Philip wrote: >next week i'll be testing an ide to scsi converter that should allow me to >use a cheap and large ide drive in my duo that normally needs a scsi >drive. they're 2.5-3.5mm thick (i'll have to check mine to be sure) and >should allow the use of nearly any of the ide laptop drives in a scsi >powerbook as they can use 17-19" drives and the newer ide drives are much >thinner. i'm wondering, if it pans out, how many on the list would be >interested in such an adapter for say $25? i can get them cheaper in >quantity and make a few $$ (i'm basically disabled but still fighting to >get on disability) so i'd love to help fellow listers and make a small >profit if this works out. obviously i wouldn't take any orders until i had >tested it for a few days to make sure it handles sleep and everything and >doesn't cause any other problems. if it works, i'll also be seeing if i >can get one designed for 3.5" drives or how hard they'd be to adapt >(shouldn't be too hard, i am a hardware hacker). if intereste
Philip, did you write _$25_??!!??!! This is great news!! Geez, I'll buy as many as you can sell! Well, OK, maybe not an unlimited number, but probably 20 at least. If you can get them in any in quantity _and_sell_ them that cheaply you've got a potential big seller. Every source of which I'm aware sells the same sort of adapter for ~$85 to $150. I know there are tons of users of older PBs who would jump at the chance to cheaply add more storage capacity to their 'Books. Currently, the only 'cheap' adapter is one pulled from a used 1GB ADTX/IBM (usually Apple-branded) drive, which on eBay typically go for ~$30 - $75. Ummm, if you don't mind me asking, exactly what model/make adapter are you able to get so inexpensively? Any limits on drive capacity? What are the speeds of the IDE and SCSI interfaces? Does it include adapting/mounting rails (I assume it does, but figured I'd ask)? Thanks and looking forward to more info! Dan K ................................. http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 ................................. -- 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
