Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop
In a message dated 11/25/05 9:38:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have been trying out some various apple laptops, primarily for use as a writing tool, though I want to surf wirelessly. Hello, I would like to opine on this. I am a writer (legal) as well, and I surf endlessly on legal sites to research. While I do have an iBook, I prefer using my ancient Powerbook 5300c or 3400c for my daily writing, especially when I am out and about. First of all, the keyboard on these two machines (identical keyboards) are in my opinion the very best Apple keyboard for typing. The keys have a nice feel to them, and take a dedicated finger-punch to register, and the spring feel seems just right, for me at least. Secondly, both have cheap, cheap ($5-$10) batteries out there that still hold good charges; the 3400c more so. I can pack my two 3400c li-ion batteries, or my four 5300c ni-cads, and have productivity at Starbucks or the Waffle House for 4-5 hours. Also, both can be made to be wireless. Most importantly, while neither is a lightweight compared to today's moden Apple laptops, both are pretty ruggedly built, and neither is expensive enough to worry about getting stolen or broken. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Ivy F., AL Roll Tide! Beiges, 'Books and other oddities xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop
In a message dated 11/25/05 9:38:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a 1400 - too slow on the Internet. I bought a Clamshell iBook. I liked it, but somehow my daughter ended up with it. Forgot to mention: The 1400 has a good keyboard also (I do not THINK it is the same as the 5300/3400 type?). If a 1400 is too slow, then a 5300 would be intolerably so for you. But maybe a G3 upgrade for the 1400 would be the solution. Their batteries are expensive and getting hard to find in good condition, though. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Ivy F., AL Roll Tide! Beiges, 'Books and other oddities xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop
I've got a 2400c on the way now. I'm hoping that it handles my needs for typing and wireless surfing. If not, I'll probably try a 3400c. Thanks Tom On 11/26/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/25/05 9:38:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a 1400 - too slow on the Internet. I bought a Clamshell iBook. I liked it, but somehow my daughter ended up with it. Forgot to mention: The 1400 has a good keyboard also (I do not THINK it is the same as the 5300/3400 type?). If a 1400 is too slow, then a 5300 would be intolerably so for you. But maybe a G3 upgrade for the 1400 would be the solution. Their batteries are expensive and getting hard to find in good condition, though. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Ivy F., AL Roll Tide! Beiges, 'Books and other oddities xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo -- My wife makes itty bitty horse tack http://www.darkstormstudio.com http://editor.weeklyzone.com -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Pismo DVD formats
Tony: Am using a GoVideo VR3930 precisely for this. Probably not available any more, but newer models should be good. Extremely happy with the unit. It has a firewire (aka iLink or IEEE 1392?) interface, so I can copy directly from my sony camcorder, and the VR3930 controls the camera. I haven't attempted to hook up directly to the Pismo. Uses DVD-R and DVD-RW, think that the mac line currently uses DVD+R, shouldn't be an issue with finished disks. Just means that you will need stocks of different media if you get a more current mac. They play in my Pismo, but my Pismo drive is a bit flaky so I occasionally get dirty disk aborts. (further comment, listies?). Am about to replace the (matsushita) drive in the Pismo EB with a burner soon. Reviews mentioned quality issues with GoVideo units. Believe they were directed at a previous model, and this one was put on the market in early 2004. At any rate, I had an opportunity to buy this one at Costco at a very good price, and I haven't regretted it. I am finishing up transcribing 350 VHS tapes to DVD and will then proceed to attack a stack of mini DV tapes. Some tapes play better out of a panasonic deck that seems to be more tolerant of tracking issues than the one One feature I really like about this thing is the ability to automatically skip all the ads on a commercial DVD and go directly to the movie. Very nice with children's videos. F. Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Tony Coult [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pismo DVD formats Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2005 13:56:19 + Advice please - I'm considering buying a combo DVD/VHS recorder so I can transfer old VHS material (both personal and off-air TV) to a recordable DVD format and thence onto my Pismo for viewing aware from home. Any recommendations for best recordable DVD format and brand to work in the Pismo DVD drive? I am UK-based. Thanks! TONY http://www.tony3ts.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: clay animation software
