At 11:03 PM -0700 8/14/02, Ted Manullang wrote: >I recently bought my first Duo, a 280 with the >greyscale screen. (I got a great deal on eBay.) I'm >really pleased with the size of the 280; it's a lot >smaller than my 1400. I have also ben pleasantly >surprised at how usable the small screen is for word >processing and simple spreadsheets. > >My only really big grip, however, is with the >keyboard. It is just AWFUL! All of the keys work, but >most of them are really stiff. In particular, the >modifier keys (shift, ctrl, command, etc.) are really >temperamental. If I don't hit them just right, they >don't register. Is this normal behavior for the Duo >series? Or is the keyboard in need of a little >maintenance? Also, is the keyboard design of the >2300cthe same as the rest of the Duo line, or was it's >design improved.
I recently acquired a 280C. I found that about 5 or 6 keys were not working. I removed the key caps and the membrane and wiped down that area of the circuit board with IsoPropyl Alcohol which seemed to fix it. I may have to go back and do it again though. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
