I wrote: >> My experience with 9.1 on my 167mhz PBs 500 has been quite positive. >> However I think the key to using 9.1 on such older 'Books is to have >> maxed RAM _and_ a newer, faster HD. For example, one of my 167s currently >> has an original 800mb scsi HD and 40MBs RAM and it's a bit pokey for many >> things. However the other has the same spec except it's got a 30 gigger >> and it feels much snappier, much more responsive. You needn't use so >> large a drive of course, most any modern drive of 6 or 8GBs or so will be >> plenty fast enough for such older 'Books. then Gerald asked: >Where/ howdid you get a 30gb SCSI HD to fit in it? or even a 6 or 8gb SCSI? >Would love to try one out but havnt seen any for sale in the UK at a price >that would make it worthwhile.? >Ours hax maxed out RAM and an 800mb SCSI - so your comments are very >applicable.
I bought a couple of these puppies @ �11.000 each: <http://online.century.co.jp/BittradeTest/e_shop/chb25int.html> And topped them with 30GB Tstars (they can handle up to 32GB BTW.) Shipping to the USA was quite reasonable BTW, ~$12 IIRC. Best source for adapters is eBay, look for an Apple/ADTX/IBM 1 gigger. Those can handle drives up to 8GB, more than enough for most any PB500 (or 1xx even! :-) Be aware the ADTX doesn't fit quite perfectly (screws in awkward spots) under later drives with the wider-spaced mount holes, but it's not a problem a dedicated hacker can't work around. Whatever adapter one acquires, you'll need a � 12.5mm thin mechanism, though it's not a problem as all modern drives conform to that spec. hth, 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
