On 1/1/05 12:15 PM, Andrew F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The 12, in contrast, is so small that even if the passenger in front of me
reclines, I won't have my screen crunched. That, and of course I still have
room on my tray table, as opposed to bleeding over into another person's
space. The
On Sat, 1 Jan 2005, Andrew F. wrote:
Bigger hard drive is always easy, and 1.33 vs 1.22GHz should be
unnooticeable.
I dimly recall that there's an issue concerning the ratio of the cpu and
bus speeds? IE, wasted cycles waiting for alignment/synchronization.
If true, the effect of a slightly
What I'm waiting for is wearables to happen with floating 20 images in
glasses.
We've all been there with the Virtual Reality Craze of last decade... I
still remember 16-page booklets containing just disclaimers of how
these kind of glasses can damage your eyes/make you vomit/turn you into
a
I have an old MAC-SE. I'm going to put a handle on it and I already have
a cover I can cut a hole in it so the handle comes through.
Does anyone have any ideas on where I could find a battery for it?
Claire Hart wrote:
Personally, I bought my 12 to use as a true portable, a decision I have
On Sun, 02 Jan 2005 09:17:25 -0500, Greg Wallace
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I have an old MAC-SE. I'm going to put a handle on it and I already have
a cover I can cut a hole in it so the handle comes through.
Does anyone have any ideas on where I could find a battery for it?
A post about
Is this also true after the first year warrantee expires, while the
machine is under AppleCare?
Thanks,
Kyle Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 1/1/05 9:29 AM, Andrew F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the
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Bigger hard drive is always easy, and 1.33 vs 1.22GHz should be
unnooticeable.
On 1/2/05 8:25 AM, Al Poulin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the Cybertrough:
Is this also true after the first year warrantee expires, while the
machine is under AppleCare?
Yes.
Kyle Hansen
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How about twice the storage capacity and a 1.33 gig processor as opposed to
a 1.2?
On 12/31/04 8:30 PM, MTH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You won't gain any screen real-estate by getting a 14 iBook, it has
the same 1024 x 768 resolution that the 12 iBooks have. unless your
eyesight is failing
On Jan 1, 2005, at 5:35 AM, Tim Collier wrote:
How about twice the storage capacity and a 1.33 gig processor as
opposed to
a 1.2?
You can order a 12 with a larger hard drive and I don't think that I
would notice any difference between 1.2GHz and 1.33Ghz.
On Jan 1, 2005, at 1:20 AM, Andrew F. wrote:
But a 4lb laptop is lighter still. Those who claim it makes no
difference,
just haven't tried it yet.
Thye argument isn't whether there's a difference, but whether it's
worth it *to you* - how much you move it around, how much you do with
the screen
Bigger hard drive is always easy, and 1.33 vs 1.22GHz should be
unnooticeable. My 12 Powerbook 1GHz has 2 2/3 the storage and more speed
from the upgrade to an 80GB 5400RPM TravelStar, in an even smaller and
lighter package.
On 1/1/05 3:35 AM, Tim Collier [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How about
on 1/1/05 12:46 AM, MTH wrote:
unless your
eyesight is failing there isn't much advantage to the 14.
If you have large or even medium size hands, you might find the 14 more
comfortable for typing.
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Why would that be, they have THE EXACT SAME KEYBOARD, the 14 just has more
wasted space on each side of it.
Andrew
On 1/1/05 11:25 AM, Bryan Kattwinkel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
on 1/1/05 12:46 AM, MTH wrote:
unless your
eyesight is failing there isn't much advantage to the 14.
If you
Why would that be, they have THE EXACT SAME KEYBOARD, the 14 just has
more
wasted space on each side of it.
From the standpoint of ergonomics, this space is far from being
wasted...
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How could a one inch slab of plastic alongside the keys be useful. My Pismo
and 12 PowerBook have the same keybaord size, and the only ergonomic
advantages to the Pismo are that the screen is higher and the text is
larger. For touch typing, the 12 PowerBook is actually a far more
comfortable
Hands never rest on the 3/4 strip of plastic on the sides of the
keyboard,
and that space has no ergonomic benefit. The deeper palmrest may have
some
benefit, but the difference is very minor.
