On Jul 18, 2005, at 12:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all,
I just joined this list with the hopes of learning more about
upgrading my G3 PowerBook. It's 400 MHz and has FireWire ports, so
I'm assuming it's the Pismo FireWire model (if that's not correct,
please tell me!)
Yes, it's a Pismo Firewire model, also sometimes referred to as
Powerbook G3 2000.
It currently has 64MB of memory, which I'd like to increase as
inexpensively as possible. I'd also like to upgrade it to OS X.
My questions are:
--Can I upgrade it to OS X? Which version is the best for this
model? Do I need to do anything besides add more memory in order
to do this?
I'm running 10.4.2 on my 400mhz Pismo and it's very snappy and so far
also fairly stable, so I would recommend starting with it. But I
also upgraded to 1GB RAM and a 7200 rpm hard drive (stock drive, if
that's what you have is 4200 rpm).
--What is the minimum amount of memory I can get away with and
still run OS X. My computer needs are pretty basic: cruising the
Web, email, basic word processing, etc. I was thinking of adding a
256MB module, which I saw for $28.67 at macsolutionsinc.com. I'm a
little unclear as to how this works though. I know there are two
slots. Can I keep the existing 64MB memory chip and add the 256MB
module as well to bring it up to 320MB? I'd love to add two 512MB
modules to bring it up to 1 GB of memory, but I can't afford the
$200.00 that would require right now.
Yes, you can do that. If you're doing the RAM installation yourself,
be sure to re-seat the processor card very firmly, so much so that it
feels very much like you're doing something wrong and might break
it. You really have to press on it, but do so only in the bottom
right corner. When I upgraded my RAM I didn't know this, didn't have
the processor card seated properly, and freaked out because I thought
I had broken by beloved Pismo. Which brings me to another point,
with which I'm sure someone will disagree. The Pismo is quite simply
the best laptop Apple ever made. It's a great machine, still robust
despite being 5 years old, and very versatile and upgradeable as
well. I love mine and wouldn't part with it for anything.
--I have AirPort installed in this machine. Does it work with the
newer wireless technology? For example, could I go into Starbucks
and hook into their network using this model?
Yes.
--Can I use an iPod mini with this computer? Since I do have the
FireWire port, I'm thinking that I could if I'm able to upgrade to
OS X and install iTunes on my computer.
Yes.
Also, is there any way to access the archives of previous messages
on the list?
Yes, see below.
Thanks for any tips or advice--it's greatly appreciated!
Karin
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