why not a 750fx? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Balauro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 6:21 AM Subject: [Duo2400] Re: 500-600 MHz SPEED UPGRADE for PowerBook 2400
> Count me in! I'd pay up to $500.00. If possible, get them to use the 755 > instead of the 750. The > 755 is a drop-in replacement for the 750 processor and is footprint and > user software code compatible > with the 7400 (G4) processor with AltiVec at 40% less power consumtion > providing they go with motorola chips. > The IBM PPC line doesn't have a competing product except the 750 with .22um > process which consumes about 20% less power at 500MHz. They'll also have to > come up with additional circuitry to boost the system bus clock prior to it > getting to the CPU because I don't think anyone makes a 750 (or 7xx for that > matter) which exceeds the 10x multiplier ratio. I think sonnet's already > done that with the pb1400 upgrade. > > > Jack B. ---------- 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> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.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>
