on 1/9/01 9:13 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>>
>> Dear Friends...
>> I just picked up a beautiful little 280c off e-bay. 2 questions.
>>
>> 1. What neat things can I do with this little beast? can I surf the web at
>> all?
>>
>> 2. It came with a ready for PPC upgrade. Is this still possible?
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> tracy haynes
>>
>
>
> You can definitely surf the net - I use mine for that all the time.
> Your's may already have a built in modem (it's behind the right foot
> of the machine). It's only 14.4 - but if you get iCab as previously
> and turn off the picture loading - its decent. You can also get an
> ethernet dock that attaches to the back of the unit - they're pretty
> pricey on ebay though. I am about to experiment with a cheaper SCSI
> dock and a SCSI to ethernet adapter as soon as the parts come in...
> I'll tell the group how that goes.
>
> As for other things, it makes a great scheduler - if you can get a
> copy of claris organizer - the light size makes it perfect. I have
> all sorts of phone numbers and contact info in mine. They are also
> great for taking notes - the 280c doesn't take up too much lap space.
>
>
> -lee
>
>
> ----------
> Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net!
> A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables.
> FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml>
> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400>
>
> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Need help from a real person? Try.
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> ----------
> Dr. Bott | Great Duo & 2400 stuff including 10/100 Ethernet for 2400s!
> Dr. Bott | Duo Batts too <http://www.drbott.com/prod/alist/duo.html>
>
> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list...
> Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/
>
> PowerBook Guy is | Click here!
> Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
>
> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com>
> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][
>
> MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879!
> Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
Thanks Lee, and everyone for your advice. I'm going to search for iCab right
now, and I've got a copy of claris oragnizer around here somewhere. BTW, can
anyone think of a good image viewer for the 280c? Jpegview seems like a
serious drag on the little machine.
Trace
----------
Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net!
A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables.
FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml>
Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400>
To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
----------
Dr. Bott | Great Duo & 2400 stuff including 10/100 Ethernet for 2400s!
Dr. Bott | Duo Batts too <http://www.drbott.com/prod/alist/duo.html>
NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list...
Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/
PowerBook Guy is | Click here!
Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com>
After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][
MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879!
Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
