Re: G4 500mhz upgrade for Pismo
There are other companies that perform this upgrade? What are the advantages between the G3 upgrades over the G4 upgrades? I looked around a bit and found a couple of companies that are doing this... On Nov 1, 2004, at 2:35 PM, Herbert Goodfriend wrote: I have seen only good feedback on both FastMac and Daystar. Herb Goodfriend --markemmanuel ___t_h_e_w_o_l_f_p_u_p_._c_o_m_. Markemmanuel F. Rodriguez http://www.thewolfpup.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:[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: G4 500mhz upgrade for Pismo
on 07/11/04 00:57, markemmanuel at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are other companies that perform this upgrade? What are the advantages between the G3 upgrades over the G4 upgrades? I looked around a bit and found a couple of companies that are doing this... A G4 basically provides you with Altivec, which certain applications require or will perform a lot better if you have it. However, in term of raw performance, there isn't a lot of difference between a 500MHz G3 and a 500MHz G4, certainly not enough to justify the price of the upgrade... -Laurent. -- Laurent Daudelin AIM/iChat: LaurentDaudelinhttp://nemesys.dyndns.org Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] dinosaur n.: 1. Any hardware requiring raised flooring and special power. Used especially of old minis and mainframes, in contrast with newer microprocessor-based machines. In a famous quote from the 1988 Unix EXPO, Bill Joy compared the liquid-cooled mainframe in the massive IBM display with a grazing dinosaur with a truck outside pumping its bodily fluids through it. IBM was not amused. Compare big iron; see also mainframe. 2. [IBM] A very conservative user; a zipperhead. -- 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; G4 500mhz upgrade for pismo
From: markemmanuel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: G4 500mhz upgrade for Pismo Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 00:30:32 -0600 To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Full Headers Undecoded Letter Christmas is around the corner and i'm thinking about getting it myself. I just want some input from people about their experiences with the upgrade. So many people are telling me how much better their Pismo is in terms of rigidity and usefulness so I'm thinking about extending my computer's service another three years. :-P --mark-- Here's a link for a great review of the G4 550 upgrade for the Pismo by Daystar written by Charles Moore: http://www.macopinion.com/columns/roadwarrior/04/02/10/index.html PS he loved it! Here's a whole page of other links on the Pismo. Most were of interest to me as a new owner of a Pismo. Hope this helps answer your questions. http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/pismo.shtml Will S -- 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: G4 500mhz upgrade for Pismo
I bought the 550MHz G4 upgrade from FastMac a little over a year ago and can thoroughly recommend both the upgrade and the company. Total turnaround was 9 days including shipping to and from the UK. The Pismo booted up first time once the card was installed, the new spec correctly identified in System Profiler with no software patches to install and no compatibility problems with any software, either Apple or 3rd party. The machine is rock solid, runs no hotter than before and battery life is also unaffected. Combined with 1Gb RAM, OS X runs beautifully, movie playback is smoother , apps open quicker, iTunes ripping is greatly improved... all in all, a worthwhile exercise. FastMac's service was also excellent, keeping me informed of progress and delivering within the promised time. Only one very minor point to note: The processor card came back without the little plastic pull tab stuck on the back. I had a spare from another card so this wasn't a problem (and it wouldn't be too much trouble to make a new one) but you might want to remove it yourself before sending the card as it does make subsequent removal much easier. The Pismo remains my favorite PowerBook and this upgrade is an excellent way to extend its useful life for several more years. Go ahead an give yourself that Christmas present! Clive -- 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 ---
G4 500mhz upgrade for Pismo
Christmas is around the corner and i'm thinking about getting it myself. I just want some input from people about their experiences with the upgrade. So many people are telling me how much better their Pismo is in terms of rigidity and usefulness so I'm thinking about extending my computer's service another three years. :-P --mark-- Mark, I got the 550MHz upgrade from Daystar Technology. I honestly haven't used the machine enough to give a thorough evaluation (I gave the machine to my parents), but there were no problems. Also, their service and communication were very good. The FastMac service is $40 cheaper but you have to take out the processor board yourself and send it to them. Also, their turnaround time is much slower; I used Daystar because I was in a hurry. I am going to upgrade my own machine shortly and I will not be in a hurry so I will try FastMac to save the $40. I have seen only good feedback on both FastMac and Daystar. Herb Goodfriend -- 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 ---
G4 500mhz upgrade for Pismo
Christmas is around the corner and i'm thinking about getting it myself. I just want some input from people about their experiences with the upgrade. So many people are telling me how much better their Pismo is in terms of rigidity and usefulness so I'm thinking about extending my computer's service another three years. :-P --mark-- ___t_h_e_w_o_l_f_p_u_p_._c_o_m_. Markemmanuel F. Rodriguez http://www.thewolfpup.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:[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 ---
