[ltp] Question in between: 770Z CPU Maximum? (was: Refurbing a TP600e 21645-5JU for Knoppix/Linux)

[Burkhard Woelfel]

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On Saturday 03 July 2004 01:47, wes schreiner wrote:
> tp600e@rccons.com wrote:
>
> >3) Any processor upgrades for this model? Its not a real priority
> >and may
> >not do it at all, but I may look into it should I find the right &
> >compatible module to plug in at a deal. It seems pretty speedy for
> >366
> >under Lin ux even running the live CD. Just curious to know my
> >options
> >should I run across the right module at a deal. Putting $200+ into it
> >for
> >a CPU may not be worth it v. using the money for a new machine,
> >but at the
> >right price .
>
> 600E maxed out at 400MHz, not enough of a upgrade from 366MHz to bother
> with, in my opinion.  You would have to source the 400MHz cpu board and
> then swap it in.
>
> [snip]
>
> Keep your project in perspective, remember that this is a five year old
> laptop now.  I assembled mine two years ago and have gotten a lot of use
> out of it, but as my desire for a faster CPU, more RAM, and USB2 grows I
> will eventually have to replace it.  But if you can live within its
> speed and memory limitations, and don't smash it out of frustration
> while setting it up (especially sound and modem), then the 600E will
> serve as a fine Linux laptop.

While you are speaking of the 600E, do the numbers apply to the 770Z, too?=
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