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maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 30 Oct 2002 : 04:44:44 Tell us what it is, and why. Whats mine? The PowerBook 145B. Why? Because it works. -------------------------- Give your dreams a chance.™ - Apple in the mid '90s Warrior maclover5 68k Macintosh Liberation Army Number of 68ks Liberated: 6
foetoid Full Member USA 554 Posts	Posted - 30 Oct 2002 : 05:36:34 520c... because I haven't had a 540c or a 550c! ________________ foetoid, that's (fee-toy-duh) http://www.foetoid.doesntexist.com
Trash80toG-4 NIGHT STALKER USA 2899 Posts	Posted - 30 Oct 2002 : 07:41:09 My Duo 230 with the Color LCD and 4 GB IDE upgrades! You can't beat a trackball and a 4 GB drive! jt ™. Trash Hauler: call sign: eight-ball C.O. AC-130H SpecOps 68kMLAAF Edited by - Trash80toG-4 on 30 Oct 2002 07:43:04
Marchie Chaplain USA 911 Posts	Posted - 30 Oct 2002 : 10:36:14 DAMN! 4GB in a 230? I don't mind the Greyscale screen... I just want a battery that works!! I'm very torn... I like the Duo... but for all it can do (and can't do), I don't know that if I had a 4 hour charge on a battery, that I'd actually USE the thing much... I'd definatly need a micro-dock with ethernet, for in the cafe. At this time, my favourite 68k PowerBook is... My Newton 2100! ~Marchie ~Chaplain Marchie Admin of The WonderLAN ~~"We are all Mad here"~~
Trash80toG-4 NIGHT STALKER USA 2899 Posts	Posted - 30 Oct 2002 : 19:27:47 quote: DAMN! 4GB in a 230? At this time, my favourite 68k PowerBook is... My Newton 2100! well . . . technically speaking . . . with the IDE and color LCD upgrades . . . it's not EXACTLY a 230 cough add another zero cough. . . . but it's at least as 68k correct as your StrongARM equipped MicroDuo! jt ™. Trash Hauler: call sign: eight-ball C.O. AC-130H SpecOps 68kMLAAF
G4from128k Full Member USA 873 Posts	Posted - 30 Oct 2002 : 19:28:41 My Outbound 2030E (named "Rebound") is my favorite cause I got it for $3 at a garage sale and it was made right hear in Boulder Colorado, where I live. It runs this ancient cellular automata program that I used to really like and the track rod pointing device is cool once you get used to it. (OK, its not a "Powerbook" but it is an Apple-compatible 68k notebook computer) And the 190cs (named "20DollarPowerBook") ain't too shabby neither (although I wish I could find an ethernet PCMCIA card at a garage sale ). The 190cs is a good little desk-side and portable workhorse for 68k fun. Cheers all, G4From128k by Day: Mild-Mannered Engineer and Trapeze(tm) Artist by Night: Colonel of Truth, Justice, and the Macintosh Way Reserve Officer in 68kMLA Cantankerous Coot Contingent & User of the Hockey Puck Mouse of Radial Symmetry
kevinrist Starting Member USA 4 Posts	Posted - 03 Nov 2002 : 19:21:29 My 540c, because I'm here surfing wirelessly with it (PC card cage, WaveLan card) just as conveniently as with my iBook-and not all that much slower, considering it's OS 7.5.5 vs. OS X! -Kevin Longtime lurker first post!
