[DuoList] AN external CD rom

[Ralph Mawyer]

It's an Apple CD300 SCSI drive.  I just keep it around for emergencies. 
It's not light, so you might want to check your local used computer or 
Mac Users Groups up that way.

Shipping would probable be around $10 ground and $20 2-3Day FedEx. We 
can go back channel on pricing, if you are really interested.

That said, you can use any SCSI CD drive for the 2400, though you do 
need an adapter, since the 2400 has a shorter pin interface for SCSI. 
If you get a Newer BookEndz docking station it will mitigate that need, 
i.e., it meshes with the PB 2400 and has a wide-SCSI connector on the 
back.

The only issue you'll have is booting from a CD and even that has a 
work around through the use of some older Apple 7.x drivers or hacked 
OS 8.x drivers.

You might find this archive search helpful..
http://lists.themacintoshguy.com/Lists/DuoList/List.html


On Nov 12, 2004, at 8:31 PM, Johnny Maldonado wrote:

> Ralph, does the SCSI drive work for a "scuzzy". I really can care less 
> of the speed. I just need a Cdrom drive.
>
> Ralph Mawyer <mac2400 at satx.rr.com> wrote:
>  OEM Apple 1-2X external CD drives are pretty available. At least I've
>  got one decorating my floor if you're interested.
> Slow, but priceless if you are trying to boot up from an Apple Systems
>  CD.
>
> On Nov 12, 2004, at 7:29 PM, Johnny Maldonado wrote:
>
> > right now im going through hell trying to find JUST a cdrom drive for
> > my powerbook. Ive been told to check ebay but had the worst of luck.
>  > Does anybody know of a reliable source?
>
>
Ralph Mawyer, Jr.
San Antonio, Texas

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