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In article <33379F27.76D9@gwi.net>, lcochran@gwi.net wrote:

> David Arnatt wrote:
> > 
> > Upgrading and I will be selling 540c with the following:
>  
> > � Active matrix screen
> > � Runs at 66Mhz
> > � 12 Mb RAM
> > � 500 Mb hard-drive
> > � Built-in 14.4 modem
> > � Built in microphone/16-bit stereo speakers (CD quality)
> 
> > Extras available:
>  
> > - Syquest E-Z Drive with 135 Mb disks
> > - 2X Apple CD-ROM
> > - Cables to connect
> > - Software - Office, Premiere, ACT
>  
> > I see in MacUser shows price for 4 Mb RAM/320 Mb harddrive at $1,375.00 
> 
> Though unfamiliar with Apple, as opposed to IBM, offhand, I'd guess that
> you are terribly high-priced.  As for the hardware that you listed
> above, the going rate for a NEW Toshiba IBM-compatable with similar
> materials can be purchased for around $1500.00 (again, that is new, and
> INCLUDES software and CD drive)  Cut your price in half for anything
> used, which performs at under 100Mhz.


No, the price is correct, even slightly cheap.  I've been watching the 540c
market, since I have one.  The 500 series Powerbooks are incredibly robust
machines.  Don't even compare them to crappy Wintel machines.


Joe

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