Trash80toG-4 NIGHT STALKER USA 2899 Posts	Posted - 03 Nov 2002 : 20:41:51 quote: My 540c, because I'm here surfing wirelessly with it (PC card cage, WaveLan card) just as conveniently as with my iBook-and not all that much slower, considering it's OS 7.5.5 vs. OS X! Welcome aboard, that's very cool! Please tell us all about how you set up the 190. That'd make a great topic for your first thread posting. Candypunk was just asking about that, I think one other comrade has that kind of setup working, but I don't remember who it was? jt ™. Trash Hauler: call sign: eight-ball C.O. AC-130H SpecOps 68kMLAAF
candyPunk Full Member USA 856 Posts	Posted - 03 Nov 2002 : 22:52:52 http://www.orinocowireless.com/template.html?section=m57&page=126&envelope=93 This orinoco card works under 7.5.2, and oddly, 8.6, 9.0, and "9.4." Clearly they are a little confused, but the 7.5.2 sounds promising. Pop that into a PB 190 or 500 series w/ PC card adapter, and it sounds to me like you've got complete 68k freedom within 150 feet of anyone who can't keep you out of their wireless network (or your own...). Any problems there? The card is type II PCMCIA. The 500 series PC card cage would support, that I hope. At PCconnection (online retailer) it lists the minimum OS at 8.0, but still not a problem there. Macmall says 7.5.2. I like the sound of it. Is this your model, Kevinrist? Should we rush out to buy it? Only $60! { candyPunk } { Captain of Observation, 68k MLA } { 68k Macs liberated: 3} { My baby: Q660av } Edited by - candyPunk on 03 Nov 2002 22:57:36
Marchie Chaplain USA 911 Posts	Posted - 04 Nov 2002 : 11:22:38 Hmm... If I recall the 500 series can do IrDA... if that's true, then I think I seriously need to consider that for MY laptop, so it can talk to my Newton, AND use the Orinoco card I use IN the Newton... I'm seeing the liabilities of Duos A Newton is like a MicroDuo, but arguerably is easier to customize w/ the 2 PC card slots... ALOT easier to get Ethernet on, and a faster modem. ~Marchie ~Chaplain Marchie Admin of The WonderLAN ~~"We are all Mad here"~~
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 04 Nov 2002 : 14:26:57 quote: I'm seeing the liabilities of Duos A Newton is like a MicroDuo, but arguerably is easier to customize w/ the 2 PC card slots... ALOT easier to get Ethernet on, and a faster modem. Plus the fact that they are a PITA to open? -------------------------- Give your dreams a chance.™ - Apple in the mid '90s Warrior maclover5 68k Macintosh Liberation Army Number of 68ks Liberated: 6
Heather Starting Member USA 4 Posts	Posted - 11 Nov 2002 : 22:10:53 I have 6 PowerBooks: a 100, a 170, a Duo 230 (w/color screen), 2 190's and a G3 upgraded 1400c. The 1400c is my fave, of course, but my fave 68k is my European keyboard-equipped PB 190. Yeah, it's the grayscale model. Yeah, it's only 33MHz. Yeah, it only has 8MB RAM and a 500MB HD, running OS 7.5.3. All that, and I love it! It's immaculate, love the sleek, black case, too. Travels well. Battery lasts over 2 hours-the original 1995 battery, at that! I had a 540c for 2 years (2000-2002), but I gave it to a friend after getting the 1400c. It was awesome. I'm hoping to get another, then THAT would have to be my fave. But it's really close between that and a 190cs. Really close. If I find a nice 190cs before a 540c, then THAT will be my fave. The 190cs and the 540c/550c are the fatest 68k PBs, and they are really comparable. The 540c looks way cool, but the 190 has the svelte form factor of the 5300-series, plus it's all black! But then again, if I locate a 550c THAT would be the winner...but what are the odds?!;-)Heather Early to mid 1990's Macs rule, girlfriend!
jruschme Junior Member USA 196 Posts	Posted - 12 Nov 2002 : 11:58:03 quote: a Duo 230 (w/color screen) Eh? Care to elaborate on that one? BTW, welcome. <<<john>>>
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 12 Nov 2002 : 14:23:22 quote: Eh? Care to elaborate on that one? Methinks its a Duo 2300c thats missing the extra 0. -------------------------- Give your dreams a chance.™ - Apple in the mid '90s Warrior maclover5 68k Macintosh Liberation Army Number of 68ks Liberated: 6
Trash80toG-4 NIGHT STALKER USA 2899 Posts	Posted - 12 Nov 2002 : 14:44:30 quote: quote: Eh? Care to elaborate on that one? Methinks its a Duo 2300c thats missing the extra 0. SHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jt ™. Trash Hauler: call sign: eight-ball C.O. AC-130H SpecOps 68kMLAAF
