Re: Wallstreet Hinge Question

2006-02-10 Thread Andrew in Ann Arbor
On 09/02/06 12:07, "Paul Stamsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sorry, I know this comes up too frequently, but who is generally best for replacing them? PowerBook Parts does that. They replace the pot metal with stainless steel hinges. However, even though I bought st

Re: WallStreet upgrade: enquiries and ruminations

2006-02-09 Thread Tom and Lisa Peters
Hi, You'll be much happier with G4 so don't even consider G3...seriously. Here's an affordable upgrade from an outstanding company: https://4daystar.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=512 Thanks! They offer a good price - however, the necessity of having my laptop sent over to them is

Re: Wallstreet hinge question

2006-02-09 Thread Laurent Daudelin
On 09/02/06 12:07, "Paul Stamsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry, I know this comes up too frequently, but who is generally best for > replacing them? PowerBook Parts does that. They replace the pot metal with stainless steel hinges. However, even though I bought stu

Re: WallStreet upgrade: enquiries and ruminations

2006-02-09 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Feb 9, 2006, at 2:26 AM, Der Mickster wrote: Also, I'll cosign Bruce and Laurent's recommendation of DMS for your RAM needs; top drawer service. I'll have to stick to eBay - trying to make this upgrade as budget-friendly as possible. BAD idea. You'll end up spending more time on it that

Re: WallStreet upgrade: enquiries and ruminations

2006-02-09 Thread Der Mickster
Hi, > You'll be much happier with G4 so don't even consider G3...seriously. > Here's an affordable upgrade from an outstanding company: > https://4daystar.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=512 Thanks! They offer a good price - however, the necessity of having my laptop sent over to them is

Re: WallStreet upgrade: enquiries and ruminations

2006-02-08 Thread Tom and Lisa Peters
Has anyone bought or tried the G4 500Mhz Upgrade for the Wallstreet from Wegener Media? I have seen one from Sonnet, but the nice price difference between it and the one from Weneger makes quite a difference. I know that Sonnet says that its is the only one that can support sleep mode in OS 9, but

Re: WallStreet upgrade: enquiries and ruminations

2006-02-08 Thread Cody Brooks
Has anyone bought or tried the G4 500Mhz Upgrade for the Wallstreet from Wegener Media? I have seen one from Sonnet, but the nice price difference between it and the one from Weneger makes quite a difference. I know that Sonnet says that its is the only one that can support sleep mode in OS 9, but

Re: WallStreet upgrade: enquiries and ruminations

2006-02-08 Thread Malcolm Cornelius
> Wallstreets and similar machines (Beige G3, for example) have problems > with high density chips, and more particularly high density chips on one > or both sides of the stick. Even low density chips on both sides of the > stick can be a problem. > > Later machines, say, B&W and Lombard/Pismos do

Re: WallStreet upgrade: enquiries and ruminations

2006-02-08 Thread PeterH5322
>100/133 mhz >shouldn't really make that much of a difference due to backwards >compatibility, insofar as I understand it. There's industry standard backward compatibility and then there's Mac standard backward compatibility. Wallstreets will not accept many "high density" PC100 and PC133 stick

Re: WallStreet upgrade: enquiries and ruminations

2006-02-08 Thread Gene Osburn
So yeah: do I really need a G4, and are there any cheaper/faster options, such as getting the G3 and overclocking it, or is 500 mhz the limit on a WallStreet because of bus speed? You'll be much happier with G4 so don't even consider G3...seriously. Here's an affordable upgrade from an outst

Re: WallStreet upgrade: enquiries and ruminations

2006-02-08 Thread Laurent Daudelin
On 08/02/06 12:02, "Bruce Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Feb 8, 2006, at 6:57 AM, Der Mickster wrote: > >> >> And so: presumably, my G3 300 WallStreet can handle a maximum of 512 >> megs of RAM. I wanted to clarify a few points concerning the exact >> specifications of the modules I sh

Re: WallStreet upgrade: enquiries and ruminations

2006-02-08 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Feb 8, 2006, at 6:57 AM, Der Mickster wrote: And so: presumably, my G3 300 WallStreet can handle a maximum of 512 megs of RAM. I wanted to clarify a few points concerning the exact specifications of the modules I shall have to use. SPD. Check. Chips on both shoulders . . . ahem, sides of th

Re: wallstreet ram

2006-02-05 Thread Ray Boger
thanks for your help --- Malcolm Cornelius <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > does anyone know if ican use a 128mb ram chip from > a > > clamshell ibook in a wallstreet rev 2 in the lower > slot? > > Yes you can. > > -- > Best wishes > > Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic > http://ww

Re: wallstreet connection

2006-02-05 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Feb 4, 2006, at 3:02 PM, Geoffrey Peters wrote: Once you *have* reset the modem, do *NOT* plug a computer into it - in fact, don't even turn it on yet. Instead, nip out to any PC shop and buy a small ethernet switch (not a plain 'hub', you need a device with its own valid MAC address).

