Re: Dual batteries and OS X, Processor upgrades
on 12/31/02 21:30, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED], wrote: I upgraded the processor on my Wallstreet from 233 to 300 MHz, and noticed a significant speed increase. I would skip the 266MHz upgrade (tried that also, and the speed increase wasn't significant) and go straight for 300 MHz. If you are patient, you might get lucky and get a 300MHz processor for less than half your quoted price (like I did). Heok Hee I agree with HH. Keep an eye on ebay for a 300 Mhz processor from a seller with a good track record and I think you could find one for around $100. It'll provide a very good speed boost and is not that hard to install. If you've already upgraded the ram in the bottom slot you know how to upgrade the processor. Speed in OS X is pretty subjective, though I wouldn't want to be using a G3/300. That said, I've talked to people with G3/233 Wallstreets and they find OS X pretty snappy. Dual batteries are a great feature. Did you check Smartdisk at www.smartdisk.com for availability? They had some great prices a few weeks ago: 50% off brought prices down to around $75 IIRC. They also had the Mobility Bundle (battery, external charger and AC adapter) at $100, after 50% off. Good luck. Chris -- 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Dual batteries and OS X, Processor upgrades
I have a few questions about PBG3 Wallstreets. Before I buy a second battery, I had a few questions: 1a) Will OS X recognize both batteries (if you have one in each bay)? 1b) If it does, does it treat it as one large battery, or does it give you two battery indicators? Also, I want to upgrade the processor. But I don't have $300-$400 to spend on a 500 MHz G3 or G4. I've looked on eBay, but that didn't help much. I was thinking of getting a 266 or 300 MHz used proc at $120 and $195 respectively. Would the speed increase be significant? I have a G3 233 w/cache now, and I use OS X 10.2. Thanks, -Dustin -- 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Dual batteries and OS X, Processor upgrades
1a) Will OS X recognize both batteries (if you have one in each bay)? Yes 1b) If it does, does it treat it as one large battery, or does it give you two battery indicators? I have had two batteries for some time now, but have never had the need to use both under OS X. When I use both of them, the indicator shows up as one combined battery. I was thinking of getting a 266 or 300 MHz used proc at $120 and $195 respectively. Would the speed increase be significant? I have a G3 233 w/cache now, and I use OS X 10.2. I upgraded the processor on my Wallstreet from 233 to 300 MHz, and noticed a significant speed increase. I would skip the 266MHz upgrade (tried that also, and the speed increase wasn't significant) and go straight for 300 MHz. If you are patient, you might get lucky and get a 300MHz processor for less than half your quoted price (like I did). Heok Hee -- 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Dual batteries and OS X, Processor upgrades
On Tuesday, December 31, 2002, at 03:21 AM, Dustin wrote: I have a few questions about PBG3 Wallstreets. Before I buy a second battery, I had a few questions: 1a) Will OS X recognize both batteries (if you have one in each bay)? Yes. 1b) If it does, does it treat it as one large battery, or does it give you two battery indicators? Two separate indicators. If you use the percentage indication it will calculate the TOTAL for both batteries and recalculate upon removal of one battery. Also, I want to upgrade the processor. But I don't have $300-$400 to spend on a 500 MHz G3 or G4. I've looked on eBay, but that didn't help much. I was thinking of getting a 266 or 300 MHz used proc at $120 and $195 respectively. Would the speed increase be significant? I have a G3 233 w/cache now, and I use OS X 10.2. I have a 466 MHz PowerLogix upgrade in my PDQ/Wallstreet. I'm not sure that $120 to $200 is worth only up to a 66 MHz increase in clock speed. By RAM instead, OS X loves RAM more than clock speed (although clock speed helps) and you'll get more bang for your buck. Thanks, -Dustin Phil Burk Systems Support Technician Wiley Publishing, Inc. 10475 Crosspoint Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46256 317.572.3049 phone 317.572.1049 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Dual batteries and OS X, Processor upgrades
If you are patient, you might get lucky and get a 300MHz processor for less than half your quoted price (like I did). Thanks for your words of wisdom, I found the 300 MHz for $120! -Dustin -- 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
