

I took the screen apart and took out the metalic tape that is behind 
the logo so now mine glows also :-) if you want there are a couple 
pictures at www.ibook.homestead.com I have been talking to another guy 
that bought a 466mhz clamshell and he is talking about replacing the 
screen with one from a new iBook or powerBook that is higher res, he 
has talked to the Apple techs and they said it can be done, the video 
card will support higher res and power etc is right. Will see if he 
does it.

Larry

On Thursday, March 18, 2004, at 06:23 AM, May Hall wrote:
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>
> Hi, Larry,
>
> I briefly considered the low end powerbook, but my iBook gets
> bashed around alot while dragging it to and fro from work and at work.
> I need very rugged! The future DVd burner is an idea to consider,
> later.
>
> Before my keyboard started going South, I thought i would just keep
> my tangerine for work, but my work files, in themselves are starting
> to fill up my hard drive . i will miss the nicely curved facing side
> of my Tangerine. so comfortable to type on!
>
> may
>