That space has no ergonomic benefit indeed, but the corresponding space
on the palmrest has. When you
The 15 and 17 PowerBooks are much wider machines than the 12, but the 14
iBook and older 14 PowerBooks are not wide enough to get any benefit. Of
course, to be wide enough to give some benefit (15 and 17 PB) makes the
machine too wide to be used well as a portable, making it really a portable
Speaking of RSI, by the way, your hands shouldn't be touching the
palmrest
AT ALL, making a wider one of dubious benefit.
Well, speaking of RSI, you shouldn't be typing at all, especially on a
notebook. :) I have yet to see anyone who actually types WITHOUT their
palms touching the palmrest, by
On Jan 1, 2005, at 2:48 PM, Andrew F. wrote:
Hands never rest on the 3/4 strip of plastic on the sides of the
keyboard,
Not true - I looked as I was reading your post, and that's EXACTLY
where my hands were - the weight on the outsides of the palms along
the pinky fingers, poised to move
On 1/1/05 9:29 AM, Andrew F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the
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Bigger hard drive is always easy, and 1.33 vs 1.22GHz should be
unnooticeable. My 12 Powerbook 1GHz has 2 2/3 the storage and more speed
from the upgrade to an 80GB 5400RPM TravelStar, in an even smaller and
lighter
I've used laptops larger an more bulky than my 14 on airplanes with no
issues, although, airplane use doesn't matter much to me since I don't
really travel like that these days. My 14, like i've said, goes
nearly everywhere with me, and with no effort. I often hear people
complain about how
Aren't there apple authorize tech out there that will do it for
considerably cheaper?
Brian
On Jan 1, 2005, at 3:06 PM, Kyle Hansen wrote:
But if you didn't pay a premium and have Apple do it your warranty is
now
void.
Kyle Hansen
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On 1/1/05 1:15 PM, Brian Rule [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the
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Aren't there apple authorize tech out there that will do it for
considerably cheaper?
Nope. All Apple laptop repair that is *in* warranty has to be done at one
of 2 service centers. Dallas and Memphis. Memphis
That seems a little excessive, don't you think?
Brian
On Jan 1, 2005, at 3:22 PM, Kyle Hansen wrote:
On 1/1/05 1:15 PM, Brian Rule [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the
Cybertrough:
Aren't there apple authorize tech out there that will do it for
considerably cheaper?
Nope. All Apple laptop repair that
On 1/1/05 1:46 PM, Brian Rule [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the
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That seems a little excessive, don't you think?
Brian
I never said that I agreed with their policy...
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My warranty expired three days before I did the upgrade, which I did myself,
though it was far from an easy job (as it is on older G3 PowerBooks).
Andrew
On 1/1/05 1:06 PM, Kyle Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 1/1/05 9:29 AM, Andrew F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the
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On 1/1/05 3:12 PM, Andrew F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the
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My warranty expired three days before I did the upgrade, which I did myself,
though it was far from an easy job (as it is on older G3 PowerBooks).
Yeah. The 12 books still take me about 20 minutes where a Pismo takes 3.
12 PowerBook fits great on my lap. By the way, I am neither lazy nor out
of shape, and the extra pound or more of a large laptop DOES make a
difference when carried all day. My 12 PB weighs a bit under 2lbs less
than my Pismo, and for carrying around town as I go from place to place, in
and out
Yes, Di-No in Pasadena wanted $80 for the job and are fully Apple
authorized. I used to be a tech support trainer (in the PowerBook 5300
days) and am used to taking laptops apart, so I decided to try it myself.
As a guy with lots of experience inside modern laptops, the 12 PB was still
VERY
The flip-up screen on the Pismo is wonderful for tinkering, but the rigid
mount keyboard on the aluminum books are just delightful. I don't get why
the 12 and even 14 iBooks are so difficult to swap hard drives on though,
as they have flip-up KBs like the Pismo and Lombard, I call that poor
Personally, I bought my 12 to use as a true portable, a decision I
have
never regretted, especially when I see people trying to use bigger
laptops
such as Titanium PowerBooks in crowded airplanes. I actually saw some
poor
idiot's 17 PowreBook get pushed by a passing flight attendant, the
He probably had his drink in the little cup indentation and balanced his
PowerBook on the rest of the tray. By the way, I didn't call 17 owners
idiots, only one particular guy I saw who made a real mess out of a 2-hour
flight. I actually do see rational reasons for buying such machines,
graphic
Andrew F. said:
Of
course, to be wide enough to give some benefit (15 and 17 PB) makes the
machine too wide to be used well as a portable, making it really a portable
desktop.
