At 2:26 PM +0800 2/21/01, Ron Brown wrote: >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? > If you need the small footprint, go with the 2400. 80 MB should be more than enough for what you are planning to use it. get a PC modem to surf the net. I believe what comes out of a cable modem on your end is an ethernet connection so get a Enet card too. (or a combo) and you should be all right. The small keyboard needs tome getting used to. If you need a lot of connections to new equipment (USB, FW) then better get an iBook or wait and see if Steve is crazy enough to launch another subnotebook for us guys. Sandy -- -------------- SANDysign, Inc. A purveyor of 5 fine buttons that do absolutely nothing http://members.maclaunch.com/apapp ---------- 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>
