The 2400 descends from the duos because it is Apple's last sub-compact
portable, like the duo line. Like the duos it does not have a floppy or CD on
board. And I don't mind reading about duos (i have a 2400) because many Mac
portable problems are related and, in my case, i bought my daughter a 280c so i
am maintaining both machines.
peter
Dan Bui wrote:
> I too have often pondered the question of the mysterious 2400c.
> I myself am the proud owner of a Duo and have oft had my hopes dashed upon
> opening an email with an interesting subject only to find that it does not
> apply to my little freind. whilest I do not consider it a sin, I do find
> myself wishing for a better way to distinguish the duo mailings from the
> 2400 false alarms.
>
> Seriously now. I'm not a mac historian. Why are the 2400c's grouped
> together with the Duo's in the first place? are they similar? and would
> making a new heading or grouping be difficult? its a small change, but i
> think it'd make a difference.
>
> Dan
>
> PS. Aren't the 2400c users tired of filtereing through Duo mailings too?
> Whats your side?
>
> >
> >Readers,
> >
> >I wonder if I am missing something here?
> >I realize that the name of this forum *is* the �DuoList�
> >and *some* of the hardware involved in discussion is of
> >the �Duo� variety. But, the preponderance of discussion
> >seems to involve the PowerBook 2400c. I am wondering
> >why, just recently, a lot of folks are addressing PowerBook
> >2400c issues with the word �Duo� in brackets ([Duo]). A
> >PowerBook 2400c is not a �Duo�. It is obviously a stand-
> >alone portable computer that does not need to plug into a
> >dock at home, to be fully functional, while �Duo� was aptly.
> >named because it had dual uses -portable and plugged-in.
> >
> >I know it is being �picky� [anal, if you will] to bring this
> >up, but, it takes additional time to filter though all the
> >messages, to find those germane to the PB 2400c, when
> >those messages are inaptly prefaced by the word [Duo].
> >
> >Warm regards,
> >Drew
> >
>
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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>
XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers!
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PowerBook Guy is | Click here!
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MacResQ Reader Specials: 2.5GB Seagate SCSI: $119, 4GB IBM SCSI: $199,
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