The hard ware is completely different between the Duo an 5XX, the software is the same. The Duo is a single board and the 5XX is actually 2 boards. -Scott
on 6/9/02 11:17 PM, Albert L. Lilly III at [EMAIL PROTECTED] arranged electrons in the following style: > At 5:05 PM -0700 06/08/2002, Duo/2400 List wrote: >> >> >>> Can someone confirm that the GV PowerPort Mercury modem for the 500 and >> Duo >>> series comes in two flavours, one for the 500 and one for the Duo? Or are >>> the both interchangeable? >> >> AFAIK the Duo modem (both Apple 14.4K and GV 19.2K) are propierty and will >> not work on any other non Duo laptops. Only external modems can be used with >> Duo and any other Macs with the possible exception of the 9 pin serial modem >> (Geoport). > > > I have the OEM Box from GV, and it says that the modem I own would > work in either the Duo or the 500 series computer. So, I would say > that at least the Global Village Modem works in either computer. I > know the software installer places the proper software for the right > powerbook on the machine. > > AL > -- Scott Mugan Digital Wave Labs Plantation, FL 954-327-1117 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
