Hi fellow list readers, Great work with the discussion(s) this year! I'm tempted to buy a Duo 2300c 20Mb/1G (available at a seemingly good price) but have doubts about if I'd find it useful, due to today's practical hardware requirements. I need some feedback on: 1. What do you STILL use your Duo for, given its speed/RAM/storage/screen restrictions? 2. Would the 2300 be capable of *playing* MP3s? CPU speed, storage capacity, lack of socket for h/phones - do you try anyway? 3. Internet connection? What modem practically is useful (intl & extl, and/or via docks)? Will intl Apple modem from other models work in the Duo? Which ones? Anyone from Australia have Aus-specific info re modems? Do you use your Duo just for email, or browse (with iCab) too? 4. What apps do you use regularly? 5. Does someone have the specs of the 2300 at hand, which you could email to me outside this list? Is there a PDF with colour photos? I don't have full web access, so email is better than just a weblink. Send the links anyway! Which upgrading/fiddling jobs here are worth doing, timewise and costwise, in return for the extra utility : - more/better battery power (are all the batteries dead on the old 2300s?) - to play MP3s - possibly for on the road email POP access - for everyday 'on the road' use Thank you! I know that I should save up to buy a new iBook. I the meantime - maybe this 2300 could be just powerful enough to run basic, native s/ware until next January.. All comments to this group, and emails of tech specs/PDFs on the Duo 2300 appreciated! PS. If it is relevant, I'm in Sydney - so take that into account re. distance/shipping, $, or local readers who want to say g'day. Ben * I'll happily email you a desktop pic of Sydney Harbour's laser-filled night sky as witnessed for the two weeks of the Sydney 2000 Olympics if you ask :-) ===== Ben [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Services to deliver more for your existing customers* Tel +61 (02) 94 608 308 ____________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.co.uk address at http://mail.yahoo.co.uk or your free @yahoo.ie address at http://mail.yahoo.ie ---------- 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>
