could you tell them to go for fx (sahara)? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sidney Ho" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2002 4:48 AM Subject: [Duo2400] Re: PB2400 G3 CPU Upgrade
> > > Following MWNY, I took further contact on the captioned matter. > > They are confident that there is sufficient market to justify undertaking > the project. > > The counterpart confirmed that the technical experts are now finally really > looking into the matter to determine the feasibility of adapting Sidewinder > and Sahara G3 CPUs at 600 mhz. Since the circuitry is essentially completely > different (not pin compatible with earlier designs), there are translation > routines that have to be developed as part of the engineering effort to make > a new daughtercard fit on the 2400 MB. If it is determined that this will be > a one to two month effort, then the project will be a go. However, if the > engineering effort will take substantially longer than the profitability > will be lost. > > We also discussed the speed issue--of possibly going to 700 mhz (or higher). > Obviously heat dissipation will be the major constraint so that will be > determined after the preceding issue has been resolved. So, interested > parties keep your fingers crossed that engineering will be affordable. > > I'll try to update this info in about 6-8 weeks, or whenever there is > further news, but will not reply to list queries. > > 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> > > 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> ---------- 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>