Re: wallstreet ram

2006-02-05 Thread Malcolm Cornelius
> > does anyone know if ican use a 128mb ram chip from a > clamshell ibook in a wallstreet rev 2 in the lower slot? Yes you can. -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electr

Re: wallstreet connection

2006-02-04 Thread Geoffrey Peters
Stardate 060204.13:31 -0800. A subspace message from l s reads: I have a Wallstreet that I am trying to connect to my cable modem. I know the modem works, because I can connect with my B&W. This could well be an issue with your modem, and not the laptop. You see, cable ISPs used to be quit

Re: wallstreet connection

2006-02-04 Thread Ken
My Reply follows quote. On 04/02/2006 13:31 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >Greetings, > I have a Wallstreet that I am trying to connect to >my cable modem. I know the modem works, because I can >connect with my B&W. I take the ethernet cable from >the back of the B&W and connect it to the ethernet

Re: WallStreet DVD-ROM issue, perchance?

2006-02-02 Thread Malcolm Cornelius
>> Should have got me a Pismo, by the look of it. But, well, I have this >> WallStreet and it's here to stay, and I intend to use the living hell >> out of it. So, yeah . . . >> >> Any idea about how to procure a budget-conscious bootable DVDROM drive >> for the WallStreet? I'm being offered one f

Re: WallStreet DVD-ROM issue, perchance?

2006-02-02 Thread Scott Lawrence
On Feb 2, 2006, at 1:36 PM, Malcolm Cornelius wrote: Any idea about how to procure a budget-conscious bootable DVDROM drive for the WallStreet? I'm being offered one for 80 USD, which somehow strikes as a ripoff, especially considering that the postage will eat up another 30 . . . I don't t

Re: Wallstreet Hinges

2006-02-02 Thread Andrew in Ann Arbor
On Feb 2, 2006, at 11:05, G-Books wrote: Try Powerbook Parts for new replacement steel hinges. They will also replace them for you, if you don't want to try it yourself. http://www.pbparts.com/shop/wssr.html I have no personal experience with them, but their name comes up whenever someone needs

Re: WallStreet DVD-ROM issue, perchance?

2006-02-02 Thread Scott Lawrence
On Feb 1, 2006, at 6:36 PM, Der Mickster wrote: Should have got me a Pismo, by the look of it. But, well, I have this WallStreet and it's here to stay, and I intend to use the living hell out of it. So, yeah . . . Any idea about how to procure a budget-conscious bootable DVDROM drive for the W

Re: WallStreet DVD-ROM issue, perchance?

2006-02-02 Thread Udo Huth
> Also - if my display can't keep vertical and needs something heavy to > lean against, does it mean my hinges are pushing up the daisies? Well, it means the hinges are broken. Nothing one can do about that except replacing the hinges. I bought a used Wallstreet off ebay for the price two new hin

Re: Wallstreet hinges

2006-02-01 Thread Jackie Klinnert
From: Der Mickster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: WallStreet DVD-ROM issue, perchance? Also - if my display can't keep vertical and needs something heavy to lean against, does it mean my hinges are pushing up the daisies? I've seen an excellent HOWTO that covered the issue extensively, but I am som

Re: WallStreet DVD-ROM issue, perchance?

2006-02-01 Thread James Sanderson
I was able to get a Pismo on eBay for $200+s/h. I did spend money to add memory and move to a 500 MHz processor. I think that I got 'lucky' because the comp's description included a pink-light-on-start- up-but -goes-away-after-a-seconds issue. The latter hasn't bothered me in the least.

Re: WallStreet DVD-ROM issue, perchance?

2006-02-01 Thread Gardner Byron
I will take one for 80.00!! Let me know where you got it and if they have any more! Seriously, Byron On Feb 1, 2006, at 8:40 PM, Illovox Media wrote: 80 is cheap. They are rare. on 2/1/06 5:12 PM, G-Books at G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com wrote: Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 2

Re: WallStreet DVD-ROM issue, perchance?

