Old Mac parts?

[Mala]

Friend's looking for an AirPort card - not AirPort Express but the original one. I know I used to know a shop that specialised in heritage Mac stuff but can't find it in my current bookmarks.

Any tips on where to buy, please?

 

[Queso]

Only place I've seen these on is eBay, but they are REALLY expensive for a second hand part(up to £100). In some models you also need to buy a caddy (another £15) to attach them to the logic board.

Although ascetically pleasing, I don't think they are worth the money for a 11Mbps connection. You would be better off with an ethernet to wireless converter, or a Belkin USB Wi-Fi dongle if you need the portability (avoid the D-Link ones).

 

[Mala]

Not for me but for an un-computerate (illcomputerate?) friend. He doesn't want stuff trailing off his machine, so an AirPort seems the thing. But thanks for the suggestion - if it were for myself I'd take it.

 

[ipacmm]

I would check out macofalltrades.com, they usually get older Mac's and older parts or I would always check out ebay.

 

[Mala]

Thanks very much. I have an idea of the price now.

 

[tektonnic]

I actually just bought a classic Airport card from a friend for a really good price but previously used a D-Link DWL-G122 dongle, which was really good and the 3rd party s/w was good too.

I'd recommend it, I also have one for sale now too, lol.

 

[titangears]

Friend's looking for an AirPort card - not AirPort Express but the original one. I know I used to know a shop that specialised in heritage Mac stuff but can't find it in my current bookmarks.

Any tips on where to buy, please?

Look here:

http://www.ifixit.com/cart/catalog/category_43_Wireless_page_1.html