Re: [NTLK] 120 or 130--You make the call

From: Laurent Daudelin (laurent_daudelin_at_fanniemae.com)
Date: Thu Apr 18 2002 - 10:12:28 EDT

On 18/04/02 09:59, "Jeff Smith" <jeff.smith_at_allenmicro.com> wrote:

> I'm new to the list (first time poster!), but a long time Newton fan...I had
> them when they were new (both 1xx and 2k models) and now that I've used my
> Palm V for about 3 years I've realized that absolutely no one "gets it." The
> newt had it then and still has it now. So--I'm in the market for a Newton.
> I'm primarily looking at 120's (2.0) and 130's to get started with and
> wondered if the list had any opinions on one or the other. They seem to be
> very similar with 120's being a bit less expensive and seemingly more readily
> available.
>
> Any opinions on one over the other? Thanks!

With MP2100 or upgraded 2000 going on these days for about $100, I fail to
understand why would someone settle on anything less than one of those.
Believe me, you will never regret it.

Check on eBay. Alternatively, check the NewtonTalk archive. There were a lot
of discussion from people that did buy them at these prices directly from
resellers and discussing which ones were in better shape.

-Laurent. 

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