2006-02-01 Thread Ken
My Reply follows quote. On 01/02/2006 15:36 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >Should have got me a Pismo, by the look of it. But, well, I have this >WallStreet and it's here to stay, and I intend to use the living hell >out of it. So, yeah . . . > >Any idea about how to procure a budget-conscious bootab

Re: WallStreet doesn't completely start

2006-01-19 Thread Gary Goldberg
I had a similar problem when my Sonnet G4/500 CPU was installed under OS 9.1 (upgraded from 8.1 at the same time). The problem was that the heat shield wasn't properly installed and thus the heat during bootup became too great and the machine froze. Subject: WallStreet doesn't completely start D

Re: Wallstreet questions

2005-12-30 Thread Anne Judge
On Dec 30, 2005, at 10:52 AM, Udo Huth wrote: yes, the lower RAM card can be replaced. You have to remove the processor board. Before you begin, remove the following: . . . € Hard drive I really don't think you need to remove the hard drive - Having it out of the way makes it easier to g

Re: Wallstreet questions

2005-12-30 Thread Udo Huth
> ever made for this machine? Second, can the lower > RAM chip be replace, if so how is this done? Hi, yes, the lower RAM card can be replaced. You have to remove the processor board. Before you begin, remove the following: € AC adapter € Expansion bay modules € Keyboard € Heat sink € Hard driv

Re: wallstreet questions

2005-12-29 Thread James Sanderson
I would second this advice. Those old 233MHz processors don't cut it. Get the second generation processors. I was informed by one on this list that second generation processors would work on the first generation machines, not vice versa. If you were to seek an upgrade path to G4dom, thi

Re: wallstreet questions

2005-12-29 Thread James Sanderson
Shawn, I have worked on a couple of WS, both I and II. I would suggest avoiding OS X.2 altogether. I had sleep and monitor issues on both machines that were not resolved until I upgraded to Panther installed using XPostFacto 3. IIRC, there were others on the list had similar issues. I

Re: wallstreet questions

2005-12-29 Thread shawn
I got my wallstreet II upgraded to 512mb just recently and it is recognized in os9, have not loaded 10.2 yet but will give an update. Shawn On Dec 28, 2005, at 11:14 PM, Caleb Cupples wrote: First, I have no idea on whether a CD-RW was made for the Wallstreet. I know the later Lombard and Pis

Re: wallstreet questions

2005-12-28 Thread Caleb Cupples
IMHO, I'd upgrade the processor in any Wallstreet before going after RAM, as long as you have 128 MB or more. CD-R and RW drives are, no offence, extraneous gadgets that are a little farther down the list. However, that's only my opinion, but I'm used to a Lombard 400 with 192 MB of RAM and I'm

Re: wallstreet questions

2005-12-28 Thread Tom and Lisa Peters
First, I have no idea on whether a CD-RW was made for the Wallstreet. I know the later Lombard and Pismo have aftermarket Superdrives available, but I don't know about the WS or WSII. Second, if I remember correctly, the Lombard and Wallstreet take the same RAM, with the lower slot being repla

Re: wallstreet questions

2005-12-28 Thread Caleb Cupples
First, I have no idea on whether a CD-RW was made for the Wallstreet. I know the later Lombard and Pismo have aftermarket Superdrives available, but I don't know about the WS or WSII. Second, if I remember correctly, the Lombard and Wallstreet take the same RAM, with the lower slot being repla

Re: Wallstreet 13.3" screen

2005-12-28 Thread themacuser
Not that I know of, but you could try googling it. I only remember back from when that model was new, as well as it saying in my Apple Service Source manuals. - something like "Screen flickers intermittently or displays a series of lines: If the display is a 13.3" model and squeezing the l

Re: Wallstreet 13.3" screen

2005-12-28 Thread Tom and Lisa Peters
There isn't a fix. It's supposed to be a free repair from Apple as the part is defective. On 28/12/2005, at 1:10 PM, Tom and Lisa Peters wrote: A free repair ? Is this listed on the apple site anywhere ? Mad Dog -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronics

Re: Wallstreet 13.3" screen

2005-12-28 Thread themacuser
There isn't a fix. It's supposed to be a free repair from Apple as the part is defective. On 28/12/2005, at 1:10 PM, Tom and Lisa Peters wrote: Has anyone found a fix for the wallstreet 13.3 screen problems ? Everytime I think I have it fixed, the lines come back. Mad Dog -- G-Books is

