Hi all,
My most recent conquest was an eBay gem: PowerBook 500 with PowerPC for $35, "untested." It didn't have an AC adapter or a battery. So I bought another parts/repair 520 for like $20 shipped (broken hinge, but works). The 500 PPC boots right up in OS 8, although a bit slow, and has 40MB of built-in RAM. All I'm missing is the PCMCIA card cage, although I did just miss one for $20 on eBay.
So, what can I do with this machine? My Powerbook collection is now nearly complete. I have one from every major line, except a Duo. I have a 100, 2x 160s, 520, 500 PPC, 190cs, 5300ce, 1400c/117, 1400c/133, 2x 2400/180, 3400.
Kyle-
My most recent conquest was an eBay gem: PowerBook 500 with PowerPC for $35, "untested." It didn't have an AC adapter or a battery. So I bought another parts/repair 520 for like $20 shipped (broken hinge, but works). The 500 PPC boots right up in OS 8, although a bit slow, and has 40MB of built-in RAM. All I'm missing is the PCMCIA card cage, although I did just miss one for $20 on eBay.
So, what can I do with this machine? My Powerbook collection is now nearly complete. I have one from every major line, except a Duo. I have a 100, 2x 160s, 520, 500 PPC, 190cs, 5300ce, 1400c/117, 1400c/133, 2x 2400/180, 3400.
Kyle-