 | Apple Powerbook Laptop 15.2" M8859LL/A (1.0-GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive)
Buy used from: $848.00 I've had this for a year, and it is the most amazing computer ever. Look into the 1.25 Ghz if you can afford it, but this will do for most folks, and make even dyed-in-the-wool PC users jealous.
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![Mac OS X 10.3 Panther [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/416ACBDKFML._SL75_.jpg) | Mac OS X 10.3 Panther [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $141.99 / Used from: $39.00 If you can shell out the extra $$$, this is the next generation of the best thing to happen to computers since 1984. Need I say more? OS X = one system crash, EVER. Beat that, Windows.
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 | Apple iPod 40 GB White M9245LL/A (3rd Generation) OLD MODEL
I can't say I have one yet (hopefully for the holidays!), but once you've filled half that hard drive with music for iTunes & start burning DVDs, you'll need the extra space. iPod = 2nd hard drive!
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 | JBL Creature 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, Silver)
Once you've gone digital with your music, you'll want more than the (pretty good if you're right there in front) built-in computer speakers & iPod headphones. Downside: no, they're not wireless yet.
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 | Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station - Wireless access point - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet - 802.11b/g external
Buy used from: $31.95 AirPort Network setup time from a Mac: <5 minutes. Pages of manual read: 0. WLAN network setup from a PC: <2 hours. Pages of manual read: 15 + website. Need I say more? Oh, AirPort is much cuter!
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 | Microsoft Office v. X for Mac
Buy used from: $53.83 OK, so maybe you've already realized I'm not a big Microsoft fan, but this is still the standard across platforms. There's not much choice, even if they don't support Mac users as well as PC users.
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 | Toast 6 Titanium
Buy used from: $75.00 Doing more than very occasional CD burning? You'll want this. No hassles, no problems, just drag-drop-burn!
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 | Memorex 4.7GB DVD+R Media (10-Pack)
Take advantage of that DVD-R drive! Copy huge folders all at once, archive others, and backup your DVD collection. Or, create your own DVDs! No real pref for Memorex, just an example from the catalog.
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 | SimpleTech STI-MMC/128 128MB MultiMedia Card
Once you figure out all the stuff you can do with your phone, you'll need more than 16 MB for those photos, ringtones, software, movies, etc. Note: MMC only! It's not the same as SD!
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 | E-Book Bluetooth USB Adapter (BT2000C-USBC)
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $15.90 Because wires are old-fashioned, and you'll need this to sync your Mac & 3650. Plus, then you can get called ID on your computer & send SMS messages from the address book! This is Ambicom - love mine!
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 | Nokia Lithium Ion Battery 850mA for Nokia 3650 Phones
Downside to all the stuff your new phone can do, especially bluetooth: battery usage. All the SmartPhones are like this, not just Nokia. So bite the bullet.
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 | PNY PPCCARD41 4-in-1 PCMCIA Adapter
Mine is on it's way, so no report yet. Seemed the quickest way to transfer large amounts for the phone, compatible with most flash memory, & makes use of that unused PCMCIA, leaving a USB free.
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 | Belkin Media Reader with Dock Connector for iPod (White)
Buy new: $99.99 / Used from: $8.00 Price seems high, but it does fill a need. With this, you can get away with one MMC (or other flash memory) card when traveling. Between the iPod & 3650, your TiBook may get left out on vacations :-(
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 | AppleCare Protection Plan for PowerBook 3.0 M8853LL/A - 3 Year Plan
Buy new: $274.77 / Used from: $250.00 Hopefully you'll never need it, but if you use & love your computer as much as I do, the peace of mind is worth it. Plus, it covers your AirPort & Apple display if bought at the same time.
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| Apple Cinema HD Display - LCD display - TFT - 23" - 1920 x 1200 - 200 cd/m2 - 350:1 - 0.258 mm - white
Buy used from: $237.99 If you need this, you're a designer who hopefully has one at work. The rest of us can still dream, though.
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 | Targus TAC200 Travel Accessory Case - Black
Being organized is always stylish! Plus, this gives you the pockets of the standard ugly computer bags, freeing up your choices. You just need a little padding for the TiBook - it's very durable.
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