Re: Wallstreet hinge replacement by PBParts

2005-12-24 Thread Gary Goldberg
I went for the $69 hinge replacement service (plus $27 shipping) from PB Parts in Scottsdale, Ariz. My Wallstreet G3 returned today, and it's like a new, usable 'puter. The screen won't flop forward or back anymore, which means it's a traveling companion again. Plus, the PBParts people fixed som

Re: Wallstreet hinge replacement by PBParts

2005-12-23 Thread Garry Hamblin
Thanks for the info. I was just contemplating doing the same thing myself for the same reason. Thanks. Garry Hamblin On 23-Dec-05, at 1:19 PM, Frisco Del Rosario wrote: I went for the $69 hinge replacement service (plus $27 shipping) from PB Parts in Scottsdale, Ariz. My Wallstreet G3 returne

Re: Wallstreet hinge repair

2005-12-08 Thread Sionnach Aisling
--- Andrew in Ann Arbor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 1" travel seems a bit much but it might work that > way for a while yet. Again, I'll restate here becasue I think it's important... If your hinges are loose, DO NOT just continue to use them and see how long it will last. How long will it

Re: Wallstreet hinge repair

2005-12-07 Thread Andrew in Ann Arbor
Greetings. I finally managed to score a good deal on a 233/cache, 14.1 Wallstreet off E-bay. It arrived a couple of days ago in better condition than the E-bay seller advertised. Just goes to show that not everyone is a crook I suppose. Anyway, I have some questions. The display hinges seem k

Re: Wallstreet and Duo

2005-10-28 Thread Malcolm Cornelius
> Hi > > Yes the duo adapter will power the wallstreet but i may not charge > the battery at the same time. you might need to sleep the wallstreet > to charge the battery. Completely correct. The same connector is used on 1400, 3400, Wallstreets, Lombards, Pismos, Clamshells. It's the same conn

Re: Wallstreet and Duo

2005-10-28 Thread John Siple
Absolutely. The duo adapters also run clamshell ibooks. John On Oct 28, 2005, at 12:53 PM, TVirkkala wrote: I have a Wallstreet I. I used to have a bunch of Duos, before they were stolen. My Wallstreet runs on a Yo-Yo power adapter. I need another adapter. And I just found this: http://

Re: Wallstreet and Duo

2005-10-28 Thread Mike McGinnis
Yes, I have run Duos, Wallstreets, and Lombards from the Duo power adapter. The only problem I have found is the Duo P/S does not have as high a current output, so it may not charge your battery while the computer is awake. It will take longer to charge but other than that there is no problem. Mi

Re: Wallstreet and Duo

2005-10-28 Thread victoria duggan
Hi Yes the duo adapter will power the wallstreet but i may not charge the battery at the same time. you might need to sleep the wallstreet to charge the battery. vicki On 28 Oct 2005, at 20:53, TVirkkala wrote: I have a Wallstreet I. I used to have a bunch of Duos, before they were stol

Re: Wallstreet display question

2005-10-17 Thread Gary E Davis
PM To: G-Books Subject: Re: Wallstreet display question Yes. Any of the active matrix TFT LCDs -- the 12" TFT (not the passive 12" FSTN) the 13" and the 14"-- can work with any Wallstreet. The only LCD issue with Wallstreets I have ever noticed is that a 12" FSTN scree

Re: Wallstreet display question

2005-10-17 Thread GalBros
In a message dated 10/17/2005 6:22:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Hi all > >I'm sure this has been asked but I looked and couldn't find it.. Can you >take 12" screened Powerbook and swap in a 14" wallstreet screen? Yes. Any of the active matrix TFT LCDs -- the 12" TFT (

Re: Wallstreet G4 upgrades

2005-10-15 Thread Tom and Lisa P
If anyone is interested, Daystar just dropped the price for the Wallstreet G4/466 upgrade to $170: http://4daystar.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=512 I have one of these upgrades and am pleased with it. Mad Dog -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog

Re: wallstreet with no video

2005-10-07 Thread Tom and Lisa P
I've now tried another screen pulled from a working unit. It also doesn't work. Since the ribbon cable comes with the screen they both got swapped in the process. As such, I'm inclined to think the trouble is elsewhere...perhaps internal to the powerbook? Alternatively, is there any way to tes

Re: wallstreet with no video

2005-10-07 Thread Jack Countryman
I've now tried another screen pulled from a working unit. It also doesn't work. Since the ribbon cable comes with the screen they both got swapped in the process. As such, I'm inclined to think the trouble is elsewhere...perhaps internal to the powerbook? Alternatively, is there any way to test

Re: Wallstreet max HO size?

