On 3/18/02 10:34 AM, "Jim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I Recently bought an expansion bay drive housing (MCE brand) for my > G3 Powerbook (Firewire) "Pismo", and can say I really like the > product. It was a bit awkward to properly tuck in the ribbon cables > when installing my (not-included) 2.5" drive mechanism, but the > instructions were clear and it was not difficult. I also appreciated > that the manufacturer even includes a wee screwdriver with the > product. I anticipate that with repeated drive replacements this > ribbon cable will break, so don't plan on frequently swapping > mechanisms. Another nice thing about this housing, aside from the > convenience of being an internal (expansion bay) device, is that it > IS fully bootable, unlike firewire/usb/PCMCIA solutions. Now I have > a way to back up, and boot up, my Powerbook, aside from the CD-ROM. > > $119, MCE Xcarat Pro 99, http://www.smalldog.com/product/39290 > > [This might sound like an advertisement, but it isn't. I've been an > advocate of the PCMCIA external housings on this list for a while, > but the discovery that I can't boot from them with my Pismo (as I > could with my 1400), got me looking for other options.] > > --Jim.
Hi: Forgive the long quote, but I wonder if anyone else has experience with these enclosures? I believe others have mentioned these drives "hanging" resulting in their machines overheating. Also..... Way off topic, I'm interested in using Direct TV or Dish Network to connect to the internet. Salespersons say it only works with PCs.(ie. No hardware for Mac) Is there a work-around? TIA......... Billy -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
