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| November 25, 1999 |
Packard Bell to close it's doors. NEC is getting
rid of the Packard Bell brand name, it will continue to sell NEC units
but PB will be no more. For more read the link to the right.
Well I have a new Upgrade page, it is on the Accelera
PCI 466 MHz upgrade, part one is posted right now and I will post part
2 soon. Part 2 will be posted once I am done my tests, I am finished
testing it on my PB 640 system, but I want to test it on a PB 680 system
before I write part 2. if you subscribe to my newsletter you will
be notified when Part 2 is posted.
Well I also purchased a HP 8210 CD Writer, if I find some
time I may write about this upgrade as well. Basically the installation
was real easy and if you are thinking of adding a CD writer, I would recommend
the HP units. |
C-Net
Article about PB
Accelera PCI 466
MHz
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HP Cd-Writters |
| Oct 22, 199 |
Well we have a new
PB related Web Site on the Web, Simon's
Packard Bell Web Site. I don't know where he gets his info, but
he has some newr stuff i don't have. i would recommend everyone check
it out and see what it has to offer.
Unfortunatly my PB is aging and I have upgraded it about
as far as I can go for now, atleast until some new products come out.
they are on the way folks. If you have not checked out the new
products from PowerLeap you should. however, the price of systems
is comming down and it may be best to simply buy a new one. Or build
one.
I am hoping to build one, this may acctually be cheaper
in the long run. A new case and motherboard are reasonable.
Any way I ordered a CD-writter, should be here any day.
Have you all seen E-bay
yet, great place. Check out what deals you can find.
But watch out, you don’t want to pay too much for anything. Do your
home work before you bid and make sure you are getting a good deal.
Try searching for Packard Bell Computers or Evergreen Spectra to find some
good deals. |
| Sept 25, 1999 |
Today I read the following
post in my Upgrade Stories "I have just used the PowerLeap PL-K6-III/98
adapter to install the AMD K6 III 400 Mhz CPU on my Packard Bell 810 motherboard.
Here is how to do it: Upgrade your original PB bios with the latest PB
bios upgrade v1.25I (download free from PB website). Use the following
line in your c:\config.sys file: DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS /M:1 The above
switch /M:1 is essential to success. Delete any lines that install
EMM386 such as DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386 from c:\config.sys file. Install
the PowerLeap PL-K6-III/98 adapter with AMD K6 III 400 Mhz processor. It
should boot right up and run at 400 Mhz. You'll love the results." This
could be great news if it works for PB 810 owners, I can not test it since
I don't own this sytme, so please email me if you try it. For those
of you following this subject you know adding a AMD K6-2 Processor to a
PB 810 motherboard has yeilded mixed results. |
| Aug 30, 1999 |
I was able to try an Evergreen Accellara
PCI, unfortunately I could not get it to work an either a PB 640 (with
Mr. BIOS installed) or on a PB 680. This was disappointing, however
PowerLeap is coming out with a couple of great products in September.
I am sure one of these new products should be able to take our systems
to higher speeds.
Well the PBCnet is no more, I don't know why.
I had to delete the web ring from my front page. This also brings
up the question as to what is happening to PBUser? time will tell.
Well I am just enjoying the summer, not a lot of updates
in the good weather. I am sick right now which forces me to sit and
not be active. For those of you that are Styx fans out there, they
have a new album "Brave
New World". This is the first album in 16 years, since "Killroy
Was Here", that Tommy Shaw, James Young and Dennis DeYoung have worked
on together. If you are a Styx fan like me you will like this album. |
| July 2, 1999 |
Well I got a chance to review the Evergreen Spectra,
click on the link to the right.
My July newsletter will be out soon, click to the right
to subscribe. Why keep watching this page, sign up and you will be
updated on the latest news and new pages on my web site about once a month.