2005-10-07 Thread Malcolm Cornelius
> Here's the exact text contained in the OWC warning ... > This is found on their web page ... > > http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=6858&Item=TOSMK8026GAX Ah, ok, I didn't drill down on individual drives, I was looking for an overview that listed which didn't work. Thanks, I'll look

Re: Wallstreet max HO size?

2005-10-07 Thread PeterH5322
>> I've documented those which are not sold by OW, but which I have >> specifically tested for compatibility with Lombard and Pismo machines. > >I wasn't able to find anything on OWC, can you provide links to these lists >for us all to benefit ? Here's the exact text contained in the OWC warning

Re: Wallstreet max HO size?

2005-10-07 Thread Malcolm Cornelius
>> Again, which means what ? It runs slow ? It doesn't work ? > > The machine will lock up, and fail to get past the flashing icon. > > Initializing the drive in another machine (B&W, for example) and then > putting that drive in an affected PowerBook won't work as the affected > PowerBook will n

Re: Wallstreet max HO size?

2005-10-07 Thread PeterH5322
>> Specifically, failure of the drives to properly negotiate down to the >> lower AT specification expected, and required by the Lombard and the >> Pismo. > >Again, which means what ? It runs slow ? It doesn't work ? The machine will lock up, and fail to get past the flashing icon. Initializing t

Re: Wallstreet max HO size?

2005-10-07 Thread Malcolm Cornelius
> >> I've never seen an issue with any drive in any of these machines - what >> problems have you seen ? > > Specifically, failure of the drives to properly negotiate down to the > lower AT specification expected, and required by the Lombard and the > Pismo. Again, which means what ? It runs slo

Re: Wallstreet max HO size?

2005-10-06 Thread PeterH5322
>I've never seen an issue with any drive in any of these machines - what >problems have you seen ? Specifically, failure of the drives to properly negotiate down to the lower AT specification expected, and required by the Lombard and the Pismo. This has been confirmed, and ... except for the m

Re: Wallstreet max HD size?

2005-10-06 Thread Malcolm Cornelius
>> Alas, these will not work in Lombards or Pismos as the ATA chip in the > Lombard and Pismo requires a drive which can properly auto-negotiate down > to ATA-5 (most drives now adays are ATA-6) and the Samsung cannot > properly auto-negotiate. > > For the Lombard and Pismo, older Toshibas will wo

Re: Wallstreet max HD size?

2005-10-06 Thread PeterH5322
>I recall there was some issue with magnetic interference, but don't >remember the details. Can someone please tell me what size drive the >Wallstreet is restricted to (capacity) and if there is any advice >regarding compatibility? There is no restriction, per se. In fact, the WS is more tole

Re: Wallstreet II and USB with More Specs

2005-09-30 Thread Rodney A . Hoiseth
Barbara, a USB adapter card, e.g. the Macally CardBus: http://www.macally.com/spec/usb/connecting_device/uh2226.html just slip into the PCMCIA slot, and you plug the USB cable into that. You can also find various adapters that provide additional ports. Note that the above card is USB 2.

Re: Wallstreet batteries

2005-09-29 Thread Dan K
Battery Reset has revived several batteries for me, all appeared dead beforehand. Also, consider acquiring a VST (now SmartDisk) external battery charger, over the years I've had numerous batteries revived using these. WS chargers NLA, but eBay for used or NOS. Also, try resetting the Power Ma

Re: Wallstreet II and USB with More Specs

2005-09-29 Thread Shawn Harley
Barbara, I have a Wallstreet that I use with a Belkin USB card (Cardbus card in the PCMCIA slot). Works in OS 9, and if I remember correctly, OS X. I'll look up the model number and send you the info. Glad to hear you avoided the hurricane. Shawn ex-Texan (non-native) On Sep 29, 2005, at

Re: Wallstreet batteries

2005-09-29 Thread Andrew
-- In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: Gene Osburn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Wallstreet batteries Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 13:59:49 -0700 I've got a battery th

Re: Wallstreet batteries

2005-09-28 Thread Gene Osburn
I've got a battery that doesn't show up when inserted. I assume it's dead. It's the only battery I have for this wallstreet. It's been stored for several years, was fine before that. Is there any utility that might get the computer to try charging it? I'm just wondering if maybe the charge ha

