Ok, so i bought Japanese Powerbook 165

#1 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 - 19:25

Why?

I have no idea.

I think the price was reasonable.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221194806594?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

#2 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 - 20:34

Neat-o. Hope you can get it working, I'm also curious which power supply you'll get with it. One of the pictures shows a 5xx series PS.

#3 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 - 20:59

well i better get both. they said what you see is what you get, i see 2 power bricks i want em,

the other 5x brick is needed for my beater 540c it's falling apart.

#4 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 - 21:35

I don't buy from people on eBay who are to lazy to type out you and use "u" instead. It abso-freaking-lutely drives me up the wall.

Same with craigslist sellers.

#5 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 - 21:49

well this ebay seller, They are also selling makeup, and high heels (size 10), and dominatrix clothing etc… Comic books…. Electronics parts….

Interesting Assortment

The profile picture is of a lady i think.

There is quite a wide variety of personalities out there on the inter web

#6 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 - 22:32

I wonder if it has any japanese programs on it.

#7 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 - 23:04

I almost forgot, welcome to the B&W 165 club!

#8 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 - 23:41

Nice catch - and we have similar purchase criteria.

#9 Thu, 7 Mar 2013 - 01:02

I'll check when I get it, and tell you what I find on the hard drive in this thread.

Man if this somehow has a working hard drive, that would be a real treat!

#10 Thu, 7 Mar 2013 - 05:47

Quickly reading first thought in my head was you got this...

jlpga_powerbook_17-100008847-orig.jpeg.4c7e78a16261987c306bc0afc5261deb.jpeg

Nice catch anyway for that low price!

#11 Thu, 7 Mar 2013 - 06:34

no, i wish,

however, now that i have a Japanese keyboard, and a PowerBook 170 already, i can get some spray paints, and convert it.!!!!!!

What do you think? should i?

#12 Thu, 7 Mar 2013 - 07:22

I think those are the ugliest PowerBooks ever! :lol:

More to the point, what's with the alternate system font on that LegoBook, anywhys?

#13 Thu, 7 Mar 2013 - 08:25

however, now that i have a Japanese keyboard, and a PowerBook 170 already, i can get some spray paints, and convert it.!!!!!!
What do you think? should i?

I vote no, but its your computer now.

I'm always for keeping things original.

#14 Fri, 8 Mar 2013 - 06:01

however, now that i have a Japanese keyboard, and a PowerBook 170 already, i can get some spray paints, and convert it.!!!!!!

The color matching is going to be tough!

I think that is an awesome find, though, congrats!