Old PowerBooks

The PowerBook 165c I picked up off eBay (see previous post) has an internal modem (probably 14.4). So the plan is to rip it out and fit it to my functional PowerBook 160 (the 165c has a very busted screen). If anyone knows whether this is possible please email me.

I also have a PowerBook 190cs with a very dodgy case. I have a replacement case from a PowerBook 5300 which I will transplant (along with the external video card and anything else that will fit).

Now all I need is a few days off to tinker 🙂

Recent eBay buys

  • Quadra 950 (40MB RAM, 350MB/700MB/1.2GB HDDs)
  • LC111 (36MB RAM, 500MB HDD)
  • PowerBook 165C (8MB RAM, 80MB HDD)
  • Power Macintosh 6100 (???)
  • Power Macintosh 7100 (72MB RAM, 2 GB HDD)
  • Commslot Ethernet Card to suit Performa 5400

Cost: $10 for the 5 Macs, $5 for the ethernet card
Room left in study now: almost nil

Birds seen at Dampier

Here is a brief list:

  • Zebra Finch
  • Australian Pelican
  • Sooty Oystercatcher
  • Yellow Throated Miner
  • Magpie Lark
  • Corella (will have to check the books to determine which one)

Update: Corella sighted is most likely the Little Corella.