Re: Wallstreet batteries

2005-09-27 Thread Paul Stamsen
My reply follows quote. On 9/27/05, at 4:43 pm -0400, Laurent Daudelin wrote: > >On 27/09/05 16:39, "Andrew MacDougall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I've got a battery that doesn't show up when inserted. I assume it's dead. (snip) >> options if this is as dead as it appears, are they still sol

Re: Wallstreet batteries

2005-09-27 Thread Laurent Daudelin
On 27/09/05 16:39, "Andrew MacDougall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've got a battery that doesn't show up when inserted. I assume it's dead. > It's the only battery I have for this wallstreet. It's been stored for > several years, was fine before that. > > Is there any utility that might get th

Re: Wallstreet hinges

2005-09-23 Thread Laurent Daudelin
On 23/09/05 16:31, "Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I need a pair of new hinges for the wallstreet II with 14" screen. > Where are they available? > > TIA, > Andrew > PowerBook Parts use to have those. -Laurent. -- ===

Re: Wallstreet G4 Upgrade available

2005-09-22 Thread Mike
on 9/22/05 5:32 PM, Gene Osburn at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Since there's been a fair bit of discussion of Wallstreet upgrades > lately I thought I'd share this with y'all. In following up on Mad > Dog's tip that Daystar/XLR8 will make a G4 upgrade for your WS if asked > (thanks, Tom!), I email

Re: Wallstreet keyboard

2005-09-22 Thread Clark Martin
At 8:50 AM -0400 9/22/05, Ed Zelinsky wrote: Greetings Half of the middle row of letter keys on my Wallstreet stopped producing yesterday- the first 7 in the row... any way to fix them? I hooked up an external keyboard and all the letters work on that so that's good- just clumsy... Try dis

Re: Wallstreet keyboard

2005-09-22 Thread Laurent Daudelin
On 22/09/05 08:50, "Ed Zelinsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Greetings > > Half of the middle row of letter keys on my Wallstreet stopped > producing yesterday- the first 7 in the row... any way to fix them? > > I hooked up an external keyboard and all the letters work on that so > that's good-

Re: WallStreet G3 233 PowerBook

2005-09-21 Thread Clark Martin
At 8:51 AM -0400 9/21/05, Brian Stewart wrote: Forgot to mention it has 32mb of ram... I will upgrade it to 256 mb myself (again very cheap to do) Brian On 21-Sep-05, at 8:48 AM, Brian Stewart wrote: I have found a; 14" Powerbook - G3 233 Wallstreet A couple of years ago I acquired two Wa

Re: WallStreet G3 233 PowerBook

2005-09-21 Thread PeterH5322
>I've heard the Mainstreets don't have this info on the bottom. Correct ... none do. "G3 Series" is about all they say. The displays are interchangeable, but the motherboards and the CPUs are not. 13" screen 292 MHz/83 MHz bus machines (WS Is) were made. With the WS II, the "as built" config

Re: WallStreet G3 233 PowerBook

2005-09-21 Thread Gene Osburn
I have found a; 14" Powerbook - G3 233 Wallstreet I suspect the model is the CHEAP-O Cacheless model Anything I should watch out for? I am typing this on a 233MHz/512KB cache model with a 14'' screen. I am pretty sure that the 14'' models did not come on the 233MHz cacheless. Actually the

Re: Wallstreet G3 233 Powerbook

2005-09-21 Thread John Abraham
ng to another Mac. John Abraham. UK. Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1904 04:07:42 + Subject: Re: WallStreet G3 233 PowerBook From: Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 9/21/05 12:48 PM, Brian Stewart at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrot

Re: WallStreet G3 233 PowerBook

2005-09-21 Thread PeterH5322
>Of course you'll want a bigger HD also but ince the transfer rate is slow I >wouldn't recommend paying extra for a 7200, the 4200/5400 would be fine. >Also be careful of ATA6 HD's as they appear to not work in these old PB >models. WS I and II will both accept at least some ATA-6 HDs. I use Sam

Re: WallStreet G3 233 PowerBook

2005-09-21 Thread Mike
on 9/21/05 12:48 PM, Brian Stewart at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have found a; > 14" Powerbook - G3 233 Wallstreet > I suspect the model is the CHEAP-O Cacheless model > The person selling it wants $100 USD which appears in line with E-Bay > prices. The nice thing is I don't have to pay shipping

