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TimmyDee51 · Oct 19, 2000, 01:03 AM

I know that this may not be the proper forum, but at least I am reaching the audience I seek. I recently purchased a 130 but am already looking to buy a 2X00 (preferably a 2000 since they are cheaper). Where would people recommend I look for one at a reasonable price (not ebay)?

Also, if you have a 2000 and want to sell it, email me (dechant@stolaf.edu) and I'll see what I can do about making an offer.

WL2100 · Oct 19, 2000, 04:01 AM

You gotta get the MP2100! You need the internal 4 meg. DRAM! Try the listserv 'NewtonTalk', subscribe thru http://www.planetnewton.com . There's always somebody with extras to sell. Also try http://www.deja.com, look for the comp.sys.newton.marketplace, I think. Look for US$300-500. Good luck!

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TimmyDee51 · Oct 19, 2000, 12:54 PM

About how long does it usually take to get a reply on www.deja.com ? I posted something the other day and haven't heard anything yet.

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yanokwa · Oct 19, 2000, 01:29 PM

http://www.ebay.com is the only way to go for newtons. Also try Yahoo Classifieds or www.classifieds2000.com

WL2100 · Oct 20, 2000, 05:02 AM

deja.com is a reader for newsgroups. You have to configure your web browser to download the newsgroups postings.

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Oct 20, 2000, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by WL2100:
You gotta get the MP2100! Good luck!

Why? Why is the extra DRAM important (I am expecting a 2000 any day now).

TimmyDee51 · Oct 20, 2000, 05:14 PM

group51, where did you get your 2000 and how much did you pay? (Just curious)

WL2100 · Oct 21, 2000, 03:27 AM

"Why? Why is the extra DRAM important (I am expecting a 2000 any day now)."

Put it this way, would you want to run a Mac with 32 megs. of RAM??? DRAM in Newton is the same as RAM in desktop.

The DRAM allows one very important thing...
-1. The 'Heap' goes way up, that allows more apps. to be open and used. The original MP2000 kept giving me the 'out of memory(heap)' when I tried to do email, web browsing, and bouncing between apps. More 'heap', more usable computer.

BTW, the 'flash' RAM only holds info./apps., the 'space' to allow execution of code is in the DRAM.

BTW, David MacNeil at pencomputing.com has a great 'history' about the Newtons, check out the 'NewtonNotes', especially when the MP2100 was released(which is the MP2000 but with the 4 meg. DRAM increase).
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Oct 23, 2000, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by TimmyDee51:
group51, where did you get your 2000 and how much did you pay? (Just curious)

I got it (well, it should arrive today) from a guy listed in the MacWorld UK Classifieds section. It cost me �200 (ukp)

TimmyDee51 · Oct 23, 2000, 08:51 AM

OK, good. I'm going to get mine from the UK and it will also be about �200. Thanks. I can't wait to get it!!!

TimmyDee51 · Nov 14, 2000, 05:54 PM

It's here!! Huzzah! Now to get that ethernet card. . .

sine -''-..- · Nov 15, 2000, 03:22 PM

Congrats!

You'll love ur machine; but if its only a 2000, i suggest u send it to dr.newton to get it upgraded to a 2100. (if you expect to multitask alot)

btw, if u need software, contact me. ill send u an archive of the packages I use. (all freeware of course.)

Enjoy ur new brain augmentation.

s i n e
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TimmyDee51 · Nov 16, 2000, 01:19 AM

Thanks, sine. I have a bunch of packages already but I am always looking for more. Send them to me at dechant@stolaf.edu

BTW, I use it more and more each day. Brain augmentation almost seems to be too mild a term. As for the upgrade, I might have to wait a bit. But believe me, its on the list.

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