Lowell wrote: >I'm not sure this is the correct list but I have a question about a Performa >6400. It's my sister's and she was given a scanner but it requires a USB >connection. So she should be able to put in a USB card? If so, any >suggestions on a good card that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. She has extra >memory (64 MB I think).
People on this list are very helpful and many a Mac Wiz here will give great suggestions. I have greatly benefited by turning to this list for advice each time I enter into a new phase of extending the life and usefulness of my PCI macs. Quite often, however, suggestions made assume that the inquirer has a certain expertise level or a system with substantial upgrades already and basic tid bits of info. get left out. In your case, as others have said, yes, cards are inexpensive and you can get a USB or combo USB/Firewire card. However, these cards require OS 8.6 and many combo cards I have seen say you need 9.0 or above. And if your sister is not running 9.0 but wants to install it (then go for the 9.1 upgrade, too) she is definitely going to have to consider buying more RAM. Even for 8.6 she should install more RAM. Now you can assess the true cost of going USB. If you already knew this, sorry to bore you. If not, hope it helps. Mike -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
