While I'm not sure what the "best" compact Mac would be for this application, I can safely say that I run my Mac Classic II continuously for up to weeks at a time without powering it down, and it never gets more than slightly warm to the touch. I have also never had any problems with it-- to this day.
In the same vein, if I keep my Mac Plus (uses a very similar analogue board to the 512k) on for even a couple hours it gets very hot on the side of the analogue board. I've also had to replace the board once, though it was just this year. (I've owned the Plus since circa 1994 or 1995, but it has been in the family since it was bought new in 1988). I also have a fan installed on the Plus, but it still doesn't run even close to the cool temperature of the Classic II. Anyway, I think you'll be relatively safe with most later compact Macs. But you have to remember that *all* compact Macs are getting old at this point in time... Just my two cents. -Nat ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris "Zap"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 9:21 PM Subject: Best Compact for Always On use? > Greetings! > > I have finally done enough research and work to acquire multiple > DoveFax+ style modems and their matching software (and spent more than > enough money!) that I am able to finally put a Compact into service as my > answering system for my phone. I was fascinated with the DoveFax+ system > that I saw at a Ham Radio shop years ago that ran its phone system. Anyhow, > I was wondering what the folks on the list would suggest for the best > Compact to run this system. I believe a 512Ke will actually work, but due > to the weak analog boards and heat generation in the original Macs, I doubt > this would be a wise choice. I am also interested in finding something that > I don't have to worry about if I venture home for the weekend (I'm a > student). > > I was curious if any of the later compacts (like the Color Classic) had > screen sleep functionality, so that I wouldn't be running a CRT 24/7. Would > doing that really be a safe thing to do? I have copies of screen savers, > but obviously that doesn't actually power down the tube. I'm curious what > the cost to run one of these things per month would even be. Also, I don't > know a whole lot about legacy compatability, but I believe that BasiliskII > would most likely run the software for the modem if I found a USB to serial > converter for my iMac (Basilisk will run System 6 and 7 and has a lot of > hardware support). What are the list's thoughts on this matter? > > Thanks, > Chris > > > -- > Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.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]> > Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > >The Think Different Store > http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com > --------------------------------------------------------------- -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.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]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
