[Duo2400] above and beyond

2001-06-02 Thread rfriede
Duo/2400 List wrote... >From: ahclist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [Duo2400] Re: above and beyond > > >I like Bob's sense of humor -- wanting to teach a certain way but >doing the opposite :) He'd make a good politician. Real cute kind of gossip style you've got there, sir. >I'd like to

[Duo2400] Re: 2400 vs. iBook price (new)

2001-06-02 Thread ElBrio
In a message dated 6/2/01 3:02:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Again, that price drop was nothing compared to the 5300 :-(. >> Hey, Sidneyremember the IIvx? Friend bought one...they dropped the price by something like 30% 3 weeks or so AFTER INTRODUCTION! Pissed him off so much, he

[Duo2400] Re: An intro and some 2300 problems

2001-06-02 Thread ElBrio
In a message dated 6/2/01 11:35:06 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << When I open my LCD screen I noticed that the front and back bezels push away from each other near the hinges. >> Guys, I've noted several folks mentioning this problem. First, ascertain that you actually have a problem...you'

[Duo2400] Re: BLAZIN'Browser--WannaBe PPC/68k

2001-06-02 Thread Gerald S. Abreu
I too like WannaBe and use it and iCab exclusively on my 280c. They both do very well. Sidney Ho said at Ò[Duo2400] Re: BLAZIN'Browser--WannaBe PPC/68kÓ. [2001/06/02 15:00] > > Lately I've been using WannaBe PPC, a text only browser. For a guy who > usually disables picture loading and struggle

[Duo2400] Re: An intro and some 2300 problems

2001-06-02 Thread david
Jason Savage wrote: > > 1) I then tested my duo and > it ran for about 1hr:30min with Appletalk and File sharing off. Is this a > good battery length? Wow! that is about as good as it gets. > > > 2) The DuoDock intially made a ticking sound when I plugged it in and would > not accept the Du

[Duo2400] Re: 2400 vs. iBook price (new)

2001-06-02 Thread Sidney Ho
on 6/2/01 "A. Percy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Corina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Someone mentioned the 2400 holding its price, which reminded me of a >> question i have wanted to ask you. I paid $1800 for my 2400. Why is the >> basic iBook so much cheaper than the 2400 was? Have computer pr

[Duo2400] Re: Essentials for traveling?

2001-06-02 Thread Sidney Ho
on 6/2/01 Peter Liethen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm interested if any other 2400 owner have traveled to, or live in > Japan and could give me any tips on what I should carry cable > accesory wise, getting connected, etc. I'm trying to keep it light. One PC card drive w/emergency repair uti

[Duo2400] Re: BLAZIN'Browser--WannaBe PPC/68k

2001-06-02 Thread Sidney Ho
Lately I've been using WannaBe PPC, a text only browser. For a guy who usually disables picture loading and struggles on 56k, and sometimes has IE5, Opera5.x, iCab 2.5x, and NS477 open all at the same time when browsers get unstable during a session, trying to load and read ASAP... WannaBe is AS

[Duo2400] @hom drop again ?

2001-06-02 Thread Tom P
test -- 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! To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switc

[Duo2400] An intro and some 2300 problems

2001-06-02 Thread Jason Savage
Hello fellow list members, My name is Jason. I'm relatively new to Macs since, I have only been seriously using them for about a year. I recently bought my very first powerbook, a Duo 2300c with 40MB of Ram, 750MB HD, built-in 14.4 modem and running MacOS 8.1. Like most used equipment it came

[Duo2400] Re: 2400c video spanning...

2001-06-02 Thread Tom Seid
> Next question. Assuming this works, this creates another problem, namely that > I > use my 2400c as a fax machine hooked to a dedicated fax/phone line. My modem > is > a PCMIA GV card -- since the road rocket takes up both slots, no more modem. > I > could get an external GV modem for home use

[Duo2400] 2400c video spanning...

2001-06-02 Thread Nicolas Audy-Rowland
I've the following problem: I'm a technical translator, and often wish that I could run my 2400c in spanning mode with another monitor. This is possible, I'm told, through a road rocket card. Is this indeed possible? Next question. Assuming this works, this creates another problem, namely that

[Duo2400] Re: Essentials for traveling?

2001-06-02 Thread wayne ingalls
Peter wrote >I'm interested if any other 2400 owner have traveled to, or live in >Japan and could give me any tips on what I should carry cable >accesory wise, getting connected, etc. I'm trying to keep it light. I don't have a 2400, but I did take my 1400 to Japan the last couple times I went.

[Duo2400] Re: Replies

2001-06-02 Thread jpmist
In the interests of frivolity and continuing a useless thread that has a small heart of value, I'd like to offer my take on above and below quote posting. The primary determinant (IMHO) is to present the reply in the manner which will be easiest for a third party to read. Case in point is what I'm

[Duo2400] Duo/5xx Modem Software

2001-06-02 Thread DNMonk
In a message dated 6/2/01 7:34:01 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: < Hi > just a quick note to let people know i recently had some software sent as > an attachment thanks for the help, but when i tried to open the software > with stuffit it says that the compressed file was damaged in creation

[Duo2400] Re: above and beyond

2001-06-02 Thread ahclist
>True, but is this way really what you prefer, Andy? Most everyone posts >replies after, not before, for good reason I think. I was in no way >quoting from some sacred netiquette rulebook, as there is none. >Expressing my personal preference is exactly that I was doing, and the >other person has b

[Duo2400] ticking power supply in dock

2001-06-02 Thread Scott M. Tolbert
One of my docks has started to tick so I have a couple ?'s. 1. Will using the dock until the power supply fails dangerous in any way? (Will the dock burn up, fry my beloved duo or harm anything else?) 2. I put a new hard drive in the dock and I think that it's power requirements are what pushed

[Duo2400] Essentials for traveling?

2001-06-02 Thread Peter Liethen
In a few days, I'll be leaving on a two week trip to Japan and I'll be taking my trusty 2400 with me. This is going to be my first real trip, and I'm not sure what I should take with me to make sure my 2400 will stay strong during my trip. I'm interested if any other 2400 owner have traveled t