In a message dated 4/4/05 6:39:04 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> I would like to install a CD burner in place of the original 600i >> internal CDROM. I would like to know what my options are, and what >> drive you folks would recommend? Would I want to upgrade to OS 9.1 or >> should I stick with 8.6? I am very happy with the performance of 8.6 >> on this machine. Would 9.1 be any faster or would I need 9.1 for CD >> burning? > >Nat, > >The old Yamaha 50-pin SCSI CDRW drives seem to be compatible (at least >with my 8100). I'm not sure they are still being produced, so you may need >to look on eBay. My external unit is actually a LaCie branded drive with >a Yamaha mechanism. > >I recommend you get an external CDRW SCSI drive for the following reasons: > >1. You may not be able to boot CDs from a CDRW that is non-Apple. >2. If you have your current 4x CD drive and an external unit, you can >copyCDs directly from CDROM to CDRW without swapping, which is convenient. >3. External units often come with a version of Toast "Lite." It is all >I've ever needed. I have used both version 4 and 5. If buying a commercial >package, you need the full Toast program. I'm not sure which version works >with Mac OS 8.6. > >With 64 MB of RAM, Mac OS 8.6 is probably better than Mac OS 9.1. However, >if you are careful (and thorough) about disabling unneeded extensions in >Mac OS 9 (including stuff that works but is not that useful such as speech >recognition and multiple users), it may also work fine. > >You might want to try this old Connectix product, however... > >http://www.softwareblowouts.com/ramdoubler9.html > >(not much of a risk at $6.95 plus shipping) > >- Ken W
Posting to say I agree with Ken's logic in using external burner. Still see some listed on lem swap list so I'd ask there. I used RD 9 on 6300 w/9.1. May have been slightly slower than 8.6 but I liked it better & it was stable. Just turn off uneeded extensions. My .02 -- 1st-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> 1st PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/1st-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List archive: <http://mail.maclaunch.com/lists/1st-powermacs/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
