finally bought an adapter for bob's computer, and it's just not working right. Airport can't find my signal, the battery isn't holding a charge.

A great idea, but it just didn't work.

So, I purchased a refurbished ibook.
Apple Certified Refurbished iBook G4
- 1.42GHz PowerPC G4
- 512K L2 cache @1.42GHz
- 512MB memory (DDR333 SDRAM)
- 14.1-inch TFT Display
- 1024x768 resolution
- ATI Mobility Radeon 9550
- 32MB DDR video memory
- 60GB Ultra ATA hard drive
- SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Built-in AirPort Extreme
- Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
- Scrolling Trackpad
- Sudden Motion Sensor

i'm saving 180 dollars over a new one. Same one year warranty. I splurged 27 bucks for next day fed ex, in the hopes that it would arrive before i head to north carolina next wednesday or thursday.

cross your fingers.