Wifi antenna
I've got a situation where I'm trying to use the wifi connection in my 'book with a weak base station signal--too much brick and steel in the way--I can get connected, but it's not stable. Has anyone ever come up with a way of connecting some kind of external antenna to the PB to boost signal connectivity? I've got the G4 AL 15 machine, and I don't even see a decent place to attach something to a screw. It would have been nice if there had been a plug or port on the side of the screen that could have done this! Later...Howard -- 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: Wifi antenna
On Jan 26, 2006, at 12:09 PM, Howard Katz wrote: Has anyone ever come up with a way of connecting some kind of external antenna to the PB to boost signal connectivity? I've got the G4 AL http://www.smalldog.com/product/32826 http://www.macwireless.com/html/products/antennas_boosters/whips.php Are a couple. I've read good things about the Quicktek one (QuickerTek, whatever it is). No direct experience. I thought I'd seen homebrew things (put cable just alongside the lid or something) but did not find them in a quick google. HTH. -- 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: Wifi antenna
I wasn't aware of those--thanks. Tho to be honest, at $40-50, I might just put up with a weak signal--those are a bit pricy--the peecee at work needed an external antenna, and we got a decent one for under $10--granted, it's not being used on a book, but that's a major price difference. :) I wonder if I could adapt an external antenna with a clip of some sort on the TNC connector end to work with the 'book..? Later...Howard -- 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: Wifi antenna
On Jan 26, 2006, at 9:09 AM, Howard Katz wrote: I've got a situation where I'm trying to use the wifi connection in my 'book with a weak base station signal--too much brick and steel in the way--I can get connected, but it's not stable. I've noticed that the older dual USB iBook and the 17 Big Al were getting different reception sitting in the same spot but the solution wasn't with the machine... I got a better external antenna for my Linksys on the recommendation of a techie and that solved the problem... something about the quality of the signal from better quality hardware than what ships with the unit. Sandra Ragan www.plumdigital.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 ---
Re: Wifi antenna
What kind of base station or WAP do you have? If it has an external antenna, you're in luck. There are hi-gain antennas avaiable, sometimes featured at http://dealmac.com for about $10. There are ominidirectional ones and directional. I tried an omnidirectional one first, but since my WAP is at one end of a long house and downstairs, and the place I often use my 15 AlBook is upstairs in a location with some interferrence, that didn't work well enough. I then got a Hawkings dirctional anteanna and that works much better for me. I also bought an antenna extension cable so I could mount the antenna in the optimal location, high up on a wall downstairs and pointing slightly upward. Regards, Harry Corsover --- On Jan 26, 2006, at 10:09 AM, Howard Katz wrote: Has anyone ever come up with a way of connecting some kind of external antenna to the PB to boost signal connectivity? I've got the G4 AL 15 machine, and I don't even see a decent place to attach something to a screw. It would have been nice if there had been a plug or port on the side of the screen that could have done this! = Feel better, look better, live longer and make more money with Synergy Worldwide: Harry Corsover [EMAIL PROTECTED]303-909-9218 www.harryc.biz -- 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: PalmProblem
Kristina Try changing your baud rate. I had syncing problems with a beige G3/333, OS9.2.2, latest desktop, Palm VIIx. I had to clockit down from as fast as possible to 57600 baud. Dave Dave Bennett G3/400 Lombard MacOSX 10.3.9 512mb/27GB On Jan 25, 2006, at 11:44 AM, Kristina Rost wrote: I was able to sync my PalmVx to my Lombard OS9.2 but I can't get it to sync on the G3 beige OS9.2. It says Hot Sync manager is not installed when I can clearly see it in the folder. Palm's web page doesn't work for me under OE 5.1.7 nor the freshly installed Netscape 7.02. In OE the web hotspots move in Netscape only the menu shows up. My Lombard is at Wegener's for the 3rd week...I miss it and all its files. any ideas? 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 --- -- 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: Wifi antenna
On Jan 26, 2006, at 1:12 PM, Howard Katz wrote: I wasn't aware of those--thanks. Tho to be honest, at $40-50, I might just put up with a weak signal--those are a bit pricy--the peecee at work needed an external antenna, and we got a decent one for under $10--granted, it's not being used on a book, but that's a major price difference. :) One thing that you can do, which I did, is get a second router, there are some inexpensive ones that you might find on ebay or at one of the usual places. You set up that router as an AP, access point, at another location in your apartment. This will extend your signal. You do have to connect it via ethernet cable to your router My apartment, a duplex with 6 thick concrete floors and ceilings and cinderblock walls, didn't interfere with my Belkin Pre N router until a next-door neighbor installed the same router. I could not get a signal anymore in certain parts of the house, but his came through strong enough for me to accidentally lock on. He had no security and a slow cable service. Fortunately I still had my older Belkin 54g. Creating an AP on that solved the problem. I also got him to secure his network. dan_A http://homepage.mac.com/danauerbach/PhotoAlbum1.html -- 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: Wifi antenna
