Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:53:56 -0400
From: jennandanica <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [LIB] Libretto #638

*waves*

I have a U105 and I love it. Have had it for roughly a year now.


On 3/18/07, Libretto <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> This digest contains the following messages:
>
> 1. Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
> 2. [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
> 3. Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
> 4. [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
> 5. Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
> 6. Windows 98: Unofficial patches & upgrades here
> 7. [LIB] Re: History of list server problems - Was: [LIB] 95 98 or ME on a
> 8. 110 and stuff for sale
> 9. How many people have a U100 or U105?
> 10. Re: [LIB] Batteryrefill.com - Anyone try them?
>
> --------------------  1  --------------------
> Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:15:20 +0000
> From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
>
> David Chien wrote:
>
> >Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:33:33 -0800 (PST)
> >From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
> >
> >
> >
> >>1) My 'new' 70CT seems to have a dead CMOS battery? (CMOS > F1 error on
> >>switch on).
> >>
> >>If these batteries are rechargeable how long should it take to get back
> >>up to speed?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >  overnight at the extreme.
> >
> Oh, ok ta ;-(
>
> >  Otherwise, it's just too old and dead.
> >
> >
> I know what the old bit feels like!
>
> >  get a replacement from any authorized toshiba repair center or parts
> dealer.
> >eg impactcomputers.com
> >
> >
> I believe they are in the States but think I've found what looks like a
> reasonable supplier in the UK (£9.99 + p&p) ?
>
> >
> >
> >>2) I used to have my 50CT  in WiFi but I think I've lent out the WiFi
> >>card I used to use (A Netgear MA401).  ;-(
> >>
> >>Would some kind soul remind me what cards are also suitable please and
> >>ideally support WPA (don't think the MA401 does).
> >>
> >>
> >
> >  A search through the libretto mailing list will do if nobody knows off
> hand -
> >
> >
> I've searched through the nearly 10,000 messages I have in this Libretto
> folder (the first thing I did actually) and haven't found anything
> specific as yet. I'll look again though ...
>
> >I recall some problem with it not having cardbus slots and many cards not
> >runniing well on the older 16-bit L50 slots.
> >
> >
> That's my understanding also. It also seems there is a physical
> 'interlock' re the 'L' shape of the side / end of the card, not allowing
> many (inappropriate presumably) cards to be inserted at all.
>
> Finding the right card was what I hoped would be easy via a kind soul
> here (the next step would be seeing if I could still actually get hold
> of one .. eBay etc). If it works (worked) for you then it's gotta be
> good enough for me. ;-)
>
> All the best and thanks for your time and reply David.
>
> T i m
>
>
>
> --------------------  2  --------------------
> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:35:23 +0200
> From: "Meir Oktan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
>
>
> Hi Tim,
> I used the Microsoft MN-520 wireless pc card with the 50CT and it worked
> well,
> Meir.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: T i m [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 1:19 AM
> To: Libretto
> Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
>
> Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:15:20 +0000
> From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
>
> David Chien wrote:
>
> >Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:33:33 -0800 (PST)
> >From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
> >
> >
> >
> >>1) My 'new' 70CT seems to have a dead CMOS battery? (CMOS > F1 error
> >>on switch on).
> >>
> >>If these batteries are rechargeable how long should it take to get
> >>back up to speed?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >  overnight at the extreme.
> >
> Oh, ok ta ;-(
>
> >  Otherwise, it's just too old and dead.
> >
> >
> I know what the old bit feels like!
>
> >  get a replacement from any authorized toshiba repair center or parts
> dealer.
> >eg impactcomputers.com
> >
> >
> I believe they are in the States but think I've found what looks like a
> reasonable supplier in the UK (£9.99 + p&p) ?
>
> >
> >
> >>2) I used to have my 50CT  in WiFi but I think I've lent out the WiFi
> >>card I used to use (A Netgear MA401).  ;-(
> >>
> >>Would some kind soul remind me what cards are also suitable please and
> >>ideally support WPA (don't think the MA401 does).
> >>
> >>
> >
> >  A search through the libretto mailing list will do if nobody knows
> > off hand -
> >
> >
> I've searched through the nearly 10,000 messages I have in this Libretto
> folder (the first thing I did actually) and haven't found anything specific
> as yet. I'll look again though ...
>
> >I recall some problem with it not having cardbus slots and many cards
> >not runniing well on the older 16-bit L50 slots.
> >
> >
> That's my understanding also. It also seems there is a physical
> 'interlock' re the 'L' shape of the side / end of the card, not allowing
> many (inappropriate presumably) cards to be inserted at all.
