See Inline ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ben Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 3:01 AM Subject: [Duo2400] RAM & HD upgrade experiences? (Duo 2300) > Hi list reader, > > I would like to know if you have upgraded RAM in a later Duo. > I have a Duo 2300 with (standard) 20Mb RAM, and would like > to hear from someone who: > > a) has upgraded to a higher level of RAM and recommends it, > despite the expense & hassle I recently upgraded mine to 48 megs and it's made quite a bit of difference when running multiple apps. I can't say that it's sped individual things up all that much, but it no longer slows down when running several things that aren't too processor intensive (and even if I am, it's not as bad). I also was able to install some extras that I'd been holding off on because of memory limitations (Running 8.6 on 20 megs, IIRC). > b) can offer a large module for sale or some kind of swap. > Maybe you upgraded to a total or 44 or 48Mb, and > then up the to max of 56Mb. > If you have a 36+Mb card, let me know if you can help. Sorry, I like mine :) > c) has any comment/advice generally on RAM & HD upgrades to > Duo 2300s. > I will upgrade to an iBook 3Gb HD soon, and hope it will bring a > small speed boost for general use (in HD speed, VM etc) > - have you done this? Any issues? Happy w. it or not worthwhile? I upgraded to an IDE 1.2 gigger at the same time. Can't say that it's all that much faster, but I still have a good third of it free with everything I need on it. Depends on your needs. I'd bet a newer HD out of an iBook would make a noticeable speed difference on disk writes. > d) Any must-have accessories you recommend? > - Is the ethernet minidock of any kind worthwhile? > - Any interesting upgrades? Can you hack the modem slot to install > an audio minijack? Would be better than a modem or ADB port for me! > * Props to Peter Liethen for his ADB & minidock hacks. Nice work. > ** Done any other hacks you care to relate to list readers? ;-) Definately some kind of external ADB adapter. The keyboards are nice, but when you're typing a big document, the full-sized keyboard is a must. I've never really needed ethernet as I've only ever needed to transfer floppyable documents, or I used my LCIII as a bridge to anything ethernet. As for hacks, there are a couple of possibilities. Someone added an ADB port onto the power card (the thing that's in there when you don't have a modem), but I don't know where you'd put it if you have the modem. I suppose that adding an audio out wouldn't be too hard, but I don't know that you could make the computer go into anything more than 8 bit mono (or is it 16 bit mono? I forget, I don't use mine for sound). If you're just going to be doing things like word processing and the like, I would almost recommend a "downgrade" to a 280c. I almost regret upgrading my 280c to a 2300c because I'm not doing anything on it I couldn't do before (except run 8.6, but big deal) and it feels somewhat slower. Just my experience, though, it is nice to have a PowerPC that will run most anything still made, if slowly. I also have a Duo 230 running MacOS 8.1 that I've started using more and more over the 2300 just because of the snappier response. > Thank you for supporting vintage Macs! Not a problem :) > Ben get8776jam(at)hotmail.com e_media(at)yahoo.com.au Scott Holder ---------- 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>
