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nayrb
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on: October 29, 2006, 18:03
I'm curious about the best way to upgrade my old Performa 550. Basically I just want to see what it can do, so I really have no purpose for it besides maybe playing those old mac games and just goofing off with it. I know I'll probably end up spending more on it than what it's really worth but that's ok. I'm curious if this 2G would be overkill or if I should look at something a bit smaller. http://www.welovemacs.com/scsi2gb.html Also, what about the Sonnet Presto Plus to add a little more RAM and Ethernet support? http://www.welovemacs.com/prplmuupca.html Thanks! Your comments/suggestions are appreciated! |
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dpaanlka
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1024 MB Posts: 1646
Reply #1 on: October 29, 2006, 18:41
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Wow... definitely look on eBay. 2 GB SCSI drives should be like $5 - $15 there.
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BobWoodshed
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16 MB Posts: 19
Reply #2 on: October 31, 2006, 03:44
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I've been toying around with the Presto Plus idea myself for quite some time. While it'd be neat, I'm still having a hard time justifying a $100 purchase for my $5 LC III. On the other hand I can totally see myself caving in just because I think it'd be fun to deck out my machine as much as possible. If you have the money I say go for it.
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nayrb
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8 MB Posts: 8
Reply #3 on: November 01, 2006, 14:48
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what specifically should i be looking for on ebay? i'm not really all that savvy on hardware or ebay for that matter. will any 50 pin scsi drive work? or more specifically be an apple 50 pin scsi drive? thanks!
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Deer Steak
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16 MB Posts: 25
Reply #4 on: November 02, 2006, 00:48
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just perusing We Love Macs, I can't begin to imagine how they've stayed in business. iMac G4 800 with a 15" screen for $500 is retarded, let alone the "regular price" of $800. Pioneer DVR-107's for over $200? Nonsense.
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sierraredd
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128 MB Posts: 212
Reply #5 on: November 02, 2006, 03:12
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Quote from: "Deer Steak" just perusing We Love Macs, I can't begin to imagine how they've stayed in business. iMac G4 800 with a 15" screen for $500 is retarded, let alone the "regular price" of $800. Pioneer DVR-107's for over $200? Nonsense. what does this have to do with this topic?
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dpaanlka
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1024 MB Posts: 1646
Reply #6 on: November 02, 2006, 05:21
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Quote from: "sierraredd" what does this have to do with this topic? The OP said he found a 2 GB hard drive at We Love Macs for the ridiculous price of $70 :shock:
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Deer Steak
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16 MB Posts: 25
Reply #7 on: November 03, 2006, 21:15
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Thanks, Dan. Yes, that's exactly what I was getting at. I'd definitely shop elsewhere.
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nayrb
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8 MB Posts: 8
Reply #8 on: November 05, 2006, 19:31
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that doesn't really answer my question, i'm curious what exactly i should be looking for. will any 50pin scsi drive work? or are there only specific models that i should be looking for? thanks!
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wove
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1024 MB Posts: 1363
Reply #9 on: November 05, 2006, 21:13
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Quote from: "nayrb" that doesn't really answer my question, i'm curious what exactly i should be looking for. Essentially yes any 50pin SCSI drive will work fine with 7.6.1. The LowEndMac swaplist generally has all manner of these drives available for a few dollars. Those that have the Apple logo on them will definately work with Apple's drive setup, but most others will too. I have 7.6.1 on a Duo 280 with a 300MB drive so basic functionality does not require a huge drive. bill
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ronin
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32 MB Posts: 47
Reply #10 on: November 05, 2006, 23:58
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Bill, I just posted on the software side. I was asking about OS 7.6.1 on my Duo 280c. It currently has OS 7.1. Should I upgrade? Scott
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wove
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1024 MB Posts: 1363
Reply #11 on: November 06, 2006, 02:35
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Quote from: "ronin" I just posted on the software side. I was asking about OS 7.6.1 on my Duo 280c. It currently has OS 7.1. Should I upgrade? I have no idea what you intend to do with your Duo 280 and am not in a position to make the call on upgrading its OS. I use mine with Nisus Compact to do some letter writing in the evening, and also play some Solitaire. I could do both of those using 7.1 but I use 7.6 mainly because that is what is installed on it. And as is pointed out in the other thread, changing the OS on a Duo is not a trivial task. My advice would be that if you are getting done what you want to get done with the Duo and 7.1 then I would stick with it. Much of the thrust of 7.6.1 is to keep slower machines productive in a newer environment. That newer environment consists mostly of graphics and interenet intensive applications and regardless of what OS you choose for a Duo 280 its use in those environments will be limited. bill
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ronin
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32 MB Posts: 47
Reply #12 on: November 06, 2006, 19:31
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Bill, That is kind of how Dan answered this one. I have a PB 1400c running 7.6.1 I think that shoudl be good for me. THe Duo seems fine as is and I do not plan to use wireless or anything more modern with it, thanks.
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dpaanlka
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1024 MB Posts: 1646
Reply #13 on: November 09, 2006, 16:16
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Quote from: "wove" Those that have the Apple logo on them will definately work with Apple's drive setup, but most others will too. For example, this web site is being served from an SGI logo hard drive (10 GB, 10,000rpm), which still worked fine with Apple's disk utilities. In fact, it's not even a 50 pin SCSI drive, but a 68 pin Wide SCSI connected to the 8100's internal 50-pin SCSI with an adapter similar to this one.
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relentless
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Reply #14 on: December 06, 2006, 04:28
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Quote from: "nayrb" I'm curious about the best way to upgrade my old Performa 550. Basically I just want to see what it can do, so I really have no purpose for it besides maybe playing those old mac games and just goofing off with it. I know I'll probably end up spending more on it than what it's really worth but that's ok. I too run a Performa 550. I currently am networked via AppleTalk phone line hookup to a PowerPC/8500/120. Is it possible to put ethernet on the 550? I also run a Performa630CD, what about ethernet options for it?
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