>>Question: I have read many cardbus vs 16 bit arguments over the last few >>months and still am not totally sure if this card will or will not >>definately work for me. I would appreciate your thoughts.
Craig W. wrote: > > Unless I hear differently... > > The card mentioned in your e-mail will NOT work in your 3400c, unless it has > previously been upgraded to handle 32-bit/cardbus PC cards. > > The Belkin USB card WILL add USB ports to non-usb laptops, but it requires > that the laptop already have the ability to handle a 32-bit card. > > Powerbooks that can handle 32-bit PC cards (i.e., CARDBUS enabled) are the > Wallstreet and everything after it... > > Powerbook 2400 and 3400s can be made to accept 32-bit/Cardbus cards with > modification. > Craig, to hear differently, please check out the rest of the thread. As others have stated, the only modification necessary to have USB cards work in the 3400 is to shave off 1/16 of an inch or so on the edge of the card - not really an "upgrade." Beverly -- 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
