Ok looking around on ebay there seems to be quite a few 500 mHz G3 (and 600mHz)I books around for about $500 or so. If I can sniper bid one I think I'll grab one. The one I'm watching right now is iBook 500 MHz G3 128MB RAM WIRELESS!!
This Apple ibook is:
G3 500MHz Processor
128 MB SDRAM upgradable to 640MB
256K level 2 cache
24 X CD ROM
10GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive
12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT active-matrix XGA color display with 8MB of SDRAM video memory
Gently used and in perfect working condition
Normal use with some very minor exterior scratches on Durable exterior plastic
Screen bright and perfect!
The only major thing I'm weary of is the 10GB drive. How hard is it to replace with a larger one? There are others out there, this auction ends in 2 days, no reserve. If I can get it cheap enough I will. I should be able to find a OSX disc somewhere
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Any opinions or things to be on the look out for? I'm hoping to et one cheap enough so I can still afford a valance to power it for taping.