The newsletter also delivers news about Packard Bell and computers that
can not be found on my web site. when you join you will also have
access to the archive of all the past newsletters, so you can read what
you missed. |
Review of Evergreen
Spectra
Subscribe today |
| June 6, 1999 |
My PL-K6-III review is now compleated, check this new
web page out by clicking on the link to the right. |
PL-K6-III |
| June 3, 1999 |
Another isse of my newsletter went out, if you sign up
today you can read it int he archive area of Listbot, please use the link
to the right.
I am currently writing the PL-K6-III review right now,
it should be online sometime this weekend.
After this review is written I will write reviews on Check
it 98, LBA Pro and LBA Millennium. So please come back soon to read
all the new stuff. |
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May 30,
1999 |
Now that my AMD K6-2 Vs. K6-III review is out word is
getting around. My site was listed in the news section of AMDZONE.com
a nice site about AMD Processors that you should check out.
I have also added a link to BOOTDISK.com on my Drivers
and Downloads page. This page has the boot disks and instrauction
on how to use them for various versions of windows. It has assorted
information that is related, overall a real nice site. |
AMDZONE.com
Drivers and Downlaods
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| May 29, 1999 |
Two of my new pages are complete. The first page
tells how the AMD K6 - III can add L2 cache to your system. The other page
is a review of the AMD K6-2 and AMD K6-3 400 Mhz. Read them both
by using the link to the right. |
A Solution for Computers
without L2 cache
AMD K6-2 vs. AMD K6-III |
| May 27, 1999 |
I received my new BIOS update and installed
it in seconds. The BIOS did not have any of the issues that I had in the
initial installation. I was amazed at how easy the BIOs flash was,
considering I had to reconfigure my system the last time.
Once the BIOS was installed I finished bench marking the
system, and boy do the results look nice. They look good enough for
me to favor the AMD K-6 3 over the AMD K6-2. It looks like the onboard
cache makes a difference. Wait until you see the results, I will
post the first page on line as soon as I am finished, all I really have
left is to get the page and graphics to look a little nicer and then I
will tell you all the URL, I will send it out via my newsletter first.
Subscribe
today
The first page on the AMD K6-3 will be titled "A
Solution for Packard Bell Computers with No L2 cache". Because
of the 256 K L2 cache on the processor your system can receive the benefits
of the L2 cache without having any cache on the motherboard. A more
complete and though review of the PowerLeap AMD K6-3 adapter will follow
(sometime this weekend or early next week it should be completed).
Also after the AMD K6-3 reviews are
written I am trying to arrange to review the following products:
LBA/Pro, Millennium/Pro, DUAL/Pro and CheckIt 98. The first three
products can help with Y2K issues and large hard drive support. Check
it 98 is a diagnostics package that can help identify problems with your
system. I also hope to review the LPX motherboard upgrade by PowerLeap
and also the Evergreen Accelara once they are both ready for release.
So please keep coming back to read these reviews once written or subscribe
to my newsletter and I will tell you when they are done.
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| May 25, 1999 |
Well I am awaiting my Mr. BIOS update so I can finish
benchmarking the systems and begin writting the review of the PowerLeap
AMD K6-3 processors. |
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| May 22, 1999 |
Well I received a Powerleap 400 MHz K6-II and K6-III
today, I have been testing them today and they work great. I am working
on the review now. I have identified one problem with the Mr. BIOS,
it appears the version of Mr. BIOS that I have does not recognize the onboard
cache, so I need to obtain an update for the Mr. BIOS.
I also update my "Upgrade Stories" page today, have you
added your upgrade stories (Good or Bad) to my site? This section
is ideal to see what other have done to upgrade their system and it is
conveniently divided by motherboard. |
PB Upgrade Stories |
| May 21, 1999 |
Well I got word today that I will be reciving a K6-3
PowerLeap adpater to test out and try, it should arrive over the weekend
and look for news shortly after. I hope by mid week I can have a
review posted for all to read. The big question is will my Mr. BIOS
handle the K6-3, most people I have discussed it with speculate that it
should. So we will see. Anyway for those that want the news
as soon as it is avaliable I would sugest you subscribe to my newsletter
since that is where I will post information first. The K6-3 PowerLeap
adapter will be avalible for sale May 28. |
Subscribe today
PowerLeap |
| May 20, 1999 |
Netscape has released Netscape Communicator 4.6, I find
it is much more stable then 4.5. I had many crases as soon as I loaded
up 4.5, but two days of running and not a single crash. Check it
out in the link to the right. |
Netscape
Download |
| May 19, 1999 |
PB-Europe has a wole new look to it's web
site. It appears to be all the same information, but it might be
simpler to navigate. |
PB Europe |
| May 18, 1999 |
Tonight I updated my Video upgrade project, there is
about 40 more data points on the page now. It is not the best format
in the world, but I hope to improve that in a future update. Atleast
the raw data is there for you to view.