I haven't been following this topic very well, but I myself make animations and I use OS 9 all the time. They are not clay animations (made with LEGO actually) but its all the same. These are a few programs for the classic OS that should work well for what you need: I wanted to tellyou (( all )) I have saved every post on this subject and I plan to look for the software and gizmos you suggest... Monday my husband was laid off from his executive job and well...my attentions have turned to more practical issues. As soon as I get passed the shock and on to the excitement of a new adventure...I may pick up this conversation. thanks for all the info Kristina -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop
I had a 2400c G/3 320 and it was pretty fast and small, but the battery life forced me to get a G/3 600 iBook, dual USB and it is all I take on trips now. It has great battery life, great WIFI range, is faster than the 2400c and is much more convenient than the strange rear input panel the 2400c has. That said, I did get another 2400c after I sold my G/3 320 for lots of money, and play with it every once and a while even now. I have had my iBook 600 for a couple of years now and so far no problems at all. Tom On 11/26/05 7:58 AM, Tom W. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got a 2400c on the way now. I'm hoping that it handles my needs for typing and wireless surfing. If not, I'll probably try a 3400c. Thanks Tom -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop
FWIW I have dock for the 2400c than makes it much easier to use, but is now portable by any means. Tom On 11/26/05 8:37 AM, Tom Ethen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is much more convenient than the strange rear input panel the 2400c has. That said, I did get another 2400c after I sold my G/3 320 for lots of money, and play with it every once and a while even now. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Pismo DVD formats
On Nov 26, 2005, at 6:11 AM, Frank Cornew wrote: Uses DVD-R and DVD-RW, think that the mac line currently uses DVD +R, shouldn't be an issue with finished disks. Just means that you will need stocks of different media if you get a more current mac. No, the G5's use Pioneer DVR109's for Superdrives (although I think that they are up to DVR 110's now). That drive will burn both + and - formats as well as + dual layer. -Dylan -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop
On Nov 25, 2005, at 7:37 PM, The Northerner wrote: I have been trying out some various apple laptops, primarily for use as a writing tool, though I want to surf wirelessly. I love those 12 white iBooks and would buy a used one of those in a heartbeat, except I keep running into people who are having repair nightmares with them. Are the white iBooks really just waiting to die? I just don't want to spend $350-$450 on a 12 iBook and have the logic board go after a few months. Only one of the several students at school with white iBooks (of various vintage) has had to get a new one...and that was because her original one was stolen. While there are troubles with some of them (and I'm sure someone on this list will come up with nightmarish stories just to contradict me) the large majority of them are just fine. The Internet is a gigantic squeaky wheel amplifier. If you listen seriously to them Apple cannot get any working equipment out the door. That said, my pismo is quite nice, but for portability, a 12 ibook is really hard to beat. -- Bruce Johnson This is the sig that says 'NI!' -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: itunes 6 and my Tibook
yikes just upgraded to itunes 6 and now some songs like over half my songs will now not sync on my older 2nd gen ipod. went to apple website and upgraded my iPod software but still no go I think i saw someone talking about it online with similar issues so my question is should I downgrade back to tunes 4 on my ti book and how can i do that? -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: can't boot off disk?
