Sidney Ho on 3/28/02 2:14 PM wrote: Very good points. However:
> REPAIRABILITY/FLEXIBILITY & RELIABILITY--the 2400 allows and iB2 does NOT > allow: > --bootup repair from floppy (with automatic boot priority)* iB2 can boot from CD for repair by simply holding down the "C" key (granted this isn't hands free like automatic boot priority but gee, you're only using one finger). > --bootup repair from PCMCIA via ATA, CF, SM, HD (Type II & III) Got me there. However it would be interesting to see if one could create a bootable "disk" with one of those USB flash drives (key-chain storage devices). Might be fun to try. > --bootup via ram disk (great for extreme power management), you can then > push battery life up to 2:45-3 hrs iB2 already getting 3 hours MINIMUM and I've stretched to 4.5hr. Besides, a second battery is only $129 from Apple. > --bootup by external SCSI HD or CD iB2 can boot from it's internal CD and can also boot from external FireWire HD or CD. Plus FireWire is much more reliable than SCSI and so compact (can you stick a SCSI drive and cable in your pocket without people staring ;^). > --repair/bootup via SCSI mode over another computer (probably even a PC > configured with SCSI and Mac compatible file readers, although I've never > tried this) If you mean in SCSI disk mode. The iB2 has Target Disk mode via FireWire which is so much easier than SCSI since you don't have to shut down, restart the host machine. > Wallstreet or later eliminates floppy, PCMCIA and ram bootup by open > firmware, leaving CD & external SCSI. Pismo or later eliminates floppy, > PCMCIA, SCSI and ram bootup by open firmware, leaving CD & external > Firewire/USB but none of these are foolproof with a badly crashed computer. Hmmm, my Wallstreet came with a floppy drive and you could get a floppy for the Lombard and Pismo. However I can't recall the last time I had to boot from a floppy to save a badly crashed Mac. For that matter, I can't recall a Mac that I couldn't resuscitate with the help of a repair/system CD. And as I've said in previous posts, I'm not anti-2400, I love them and had always wanted one. I just like being a devil's advocate }:^). Besides, the newer technologies like FireWire and USB are making things so much easier. Heck, I have an external 18BG laptop drive in a FireWire/USB case that is bus powered which means I can pull the drive and cable out of my pocket, plug it into my iBook, and I'm up and running. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but the whole idea of owning a PowerBook is portability. I have an iBook with DVD/CD-RW so all my file transfer, emergency boot needs are met in one 5 pound package. I also have an 18GB drive that weighs 10oz (12 with cable). How much does the 2400 weigh with floppy drive and CD-ROM? How about with extra battery to match my battery life? -makmac (devil's advocate) ---------- 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>
