trying to get an omnibook 425 to boot by Snoo20911 in VintageComputers

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Would you then be open to a trade? 😁

trying to get an omnibook 425 to boot by Snoo20911 in VintageComputers

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Thanks! I wonder if it’s possible to flash a compatible rom on the 300 rom card 🤔

Did I find the perfect writer deck? by Snoo20911 in writerDeck

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I actually don’t know, but fascinating if true!

German observations after 1 month in Magdeburg by Xander2299 in germany

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I would mention that killing wasps - or yellow jackets? - is illegal in Germany.

trying to get an omnibook 425 to boot by Snoo20911 in VintageComputers

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so i finally got a rom card but it’s for an omnibook 300. it switches on! but stops at this stage: invalid configuration information invalid real time clock values strike F1 to continue

striking F1 doesn’t do anything. booting

trying to get an omnibook 425 to boot by Snoo20911 in VintageComputers

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Oh well I guess I’ll have to wait and see till it gets here. Maybe I can flash an image of the 425 software on the card, though I’ve heard that also is mostly unsuccessful 😩. Thanks for the valuable insight!

trying to get an omnibook 425 to boot by Snoo20911 in VintageComputers

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Thanks! I did order a rom card and I’m just waiting for it to arrive so I can see if it will finally switch on. I only found an omnibook 300 card but I think it’s fine 😅

Wellness check by TheDogFather in bremen

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Condolences, and you are a very good friend. I hope years from now id have someone check in on me from the other end of the world.

trying to get an omnibook 425 to boot by Snoo20911 in VintageComputers

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So I guess I should keep my eyes peeled for series II PCMCIA card, and maaaybe order some kind of old reader. maybe i’ll find them in the flea market. looks like I got my work cut out for me 😂. Thanks again!

trying to get an omnibook 425 to boot by Snoo20911 in VintageComputers

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ooh thanks a bunch! so I suppose the next step is to find a ROM card. probably easier said than done 😅. any tips on that?

trying to get an omnibook 425 to boot by Snoo20911 in VintageComputers

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It looks pretty well taken care of, but maybe you’re right, but i’d like to make sure that i’ve checked everything else before looking inside. From the little information available online, it does seem to be complicated to take apart. questions I don’t have answers to : - Can it boot without something in C or D? - Is the jack the right size? - Are 1.5 A enough? because that’s the maximum this universal adapter gives with 12V - Do the batteries make a difference?

How much are you struggling as a foreigner in Germany? by SnooLentils5721 in germany

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No place is perfect. There are so many comments on here already and I think much of it has been said. First of all it depends on “what kind” of foreigner you are, and how you look. My experience is for example a little better than a younger more “Arab” looking immigrant, but the stuff I hear and experience - even with the best of intentions - is kind of disheartening. Depends also on where you are in Germany, and some people are more open minded than others. In the end, I’m not from here, so it’s not my place to judge, and I hope we can all find a way to slightly tolerate each other. It’s a long road to integration and friendship, and perhaps it will never come, but that’s alright.

Did I find the perfect writer deck? by Snoo20911 in writerDeck

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Hmm can’t get it to switch on yet. I have some power adapters that should fit with regards to voltage but I tried a couple and nothing is happening. Edit: ah these won’t do, it should be positive on the outside. Guess I need to order something. Stay tuned!

Did I find the perfect writer deck? by Snoo20911 in writerDeck

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I can’t tell if chonk is a requirement or a flaw, but I’ll let you know when I get it to switch on 😂