>> Don't knock the MacPortable. Eight years of use without one problem;
>> runs on origional battery and longer than my 270c, 2300c and 2400c;
>> excellent keyboard and trackball; always awakens from sleep even after
>> very long periods of time; the world on a floppy; and easy to upgrade
>> without a microscope. Having hauled a MacPlus around in a portable case
>> the weight reduction of the portable was amazing. While it doesn't fit
>> in my Wetsuit 3.0 it has never had a GLOD.
>
> I have to agree. Mac Portable is built like a tank (albeit as heavy as one
> ;-) It's lead acid battery could remain in working condition for many years
> while I've had a Duo battery stop holding charge after a year.
>
> The only major gripes I would have are the backlighting klit are darned near
> impossible to find so if you got the original Mac Portable, you might be
>stuck
> to working under bright light. If your backlight burns out, you're SOL as
> well. At least it's not a color LCD or it wouldn't be useable at all.
Cool, I bought one when I was in my "hey, they have cool old Macs on eBay!"
phase. Haven't played with it much or even turned it on.
Is there Ethernet available for it? ^_^
________________________________
J-LIST http://www.jlist.com
Cool stuff from Japan. Manga, videos, video CD & DVD, toys, hentai
products, funny Japanese kanji T-shirts. You've got a friend in Japan.
See the Peter Payne homepage at http://www.peterpayne.net/
----------
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>
