On 19-Aug-05, at 3:18 PM, Hawk wrote: > A little input? Just curious. I'm thinking about replacing an old > computer. I'm considering a laptop although I don't know if I want to > spend that much money. What would be a good Mac? The best Mac? Approx > cost? Jim > > _________________________________________________ The new iBook @ $1250 would suit you fine, but there are quite a few very good used laptops out there for about half that. Power books are more expensive than iBooks. Laptops are expensive, although they keep their value quite well. If you consider desktops, then the new "Mac Mini" is a good deal; $600 @ Best Buy; & if you've got a VGA monitor & a USB keyboard & mouse, it would be more than adequate for you. HTH. TTFN, TeeC _________________________________________________ For information concerning the MUGLO List just click on http://muglo.on.ca/Pages/joinus.html Our Archives can be viewed at //www.freelists.org/archives/muglo Don't forget to periodically check our web site at: http://muglo.on.ca/