AnubisTTP Junior Member USA 308 Posts	Posted - 12 Nov 2002 : 15:17:00 My favorite Powerbook, the all white Powerbook 170. Now if only I could find someone who was actually selling one for a price I could afford... AnubisTTP, Tank Commander, Bolo Division 68k Macintosh Liberation Army Macs Liberated:22
~Coxy Leader, Tactical Ops Unit Australia 2822 Posts	Posted - 12 Nov 2002 : 17:28:03 quote: My favorite Powerbook, the all white Powerbook 170. Now if only I could find someone who was actually selling one for a price I could afford... The last I heard (in MacWorld, when the TAM was announced) they were going for $15K! ~Coxy - Leader, Tactical Operations Unit Mayor of NuBus City v3.0
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 12 Nov 2002 : 18:20:26 quote: SHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -------------------------- Give your dreams a chance.™ - Apple in the mid '90s Warrior maclover5 68k Macintosh Liberation Army Number of 68ks Liberated: 6
Heather Starting Member USA 4 Posts	Posted - 13 Nov 2002 : 19:22:32 Yes, it's a 2300c. Anyway, my 190 is my fave. I really hope to find a nice 190cs someday. I love the feel of the keyboard on the 190s. Overall, the form factor, keyboard and sleek black case combine for a winning combination. I mean, it's a classic PowerBook. The modern TiBook and IceBook are awesome, but they less resemble the original PowerBooks. They can do a lot more than these old things, and faster, but that doesn't make them "better". For their time, the 68k PowerBooks did a lot, and they STILL do a lot. Comparing them to the new ones is insane, and not the point, anyway. Just because something is older doesn't make it obsolete! And, the 190 STILL looks modern, unlike most PC laptops from 1995! Early to mid 1990's Macs rule, girlfriend!
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 14 Nov 2002 : 00:17:44 quote: Just because something is older doesn't make it obsolete! And, the 190 STILL looks modern, unlike most PC laptops from 1995! 'ndeed! My "175B" could easily take out a 386 loopietop any day! -------------------------- Give your dreams a chance.™ - Apple in the mid '90s Warrior maclover5 68k Macintosh Liberation Army Number of 68ks Liberated: 6
gdogkzo Junior Member 147 Posts	Posted - 14 Nov 2002 : 19:18:21 MY fav would have to be my 540c, shes got a Rev A. (who needs ppc!) Card cage and 32mb ram upgrade coming. Geoff
Heather Starting Member USA 4 Posts	Posted - 14 Nov 2002 : 22:31:25 Well, I really am torn between the 540c and the 190cs. It's really a close call between those two PBs. Some days I think it's the 190, others it's the 540c. I kinda miss my 540c, but I love my 190. I'm looking for a 190cs, but if I find a 540c in great shape first, a 540c it will be! Heather My Macs: PBs:1400c,190(2),Duo230,170,100 PPC:7200/120,5200CD,6115CD 68k:LC575,840AV,Classic
oldmacman Full Member USA 713 Posts	Posted - 15 Nov 2002 : 06:07:33 quote: My "175B" could easily take out a 386 loopietop any day! In terms of actual work, yes. In terms of games, probably not. A 386 laptop with MSDOS is much better for playing games. All of the Apogee DOS games will run, along with many others. Official 68kMLA Music and NeXT Expert Macs Liberated: SE (2), LC, IIsi, PB 145b, Quadra 700 (2), LC 575, 6100 (2), PB 5300, PowerMac 5400/200, Performa 6400/180 PCs liberated from Windoze: 3
triumph_larry New Member USA 54 Posts	Posted - 19 Nov 2002 : 09:02:17 Hehehehe, I was just about to start this thread in the Help section(?), but then I thought that it belongs in the PB section. I come here and low and behold someone was nice enough to stqrt it for me. Thanks guys ;) . I'm more concerned with the 540c versus the Duo 280c. It seems that my little 280c has died from the fall (the official cause of death has been listed as blunt force trauma to the head). I'm now contemplating my next 68k Powerbook. If I can find one I'll get the 100 because I still have a ton of software left over from my SE. Only about half was compatible with my Duo. Kevinrist, how does the PC card work with the 540? How about Airport? My familiarity with the 540 is not as great as the Duo, did it have a PC card slot? --- The problem with computers is they do exactly what you tell them to. Now where's that fuggin 'any' key? Macs liberated thus far: SE-30, Performa 6320CD and Duo 280c.
gdogkzo Junior Member 147 Posts	Posted - 19 Nov 2002 : 10:01:26 Auctually the 500 series need a PCMCIA card cage to work with PCMCIA cards. These are quite rare and normally go up to $80 or so on ebay. I was lucky and traded my MP100 for one. Please note if you have a PowerPc upgrade in the 500 series (which is a total waste, ruine a true 68k like that!!!) you will need a Rev. C card cage.
