Dead/dying batteries...?

2002-04-16 Thread Gene Osburn
I've accumulated several non-functioning batteries for 68K PowerBooks. One M3053 for PB 100, two M5654 for PB 140-180, two M1906 for PB 5xx, one or two M7782 and one or two M1499 for Duos. I'm not experienced in rebuilding batteries, but possibly someone here is...? Anybody willing to offer some

New 1400 owner

2005-03-21 Thread Gene Osburn
Hi, all! It's time to join the mobile masses! Just scored a PB 1400c/133/2G/64/CD/floppy on ebay, and I really wanna trick this puppy out. Looking for recommendations on where to find accessories and upgrades, the cheaper the better since I'm on a fixed income. Gonna put upgrading to G3 on th

Re: Internal Ethernet not working

2005-04-08 Thread Gene Osburn
Next question; If I buy a PCMCIA card with Ethernet, what are the chances that will work in this computer, since the built-in Ethernet doesn't work? It'd *better* work, since the PCMCIA circuitry is entirely independent of the onboard ethernet. If it doesn't work, then you have *serious* proble

Re: Internal Ethernet not working

2005-04-08 Thread Gene Osburn
Just re-read the post, and have a couple of thoughts that are at least a tad less facetious than my prior post. I bought a used 3400c, and am having trouble getting the internet working on it. As a way to test my system settings, etc, I took out the hard drive, temporarily installed it another 34

Re: should I get a G3 Kanga, 1400 or 2400?

2005-04-13 Thread Gene Osburn
I'm in a dilemma. I'm planning on purchasing another older PowerBook to go alongside my two 190s, but I'm torn between the Kanga, 1400 and 2400. I like the appearance of the Kanga, but price is an issue and I also need something fairly small, if possible. I'd also like to be able to upgrade to

Re: should I get a G3 Kanga, 1400 or 2400?

2005-04-14 Thread Gene Osburn
Joost van de Griek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> chose to quibble with... The 2400c is an intriguing possibility, but not if you're budget-minded. It's Apple's smallest and lightest laptop ever, mainly because it has no internal drives at all. No, that was the Duo. -- You're half-right. The 210-25

Global Village GlobalFax w/3400c?

2005-12-03 Thread Gene Osburn
Can anyone tell me if Global Village GlobalFax 2.6.5 software will work with a 3400c's internal ethernet/modem expansion card? The info I have is that the expansion card serves *BOTH* functions; I'd like to have fax function available in OS 8.6 or 9.1.... Gene Osburn Common sen

Re: PB2400c now booting with 1GB CF Card! But....

2005-12-07 Thread Gene Osburn
on the CF drive. -- Gene Osburn Friends donÕt let friends do Windows -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support L

Re: PB2400c CompactFlash boot drive adventure

2005-12-13 Thread Gene Osburn
k we're talking years of steady use before possible failure. Gene Osburn Common sense...isn't -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $29

Re: Question on disk formatting

2005-12-20 Thread Gene Osburn
configged right, though BTW, which WS are you running? A WS I or a WS II? You also forgot to mention what the clock is Yeah, if you have a 'Series I' cache-less 233 MHz 'Mainstreet' you have a *DOG* as far as OS X is concerned. Of course, Daystar has a G4/466 upgrade for

Re: Which PowerBook is for me?

2006-01-03 Thread Gene Osburn
on the used market. If you stumble into a nice bundle at a good price, go for it -- don't hold out for a particular model 'Book because of some arbitrary set of specs/standards in your head. If properly configged you should be quite content with either model. Gene Osburn I can

Re: Is there a 3400 or 2400 battery charger?

2006-01-22 Thread Gene Osburn
Never seen one for the 2400, though.... Gene Osburn Friends don't let friends do Windows -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299

1400 ethernet drivers?

2006-02-17 Thread Gene Osburn
Hey listers, Just picked up a PB1400 with NewerTech internal ethernet card, but it doesn't show up in TCP/IP or AppleTalk CPs. OS 8.x with Apple Enet, Apple Built-in Ethernet, plus NB, CS and CSII extensions installed. Special drivers needed to get this working? Gene Osburn Never sw

1400 battery rebuild?

2006-02-23 Thread Gene Osburn
I've heard that the 1400's NiMH batteries contain AA batteries, and that it's possible to rebuild one using AA rechargeables. True? Can anyone direct me to info/directions on how to do this? Gene Osburn Friends don't let friends do Windows -- PowerBooks i

Orinoco Silver firmware?

2006-02-24 Thread Gene Osburn
ever make Orinoco cards that aren't Mac Compatible? Is there a way to flash the firmware so it will work with Mac drivers...? Gene Osburn I can't brag about the shape I'm in - I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin; but don't ask me what I think of you

Re: Orinoco Silver firmware?

2006-02-25 Thread Gene Osburn
t; Mac...? If all I'd be risking is the card, fine. Could something like this safely be tried in my friend's G4/800 iBook? Does it *need* to be done in OS 9, or will the same process work in OS X as well? More info/directions/suggestions about this, please. Gene Osburn Never