>
> Finding the right card was what I hoped would be easy via a kind soul here
> (the next step would be seeing if I could still actually get hold of one ...
> eBay etc). If it works (worked) for you then it's gotta be good enough for
> me. ;-)
>
> All the best and thanks for your time and reply David.
>
> T i m
>
>
>
> --------------------  3  --------------------
> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:23:50 +0000
> From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
>
> Meir Oktan wrote:
>
> >Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:35:23 +0200
> >From: "Meir Oktan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
> >
> >
> >Hi Tim,
> >I used the Microsoft MN-520 wireless pc card with the 50CT and it worked
> well,
> >
> >
> Hi Meir and thanks for the reply.
>
> Can you remember if you ever used it with WPA security please?
>
> All the best . ..
>
> T i m
>
>
>
> --------------------  4  --------------------
> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:26:02 +0200
> From: "Meir Oktan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
>
>
> Ho Sorry,
> I forgot about it - I think its has only WEP,
> Meir.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: T i m [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 10:25 AM
> To: Libretto
> Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
>
> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:23:50 +0000
> From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
>
> Meir Oktan wrote:
>
> >Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:35:23 +0200
> >From: "Meir Oktan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
> >
> >
> >Hi Tim,
> >I used the Microsoft MN-520 wireless pc card with the 50CT and it
> >worked well,
> >
> >
> Hi Meir and thanks for the reply.
>
> Can you remember if you ever used it with WPA security please?
>
> All the best . ..
>
> T i m
>
>
>
> --------------------  5  --------------------
> Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:15:41 -0800 (PST)
> From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [LIB] 70CT CMOS battery and networking questions.
>
> from the archives:
> I've used an Orinoco wireless NIC in an L50 which is virtually identical
> to
> the L70 under Win95 and it has worked fine ...
>
> I use a Compaq WL-110 that works very well in my overclocked to 100 MHz
> L50
> with Win95B. It has been my web radio player this winter, laying on top of
> the
> microwave in the kitchen (!), with a pair of 5W speakers. Works ok and
> never
> overheats, I have forgotten to turn it off at night and it has been
> streaming
> for a couple of days at a time. I am running RAIN, a cpu idle program,
> that is
> very neccesary to keep the temp down and the Libby is laying on a metal
> case
> that helps dissipate the heat.
>
> What OS are you using? Only Win2000/XP or a *nix variant have their own
> idle
> loops, W95/98/Me really need RAIN or something similar.
>
> Oh yes, something else: There are 3.3V and 5V cards, and 16 and 32 bit
> cards.
> The L50 handles only 5V 16 bits. You may come across 3.3V 16 bit cards,
> they
> will not work. I first bought a D-link DWL-650 wifi card that did not
> work, as
> it is a 3.3V 16 bit beast. Manufaturers don't always write specs clearly
> enough.
>
>
> I've been using a Cisco AiroNet 350 Card with great success.
>
> 've had success with the Cabletron/Enterasys/Lucent/Orinoco/Skylan cards
> (all those cards, at least as of about a year ago, are identical and made
> by the same company and have just been rebadged). Look for the ones with
> Lucent chips on them, will run off 5V 16bit (non-Cardbus) slots and which
> look a bit like http://www.enterasys.com/roamabout/indoor/CSIBD-AA.jpg(ie..
> NOT the ones that have the Dlink 'fishtail' antenna or the Sony flip-up
> antenna or whatever, I'm pretty sure those 2 at least are NOT Lucent
> chips). I've used both the Ornioco and Cabletron/Enterasys cards in a L50
> with Win95OSR2 as well as a L100 with Win98SE.
>
>
>
> adorable toshiba libretto
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>
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>
> --------------------  6  --------------------
> Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:52:11 -0800 (PST)
> From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Windows 98: Unofficial patches & upgrades here
>
> http://www.mdgx.com/web.htm#98SE
>
> Lots of stuff for the Windows 98 user. I haven't tried or tested any of
> these,
> but it looks interesting.
>
> Some of the items worth looking at are:
> 1) Updated Universal USB device driver - lets you plug & play flash
> drives,
> etc. under 98 w/o individual driver installation.
> 2) http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=78592
>   48bit LBA 137GB barrier limit driver update
>   Supposidly lets you access more than 137GB under Win98...
> 3) Autopatcher XP-like all-in-one system update
> http://www.msfn.org/board/?showtopic=80800
>
>
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> The latest news and information for the Toshiba Libretto owner.
