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Offline Rascal

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« on: April 02, 2003, 09:33:00 AM »
Well at least my logic board and I'm not paying what they're asking for a new one. I must say I'm disappointed and it looks like I may be going the Windows way.. sorry Vijay!!
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« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2003, 11:02:00 PM »
Ok. What machine by the way?
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« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2003, 12:01:00 PM »
Yeah, I'd be interested to know what kind of box it is.

You can contact me off site if you'd like.  

Thanks.

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« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2003, 09:03:00 AM »
Well to be honest to without the comp to check I don't know the specifics. It's an Imac about 3 yrs old, 350mhz, 256 ram, I'm not sure what else. Its still in the shop with no logic board in site anywhere, unless I buy a new one which I won't.
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« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2003, 09:20:00 AM »
I can't seem to contact you Chris, I'm on a public comp and having problems. I just tried to do an edit and couldn't.. so annoying!!!!
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« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2003, 09:31:00 AM »
Rascal,

I was more wondering if you were looking to get rid of it, and if so, how much?

I can't say for sure that I'd even be able to do anything on it right now, but was curious to see what you had in mind.

Take care.

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« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2003, 10:09:00 AM »
I haven't really thought of selling it. I'm hoping maybe down the road some logic board will magically appear and I can get the stuff from my hard drive.. I know.. keep dreaming!
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« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2003, 10:12:00 AM »
Rascal, if you're looking at replacing the iMac (and you are right, replacing the logic board would cost as much as buying a whole 'nother 350 on eBay), you might want to consider some of the great deals you can get on a refurbed eMac, like this one:

http://www.smalldog.com/product/42628

G4, larger monitor than the iMac you have and comes with a combo drive (so you can burn CD's) and OS X. It's 10.1 though - so you do need to ask them if if qualifies for the Apple update program that allows you to buy Jaguar for $19.99.

Just in case we can persuade you not to go over to the dark side...
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« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2003, 11:23:00 PM »
I recomend the eMac- Great computer, I have one and it works EXCELENT!!!

Peace
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« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2003, 12:58:00 PM »
Hi Rascal,

Do not go over to the other side!        

Hope this helps.

http://www.microdocusa.com/repairs.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=25439
 
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« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2003, 08:43:00 AM »
The thing is my comp doesn't seem to be on the priority list, it's been more than 2 weeks and I'm still getting a "have patience" reply and that he's "been very busy". I'm not waiting forever, it could be weeks before something is located for me. I have taken down teh address for the microdoc, I'll pass it on.. thanks.
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« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2003, 10:27:00 AM »
Omg Rascal, sorry to read this  
Exactly same thing happened on my iMac, the logicboard died.
Can i ask you something?
You didn't tried to install Jaguar by any chance?
It's probably a stupid thought but...
Jaguar has problems on iMacs 350, 400 (DVSE's) which might crash their logicboards.
It can be solved if you first upgrade the firmware  
I myself had to find out the hardway to, and apple never mentioned this when they first released Jaguar.
I just found out a month ago actually.
I really thought or reclaiming the money from Apple, but what's the use  

Still, i know how it feels to be without computer and yes... i to thought of getting an pc since it's cheaper.
Soooo... euhm... well, try to hang in there ok.
I think the new logicboard IS worth it  

Hope to talk to you again soon, on your own little iMac friend
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« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2003, 11:37:00 PM »
Thanks Marcel for the thoughts. I had installed anything, just had been having lots of problems with freezes and one freeze was the last one, it wouldn't reboot. It just seems to me that everything I bought the Mac for went down with the logic board. I'm waiting a few more days but it's looking like I'm heading the Windows way as I don't have much choice.
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« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2003, 12:48:00 PM »
Sorry about that, Rascal. It's also scary because my iMac is older than yours.
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« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2003, 01:21:00 PM »
All I can say is I wish I had backed up my info better than I had. It's the only thing making me hesitate going the PC way. Hopefully it's not a Canadian, East Coast thing!
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