Chris, I find that long delay in both my Wallstreets running OS 9.2.2 and I have found it due to networking configurations. If I disconnect the ethernet cable, the delay is much shorter. I see the same behavior with OS 10.2.1. But I know what you mean about long--it is really annoying.
The battery issue is interesting as I am guessing you are also a PC laptop user such as I. (Have to as that is what my job calls for---not my choice people so please no nastygrams) The Wallstreet batteries from Apple have lights on them which light up as the battery is charging. Third party batteries do not with the exception of BTI batteries. The only way to see if the batteries are charging are by looking at a running PB and in the menu bar the battery icon has the lighten bolt by it. PC laptops all have some kind of light indicating charging and connection status. I guess Apple feels they are better than that. Of course, when you own the software and the box it goes in you can do what you want. (That's why some feel that Jaguar should be named Cheatah since it takes $129.00 to own it.) In any case, there is no charging light except on the original Apple batteries and Apple ain't making those anymore.... BTW, I am not an expert but have had my original Wallstreet for 11 years now. It has served well. The other was a hand me down but just as rugged. They are good machines, last of the serial machines. Take care, Byron On Tuesday, October 1, 2002, at 01:18 PM, Christopher Hack wrote: > hi G-book world. > > I have a WallStreet, and a couple of questions for the powerbook > experts out > there. > 1. can anyone tell me why there is what seems like a huge gap between > the > time when I press the start button and get that wonderful "apple > sound", and > when the hard disk starts spinning. I have timed this at 28 seconds. > 2. also, I have long been surprised there is no flashing light on the > machine to indicate when the power is connected and the battery > charging, > something which seems common on every other laptop I've seen. is there > a > broken bulb in my machine, or is there really no "charging light" on > the > wallstreet. > > many thanks in advance. > > > Chris > > ps. much gratutude for this excellent list. i have learnt so much in > the > last few months! > > > -- > 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! > | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > 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 > -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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
