Ok, so they didn't steal it--steal is a strong word. However, everyone who
is getting upset that someone is trying to do this for themselves and
undermine MCE really is only seeing one side of the story.
I agree that if you wish to perform the upgrade yourself, you should be able
to get the information to do so. I also agree that if you are unable or do
not wish to, that MCE is providing a wonderful service, and as you said, I
am sure they are wonderful people to deal with.
For the record, I can easily get around and work inside any machine of any
kind easily. A processor swap or harddrive upgrade in the 2400c is a walk
in the park for me - maybe takes about 20 minutes total. Opening the
machine up and removing a wire or a capacitor to enable cardbus is equally
easy. I realize it might not be so easy for everyone (Of course, I don't
have a 2400c myself but upgrade my friends machines) but it should still be
made available for those who want to do the mod and save $100 because they
have the skills necessary to work inside of the machine.
-John Balint
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on 6/18/01 6:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> sorry, but if you've never DONE business with MCE, you have NO idea how
> phenomenal a company they are! and accusing them or anyone of stealing
> without proof is grounds for a lawsuit, so please be careful!
>
> Kevin is an amazing person to deal with. Does extra work for NO CHARGE,
> takes care of the customer, cares about what we think, so I hope that if he
> reads this, he knows that most of us are very grateful for all the hard work
> he puts into backing the beloved 2400c.
>
> I've moved on to the ibook, but I had great experiences with MCE. That 2400c
> is a BEAR to get inside and NOT lose your way around, so to all those who
> think they can do something as simple as putting in a new hard drive, GOOD
> LUCK! AND to attempt card bus upgrade to me is SUICIDE!!!!
>
> but good luck trying. and remember, how much is YOUR time worth? you will
> spend many more hours doing this upgrade, with NO guarantee that is will
> work. and tell me how many extra little screws you end up with after you
> have closed up the 2400c....
>
> some food for thought!
>
> Alan
>
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