On Fri, 25 Nov 2005, John Siple wrote: I would try booting into single user (hold command-s while starting up) and run through the file system check (sbin/fsck -y) and see if that fixes it. After it's run type reboot and it should restart. [snip] Just a note - re-run fsck until it reports that the file system appears okay. I forget the technical reason, but if changes had to be made and you just rebooot, they get lost. -- Non Illegitimi Carborundum -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop
In a message dated 11/25/05 6:38:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do pismos really run a lot cooler than wallstreets? Yes, very much so. And, they are a lot lighter, too. If you must have the most current Mac OS possible, the Pismo is your machine; otherwise the Lombard (lacks built-in Firewire, lacks built-in Airport) is essentially the same machine. I own both, and both have been upgraded to the greatest extent possible using Apple features and third-party replacement drives. The Pismo is 500 MHz, a 60 GB hard drive, and a dual-layer DVD-ROM-R-R/W drive (Pioneer DVR-K05); the Lombard is 400 MHz (built-in DVD decoder), a 60 GB hard drive, and a dual-layer DVD-ROM-R-R/W drive (Teac UJ-845). One thing that is important to me is DVD performance, and for this purpose the Pismo and Lombard are equal, if a built-in DVD writer is used (limited to 4X most of the time; limited to 2X in a few cases, both on account of problems with the internal drive bay and its supporting chip set); whereas the Pismo has no such limits provided an external Firewire DVD-ROM-R-R/W drive (Pioneer DVR-110) is used instead (8X is easily achieved with an external writer). Either machine is usable with my digicams as these support both USB and Firewire; USB is used as a fallback connection with my Fuji Finepix Pro S2 on the Lombard, whereas Firewire is used as the preferred connection on the Pismo with the same digicam. Both machines are running Mac OS 10.3.9. The Pismo is easily upgradeable to 10.4; the Lombard is less easily so upgraded. Personally, I prefer the Pismo as it has essentially the same connectivity as my Rev. 2 BW 450 MHz desktop. But, the BW has no problems with internal DVD drive performance (it employs the recommended, and required for 8X performance 80-wire/40-pin cable). Both support 10/100 Ethernet, which is my in-house networking standard. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: used Apple Laptops
I have two white ibooks, one a G3 500 and the other a G4 1gig. I love them to bits. I replaced the video cable on the old one, which is how it came to be mine in the first place. But I treat my little lalptop like it's made of egg shells. It goes nowhere without it's little padded case. I don't type and eat. I don't leave it where it might fall and I never leave it in the car. I think laptops are generally rather fragile things. I have heard some stories of bad boards and some systemic problems but the two I've had (the 500 is now with my daughter in Chicago) are quite reliable. That said I think that the days of the SE/30 and it's longevity are gone. I still have three compact Macs that run like champs. New PRAM battery every three years and that's it. Hardware, and particularly laptops, just don't run that way these days. So eventually what you get is going to die. So my advice is to go ahead and get a relatively new iBook, but back it up fastidiously. John. On Nov 25, 2005, at 6:37 PM, The Northerner wrote: I have been trying out some various apple laptops, primarily for use as a writing tool, though I want to surf wirelessly. I have a 1400 - too slow on the Internet. I bought a Clamshell iBook. I liked it, but somehow my daughter ended up with it. Then I bought a severely upgraded wallstreet, now a g4-500, and while I love the way it works, I dislike both the size and the heat factor. As a writer, I feel distracted by the heat coming up through my fingers. I have heard the Pismos run much cooler. I want small size, battery longevity, cool running, wireless ability (doesn't have to be built-in as long as I can add on). I love those 12 white iBooks and would buy a used one of those in a heartbeat, except I keep running into people who are having repair nightmares with them. Do pismos really run a lot cooler than wallstreets? Are the white iBooks really just waiting to die? I just don't want to spend $350-$450 on a 12 iBook and have the logic board go after a few months. Would like to hear comments from any other users on the above. Tom -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop
I use a 12 g4/800 iBook (refurb) that was purchased 18 months ago from Apple. It has never given me any problems and I have been very pleased. My only complaint is that it does get warm on the bottom after an hour or so of steady use. To avoid the heat problem, I either carry it in a LapTrap case or carry a CoolPad (roadwired?) and don't worry about it. JeffW. iBook G4/800/640MB/30GB/Combo/Airport I have been trying out some various apple laptops, primarily for use as a writing tool, though I want to surf wirelessly. I love those 12 white iBooks and would buy a used one of those in a heartbeat, except I keep running into people who are having repair nightmares with them. Are the white iBooks really just waiting to die? I just don't want to spend $350-$450 on a 12 iBook and have the logic board go after a few months. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Sony Ericsson GC79
