[Duo2400] I really need a floppy drive cable for my 2400c

Is there anyone willing to sell there floppy drive cable to me (or even there drive with a cable)? I'm a student who needs to swap info constantly with other PC users and it's a pain to always use email. Thanks. Mike -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for us

[Duo2400] How do I use a cellphone with my 2400?

Does anyone know how I can use my 2400 to connect to the internet using a cellphone? Can it even be done? What do I need? Any info would be appreciated. Mike -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at

[Duo2400] 2400 Finder probs

Hi everyone, A while ago I was having some problems with Finder crashes. I did throw out the preferences a few times, but I still get them (especially when memory gets tight, I've noticed). So tonight I replaced the Finder in my system folder with a copy of the one from my Disk First Aid disk. Is

[Duo2400] Entourage on two macs?

I do not know what sort of voodoo is going on in Redmond. Somehow some real Mac developers hacked their names into the human resources accounts, or else Microsoft has captured some Mac talent and is keeping it shackled in the basement. My name is Andrew, I am a Mac user, and I like some Microsoft

[Duo2400] Re: 2400 Finder probs--Gaaah!

Hi all, Okay I have just confirmed that it definitely does not work to use the finder from the installation disk! I tried it and my computer would freeze on startup just before all the desktop icons would normally appear. So I put the DFA copy back in. The way I replaced the Finder was just by d

[Duo2400] How to do DVD on a 2400

I must have be really bored this weekend watching a progress bar on my G4 as it compressed some video, but I decided to get DVD's to play back on my 2400, and well I've done it witha few tricks. I can watch DVD movies on my 2400 from the hard drive! Details at: http://www.liethen.com/filia-ul-

[Duo2400] Re: 2300C lid hinge problem

> > It's not entirely clear to me, but I think you are > saying that the seam between the screen bezel and the > top lid are separating slightly and the looseness is > most apparent at the bottom/rear where the cylindrical > hinge covers are? I had this on my used 2300c and it > occurred because

[Duo2400] Re: How do I use a cellphone with my 2400?

In a message dated 5/6/01 3:41:08 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Does anyone know how I can use my 2400 to connect to the internet using >a >cellphone? Can it even be done? What do I need? Any info would be >appreciated. > >Mike It's more a question about if your specific cell phone is capable

[Duo2400] Re: 2400c 'real memory' 48MB?

Kate wrote: >A local Mac retailer advised me that the 80MB ram on the 2400c I have >here is only virtual memory. And after that did he tell you how much physical RAM you have or just leave you hanging? If you don't know, when you're in the Finder go to the AppleMenu and choose "About this comput

[Duo2400] Re: I really need a floppy drive cable for my 2400c

There's a complete drive up for bid on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1234421976 >Is there anyone willing to sell there floppy drive cable to me (or even >there drive with a cable)? I'm a student who needs to swap info constantly >with other PC users and it's a pain

[Duo2400] Re: 2300C lid hinge problem

At 6:38 PM -0400 5/5/01, Scott K. Brown wrote: >Now to my problem. I recently acquired a 2300c. Love the screen and the >great size of the 'book, however, today I noticed a problem. The hinges >on the back, where the lid attaches to the body of the machine, seem to >be separating. When I open the

[Duo2400] Re: hinges and plastic notes

>according to an honest apple rep, this is a common >problem -- that is, one of the "first" thing that goes >wrong with the laptops > >my ancient laptop duo has the same problem -- it seems >that the screws inside has "deteriorated" -- the way >to completely solve the problem is to replace the >en

[Duo2400] Re: 2400 Finder probs

At 1:03 AM -0700 5/6/01, Corina wrote: >A while ago I was having some problems with Finder crashes. I did throw out >the preferences a few times, but I still get them (especially when memory >gets tight, I've noticed). So tonight I replaced the Finder in my system >folder with a copy of the one fr

[Duo2400] Re: 2400 Finder probs--Gaaah!

> Still...my desktop looks funny and i wonder if it's a problem that my > modem icon disappeared? My HD icon and the look of all the files inside > have definitely changed too. Thankfully, things generally seem to work. > > Corina Once you get your Finder problem solved, may I suggest you keep

[Duo2400] Some Questions about power safety with my 2400c

I'm new to using laptops, but do you recommend a portable power strip to be used or is it built into the 2400? Any recommendations on a particular brand? I've just noticed also that every once in awhile (even when the laptop is turned off/asleep) when I plug the laptop into an outlet, I see a spar

[Duo2400] Re: 2400 Finder probs--Gaaah!

