on 7/4/01 Jose Antonio Alvarez Dios wrote: > As an aside, there seems to be such a pentup demand for 2400c > processor upgrades that we should ask Sonnet to make a g3 (or better > when g4 lower power processors with higher clock multipliers are > available) upgrade for the 2400c for $400-$500 at most. I seem to > recall there was someone at upgradestuff.com that contacted Sonnet to > make a g3 upgrade for the 1400c that Sonnet is still selling like hot > cakes. I can testify their g3 1400c upgrade cards run fine, and as > they bought newertech's assets they have the technology to get it > done. What do you guys think? > -- Some of us tried to convince Sonnet when they released the G3 upgrades for the 1400. It might be worth trying again but I think Sonnet would need to pre-sell at least 300-500 units to make any effort worthwhile. If I was in charge of such a decision from Sonnet's viewpoint (instead of being a 2400 fanatic), it would be NO. Too much effort at too much risk for very little bottom line gain plus warranty/service headaches and dealer sales overhead--not to mention installation headaches. Comparatively by today's standards, the 2400's anemic graphics & ram capabilities, weak battery and constrained bus speed create some bottlenecks. The CPU at 400 mhz is at a 10x multiplier. I don't think anyone wants to push the bus multiplier further. The G4 is barely faster than the G3 in non-Altivec functions where graphics, CAD and VPC emulation might best benefit, together with a larger screen. Much as I'd like to see a G4 series, the 2400 IMHonestO is probably pushed as far as it can go. HOWEVER, if you want to do the legwork for collecting a pre-commitment list for firm orders, I'd sign up. Otherwise I think it's a lost cause. Remember, there were far more 1400s made (I'm guessing at least 10-20x as many)--it was Apple's mainstream Powerbook for at least one full year. The far fewer 2400s made for a disproportionately higher upgrade card price. The $1399 upgrade price of the 400 mhz card could buy a complete desktop computer of equal speed at its release. Maybe you can convince Sonnet to make a small "unofficial" run... Sidney Ho ---------- 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>
