From: BlU hVn_at_STk (hVn_at_STk)
Date: Sat Sep 22 2001 - 23:21:37 EDT
>
> - i've read mixed things about the pcmcia slots. are
> they actually cardbus compatible under win98? the
> overview of a 3com ethernet card on the ibm site seems
> to suggest that's the case. if it is - would the
> thinkpad (theoretically, if not practically) support
> usb?
No they are not cardbus only the 560x, 560z have cardbus
Incidentily the x and z both have usb as well.
>
> - how many simms can the machine take at once?
1 simm if you insert a 64MB simm(maximum) you will have
a totoal of 78MB of ram the 560e has 16mb on board
>
> - the "IBM Thinkpad 560 Family Port Replicator" has no
> pcmcia slots. am i to assume the existing pcmcia slots
> are accessible while the machine is docked? (yes,
> strange question but i don't have any experience of
> these things!)
Yes they are fully functional
>
> - finally... (i promise)... this is a used machine,
> and when i got it i noticed the 'mouse' buttons have
> rubbed slightly on the screen causing marks (more
> noticeable when the machine is off). is this a design
> quirk?
design defect. These are the others to watch out for..
desplay pressed even harder into keyboard creates 3
discoloraration marks.(BAD)
Where the hinges are located the small piece of plactic that
covers them from the outside always cracks.(no effect on
functionality)
The port covers always seem to get lost.
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