PowerBook G4 Rev 2B hinge issue

Hello, I have a PowerBook G4 Rev 2b (667mhz w/ combo drive). I was adjusting the screen the other night, and the right hinge just snapped! This really ticks me off because this is my only (competent, usable) computer. It's only 1/2 year old, and therefore under apple's warranty, but this is a

Can't play DVD on TV

Hi all, I have been unable to play DVDs on my PowerBook G4 (667mhz w/ 512MB ram) under OS X with a TV connected. I haven't tried under OS 9, but I don't use 9 and also found DVD playing to be lousy under it. The message I get is something like "This configuration is not supported". It has ha

Please IGNORE USB ADAPTER POST

Hi, really sorry about this, please ignore my post about the USB adapters for serial ports, I already posted this and recieved a reply. The issue was with the list server IMHO, because I send that message the fifth and it did not show until today. I have no idea why. Thanks for understanding,

Slightly OT: Seeking recommendation for good USB to serial adapter

Hello all! I'm looking for a good USB to DB9 (PC-style) serial adapter for use with my PowerBook G4. It must work under OS X and under classic in X. I'm also hoping to find a good cheap (priced) one. TIA! -JDWTopGuy -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Elect

Recommendations for good USB to serial adapter

Hi everybody, I need to find a good cheap USB -> serial (DB9 "PDA"/"PC" style) adapter. My requirements are as follows: 1. Compatibility with Classic environment under Mac OS X 2. Compatibility with Mac OS X 3. Cheap! I have my eye on one from belkin that's $25 but I know nothing about it. I g

Re: DVD Drive on TiBook exasperation

Basically I've found on my TiBook 667 with 512MB that DVDs play much better in Mac OS X than in 9. I've found 9 in general to be very unstable. -JDWTopGuy -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- C

Re: Powerbook G4 Memory

I have a PB G4 667 (DVD/CD-RW) with 512MB and it has 2x256MB in it. Also, on the fan issue, the fan seems to come on pretty often, but I haven't payed attention to the conditions under which it does so. -JDWTopGuy -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electron