Hi,
They really are quite versatile, I've found. They can still play modern video formats pretty well (as long as it's standard definition), and they can browse the internet reasonably well (albeit a bit slowly, but that's to be expected with a computer this old).
I got mine (a 1.5 GHz 2004 model) for $50 (well, two for $25 each, combined to make one working unit). With a new battery, AC adapter, hard drive, and new display hardware, it's now like new. I think my total investment was around $100. Not bad.
I've wanted one practically since they were new, but they were too expensive at the time. Now, I can finally afford to have one!
It will serve you well for a long time, I think.
Good luck with your new "friend"!
Happy Birthday, too!!
c
They really are quite versatile, I've found. They can still play modern video formats pretty well (as long as it's standard definition), and they can browse the internet reasonably well (albeit a bit slowly, but that's to be expected with a computer this old).
I got mine (a 1.5 GHz 2004 model) for $50 (well, two for $25 each, combined to make one working unit). With a new battery, AC adapter, hard drive, and new display hardware, it's now like new. I think my total investment was around $100. Not bad.
I've wanted one practically since they were new, but they were too expensive at the time. Now, I can finally afford to have one!
It will serve you well for a long time, I think.
Good luck with your new "friend"!
Happy Birthday, too!!
c