> ---------- > From: George Mogiljansky > Reply To: PowerBooks > Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 9:20 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: 3400c > > Hello PowerBookists, > Finally, I have a shot at a reasonable p-book; > it's a 3400c, 180 MHz, 80 MB Ram, CD-Rom and floppy > drives, external Zip drive, & some SW. > Any suggestions - price, parts swaps, upgrades, etc. > Depending on what parts you're getting with it, I'd say somewhere in the neighborhood of $200 - $400. Afterall, this is a pre G3 and now we're up to G4s. > I don't know how large the HDD is (assume 1.3 G), if > there's a modem (probably not; I'll use an external). > It will probably have a modem/ethernet built in. > Question 1. - on the external zip, is there a cable to > connect to the p-book and is it usable to connect > other SCSI devices? > Yes, there's the HDI SCSI plug that can be used to connect many types of SCSI devices. You can also get a zip drive to fit into the expansion bay swapping out the floppy or CD-ROM. > Question 2. - the G3 250 MHz mob swap - has it been > done by list members with any success? I know the > original bus is slower. > I've heard the that the original G3 (Kanga) motherboard will fit in a 3400. Never done it. > Q.3. - the CardBus mod (for the once posted price of > $99) - will it be neccesary with the G3 250 swap? > Yes. > Q.4 - is there an AC adaptor, and how does the battery > recharge (quickly, how often before failing). > The battery recharges by having the AC adapter plugged into the PB unless you get an external charger. > Q.4 . - the P-book 5300c now has Airport card > capability using a third-party driver. Does this apply > to the 3400c? > I believe it does though I don't have an experience with AirPort cards in my 3400. > Q.5 - I'll probably try to sell off the CD-Rom, Zip > and floppy drives; are they hot-swappable and is there > a market for them (no eBay, please). > Thanks > George > Why sell them? -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
