Re: i book

[apple2pd@garp3.icaen.uiowa.edu (ground.ecn AppleII Librarian)]

In article <Pmdc8.27243$wK3.489181@news-binary.blueyonder.co.uk>,
Tim Neale <tn004b6273@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
>
>Im thinking of buying an i-book...
>Can you give me the pros/cons of this machine, also does anyone have one to
>sell?

Tim, I have never used an i-book so I can't give specific experiences.

However, I offer these generalities:

Pros: portability

Cons: lack of builtin floppy drive
      USB/Firewire/Ethernet ports only (no SCSI or convential RS422 serial
      ports for localtalk etc., hence difficulty in interfacing with other
      Apple II computers.
   
      And the list goes on ...

However, an i-book can probably run system 7.5, 7.6, 8.1, and 8.5.  These
will provide a good platform for Apple II emulators, as well as DejaII for
running classic Appleworks.  Bernie to the Rescue is still supported for
Apple II emulation (probably works with 8.6 - 9.x too).  You may be able
to find Gus somewhere too.

I think you will find using a laptop for your AppleII emulation a fun
experience.  Good luck!

  --Steve

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 --Steve  (apple2pd@ground.ecn.uiowa.edu)