PB 1400 corrupts DOS floppies

[Dennis Helsel]

I've tried transferring a Word file using a floppy disk to a PC 
running Windows 98.  I used a disk that was formatted on the PC, put 
it into the 1400, and it shows up as a PC disk.  Dragged the Word 
file to it.  Ejected and put it into the PC's A drive.  When I try to 
open it, the PC says the disk is not formatted and can't open it. 
I've tried formatting it with the 1400 as a DOS disk.  Same story. 
Copying a file to the disk on the 1400 destroys the disk's ability to 
be read on a PC.  Have tried it with several PCs, all with the same 
effect.

Then tried transferring a file to the same PC using a DOS disk from 
my desktop Mac 9600.  No problem.  So it appears to be a problem 
caused by the 1400.

I'm running OS 8.6 on the PB 1400.  Any ideas of what's wrong?

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PB 1400c vs. 1400cs

[Dennis Helsel]

Victor:
I've used both, and the c is definitely better to look at.  But 
before you get rid of the cs, check out its components and keep the 
best of both.  The components are interchangeable.

Does the c have a battery that holds a charge?  If not, try the cs battery.
Does the c have both a working floopy and CD-ROM expansion bay?
 If not, check the cs.
Does the cs have PCMIA cards like a modem or ethernet card that fit 
in the slots
on the left side?  If so, don't send them away with the computer.
Is the c's charger case cracked or wires look worn?  If so, take the 
cs charger.

and if you're willing to operate inside the case, or know someone who can,
Does the c have sufficient memory?  If not, check out what is inside the cs.
Does the c have a slower CPU than the cs?  If so, swap.

Apple System Profiler on the Apple menu will tell you what memory and 
CPU are inside each machine.

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>Subject: PB 1400c vs. 1400cs
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>I have the choice of holding on to and rehabilitating either a 1400c or
>1400cs. What's the difference?
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>Victor
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1400 charger - hidden menace?

[Dennis Helsel]

I was surfing sites related to the 1400 battery last night, and came 
across a statement on one that even if it still works, an AC charger 
"goes bad" over time and ruins batteries.  They recommended buying a 
new charger along with a new battery.

Is this just to get someone to buy more stuff?  Anyone heard of old 
chargers somehow causing new batteries to deteriorate quickly?  I was 
planning to buy a new battery, but my original Apple charger seems to 
work fine.
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