Re: dvd-drive on Lombard

You might check our unit as well.. A few hundred bucks less, and it's 16x/10x/24x.. Thanks, David http://www.ibookparts.com In a message dated 3/7/03 6:47:11 PM, you wrote: On Fri, Mar 07, 2003 at 11:59:26PM +0100, powerbook wrote: :

Re: Trading oversee

Greetings all. For the uninvolved, please discard this lengthy note. I apologize for the inconvenience. If someone has a problem with our business, PLEASE by all means, call our shop. I will post info below for our business.We have been doing Powerbook stuff for years, and occasionally

Re: Considering CPU upgrades for wallstreet

FWIW, we're going to be releasing a 500mhz G3 card for the Wallstreet within 15 days, which will NOT require any software to run, as it runs on the original apple firmware. It will be quite competetively priced, and will be on our website.. Thanks, David - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Re: LOL...

Folks, 1. How appropriate is it that we have this OT thread named LOL?? Somehow I don't get the joke. 2. How long has this OT thread been going, since it when OT? Somehow I don't understand the protocol. Wondering when we can bury it. thx.. In a message dated 1/28/03 1:42:02 AM, you wrote:

Re: MayDay: PowerBook G3 needs Mobo and processor

Gabriel, this is a little unusual---I'd put money that you don't need both replaced most apple service groups do NOT know what they're doing in terms of diagnosis, which is why we exist. we carry both of these parts, and proobably have the best prices in the US on them.. But I really

Re: Please validate this group.....

Thanks for your thoughts about OSX, but that didn't answer my questions.. My questions are primarily about Classic, and I'm hoping that someone can answer my questions.. Is there anyway to get rid of the smiling face before the startupsplash screen? david In a message dated 12/17/02 2:47:17

Please validate this group.....

For cryin out loud.. As my grandfather told me before he passed on If you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all. Perhaps we could attempt to put that to action in this listserve I for one enjoy this group, add to the info occassionally, and learn from it occassionally.

Re: Ti-book broken hinge

I doubt seriously that you'll get a Titanium hinge replaced for $300.. Actually I'd be very suprised--generally this is an $900 repair from Apple. David In a message dated 12/3/02 10:08:33 AM, you wrote: What is the $300-a-shot fix-all deal? is is just for TiBooks? where can one get the info

Re: OT, courthouses, Re: dial-up connection with Powerbook G4

hmmm.. This leads me to wonder, or muse. Of course that's OT, but Is the purpose of the jury to do their own work, or to serve the country by hearing (and PAYING ATTENTION TO) the plaintiff, defendant, and His Honor? Of course I can understand having ones computer available for the

Re: Pismo DVD/CD drive death...

Not to toot my own horn (too much), but we carry these (and many other pb parts), for those who are needing a repair/replacement.. http://www.wegenermedia.com OR the UJDA-720 drive specifically at http://www.wegenermedia.com/pismop.htm (the 720 is the newer version of the

Pismo DVD/CD drive death...

The Pismo drive, particularly the LG version, is pretty notorious for failing early in life. We see many in for repairs, and unfortunately, it is not an item which can be rebuilt.. The motor fails and the result is that the head will not read more than a few times without losing tracks or

Re: Memory

the reason the Wllst only recognizes 1/2 the RAM is that it's setup for only PC66 RAM, and you've likely got either PC100 or PC133 chips. You need PC66 RAm for it, or you will very likely experience crashes and instability. THis is not ALWAYS the case--soome later revision Wallstreets had

CONTINUE THE FLOGGING!! Re: My Wallstreet DOES wake when lid is opened

Despite all the naysayers', this is correct. SOME Wallstreets DO wake when openned. Screw the original instructions - they'll also tell you that the max RAM a Pismo can take is 512mb. My first Wallstreet (a 292mhz) woke whenever opened, and I've had several others since then that did the

Re: iBook 300 mhz - HD upgrade?

