Thinking of buying a laptop

[Roger1]

Hi
My wife wants a computer for Christmas. I only want to spend maybe 300-400 dollars. What I'm looking for is an older G3 firewire powerbook, or a clamshell ibook. What is a good company to buy from? I'm not too keen on ebay, so that's out. Any suggestions?
TIA

[msbsound]

I actually just linked both of these in another thread regarding an old airport card but they almost fit the bill here too. Looks like they are a little more than you wanted to spend, but they are also a "better(newer)" model. Plus it saves you from ebay.

I sold stuff to them once, but I have never purchased anything. I have heard good things though.

http://www.macofalltrades.com/

also may want to check www.powermax.com
They usually have a lot of older stuff, though it is usually expensive. I have bought a new machine from them, and was very pleased with the service.

hope this helps.