I'm probably biased cause I have one for sale @ http://webobjects.uwaterloo.ca/mac2400/ But having admitted that, I think the 2400 would be just fine. Mine has 48 meg ram, but am able to use 8.6, Office '98, and with the ethernet card, I use a cable modem... PB 2400c/180MHz, 48MB RAM, 1.3 GB HD, Excellent condition, OS 8.6. Original owner of the unit and have seen it through a CPU replacement by Apple two years ago. It has run perfectly ever since. In excellent condition. $900 Contact Tom Seid or call 310-308-5302...LA area makes it easiest (9 Jan 01u) Price includes: * Farallon Ethermac/IPrint Adaptor (for use with USB computers) * Apple 4x CD ROM * External Zip Drive * Macsense Fast Ethernet PC Card * Global Village 56 PC Card Modem * 2 Batteries, yes both still are working after 2 years/ * 2 A/C adapters * Floppy drive * All manuals, boxes, software, etc. -- > From: "Ron Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Duo/2400 List) > Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 14:26:09 +0800 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Duo/2400 List) > Subject: [Duo2400] will the 2400 work for me? > > I'm trying to decide if a 2400 will do the job for me. I love my little duo > 230 which I basically use as a "PDA" replacement-calendar software, light > word processing and email, etc. I'm trying to find out if I can "get away" > with using a PB2400 as my main computer for work (I have a iMac DV at home > and currently a 6100 at work). The small size and light weight are great. > I basically take my duo everywhere with me when I'm on the job. I use my > work computer for the following things. 1. A lot of word processing. 2. > Calendar and contacts program 3. a lot of email. 4. A good bit of > browsing the internet. In pondering this purchase I have the following > questions. How big a deal is the small screen? How big a deal is the small > keyboard? Are the keyboard replacements available a lot better for word > processing than the original keyboard? How important is the 80 meg ram > barrier? Since it doesn't come with an internal modem how "mobile" is it in > terms of the internet? Is it possible to use a cable modem with it? Or > should I just spring for the extra money (and weight) and buy and iBook? > > Ron > > > ---------- > 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 | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! > MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> > > NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... > Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.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> ---------- 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 | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.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>