The iBook will take any drive that's 9.5mm height (or less). Installation is a bear, but the upgrade is definitely rewarding, especially for those who started out with the original 3.2gig HDD that came in the early iBooks. Thanks, David - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Re: memory for lower slot in wallstreet (PDQ)

This will not work in a Wallstreet, as the Wallstreet requires PC66 chips.. You MIGHT occasionally find that a 100 will run without crashing, though it is not going to be stable. I've bought PC66 RAM from OWC before, and upon recieving it, had trouble getting it to work.. Although it was

Re: memory for lower slot in wallstreet (PDQ)

The Pismo will run PC133 or 100, though it is much happier with 100.. The Wallstreet will run PC66 only.. Thanks, David http://www.ibookparts.com http://www.wegenermedia.com In a message dated 10/23/02 12:29:06 PM, you wrote: Look in System Profiler and

Re: Matshita DVD SR-8173-B on PB Pismo?

Stein, the 8173 will NOT fit your 8080B drive. Several dealers (including ourselves powerbookguy.com) carry the 8080B drive, which is the ONLY existing DVD drive that will mount up on your case. Thanks, David - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Re: Matshita DVD SR-8173-B on PB Pismo?

the 8080b is 8x. Thanks, David www.ibookparts.com www.wegenermedia.com In a message dated 10/10/02 6:37:54 PM, you wrote: I thought the DRN-8080B drive that came with the Pismo was already 4x or 8x. KeS -- G-Books is sponsored by

Re: Memory Cache Problems

Unfortunately, your cache is blown, and likely your processor chip as well.. Ouch... But that's the ugly... Don't feel bad-it's the most common issue with that processor--the cache error. Pretty unlikely that you caused it (though perhaps that beer in the keyboard didn't help things!).

Re: wall street power questions

Chris, The reason for this is that your Wallstreet probably has a large amount of RAM, and the time is due to the machine testing the RAM before starting up. If you want a fast startup, pull all but 32mb of RAM out of your machine--it'll start up much faster! ; ) Unfortunately, there is

Re: .Mac

Ken, I totally agree with you. We'll give AOL/Time Warner, earthlink, or one of 2000 other ISP groups our hard-earned money, and somehow call Apple evil because they won't do the same for free.. Go figure. I would hesitate to call you a greedy bastard, when you've invested in the future of

Re: WallStreet hard drive

As I've always said, the Fujitsu's have been the quietest and most reliable drives we've tested. I wouldn't call our system of testing entirely scientific--it is based purely on returns of dead drives. We've had 3 known Fujitsu 30's die (out of over 1000 in the past year), and about 30 IBM

Re: Discount Airport Station?

The old base stations can be fully upgraded to Version 2.02, which among other things, allows PPPoE (in layman's terms this means you can use it for AOL), and it covers upgraded service as well..We run these older units exclusively in our shop offices, and are very happy with them.

Re: PB Keyboard covers (was: Re: Key indentations, help!)

I like that... SOunds like you could even use it in place of a Palm Pilot.. Thanks, David www.ibookparts.com www.wegenermedia.com So does a piece of plain white copy 8.5 x 11 paper. And you can use it to jot down notes, todo's etc. and replace as needed. -- G-Books is sponsored

Re: Key indentations, help!

IMHO, the wonderfull protector pads aren't all they're marked up to be. Why? It's simple. If your screen is so close to the keys that closing it means the keys touch the screen, then what happens when you add a piece of leather (or a thick chamois) in the mix? You simply don't have the room

Re: wallstreet - imac cpu inter-changeability

I know for certain that this will not work. The buss circuitry will NOT work, and you are likely to blow controller chip circuits in the process. Thanks, David www.ibookparts.com www.wegenermedia.com In a message dated 7/31/02 9:07:36 PM, you wrote: in a recent thread (can't

Re: Ok, dead DVD drive, what next?

FIrst, My original posting of this to the list was accidental---sorry. It was meant to be private... However, we carry these replacement Panasonic drives. They fit the drive sleds perfectly,and will perfectly replace the Panasonic drive modules (SR8174, or SR-8173, etc).. When you have the

Re: Ok, dead DVD drive, what next?

Jon, did you see my site? we've got the Panasonic's in stock for it. Thanks, David www.ibookparts.com www.wegenermedia.com 228 Elberta Dr Lexington, SC 29073 - - - - - - - - - - - 803.808.4362 - office 803.920.3336 -

Re: I'm back... THIS IS GETTING OLD.

