nklr - portable computing

[Hedrek]

I just saw my first live demo of and Apple iPhone. Small, awesome. Robert Hedrick Albuquerque, NM

--- On Mon, 8/18/08, Tengai Mark Van Horn wrote: From: Tengai Mark Van Horn Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] NKLR - Portable Computing To: "Ross Lindberg" Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, TC_Dualsport@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, August 18, 2008, 10:22 AM At 9:03 AM -0500 8/18/08, Ross Lindberg wrote: >I have been thinking about getting a used notebook/laptop computer to bring >with on my road trips. Small is good, and all I will be using it for is >keeping up with e-mail and writing in my ride journal using Microsoft word. >A DVD player would be nice in case I have enough energy left at the end of >the day to watch a movie, but it's not a deal breaker if it doesn't have >one. I seem to remember some discussion about this a couple of years ago on >the list. Does anyone have any good advice on where to find a used >computer with some life left in it? The smaller in physical size the better >I guess, and I don't want to spend too much. That way if it dies due to the >stresses of travel I'm not out a whole lot. Thanks guys. A used Apple iBook G4 12" is a rugged and cheap option. You can find them for ~$300. Typical configuration will be 30GB HD, CDRW/DVD-ROM, built-in wireless, 512MB RAM, USB 2.0 and Firewire. The final-model iBook G3 would be a similar, cheaper but slower option for about $200. iBooks can generally be treated like a bowling ball and hold up OK. Mark [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[kent.jorgenson]

Thanks for those who contributed on my progressive tight side up or down quandry. I decided I would give tight side up a shot. All looks good put it back together and I have a scratchy sound on depression. Can't be good. I added the for oil to 190mm while compressed spring out. Put in my spacers with washer underneath. Seals appear to working no oil no binding, bleeded off any extra air pressure. I am sure it is something simple but if anyone has any input I'll take it. jorg