> I'm frequently reading about the scarcity of PRAM and main >batteries for the >2400. As my main battery is showing its age (only about 30 minutes per >charge), I'm increasingly concerned about being ultimately unable to replace >them. Can the 2400 run without them? What happens if I just take the battery >out, run on AC when I need it and leave it unplugged when I don't. Do I just >lose the clock/calender functions. > >Louis Chavez > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Duo/2400 List) wrote: >> Duo/2400 List Digest #2114 >> >> 4) 2400c PRAM Batteries >> Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: [Duo2400] 2400c PRAM Batteries >> Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 17:59:50 -0500 >> From: rlf9 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> Well, it looks like it's true, folks. The PRAM batteries MacResq is >> selling are new and in sealed Apple Computer Inc boxes. On the top it >> says "Made in Singapore" and the seal itself says "Fujisawa 933." I'm >> leaving mine sealed for now, so I can't say more about it. >> >> Bob Friede well, it's about the same for duo users, like the 68k and 2300 users.. both pram and main batteries are getting hard to find, much like the truth ...and the prices aren't getting cheaper...I would suspect stuff like that IS NO LONGER being carried by your local Apple dealer.. It's the price we pay for using ' out of production ' macs... the trouble being, the older macs and powerbooks like the duos and 2400, are still very useful machines, and probably DO what we need them to do...and don't have a need to get the latest and greatest macs..WHICH Apple hates..as they would rather SELL everyone on this list a G4 powerbook...unlike the wintel platform, which replacement of said machines..seems to be in vogue, every 2-3 years...... Don't think there's many older thinkpads out there. doing their things ..like our beloved, older macs & powerbooks... Nick ---------- 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>
