[ltp] Searching for an old IBM warhorse

[Charles E "RIck" Taylor IV]

On Mon, 2006-02-06 at 12:45 -0700, Mendel Cooper wrote:
> No one has mentioned another classic TP -- the 770Z.

> Specs:
> 366 Mhz Pentium II
> Takes up to 256 Meg of memory

The 770Z takes more than that, actually.  It's just finicky about what
kind of SODIMMS you put in it.  I'll have to dig mine out of the closet
to see how much RAM I actually have in it, but it's more than 256 megs.

> 14.1" display with 1024x768 resolution, although it's possible
> to get it with an EXGA display.
> Sound works under Linux, though a little tweaking is required.
> Built-in Mwave modem works under Linux, using the special driver.
> Has a USB port (1.1).
> It's robust, and comes in the all-metal case, unlike later-model TPs.

I have a 770X I use as a wireless AP / router / print server.  It also
doubles as an ... ahem, printer stand.  :)

> Runs reliably.
> Available for cheap (~$200 on eBay).

Add:  Easier to replace CMOS battery when it conks out than many other
TPs.

> Cons:
> A bit heavy at 7-8 lbs.
> CD burner is not standard equipment, though you can attach
> one through the USB port (2x max write speed).

Add:  Notorious for displays dying due to bad inverters.  Other than
that, it seems more/less indestructible.

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