Re: WallStreet G3 233 PowerBook

2005-09-21 Thread John Slavin
Is it Wallstreet I or II. Did they make a cacheless model with a 14" screen? On Sep 21, 2005, at 7:51 AM, Brian Stewart wrote: Forgot to mention it has 32mb of ram... I will upgrade it to 256 mb myself (again very cheap to do) Brian On 21-Sep-05, at 8:48 AM, Brian Stewart wrote: I hav

Re: WallStreet G3 233 PowerBook

2005-09-21 Thread Brian Stewart
Forgot to mention it has 32mb of ram... I will upgrade it to 256 mb myself (again very cheap to do) Brian On 21-Sep-05, at 8:48 AM, Brian Stewart wrote: I have found a; 14" Powerbook - G3 233 Wallstreet -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicsht

Re: Wallstreet, OS X and Wavelan Gold

2005-09-07 Thread James Sanderson
On 7 Sep 2005, at 12:44, Ken wrote: I've successfully used the sourceforge driver in a Wallstreet w/ Orinoco Gold. Try installing again with your Wavelan in the slot. Then shut down, and restart with the Wavelan still in the slot. Go to Sys Prefs/Network and check the drop-down menu for Net

Re: Wallstreet, OS X and Wavelan Gold

2005-09-07 Thread Clark Martin
At 8:48 PM -0700 9/6/05, Ken wrote: This message written: Tuesday, 6 September 2005 20:44:45 PDT Have been trying to learn OS X. Installed 10.2.8 on a Wallstreet/300. Seems faster than I expected. The only hangup seems to be that now I can't get the Wavelan Gold working. I installed a Sourceforg

Re: Wallstreet, OS X and Wavelan Gold

2005-09-07 Thread Ken
My Reply follows quote. On 07/09/2005 10:17 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >> Ken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >> >> Have been trying to learn OS X. Installed 10.2.8 on a Wallstreet/300. >> Seems faster than I expected. The only hangup seems to be that now I >> can't get the Wavelan Gold working. I inst

Re: Wallstreet, OS X and Wavelan Gold

2005-09-07 Thread Gene Osburn
Ken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Have been trying to learn OS X. Installed 10.2.8 on a Wallstreet/300. Seems faster than I expected. The only hangup seems to be that now I can't get the Wavelan Gold working. I installed a Sourceforge drive that is supposed to work, but no go. It shows up in the

Re: Wallstreet, OS X and Wavelan Gold

2005-09-07 Thread Ken
My Reply follows quote. On 07/09/2005 06:28 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >>This message written: Tuesday, 6 September 2005 20:44:45 PDT >> >>Have been trying to learn OS X. Installed 10.2.8 on a Wallstreet/300. >>Seems faster than I expected. The only hangup seems to be that now I >>can't get the Wav

Re: Wallstreet, OS X and Wavelan Gold

2005-09-07 Thread Ken
My Reply follows quote. On 07/09/2005 03:44 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >IOXperts. The offer a driver for OS X. Google for it. I don't >remember the address. It's functionality is limited to 30 minutes at >a time unless you buy the driver for $20 (for the Silver card I have). > >J Sanderson

Re: Wallstreet, OS X and Wavelan Gold

2005-09-07 Thread Luis Sequeira
This message written: Tuesday, 6 September 2005 20:44:45 PDT Have been trying to learn OS X. Installed 10.2.8 on a Wallstreet/300. Seems faster than I expected. The only hangup seems to be that now I can't get the Wavelan Gold working. I installed a Sourceforge drive that is supposed to work, but

Re: Wallstreet, OS X and Wavelan Gold

2005-09-07 Thread James Sanderson
IOXperts. The offer a driver for OS X. Google for it. I don't remember the address. It's functionality is limited to 30 minutes at a time unless you buy the driver for $20 (for the Silver card I have). J Sanderson On 6 Sep 2005, at 22:48, Ken wrote: This message written: Tuesday, 6 Sep

Re: Wallstreet pcmcia card

2005-08-31 Thread Anne Judge
On Aug 31, 2005, at 12:31 AM, David Lesher wrote: I was told that the INSTALLER looks for USB devices, and if it didn't see such; it skipped that code. When I added a card to m\y WS; I ended up with a full OS install. I think that's true; I remember reinstalling OS 9 on my WS, and runnin