So what reviews do i have in the works, well as soon as
I recive an Evergreen Spectra and Accelara PCI I will write reviews on
them. Aso I will test out a K6-3 and a PowerLeap adapter once availiable
along with the LPX motherboard. I may even try a 400 MHZ PowerLeap
to see how much improvement it has over the 333. Of couse it all
depends on what I can get my hands on, subscribe to my newsletter and I
will make sure you are one of the first to knwo about any new review I
post. |
Video Upgrade project
Subscribe today |
| May 7, 1999 |
My May Newsletter went out with all kinds of good information,
if you missed it you can sign up today and read the archive.
I also updated the compleate Packard Bell motherboard
list with direct links to Packard Bells technical pages for each system. |
Newsletter
PB Motherboards |
| May 6, 1999 |
Well I am still here, I am enjoying spring and I hope
you all are enjoying it as well.
Stay tuned to my web site as I have a few things in the
works that you will not want to miss. Subscribe to my news letter
so you won't miss all the new information, including some reviews of some
interesting software. |
Join Ray's
Packard Bell
Mailing List Letetr Today |
| April 10, 1999 |
Today I added banners and links to egghead.com.
For all purchaces made through these links I will earn 3%, which I can
then use this money to expand this web site. I would ask you all
to help support this web site by using these links if you are going to
buy stuff from egghead.com. |
 Egghead.com
Home Page |
| March 18, 1999 |
Well today I have linked a new page to my site, "New
products from Powerleap". This page shows a few of the items that
Powerleap is developing and hopes to sell in the next few months.
Check it out with the link to the right.
Internet Explorer 5.0 is now avaliable for free, click
on the link to the right to get your copy today. You can also visit
ZDNet to find out more about IE 5.0 just click on the link to the right. |
New Products from Powerleap
Downlaod
IE 5.0
More
info on IE 5.0 |
| March 17, 1999 |
I added some info to my PB 680 web page. The new
segment states that some individuals have had luck overclocking the core
voltage on MMX processors with PB 680 systems that do not have volatge
rugulators. |
PB 680 System Type |
| March 16, 1999 |
I had to remove the link to Sinotech. Apparently
this company has gone out of business or change phone numbers and their
address. |
Great Links Page |
| March 13, 1999 |
Today I did an other issue of my newsletter, it has some
great info not found on my web site, so if you missed it sign up today
so you don't miss another issue. There is also a link to a new web
page that I wrote. I will not link this page to my site for a few
days. |
Join Ray's
Packard Bell
Mailing List Letetr Today |
| March 7, 1999 |
Today I added information on batteries and how to enter
set up on my PB Pentium System Chart Page.
"Microsoft admits that a feature of its Windows 98
operating system can be used to trace the identity of authors of electronic
documents, and vows to modify the feature." - CNet
This story is similar to the controversy Intel is involved
in. I think these companies think it's customers are the enemy and
need to be watched, I am just glad there is outrage over these issues.
Click on the link to the right to read about "The Pentium
III processor can be hacked, revealing the chip's unique identifying serial
number. Intel's response: Hackers can do far worse things than this."
- CNet |
PB Systems Chart
Microsoft
admits privacy problem, plans fix
Intel
downplays chip hack report |
| March 6, 1999 |
Packard Bell has reworked their support site, they have
added features such as a message board and a chat room, just like I have
but better because they have Packard Bell staff maintaining these areas. |
Packard Bell
Support |
| March 3, 1999 |
My review on my cable modem instalation is now posted.
