Re: [Thinkpad] IBM 701 BUTTERFLY THINKPAD

Hi Tom,

Right now, we're working on 128 mb. 256mb, I wish, but not entirely
discouraged. The problem foremost is finding room to put another
double sided module in. I'm pretty sure we are going to overcome
the bios limitations, after all, we did with the 64mb module. Also, another
thing we're looking at is increasing the memory through use of pcmcia.
And more so while it being docked to a IBM Dock II. At this stage it's
all still on the table. Once the bugs are worked out, rest assured it will be
offered at http://exocompusa.com.

Also, fyi, the highest capacity hard drive (tested) has been a 48gb IBM
Travel Star, as a matter of fact, that's what our 701 is running now. The 701
we dub t4 is actually brand spanking new, has the 133 MHz upgrade, currently
has 64mb of ram, and outfitted with a 48gb drive. We just configured it as well

to attach it to a IBM Dock II through use of a docking kit. Totally awesome !
Another idea on the table with the IBM Dock II is fibre channel storage.

I think I'll probably stop trying to trick out the 701 when I finally get it to
make coffee ! After that, my job is done !

Re the highest capacity hard drive, well, I think the sky is the limit !
I prefer IBM's over anything because it's much easier doing the DDO
through software.

As far as our favorite hard drive, it's got to be the IBM Travel Star 32gb.
That thing is 5400 rpms and fast as a bullet and my personal favorite.

If you get a chance to visit Exocomp USA's web site again, do me a favor
and take the opportunity to sign our guest book.

Later,
Justin ~ exocomp usa

tOM Trottier wrote:

> On Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 13:56
> Justin Philip <exocomp.usa@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > 701 Information
> >
> > Just so everyone knows, http://exocompusa.com is where all the goodies can
> > be found for the 701 ButterFly. Not only the 64mb chips which
> > incidentally, only 200 of them exist in the entire world. But with the
> > kind help of my friend at cuiinc canada, we were able to modify these
> > chips to work with the 701's exclusively. The chips themselves believe
> > it or not were actually intended for medical equipment. You won't find
> > any anywhere believe me ~ I know.
> >
> > There are only a handful left at the moment, and I've decided to only
> > offer them with laptop sales. Quite a few made their way to the Far East,
> > so what's left which is probably in the neighborhood 20 to 30 are left
> > between my co affiliate "cuiinc" (on ebay) and myself. We both also offer
> > 133 MHz motherboards making those slow 50/75 Mhz something of the past.
> > At least with the upgrade of 133 Mhz, you're able to run Windows 95/98
> > effortlessly. In addition, Exocomp USA also offers other really great
> > modifications that are a must for any 701 enthusiast, so if you own a 701
> > or would like to own one, go check the site out. While you're there,
> > offer any suggestions for our tips & tricks page, or even problems and
> > solutions page. If you also get a moment, sign our guest book too.
>
> How about a 128MB or 256MB module?
>
> And what's the biggest HD you've successfully installed?
>
> tOM
>
> > Being a 701 enthusiast myself, I thought it was time a web site went up
> > for the famous (even if they are considered old dinosaurs) 701 ButterFly
> > Think Pad's.
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