>>>Forget about using a CD-R with either machine. The 190 (besides not >>>being SCSI Manager 4.3 compliant) doesn't have enough "umph" to do a >>>whole lot of cd mastering. I can't speak for the 5x0, but I'd bet >>>it's the same. >>>- Score 1 for the 540c (just because) (190cs: 2, 540c: 1) >> >>Drew is absolutely right about the lack of oomph being an >>impediment. But just to >>be clear, SCSI Manager 4.3 isn't strictly required to enable the >>burning of CDs. >>As long as you don't mind recording at 1x or 2x, and leaving the >>machine alone >>while it burns away, you can use any '030 Mac. This includes models like the >>PB140, the SE/30, and the IIsi. I've burned CDs with the 140 and 540c with no >>problem, using Toast 3.5.x. Just don't get greedy about speed, or >>you'll create >>lots of coasters. >> >>These old machines are simply amazing! > > >I agree. I've burned CDs using an older version of Toast on both >se/30's and a Powerbook 180. > >-Hal
Sure. I'm definitely not saying it can't be done, it just isn't a whole lot of fun and can take up to 74 minutes just to burn the CD. The SCSI Manager 4.3 bit I only brought up because some software likes you to have it (like later versions of Toast and SCSIProbe). I should have pointed out, though, that the 190cs requires termination. I don't have a 540c to judge this against, but in my experience, getting a 5300-class machine to work with SCSI devices can require a rather lengthy and frustrating Voodoo dance. That's where the +1 for the 540c comes in! ;-) Peace, Drew -- Author of ClassicStumbler email: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> web: <http://homepage.mac.com/alk/> Want to know if your neighbor has Wi-Fi? Find out with ClassicStumbler! <http://homepage.mac.com/alk/classicstumbler/> -- 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