http://sharperconcepts.zoovy.com/ I just ordered a antenna for my Pismo for $9. from this place (plus another 8 for shipping). I haven't received it yet, so I can't report anything, but it's worth checking out. They have antennas that attach to airport cards and airport extreme cards by attaching to the card itself and running the wire out of the card slot on the side. On Jan 26, 2006, at 12:09 PM, Howard Katz wrote: I've got a situation where I'm trying to use the wifi connection in my 'book with a weak base station signal--too much brick and steel in the way--I can get connected, but it's not stable. Has anyone ever come up with a way of connecting some kind of external antenna to the PB to boost signal connectivity? I've got the G4 AL 15 machine, and I don't even see a decent place to attach something to a screw. It would have been nice if there had been a plug or port on the side of the screen that could have done this! Later...Howard -- 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 --- -- 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: Wifi antenna
My 12 AL book gets far less range than my 12 iBook because it has a smaller antenna, or so the people at MacWorld told me. I would suggest getting a better antenna for the WIFI and leave the AL book as it is. Tom I've got a situation where I'm trying to use the wifi connection in my 'book with a weak base station signal--too much brick and steel in the way--I can get connected, but it's not stable. -- 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 ---
plugging in the power lead - does it matter?
I read that one should always plug in the power brick before connecting power lead to the Book. If I move it from one place to another, I am conscientiously unplugging it and re plugging it in correct sequence rather than just carrying it with the power lead and brick connected and then replugging the plug into the wall while still connected. I just want to check out if this is over paranoid behaviour or not? I mean the manual suggests not to move the Powerbook while on but people do - but carefully - right? all the best Brian -- 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: Wifi antenna
I have recently got an AL Powerbook and the signal upstairs can fluctuate quite a lot. (to the point of losing it) Other times in the exact same spot (in bed) I get full strength. It can change from one moment to anothr. No idea why. No other networks impinging as far as I can tell. Have a d-link 604t ADSL router - Can any of these signal boosting kits work with any wifi router? I will look some more but didn't see how they fit -is it a standard fitting? Scuse me if I am a bit dumb - I am only a few days into portable Mac life. Its really noce. all the best Brian -- 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: plugging in the power lead - does it matter?
At 11:48 PM + 01/26/2006, Brian Steere wrote: I read that one should always plug in the power brick before connecting power lead to the Book. I've never heard of that. But I can see where it would make sense: The brick is a power sink, that could suck a bit off the battery before you power it up. I mean the manual suggests not to move the Powerbook while on but people do - but carefully - right? When you close the lid, it sleeps -- the HD spins down and docks. So you can move it however you want. With the lid open, and the HD spinning... Laptop drives are very sturdy these days, but no sense in shock testing it too much. So go easy. FWIW, - Dan. -- 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: Wifi antenna
On Jan 26, 2006, at 6:49 PM, Brian Steere wrote: No other networks impinging as far as I can tell. What type of phone system do you have? the 2.4GHz can be wiping out your 802.11, as they hop around. Or your neighbors phone, even, depending. Or your household items, like microwave. Have a d-link 604t ADSL router - Can any of these signal boosting kits work with any wifi router? I will look some more but didn't see how they fit -is it a standard fitting? If you see an easy way to unplug the external antenna on the WAP you can likely figure something out. Try putting your WAP on a different channel. B -- 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: plugging in the power lead - does it matter?
Brian Steere wrote: I read that one should always plug in the power brick before connecting power lead to the Book. If I move it from one place to another, I am conscientiously unplugging it and re plugging it in correct sequence rather than just carrying it with the power lead and brick connected and then replugging the plug into the wall while still connected. I just want to check out if this is over paranoid behaviour or not? I mean the manual suggests not to move the Powerbook while on but people do - but carefully - right? all the best Brian I drag all my laptops around powered up and never give any thought to how I plug or unplug them either. One thing my T41 laptop does have that the powerbook I own doesn't is drop protection for the hard drive so if I ever did drop the powerbook while it was on I may loose data but that's all backed up anyway. So it is paranoid but with a very real touch of reality to suggest not carrying it around powered up. If its asleep it should be really safe though. -- 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: plugging in the power lead - does it matter?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] said recently: I read that one should always plug in the power brick before connecting power lead to the Book. I've never heard of that. But I can see where it would make sense: The brick is a power sink, that could suck a bit off the battery before you power it up. I think the potential issue is that the power adaptor take some moments of time to stabilise it output (?) I skimmed a whole load of www.macintouch.com Powerbook reports and I think it was in there. I bet most folk just plug it any how - but then I read of System admins at schools etc commenting on the high failure rates of the power adaptors and wonder how important it really is. Thought I'd sound out and find either some tech info or user accounts of problems etc all the best Brian -- 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: plugging in the power lead - does it matter?