Re: Wallstreet crash

2005-08-31 Thread Luis Sequeira
We have had this little beauty for a year - and without a problem, we only use it for Quick Books in our family biz. It just crashed to the extent it won't even shut off, (cursor is frozen and turn on button is non-functional), but unlike our Imac and G4 tower I have no idea where the forced rest

Re: Wallstreet pcmcia card

2005-08-30 Thread David Lesher
"Important: Mac OS versions 9.1 and later include a later version of this software. Installing USB Adapter Card Support 1.4.1 over Mac OS 9.1, 9.2 or later could result in the USB adapter card not working." Since I am running 9.2.2 on the Wallstreet, any different suggestions to get the card

Re: Wallstreet pcmcia card

2005-08-30 Thread del.mary.stubbs
>I just acquired a used ADS USB 2 port USB pcmcia card ( got it to enable a >USB mouse, and smart media card adapter) It came without instructions. >I plugged it in to the top slot, and a little empty box showed up on the >screen. I tried both an apple usb mouse and a usb card reader, but neither

Re: Wallstreet pcmcia card

2005-08-29 Thread Lisa & Tom P
I just acquired a used ADS USB 2 port USB pcmcia card ( got it to enable a USB mouse, and smart media card adapter)It came without instructions. I plugged it in to the top slot, and a little empty box showed up on the sccreen. I tried both an apple usb mouse and a usb card reader, but neither sho

Re: Wallstreet crash

2005-08-29 Thread Lisa & Tom P
We have had this little beauty for a year - and without a problem, we only use it for Quick Books in our family biz. It just crashed to the extent it won't even shut off, (cursor is frozen and turn on button is non-functional), but unlike our Imac and G4 tower I have no idea where the forced rest

Re: Wallstreet upgrades

2005-07-25 Thread Mike Kauspedas
Right now I am using a Lucent Orinico Silver card with the OS 9.2 > Airport drivers on this Wallstreet. > > I _think_ the card on Ebay will work for you. > > Mad Dog Sweet, I found a lot on eBay well under $10 :) Thanks Save our LAN! www.coloradogameralliance.com -- G-Books is sponsored b

Re: Wallstreet upgrades

2005-07-22 Thread Lisa & Tom P
on 7/22/05 1:12 PM, Lisa & Tom P at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ebay is the easiest source. For wireless cards, if you are staying in OS 9, you an Orinioco Silver or Gold. Mad Dog So this card would work with the airport software or do I need a 3rd party driver? I remember when I had a lom

Re: Wallstreet upgrades

2005-07-22 Thread Mike Kauspedas
on 7/22/05 1:12 PM, Lisa & Tom P at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Ebay is the easiest source. > > For wireless cards, if you are staying in OS 9, you an Orinioco Silver or > Gold. > > Mad Dog So this card would work with the airport software or do I need a 3rd party driver? I remember when I had

Re: Wallstreet upgrades

2005-07-22 Thread Lisa & Tom P
I have enough parts for maybe 2 more Wallstreet 2's if I can get CPU's for them. I want to get some other upgrades that would cross over between the two. Specifically hard drive, ram, wireless card, CPU, and USB. Ebay is the easiest source. For wireless cards, if you are staying in OS 9, you

Re: Wallstreet probs

2005-07-20 Thread Lisa & Tom P
Just to clarify: Wallstreet II motherboards had a Rage LT chip on the bottom? That's how I tell the difference? My CPU's are labeled, one is a 233MHz, no cache, found some pics on the web, and the other is a 292MHz. ALL the mobo's I have have the LT chip on the bottom. What's weird is a couple o

Re: Wallstreet probs

2005-07-20 Thread Mike
What's the serial number by the PCMCIA slot. Many of the later Wallstreet logic boards had PDQ on that s/n, otherwise just list the s/n and we can look it up. -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk How can I look it up, I have 5, I don't want to p

Re: Wallstreet probs

2005-07-20 Thread Malcolm Cornelius
> Just to clarify: > > Wallstreet II motherboards had a Rage LT chip on the bottom? That's how I > tell the difference? > > My CPU's are labeled, one is a 233MHz, no cache, found some pics on the web, > and the other is a 292MHz. ALL the mobo's I have have the LT chip on the > bottom. What's weir

Re: WallStreet

2005-07-16 Thread Lisa & Tom P
All of the advance setting are turned off (not checked in the check box) Do I need to turn on "Processor cycling" or any of these other settings. Shaack My guess was that with Processor Cylcing enabled the machine would try to go to sleep while playing a DVD, which throttles down the CPU. Mad

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