Hi people! Thanks for your help. I did reinstall and now I think everything is okay. And my modem icon came back! Drew wrote: > Once you get your Finder problem solved, may I suggest you keep a folder >someplace on your hard drive with a “StuffIt” Version of the Finder for >your OS. That sound

[Duo2400] Re: 2400 floppy drive cable

Ralph, checked out the item. Unfortunately, it's only the drive. I just really, really need the cable. Thanks for the heads up though... Mike >There's a complete drive up for bid on eBay. >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1234421976 >Is there anyone willing to sell ther

[Duo2400] Re: Some Questions about power safety with my 2400c

>When plugging in or pulling out the outlet plug/AC adapter, should the >laptop be put to sleep? Is there an order in which I have to follow i.e. >unplug the outlet plug first, or never unplug from the laptop first? Does >this include PC cards and the dongle that comes with my modem card? The com

[Duo2400] How the #$@* do I open my duo dock plus??

I need to put an internal HD in my duo dock, but I can't open the damn thing! HELP! JW -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at Be sure to visit Mac2400!

[Duo2400] 2400c 'real memory' 48MB?

Duo/2400 List wrote... >Date: Sat, 5 May 2001 11:31:53 -0400 (EDT) >Subject: [Duo2400] 2400c 'real memory' 48MB? >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To be on the safe side and taking all the first-hand 2400c experienced >advice here on the List into consideration, I would like to have these >ut

[Duo2400] Re: How the #$@* do I open my duo dock plus??

In a message dated 5/6/01 6:41:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I need to put an internal HD in my duo dock, but I can't open the damn >thing! HELP! > >JW you'll laugh out loud when you finally figure it out. it's easy, but everything is when you know how. there are two small thumb push in

[Duo2400] 2400 Finder probs

Duo/2400 List wrote... >From: Corina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [Duo2400] 2400 Finder probs > >Hi everyone, > >A while ago I was having some problems with Finder crashes. > > >heh) The reason i ask is that i think things look a little different >now--like when i do "Find file" the search bo

[Duo2400] Re: How the #$@* do I open my duo dock plus??

Well I was able to pop the white part (top) off, but I don't see a hard drive cage, or the nubus slots... JW on 5/6/01 6:34 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a message dated 5/6/01 6:41:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >> I need to put an internal HD in my duo dock, b

[Duo2400] Some Questions about power safety with my 2400c

>I'm new to using laptops, but do you recommend a portable power strip to be >used or is it built into the 2400? Any recommendations on a particular >brand? I've just noticed also that every once in awhile (even when the >laptop is turned off/asleep) when I plug the laptop into an outlet, I see a

[Duo2400] can battery amnesia replace battery recondition?

can battery amnesia replace battery recondition? Battery recondition quits on my 280c, but battery amnesia does fine running OS 8.1 w/ 40mb RAM Thanks! -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at

[Duo2400] Re: How the #$@* do I open my duo dock plus??

JW Go to the following link and take a look for your-self, Tom Rymes has a wonderful page there that should help you out! He's even got pictures for you to look at and make things easy! http://homepage.mac.com/duopage/hardware/dockopen/dockopen.html Brandy

[Duo2400] Re: How the #$@* do I open my duo dock plus??

Thanks Brandy and Alan! Not my 2GB segate has a home :) JW on 5/6/01 8:51 PM, Brandy at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > JW > Go to the following link and take a look for your-self, Tom Rymes has a > wonderful page there that should help you out! He's even got pictures for you > to look at and make

[Duo2400] Re: How the #$@* do I open my duo dock plus??

In a message dated 5/6/01 7:51:59 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Well I was able to pop the white part (top) off, but I don't see a hard >drive cage, or the nubus slots... > >JW as I mentioned earlier, you have to unscrew the unit from the base, turn it over, and there you will see the place t

[Duo2400] Re: How the #$@* do I open my duo dock plus??

At 5:40 PM -0500 5/6/01, John Wood wrote: >I need to put an internal HD in my duo dock, but I can't open the damn >thing! HELP! Take off the lid. With a long, thin, straight slotted screwdriver, reach through the two holes on the right side and middle half way back from the front and tho

[Duo2400] Re: 2300

At 11:16 PM -0700 5/5/01, GTE/deanreic wrote: >Does anyone out there have a working 2300 logic board they want to let >go for a reasonable price? >Please E-mail me off list at: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] I might let mine go for $110 plus shipping, complete case bottom MB with modem, less HD. I w

[Duo2400] Re: How the #$@* do I open my duo dock plus??

At 6:50 PM -0500 5/6/01, John Wood wrote: >Well I was able to pop the white part (top) off, but I don't see a hard >drive cage, or the nubus slots... After yo take off the top and expose the motherboard, etc. you need to take the top off what's left, and expose the nubus slots, power supply, etc.

[Duo2400] question re external travelstar 8 gig and 2400's

Hi, folks--Has anyone had any luck using an IBM Travelstar E 8 gig external PC Card drive on their PowerBooks? I bought one off eBay (where brand-new units are selling pretty cheap at around $105) and it Mac-formats OK attached to my 2400c, but then it hangs at a certain point whenever I try to