Hi Brian, I run the maintenance department for a health care facility and work on a lot of computerized equipment. In almost every maintenance publication for equipment with external power supplies, the guidance is to connect the brick to the equipment and then to the AC service. The logic is that plugging an energized connector into the equipment =could= (=could=, mind you) cause a small arc sending a voltage spike through the equipment. A small possibility, but not one that I want to risk. Now then... I've done it both ways and never had a problem, but when I have choice, the AC is connected last. Just my $.02 worth, Amanda On 26/01/2006, at 3:48 PM, Brian Steere wrote: I read that one should always plug in the power brick before connecting power lead to the Book. If I move it from one place to another, I am conscientiously unplugging it and re plugging it in correct sequence rather than just carrying it with the power lead and brick connected and then replugging the plug into the wall while still connected. I just want to check out if this is over paranoid behaviour or not? I mean the manual suggests not to move the Powerbook while on but people do - but carefully - right? all the best Brian -- 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: plugging in the power lead - does it matter?
On Jan 26, 2006, at 7:34 PM, Amanda Ward wrote: I run the maintenance department for a health care facility and work on a lot of computerized equipment. In almost every maintenance publication for equipment with external power supplies, the guidance is to connect the brick to the equipment and then to the AC service. The logic is that plugging an energized connector into the equipment =could= (=could=, mind you) cause a small arc sending a voltage spike through the equipment. A small possibility, but not one that I want to risk. found this at the MacInTouch site http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/powerbookg4/topic2821.html Mar. 22, 2005 Sterett Prevost The first time I encountered the Apple recommendation to power the external AC adapter first before connecting to the Apple laptop was in the Apple-supplied PowerBook certification training materials prior to my Prometric certification exam. The topic was addressed in one of the test questions, so I assumed it was an important issue. The training materials suggested that the main problem was the onboard power management unit (PMU) which might eventually get corrupted to the point of no longer correctly managing the recharging of the main battery (leading to a main battery that runs flat). Leaving the power adapter connected, but removed from the wall socket, was supposed to lead to PMU confusion as to whether it should keep attempting to charge or not. Using the PMU reset procedure contained in the appropriate service manual was supposed to fix the situation. The reset procedure for all Apple laptops is now covered in Apple Support documents 14449 and 58416. The suggestion about allowing the power adapter to settle down before connecting also makes sense... Sam Elowitch I have read with interest the exchanges regarding plugging a laptop's AC adapter to the wall outlet first, then connecting it to the laptop. I think I'm satisfied that this is the right way to go; now for the next logical question: What about when it's time to turn the laptop off or to begin using battery power? Should you disconnect the AC from the laptop first and then the outlet, or from the outlet first and then the laptop? David Howe For those still wanting to discuss the AC issue...the following tutorial on what can go wrong will make you power up before you plug in to the laptop: Introduction -- Switching-Mode Power Supply Design the link for the tutorial containing detailed specs http://www.smpstech.com/tutorial/t01int.htm Sandra Ragan www.plumdigital.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 ---
Re: plugging in the power lead - does it matter?
At 11:48 PM + 1/26/06, Brian Steere wrote: I read that one should always plug in the power brick before connecting power lead to the Book. If I move it from one place to another, I am conscientiously unplugging it and re plugging it in correct sequence rather than just carrying it with the power lead and brick connected and then replugging the plug into the wall while still connected. Doesn't matter, either way is fine. I just want to check out if this is over paranoid behaviour or not? I mean the manual suggests not to move the Powerbook while on but people do - but carefully - right? Yes, move it carefully. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- 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 ---
DiskWarrior vs Quicktime
found this on the same MacInTouch site; Jan. 23, 2006 DiskWarrior Problem Yaw Anokwa It seems that Quicktime 7.0.4 crashes Diskwarrior 3.0.3 (Rev 39) at the end of the rebuild directory command. Fortunately, the repair goes through and Alsoft has stated that the crash will do no harm to your data. If you are getting this crash, your options are: - Downgrade to Quicktime 7.0.3 via this link: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ quicktime701reinstallerforquicktime704.html - Boot from the DiskWarrior CD and run repairs from CD. - Rename DiskWarrior 3.0.3.app/Contents/Resources/Complete.aiff to Alert Complete.aiff (Not recommended). Hopefully, Apple/Alsoft can get this issue fixed properly. Sandra Ragan www.plumdigital.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 ---