I must add that I think this group consists of more geritol-equipped whiners than 1/2 of St Pete, FL. It amazes me that EVERYBODY has to take exception to everything, like this new .com email service. For cryin out loud, they're trying to support the LEM groups thru the sale of this. Can we

Re: I'm back... THIS IS GETTING OLD.

I have thank you very much.. Anyone else want to ante up some $? In a message dated 7/26/02 4:54:22 PM, you wrote: That's fine, starting with you whining about the whiners :-p -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com |

Re: Pismo DVD drive problem

The majority of the dead drives are the LG (DRN8080B), which are pretty worthless units, in general.. Thanks, David www.ibookparts.com www.wegenermedia.com 228 Elberta Dr Lexington, SC 29073 - - - - - - - - - - - 803.808.4362

Re: Pismo DVD drive problem

Having accumulated several dozen of these dead drives, I can vouch that it is NEITHER a connector problem nor a motherboard, software, or PRAM problem. The drive is the problem--they die, and they die regularly. We've begun replacing these for the unlucky who are no longer covered by Apple,

Re: OOf PLEASE STOP THE MADNESS! PLEASE STOP THE MADNESS!

PLEASE STOP THE MADNESS! Somebody obviously does NOT have enough to do in a day. But the rest of us DO.. PLEASE SPARE US! Thanks, David -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site

Re: OOF-TA (Was Re: OOf)

er, This is said as if it were a good thing.. h.. David In a message dated 7/1/02 1:07:45 PM, you wrote: Hey guys. I just decided to check my mailbox and I have over thirty messages. I was good though, I read all of them before answering. And cause I'm new to the list, I had to ask

Re: PowerBook G4 Rev 2B hinge issue

Yes, this is unfortunately a common occurrence. Be very glad that you have it under warranty. Apple charges around $700 -1100 for this repair (if it's not under warranty), depending on the mood of the tech you talk to.. IMHO, this is highway robbery, considering the high cost of the machine.

Re: lombard hinges dying?

A note of perspective on the horrible situation with Lombard hinges failing. The general lifespan of a standard PC desktop is considered around 6months. After that it's obsolete. The general lifespan of a standard Mac desktop/tower is considered around 9months-1yr.After that it's obsolete The

Re: Expansion Devices for Pismo/Lombard

Unfortunately, the connectors are not the same, so you can't do this. And I don't know of any easy place to get the right PCB's for the job. Thanks, David www.ibookparts.com www.wegenermedia.com In a message dated 6/22/02 9:47:06 AM, you wrote: I

Re: Pismo battery loose in battery bay--normal?

This is pretty normal, at least in the 30 or 40 Pismo's I've had. I'd only be worried if connection was being lost, or the battery loose enough to fall out.. Still, there's no adjustment available, so it'd either be a normal looseness, or a broken part (I highly doubt that)... Thanks, David

Re: G3 Powerbook

As a reseller of sorts, I've experienced some issues with Powerlogix, on a handfull of upgrade cards. All cards were returned to them, and ALL have been replaced. It has been slow for one or two, but it is acceptable (or has been in my situations). Please understand also that every minute

Re: Broadband hardware

As an aspiring Wireless nerd, I contacted Linksys Tech suppt dept by phone, to ask about AppleTalk, and was told We don't have anything to do with Mac, and don't do support for Mac systems. I'd have to side with Kyle, as I was rather suprised that any company would be so prejudice. Thanks,

Re: Powerbook screws

I've seen a lot of sig llines on emails, most hawking one political or religious view or another. This is the funnies I think i've seen in a while! Perhaps the rest of us should take a lesson.. Thanks, David Wegener Wegener Media www.wegenermedia.com In a message dated 4/11/02

Re: Powerbook memory swap from G3 Bronze to Wallstreet 233?

THe Bronze is generally referring to the Lombard... FYI, here's a short term list, concerning G3 Models. 1998-- Wallstreet, Mainstreet (Has serial SCSI, no USB). 12, 13, 14 LCD's 233mhz-300mhz. DVD optional with PCMCIA card only 1999 - - Lombard, Bronze.. Has USB SCSI