Check it out with the link to the right.
If you want to know more about the K6-III and the pentium
III, you should read this grat article. |
Cable
Modem Installation
Pentium
III vs K6-III - The Battle of the Next Generation |
| March 1, 1999 |
Want a quick laugh, click on the link to the right.
Enjoy :) And wait for the music to load. LOL |
The Hampster Dance |
| Feb 28, 1999 |
Today I posted a new web page, it is about my computer.
It tells you what I originally bought and what I upgraded. Also shows
you a picture of my system.
I am also working on the Cable modem web pages, it may
be a few days until I post it however so I make sure it is well written. |
My Computer |
| Feb 27, 1999 |
Well my first 24 hours of having the cable modem has
been great, the increase in downloads is worth every penny. A normal
2 hour download of netscape communicator is over in minutes. The
only problem with the installation is Media One does not do any snaking
or fishing in walls for the installation of the cable modem wires.
When they left my house I had a wire coming straight down from my ceiling
to my computer. I was upset because the sales people said that they
would put the wire in the wall. Anyway I fixed it by buying $20 of
materials at HomeDepot. I snaked the wire through the wall my self
and added a new outlet for a cable connection, it looks much nicer now.
I just can not believe a $99 installation charge and they can not put the
wire in the wall. At least I got the installation for free since
they are having a special from now until March 31, so I can not complain
too much.
The link to the PB 600 manual has been fixed on the PB
Manual Download Page.
Well folks, Intel is no longer the leader in CPU retail
sales. AMD in January surpassed the sales of Intel. Read the
whole story on ZDNet.
Well I guess this is what Intel gets when they abandoned the socket 7 leaving
many of us no option except to upgrade to an AMD processor. I guess
we are just lucky that AMD processor are just as good as Intel because
other wise they would have a monopoly. |
PB Manual Download
AMD
beats Intel in January sales |
| Feb 26, 1999 |
I did it folks, I signed up for cable internet access.
The cable guy comes today to instal it. This means a review is comming
in the next few weeks. Well Mediaone is having a special
that I get to take advantage of, free instalation. This saves $99
so all I have to do is pay the $50 setup charge and then $39.95 from then
on.
I have also been listed in Yahoo, after two years of trying
they have listed my web site. |
Learn more about MediaOne
Ray's
Yahoo Link |
| Feb 22, 1999 |
Well with the release of the AMD K6-3 PowerLeap had some
news that we will all be interested in. I have complete details in
my latest edition of my NewsLetter.
If you are a subscriber and have not received your copy
yet, clcik here
View
Rays Packard Bell Web List Archive
For some reason there is a delay, which is what caused
the duplicate issues last time.
If you are not a member, sign up today. Use the form at
the top of this page. Then once you are a member you can follow the
instruction is the last paragraph. If you don't like the newsletter
you can always unsubscribe. I never give you email address to anyone.
You can also view the atrchive to see if you like the list before you join. |
AMD
rolls out
K6-III
chip
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| Feb 21, 1999 |
AMD will release the AMD K6-3 on monday. Read the
full
story on CNet. |
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| Feb 20, 1999 |
Today I updated the CPU upgrade page. There are
a coupple of new products listed on this page. Like the Zerus MMXtreme,
Evergreen EclipsePCI™ and the Evergreen Spectra. PowerLeap is also
working on some new products so stay tuned. |
CPU Upgrade |
| Feb 17, 1999 |
Today I did an other issue of my newsletter, it has some
great info not found on my web site, so if you missed it sign up today
so you don't miss another issue. |
Join Today |
| Feb 15, 1999 |
Today I did some much needed work
re organizing my upgrade section, it now has two updated pages and two
new web pages to read.
I also updated the upgrade stories page so the page where
new stories are entered is not too long, all the stories are now in the
archive by system type. |
Upgrades and Reviews
Upgrade Stories |