Hi Everyone, Has anyone had any luck using a Sony Ericsson GC79 GPRS/ WiFi card with a PowerBook running OS 10.3 or 10.4? The WiFi part of the card works fine in the PC card slot. It uses Airport software and sees it as an 811b card. The cell phone side however needs software. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? BTW, the GC89 which replaces the GC79 has 3rd party drivers available at www.novamedia.de, but they don't work with the GC79. A new card is almost $300.00! Feel free to respond directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED], or on list. Regards, Tom Adams -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop
I guess I'll have to chime in like that squeaky wheel and weigh in against certain iBooks: The white iBook G3 series--all of them--are dogs and to be avoided like the plague. And it is not just cranky complaint, it is acknowledged so by Apple, who still have an extended repair program in place to handle the failures of logic board, screens and screen power and data connections. Furthermore, if they fail in any other regard than the extended program covers, then you are in for either an expensive or complicated repair: expensive if you have to hire someone to do the work, and complicated if you do it your self. The market believes them to be dogs as well, for they continually sell at values well below the older Lombard and Pismos on eBay, yes, but more importantly, in local classifieds of computer savvy locations like SF and Seattle. The iceBook G4 on the other hand seems to have corrected many of the G3 flaws. I enjoy the ice form factor immensely. BUT, even the G4 iceBooks are very difficult to self serve in repairs. I also still have affection for my G3 upgraded PowerBook 1400c. The keyboard is the best ever provided by Apple. It is light, and the active matrix screen is gorgeous. A G3 upgraded 1400 can fly past many stock Wallstreets in finder and non-ram intensive apps. It chokes at ram, but I did choose to try the flash ram/virtual memory OS load, and it works like a charm. It is easy to self service. It is a powerful net surfer with a G3 chip, even the 250 Newer chip, but it cannot and will not ever enjoy USB or Firewire connections. If you use SCSI peripherals, then you are in luck. it is stuck in OS9 at best, and web surfing options are shrinking in that platform. Explorer has not been updated, Mozilla is buggy, Netscape--forget it, iCab is nifty... And SO cheap to buy and build up these days! 2400s...nifty, but clunky as far as all the needed peripherals. 3400s...great, simply great. Slightly heavy, very thick. Easy to service. Which is good because failure rates are increasing. These machines seem to be slightly less robust than the 1400s build-wise, especially at the track-pad clicker, which is the most frequently broken compenent I see. And no wonder, underneath it's a tab of weak plastic against a steel spring--guess who wins over time? Like the 1400s, cheap to buy, build and repair. Basically stuck at OS9 also, although X-Post Facto will induce a load of X.1 (and the loss of several functions). Lomards are robust machines, easy to fix, handle X OK, but need special tricks to load past X.3. Have USB, SCSI, no built in firewire, and you cannot use firewire and a wireless card simultaneously due to the reduction of PCMCI slots to one. You could use a wireless e-net bridge and firewire at the same time though. Getting cheap enough to be good travel in risky places units. If stolen, or seared by molten lava, relatively cheap to replace. Pismo--a very sweet machine. With 1 gig of ram and the 500 chip, a relative screamer compared to the pack. Only the G4 iceBooks compare in price and performance, but the Pismo is supremely upgradeable in ram load and processor (even to G4), has more connectivity and expansion options, and can handle even the latest X OS. Interestingly, you even see some tiBooks at this price range, but the early ti's are not as fast as a G4 boosted Pismo, nor as robust apprearance wise-issues with dents and paint chipping abound. If you have the money, my suggestion would be a Pismo. Yours, Run Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 21:37:50 -0500 (EST) From: The Northerner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop I have been trying out some various apple laptops, primarily for use as a writing tool, though I want to surf wirelessly. I have a 1400 - too slow on the Internet. I bought a Clamshell iBook. I liked it, but somehow my daughter ended up with it. Then I bought a severely upgraded wallstreet, now a g4-500, and while I love the way it works, I dislike both the size and the heat factor. As a writer, I feel distracted by the heat coming up through my fingers. I have heard the Pismos run much cooler. I want small size, battery longevity, cool running, wireless ability (doesn't have to be built-in as long as I can add on). -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/
Re: itunes 6 and my Tibook
