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Paul G. Thompson
The Weenie Man
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From: Mount Vernon WA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-05-2002 07:29 PM
In the two truckloads of PC junk I bought, I found a Macintosh PowerBook 1400CS. It looks like it is in good condition, but since I don't have the external power source adapter, I can't power it up.First question is: What is the external adapter power output that I need to energize this thing? The second question is, If this thing is any good, could it be used for the CP-500, CP-650, and the DTS programs (If they are written for MAC as well as PC?) Thanks for the help - I would like to get this thing running and use it if at all possible. Paul
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Manny Knowles
"What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???"
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From: Bloomington, IN, USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-06-2002 03:16 AM
Paul:You would need the Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter.
Model No. M4402 A suitable alternative can be found at:
http://www.drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?code=5747-14AC The 1400 is too slow to run Virtual PC (a Windows emulator). You'd need something faster like a (new) G3 iBook or the G4 Titanium PowerBook. I have run Dolby setup software on my iBook but I had an issue with a cable and then I just gave up. I know that it can be done but I haven't had success yet. As for RTA software...I am told that will run just fine, too... ...Just not on your 1400. Sell it on eBay or give it to someone you know who doesn't have a computer yet. I used mine for internet/email access for a long time. ~Manny.
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Steve Guttag
We forgot the crackers Gromit!!!
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From: Annapolis, MD
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 10-06-2002 12:12 PM
It depends on the vintage of the program and just what is being asked of it. I have "grown -up" on SoftPC from its earliest stages on through to the current Virtual PC 5 (different program that SoftPC). I still have both loaded on my iMac and both still work. If you are running an older program like the R2, than the SoftPC emulation may be your best choice since the R2 is DOS based and SoftPC does ok with DOS and older Macs. Load500 and possibly Dras10 might do ok as well. To run Win 3 programs (SDDS and such) It might work ok with the appropriate version of SoftPC...say SoftWindows or at least SoftPC Pro. For the current 32-bit programs that require Win95 are better forget it...you will need Virtual PC and the older Mac just won't do it without you wanting to commit suicide. Now back to the 1400...get a copy of MS-WORD 5.1 and you will have a wonderful word processor. Many people STILL think MS-WORD 5.1 was their finest in terms of speed and features and stability. Likewise if you get the proper vintage of the older programs. The older programs were often faster than today's programs because they had to be...they didn't depend on the speed of the machine. Steve ------------------
"Old projectionists never die, they just changeover!"
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Manny Knowles
"What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???"
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From: Bloomington, IN, USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-06-2002 11:05 PM
I know THAT'S right!I still have my 1400. I'm toying with using it strictly in the kitchen for running the cookbook software and keeping a grocery list. The 1400 was plagued, however, by a rash of faulty CD-ROM drives.
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Well with Mac OS X, your large gigantic porn collection will not cause problems with your other programs, and there's really no Mac warez to speak of (that I know of). The bad thing is that Mac laptops are WAY more expensive.
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