I too have a PB5300cs and I find it to be a wonderful computer. Mine is also passive matrix and while it certainly isn't the best display in the world, it isn't too bad either.
I use mine as a portable distraction free writing computer. Although the iBook and OS 9 might take over that role once I source the proper CD's for it.
One thing I really love about the 5300 is it's modular bay which allows the use of ZIP, Floppies and whatnot. I do wonder if there is a modular bay for it that will accept a 2nd battery or hard drive. The HD I could care less about because mine is 20GB and that is more than enough for OS 8.1 and my 24MB of RAM. However a 2nd battery would be very useful.
I use mine as a portable distraction free writing computer. Although the iBook and OS 9 might take over that role once I source the proper CD's for it.
One thing I really love about the 5300 is it's modular bay which allows the use of ZIP, Floppies and whatnot. I do wonder if there is a modular bay for it that will accept a 2nd battery or hard drive. The HD I could care less about because mine is 20GB and that is more than enough for OS 8.1 and my 24MB of RAM. However a 2nd battery would be very useful.