>In the next day or so, I should have my Ricochet modem activated and be >able to test out wireless Internet access from my Duo 270c. > >If any Duo users out there have been using the Ricochet, I'll appreciate >any helpful hints for promoting connection stability, battery life, browser >model suggestions, whatever. I've been using a ricochet on and off since 1995 on everything from a Duo, to a Newton, to various desktops, to my 2400. Connection stability: Stay under 60mph. =) Otherwise it should be fine if you have a strong signal while stationary anywhere in the Seattle area. Which model modem did you buy? I've used all 3. I have an SX now (slim model.) The SE gives much more user feedback via it's LCD screen, but it is quite heavy for velcro-ing to the lid of a sub-note like a duo or 2400. Signal strength and speed is the same for all. Battery life is excellent. In fact it beats any laptop my a factor of 3 to 5. I go so long between charges that I frequently find myself witha dead ricochet miles from my AC adapter, 'cause I leave it at home. Just remeber to turn it off when not in use. Browser? I use Netscrape. ...and sometimes Wannabe. I hate the fact that Exploder loads up your system folder with extensions, so I avoid it like the plague. I should probably try iCab again now that it is "released." Handiest URL for a mobile ricochet user? <http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/PugetSoundTraffic/> I love my Ricochet! It was one of the things I missed most when I was living overseas in 97/98... along with sub $4-a-gallon gasoline (whenever I get sticker shock at the current prices I recall paying $75 to fill a small car's tank in the UK.) Why *anyone* would use a cellphone/GSM/CDPD/etc to access the net with this alternative available is beyond me. I have found ricochet to work all over the bay area, NYC and parts of LA too. Did I mention I bought MCOM a few years ago at $7 a share. =) --chuck goolsbee seattle, wa ---------- 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> X-Router | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Reader Specials: 2.5GB Seagate SCSI: $119, 4GB IBM SCSI: $199, Norton Util. 4.0: $29, Mac Parts, Systems & Repairs <http://www.macresq.com>