on 26/11/05 13:33, TmB at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yikes just upgraded to itunes 6 and now some songs like over half my songs will now not sync on my older 2nd gen ipod. went to apple website and upgraded my iPod software but still no go I think i saw someone talking about it online with similar issues so my question is should I downgrade back to tunes 4 on my ti book and how can i do that? If you already upgraded to 6, then I think I've read that you can't downgrade. -Laurent. -- Laurent Daudelin AIM/iChat: LaurentDaudelinhttp://nemesys.dyndns.org Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] imagine the disincentive to software development if after months of work another company could come along and copy your work and market it under it's own name...without legal restraints to such copying, companies like Apple could not afford to advance the state of the art -Bill Gates '83 -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop
On Nov 26, 2005, at 15:14, G-Books wrote: I have been trying out some various apple laptops, primarily for use as a writing tool, though I want to surf wirelessly. Then I bought a severely upgraded wallstreet, now a g4-500, and while I love the way it works, I dislike both the size and the heat factor. As a writer, I feel distracted by the heat coming up through my fingers. I have heard the Pismos run much cooler. I want small size, battery longevity, cool running, wireless ability (doesn't have to be built-in as long as I can add on). The heat issue is probably connected with the G4 upgrade. I never noticed the heat with the 266 MHz Wallstreet I used to have. My Mom has it now, Wallstreets are tough. If all you are doing is writing and surfing then a stock Wallstreet 300 MHz processor should work fine and will run a lot cooler. I'm sure you could find someone with a stock 300 MHz wallstreet that would be happy to trade. Doesn't do much for the weight issue though. The Lombard and Pismo are both thinner and lighter than the Wallstreet. if you wanted a Lombard I could make you a deal on a 333 Lombard with a 400 MHz CPU. Andrew in Ann Arbor technology is the answer, what was the question? -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop
My Pismo 500 G/3 is not as fast as my iBook 600 G/3 and that is the cold hard fact. The Pismo is a great machine, but it is nowhere as portable as the iBook 600, battery (on one battery) life is much less and WIFI range is the same for both. Tom On 11/26/05 4:11 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pismo--a very sweet machine. With 1 gig of ram and the 500 chip, a relative screamer compared to the pack. Only the G4 iceBooks compare in price and performance, but the Pismo is supremely upgradeable in ram load and processor (even to G4), has more connectivity and expansion options, and can handle even the latest X OS. Interestingly, you even see some tiBooks at this price range, but the early ti's are not as fast as a G4 boosted Pismo, nor as robust apprearance wise-issues with dents and paint chipping abound. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop
I have been trying out some various apple laptops, primarily for use as a writing tool, though I want to surf wirelessly. I want small size, battery longevity, cool running, wireless ability (doesn't have to be built-in as long as I can add on). I love those 12 white iBooks and would buy a used one of those in a heartbeat, except I keep running into people who are having repair nightmares with them. Are the white iBooks really just waiting to die? I just don't want to spend $350-$450 on a 12 iBook and have the logic board go after a few months. AFAIK you only hear about problems with iBooks because Mac users are so particular and so vocal; they're actually quite reliable 'Books that perform nicely for your intended uses. I really liked the G3/500 IceBook that I owned for about a year, and never had a problem. The 500-600 MHz models should be available at decent prices via ebay and/or the Swaplist, and would do quite well for you. My thoughts on how well other 'Books I've owned meet your criteria: - The 2400c is a sweet little PB, BUT... Good batteries (more than 60-90 minutes of runtime) can be hard to come by. You might also find the 800x600 10.4 display a little cramped. If you can find one that's been upgraded with a G3 processor and/or RAM maxed to 112 MB, you might be able to live with the limitations. The keyboard's only 87% of standard size so you might find it a little cramped (I didn't but some folks do). - A 1400c with a G3 upgrade and RAM maxed at 64 MB is a VERY nice writing machine -- one of the best keyboards ever in a laptop. The 800x600 11.3 display seemed to feel a little bigger to me; only about an inch larger diagonally than the 2400's, but felt a bit more usable. (I have a G3/250 1400 I'm looking to sell, if you wanna contact me offlist.) - If you don't mind the heft (8 lbs. or more with battery, etc.) you'll find the 3400c an EXCELLENT 'Book for writing and basic internet. The display is also only 800x600 but it's 12...and the 144 MB RAM max is is a nice upgrade compared to the 1400 and 2400; more than adequate for running OS 9.1 comfortably. I've just switched to a 240 MHz model as my second Mac, primarily for exactly the uses you indicate -- writing and internet. All three of the x400 'Books do wi-fi internet quite well with PC cards, so basically your choice of which to use will largely depend one three factors: budget, display size preference, and speed (what's fast enough for you). The Dual USB 12 iBooks are of course more modern and more powerful and the 1024x768 display would feel very roomy compared to the older 'Books, but you can save a pretty penny by going with one of the x400's. HTH, -- Gene Osburn Friends don't let friends do Windows -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