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> --------------------  7  --------------------
> Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:55:38 +0000
> From: "Matthew Hanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [LIB] Re: History of list server problems - Was: [LIB] 95 98 or
> ME on a
>
> Libretto list info:
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>
> Huh... I never got your post (below) T i m ...  I just found it in the
> archives.   You may be onto something there.
>
> Matt
>
>
>
>
> Re: History of list server problems - Was: [LIB] 95 98 or ME on a
> T i m
> Tue, 20 Feb 2007 01:40:49 -0800
>
> Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:39:36 +0000
> From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: History of list server problems - Was: [LIB] 95 98 or ME on a
> 70CT please?
>
> Matthew Hanson wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
> But with the number of posts to the list per day/week having dropped to an
> all time low at this point, maybe it's just not worth it.
>
> Hi Matthew,
>
> I wonder if the traffic may also be dropping because of said 'problems'?
>
> I know I have two Libbys sitting here 'unresolved' awaiting replies from
> the
> group?
>
> Not complaining or pointing fingers ... ;-) (I'm a list admin on a few
> Yahoo
> groups so can see both sides etc).
>
> All the best ..
>
> T i m
>
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>
> --------------------  8  --------------------
> Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:51:35 -0000
> From: "Pete Phillipps" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: 110 and stuff for sale
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
>        I have upgraded to a more modern laptop and and saddly selling off
> my Libretto. After about 8 years of using one I have finally reached the
> point where it just doesn't have the power to cope with modern OS and
> software :-(
>
>        It is a Libretto 110CT, a P233 with 64MB of RAM, fited with a 6GB
> hard drive. I also have the floppy disc drive, two enhanced port
> replicators, the genuine Toshiba leather case, some spare thumb covers.
> The
> small battery works fine, lasts about 1.5 hours, but the large capacity
> battery won't hold a charge anymore. The PCMCIA cover for the Libretto is
> missing, as are the covers for one of the EPR.
>
>        The CMOS battery needs replacing, as it often boots with a 'Bad
> CMOS
> checksum' error but works fine if you ignore the error.
>
>        There's no OS, but a copy of Windows 98 will be included - unless
> your name is Bill Gates :-) I'll also include a CD will all the various
> Libretto drivers/utilies and stuff that I've accumulated over the years.
>
>
>        I'm looking for about £125, though will consider offers. Postage is
> likely to between £5-10 for recorded delivery, more if you want special
> delivery (though next is not possible as I live in the wilds of Scotland
> and
> the post office don't offer that sort of service here). Will ship overseas
> if necessary but expect postage to be a lot more.
>
>        Feel free to ask any other questions.
>
>        If no-one buys it here I'll stick it on Ebay.
>
> Pete
>
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>
> --------------------  9  --------------------
> Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:54:03 +0000
> From: "Matthew Hanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: How many people have a U100 or U105?
>
> Libretto list info:
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>
> Well... it sure doesn't look like there's going to be enough of these
> little
> guys sold in the US to merit a drop of price on used ones as time goes by..
> And I sure don't see much discussion about there on the list.  I checked
> last year, and found them available new for around $1200.  But now I see
> very few being sold online at all, and at no prices any better than last
> year.
>
> I'd be curious to hear how many people currently reading the list (and
> able
> to get messages posted [EMAIL PROTECTED]) have purchased either of these 
> Libbys?
>
> Matt
>
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>
> --------------------  10  --------------------
> Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:45:12 +0000
> From: "Matthew Hanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [LIB] Batteryrefill.com - Anyone try them?
>
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>
> Well my 2nd 100/110 battery pack just suddenly died as the other did a few
> months back.  I found the URL David had posted for Batteryrefill.com(below)
> and see they're now offering 2400mah Lib battery packs they've already
> rebuilt on sale for $59.  I might just go ahead and order one.  I I
> haven't
> read any other subsequent posts on this company... so I guess I'll be the
> lab guinea pig.  Here I am looking my best:
>
>
> http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/40/Rene2.jpg/300px-Rene2..jpg
>
> Matt ;-P
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Batteryrefill.com - Anyone try them?
>
> http://www.batteryrefill.com/laptops/toshiba/PA2503U.phtml
>
> Supposidly, they can drop in even higher capacity cells that what the
> original
> cells had, and at $60, I'm thinking of trying them out to get super-long
> battery life off my L110 (they've got refill service for the L50-L110, and
> can
> probably refill anything else you send them).
>
> Anyone try them?
>
> This would be a convenient service for many who want to 'refresh' their
> dying/dead battery packs and get longer battery life in the process.
>
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