[SATLUG] I Mac and Me

[Eli]

>>
>> I didn't want to come out and bash the deal, but it sure doesn't leave
>> me warm and fuzzy.
>>
>> Some careful shopping on the san antonio/austin craigslist or ebay will
>> get you an expandable powermac for $200.
>>
>> But if one is looking for a glitzy desktop experience to compare to
>> vista, running sub $500 hardware isn't really going to get one there.
>>
>> e
> 
> I guess that depends on your timing. I had won a 677MHz PowerMac on Ebay that
> cost me about $375 (I think it was actually more, but memory fails me). Believe
> me, I did quite a bit of watching.
> 
> I do hope you can get a better deal out there, now. Like he said, some careful
> shopping might land you a great deal.
> 
> Enjoy!
> Tom


you're right.  just a few months makes a difference too.  what's amazing 
is that a 8 year old mac can be sold.  a 5 year old pc can barely be 
given away.

e