gdogkzo Junior Member 147 Posts	Posted - 19 Nov 2002 : 10:01:37 Auctually the 500 series need a PCMCIA card cage to work with PCMCIA cards. These are quite rare and normally go up to $80 or so on ebay. I was lucky and traded my MP100 for one. Please note if you have a PowerPc upgrade in the 500 series (which is a total waste, ruine a true 68k like that!!!) you will need a Rev. C card cage.
jruschme Junior Member USA 196 Posts	Posted - 19 Nov 2002 : 13:33:20 quote: It seems that my little 280c has died from the fall (the official cause of death has been listed as blunt force trauma to the head). Out of curiousity, what are you going to do with the dead 280c? <<<john>>>
triumph_larry New Member USA 54 Posts	Posted - 20 Nov 2002 : 10:25:34 I'd love to trade it for a 100. --- The problem with computers is they do exactly what you tell them to. Now where's that fuggin 'any' key? Macs liberated thus far: SE-30, Performa 6320CD and Duo 280c.
jruschme Junior Member USA 196 Posts	Posted - 20 Nov 2002 : 13:54:17 quote: I'd love to trade it for a 100. Sorry... closest I've got available is a 210 or a 250. <<<john>>>
sosumi not the MAF mod USA 129 Posts	Posted - 21 Nov 2002 : 13:20:46 quote: Whats mine? The PowerBook 145B. Why? Because it works. second that sosumi 68k macs liberated:3
Heather Starting Member USA 4 Posts	Posted - 22 Nov 2002 : 22:48:59 Actually, my little PB 100 from '91 is still running and looking great! The battery is long dead, but the PB itself is in mint condition, and it even has the external floppy drive. I love this little PowerBook. In fact, it was the first PB I got, and although it's like having a Classic or an SE in a laptop case, I love it. In fact I wrote an article about it: http://www.lowendmac.com/myturn/2k1211.html It's a fave 'Book of mine! :-)Heather My Macs: PBs:1400c,190(2),Duo230,170,100 PPC:7200/120,5200CD,6115CD 68k:LC575,840AV,Classic
Fedorenko Junior Member Australia 463 Posts	Posted - 05 Dec 2002 : 17:55:59 My favourite is the 180c. Why? Well, its my first, and only macintosh. And its prudy colour screen. All I need is a half decent battery and a I/O door. 12 mb RAM is nice too...
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 09 Dec 2002 : 07:20:49 quote: In terms of actual work, yes. In terms of games, probably not. A 386 laptop with MSDOS is much better for playing games. All of the Apogee DOS games will run, along with many others. Good point. Btw, Heather, if you want a 190cs, all you have to do is swap the screen on your 190 with the screen from a 190cs or 5300cs. If you're lucky enough to score a 5300c with a fried mobo and good screen though, you can go for the real gold - put the 5300c's active matrix colour display on your 190 and have the world's first 190c. -------------------------- Give your dreams a chance.™ - Apple in the mid '90s Warrior maclover5 68k Macintosh Liberation Army Number of 68ks Liberated: 6
kevinrist Starting Member USA 4 Posts	Posted - 02 Jan 2003 : 07:07:53 Gosh, sorry it's taken me so long to get back here re: the 802.11 PB 540c. I guess I was naive/didn't know what I was doing; I had wanted drivers for the 1400, scrounging around Orinoco's website, and found two versions: v. 7.1, which said it was compatible with PB's starting with the G3, I believe; and v. 6.0, which was compatible with the 1400/2400/3400; also, I think in a footnote, it said v. 6.0 was compatible with the 190. So, I figured that meant the drivers would work on a 68k; I managed to snag a PC Card Cage on eBay, blended it all togehter-and it worked! Can't vouch for the strength/distance, I've only used it in a small space, but it works. I think I was lucky to find the drivers when I did, I looked again recently, adn I think Orinoco's been bought once or twice since then! Keep up the good work, old macs rule! -Kevin numerous old macs-including a Color Classic being redeployed just today as a dedicated fax-receiver.
iApple Starting Member 20 Posts	Posted - 04 Jan 2003 : 18:52:54 540C.... Although I am SELLING IT!!!!

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