[Duo2400] Re: Swapping color screen for Duo 280?

[Tom & Lisa P]

>In a message dated 1/30/03 3:47:04 AM, rjj2001 at earthlink.net writes:
>
>>I have a Duo 280 that I want to turn into a 280c. I know that the screens
>>from
>>a 280c and a 270c can be swapped in without other mods. But is the screen
>>from the 2300c also the same? Can it be used on a 280?
>
>The easy answer is no.  There are differences in refresh and drive between
>the two units.  The 2300 logic will handle ALL Duo displays, but the 2300
>display will not work without modification (there was a note sometime back
>about this, however I do not remember how it went or if it was very
>successful.  I do remember it was a tad complicated and I didn't try it!!),
>so the short answer is no.
>
>To be honest, unless you need color, the mono GS screen in the 280 is
>excellent.  Life of the battery is quite a bit longer and processor loading
>seems much lower.  However, if you need color, two paths exist.  Get a bare
>2300 and swap all your good parts onto it, or search here and eBay for a 280c
>screen (or parts machine).  Advantage of the 2300 is the IDE drive, the 280
>is faster than the 2300 for non-PPC apps.
>
>Cheers!
>Andrew

The only problem with the 280 screens is that they seem to be subject 
to the mysterious "darkening corners" after a while.  Still dont know 
why.

Mad Dog