on 29/11/05 21:26, Tom and Lisa P at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> I'm new to this list, so please bear with the newbie question. Are >> there any major issues with the 400 MHz Lombard, such as logic board >> failure, or anything like that? I've got one coming in, and I want >> to have a heads-up before I have any problems. Also, does the DVD >> playback work under OS X Jaguar or Panther? >> >> Thanks in advance, >> Caleb >> -- >> PowerBook G3 Lombard >> PowerBook 190 > > I dont recall any serious issues. The DVD drives of the time have a > rate of failure that is noticeable. The batteries are also sometimes > difficult to get working (again, old age). > > People have said the DVD chip on the motherboard does not work under X.
I think I've read a few times that there were cases where the processor cache did fail. I don't remember the specific and I think it didn't have any ill effect except making such afflicted Lombard much slower. I could be wrong, though... -Laurent. -- ============================================================================ Laurent Daudelin AIM/iChat: LaurentDaudelin <http://nemesys.dyndns.org> Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] lamer: n. [prob. originated in skateboarder slang] 1. Synonym for luser, not used much by hackers but common among warez d00dz, crackers, and phreakers. A person who downloads much, but who never uploads. (Also known as `leecher'). Oppose elite. Has the same connotations of self-conscious elitism that use of luser does among hackers. 2. Someone who tries to crack a BBS. 3. Someone who annoys the sysop or other BBS users - for instance, by posting lots of silly messages, uploading virus-ridden software, frequently dropping carrier, etc. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
