On Wed, Feb 21, 2001 1:26 AM, Ron Brown <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm trying to find out if I can "get away" >with using a PB2400 as my main computer for work 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? I'm late, but I'd like to add my encouragement. The keyboard. If you've been using a Duo, the 2400 will not be that much of an adjustment. I can stretch an octive on a piano, yet I have no problem touch typing and prefer it to regular sized laptops I've tried out. As other's have mentioned, the key's sizzors action is superior to the Duo's The screen. It's a bit over a page wide, so word processing shouldn't be a problem. For web browsing, it can get cluttered, but it's not a problem for me. 80 megs Ram. There are lots of pros and cons with using Virtual memory, but I leave it on and it works fine for me. My advice is to settle on 8.6 which is the most suitable system for the 2400, settle on the applications that are current to 8.6 and you'll get years of use out of it. Internet Mobility. I've used mine with a PC card modem for dial-up, with a USB card for wireless Ricochet modem, and at this moment with an ethernet PC card to a DSL modem (and Cable modem in the past). So I can vouch that there is no flavor of internet that you can't access with a 2400. The downside. At some point battery life will be a serious problem. Get used to the idea that you're gonna be plugged in more often than not. Still, that's not a problem with me as I have a Madisonline I carry around and my old, ugly repaired Apple AC is at home under the couch. PowerManagement. This is the weakest link of the 2400 and can be a real pain in the ass. Just be familiar with how to recognize when it's corrupted and how to reset and you'll be fine. iBook. Even if it were a quantum leap beyond the 2400 I wouldn't have one because of it's huge size. There's not reason for a laptop to be that big. Hope this helps, good luck! ---------- 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>