Unless you think portable means moving around while in use I strongly
disagree, at least for 15, which I feel is a good
Andrew F. said:
By the way, I am neither lazy nor out
of shape, and the extra pound or more of a large laptop DOES make a
difference when carried all day.
Not in a backpack, it doesn't. This is definitively one of the best ways
to carry a portable computer around. I don't notice a pound more
An interesting thread, so I thought I'd chime in. My Pismo is my main
computer. . .period. I use it at home docked on it's multiple fan
cooling station, elevated for my ergonomic needs, which of course is
connected to my Firewire and USB devices. Oh and on the subject of
screen real estate?
At 12:47 AM -0500 12/31/04, John wrote:
Andrew F. wrote:
I love my 12, even now that I'm not in school anymore, its still nice to
have a laptop that is so small and light that I actually do bring it out
with me.
Andrew
I really like my 12 iceBook 700. But in all honesty, if I could
trade it for
When you carry around a bag full of books everywhere, a 7 lb laptop
isn't going to feel like much. In fact, when I do go around with only
my laptop the bag feels as light as a feather.
On Dec 31, 2004, at 12:50 AM, Andrew F. wrote:
Most people would. I prefer the 14 screen of my Pismo over
On Dec 31, 2004, at 9:44 AM, diane wrote:
At 12:47 AM -0500 12/31/04, John wrote:
Andrew F. wrote:
I love my 12, even now that I'm not in school anymore, its still
nice to
have a laptop that is so small and light that I actually do bring it
out
with me.
Andrew
I really like my 12 iceBook 700.
On 12/31/04 10:44 AM, diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am contemplating a *book purchase myself and find that I'm leaning
towards the 14 systems. I use 2-21 on the desktop and I'm not sure
I can do one 12 LOL
The thing to keep in mind with the iBook is that the 12 and 14 LCDs have
the
But a 4lb laptop is lighter still. Those who claim it makes no difference,
just haven't tried it yet.
Andrew
On 12/31/04 5:13 PM, Brian Rule [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When you carry around a bag full of books everywhere, a 7 lb laptop
isn't going to feel like much. In fact, when I do go
On Wed, 29 Dec 2004, Jim Dynes wrote:
No No No!!
If a little is good, then more is better
But less/little is only more in comparison *to* more; more cannot be
better...unless less is best !
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I was out of town for a week, so didn't carefully read all of my email,
somehow missing the original post regarding less is more or bigger
is better. I'm assuming this discussion is comparing sizes of 'books.
I bought the 17 PB last summer. I LOVE all of the features, but it
is not so easy
I love my 12, even now that I'm not in school anymore, its still nice to
have a laptop that is so small and light that I actually do bring it out
with me.
Andrew
On 12/30/04 9:25 PM, Claire Hart [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I was out of town for a week, so didn't carefully read all of my email,
Andrew F. wrote:
I love my 12, even now that I'm not in school anymore, its still nice to
have a laptop that is so small and light that I actually do bring it out
with me.
Andrew
I really like my 12 iceBook 700. But in all honesty, if I could trade
it for an equal 14 version, I'd do it in a
Your iBook, the 14 and the Wallstreet all have the exact same amount of
real estate (resolution), its just the size of the dots that is different,
rather than the number of them.
Yes, the 14 screen on my Pismo is more pleasant to look at (from a
distance) than that of my 12 PowerBook, but the 12
My iBook G4 14 works wonders for me. I do almost all of my college
notes, projects, assignments, papers etc on it. Pretty much my whole
life is on it. On top of that, it goes just about everywhere with me,
and even though it's a 14 iBook, I have no problem at all toting it
around. It may
Most people would. I prefer the 14 screen of my Pismo over the 12 screen
of my AlBook, but not enough to fuss with the extra size and weight. I used
to carry around 7lb full-sized laptops everywhere I went, and didn't know
how bad it was only because I didn't know that there was a better way.
I¹ve been on this list for about a year now (since I switched back from 6
years of Wintel and bought my 12² G4) and in that time have always wondered
what was up with everyone who is so into their Wallstreet, Lombard and Pismo
PowerBooks. Now I¹m still a big fan of the ³less is more² approach to
No No No!!
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But when lugging it across airports and trying to use in a crowded
coach-class seat, less is definitely more.
Andrew
On 12/29/04 9:38 PM, Jim Dynes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
No No No!!
If a little is good, then more is better
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