Re: TiBook hinge replacement?

2006-02-10 Thread Dan K
Beverly Woods <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asks: > I've been asked if I would replace the hinges on a 15" TiBook 800 >MHz. From what I can see, Apple didn't ever intend the parts to be >disassembled that you have to take apart to do this, and it's a tricky job. >

TiBook hinge replacement?

2006-02-10 Thread Beverly Woods
Hi folks, I've been asked if I would replace the hinges on a 15" TiBook 800 MHz. From what I can see, Apple didn't ever intend the parts to be disassembled that you have to take apart to do this, and it's a tricky job. So I'd like to know whether anyone here has d

Re: tiBook latch

2006-02-04 Thread Jim Eddy
On Feb 2, 2006, at 10:01 PM, TmB wrote: my latch no longer latches any ideas how to fix or how much a repair costs? Do a Google search on Powerbook latch repair. There are a number of sites that will give info on repairing TiBook and Albook latches

Re: tiBook latch

2006-02-02 Thread TmB
my latch no longer latches any ideas how to fix or how much a repair costs? Thanks in advance T -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sa

Re: Recommended glue for TiBook

2006-01-02 Thread Dan K
MaxTek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asked: >I need to glue a piece of the titanium/plastic on my PB G4 400mhz Titanium. >The piece I need to glue is part of the cd slot where it is a lighter gray >color than the top or bottom. I don't know if it is plastic, titanium or >what. > >Anyone know the material for

Re: Recommended glue for TiBook

2005-12-31 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Dec 30, 2005, at 5:11 PM, MaxTek wrote: Hi all, I need to glue a piece of the titanium/plastic on my PB G4 400mhz Titanium. The piece I need to glue is part of the cd slot where it is a lighter gray color than the top or bottom. I don't know if it is plastic, titanium or what. I'm

Recommended glue for TiBook

2005-12-30 Thread MaxTek
Hi all, I need to glue a piece of the titanium/plastic on my PB G4 400mhz Titanium. The piece I need to glue is part of the cd slot where it is a lighter gray color than the top or bottom. I don't know if it is plastic, titanium or what. Anyone know the material for the specific area mentioned an

Re: itunes 6 and my Tibook

2005-11-26 Thread Laurent Daudelin
on 26/11/05 13:33, TmB at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > yikes just upgraded to itunes 6 and now some songs like over half my > songs > will now not sync on my older 2nd gen ipod. > went to apple website and upgraded my iPod software but still no go > I think i saw someone talking about it online w

Re: itunes 6 and my Tibook

2005-11-26 Thread TmB
yikes just upgraded to itunes 6 and now some songs like over half my songs will now not sync on my older 2nd gen ipod. went to apple website and upgraded my iPod software but still no go I think i saw someone talking about it online with similar issues so my question is should I downgrade back

Re: TiBook Lifespan

2005-11-14 Thread John Roberts
On Nov 13, 2005, at 9:08 AM, Don Sloan wrote: I am starting to worry a bit about the longevity of the 400 If it ain't broke, don't fix it. -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our

Re: TiBook Lifespan

2005-11-13 Thread Don Sloan
Laurent Daudelin wrote: on 13/11/05 12:08, Don Sloan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings All... I have a Ti 400 which has run on average 8 hours a day since bought new (4+ years?). Maybe I am just rationalizing the purchase of a new computer, but I am starting to worry a bit about the lo

Re: TiBook Lifespan

2005-11-13 Thread Laurent Daudelin
on 13/11/05 12:08, Don Sloan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Greetings All... > > I have a Ti 400 which has run on average 8 hours a day since bought new > (4+ years?). Maybe I am just rationalizing the purchase of a new > computer, but I am starting to worry a bit about the longevity of the > 400.

Re: TiBook Lifespan

2005-11-13 Thread Kochkodin
Wait...Apple lied about supporting older computers from the G3-G4 and probably did it with the G4-G5 transition or lack thereof. FCP 1.5 ran on a G3 then came FCP2 and you needed a G4. The only real transition was from the 68k Macs to the PPC where most programmers gave you dual binaries. JK

TiBook Lifespan

2005-11-13 Thread Don Sloan
Greetings All... I have a Ti 400 which has run on average 8 hours a day since bought new (4+ years?). Maybe I am just rationalizing the purchase of a new computer, but I am starting to worry a bit about the longevity of the 400. Is there a predicted life span of the critical components... a ti

Re: installing OS 9 on an OS X tibook

2005-11-09 Thread Laurent Daudelin
on 09/11/05 21:37, TVirkkala at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > A friend's TiBook went kerflewie. Classic stopped working. Her install > disc of OS 9.2.2 fails. I'm going to help her with my 9.0.4 disc. > Questions: > > 1. Will 9.0.4 actually install onto her computer? >

installing OS 9 on an OS X tibook

2005-11-09 Thread TVirkkala
A friend's TiBook went kerflewie. Classic stopped working. Her install disc of OS 9.2.2 fails. I'm going to help her with my 9.0.4 disc. Questions: 1. Will 9.0.4 actually install onto her computer? 2. Should we start up from the Install Disc, or from within OS X? 3. Should we trash

Re: Tibook display pinout

2005-06-07 Thread Dan K
d a separate firmware, and an oddball panel like that of the TiBook likely would require custom programming. So you'd need an appropriate LVDS hardware driver plus the programming to get the HW to drive the TiBook LCD. Neither is cheap (so far anyway.) google -> lvds lcd controller

Re: Can I install Tiger via firewire Tibook to Alum book?

2005-06-06 Thread dan_A
On Jun 6, 2005, at 11:23 AM, Clark Martin wrote: At 10:48 AM -0400 6/6/05, Laurent Daudelin wrote: Okay guys, you were right on. Have Tiger installed and Target Disk Mode worked perfectly. Thanks for your help again. dan_A a very happy camper. -- G-Books is sponsored by

Re: Can I install Tiger via firewire Tibook to Alum book?

2005-06-06 Thread Clark Martin
At 10:48 AM -0400 6/6/05, Laurent Daudelin wrote: On 06/06/05 10:45, "dan_A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi listers... I have a Tibook with a functioning SuperDrive and a 12" Alumbook with a broken combo drive. I would like to install Tiger into the 12" book. Ca

Re: Can I install Tiger via firewire Tibook to Alum book?

2005-06-06 Thread dan_A
On Jun 6, 2005, at 11:09 AM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: Actually, the exact steps would be first to reboot the TiBook from the installation DVD/CD, then, when you are at the installer, reboot the 12" in FW target disk mode, then connect it to the TiBook with the FireWire cable and the

Re: Can I install Tiger via firewire Tibook to Alum book?

2005-06-06 Thread Laurent Daudelin
t; >>> On 06/06/05 10:47, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>> I believe u can use Target Disk Mode on the TiBook via FW and boot >>>> off >>>> it's drive the install disc and have the 12 inch

Re: Can I install Tiger via firewire Tibook to Alum book?

2005-06-06 Thread Laurent Daudelin
On 06/06/05 10:58, "dan_A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Jun 6, 2005, at 10:48 AM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: > >> Yep, that would be the way to do it! >> >> On 06/06/05 10:47, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" >> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>

Re: Can I install Tiger via firewire Tibook to Alum book?

2005-06-06 Thread dan_A
On Jun 6, 2005, at 10:48 AM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: Yep, that would be the way to do it! On 06/06/05 10:47, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I believe u can use Target Disk Mode on the TiBook via FW and boot off it's drive the install disc and have the

Re: Can I install Tiger via firewire Tibook to Alum book?

2005-06-06 Thread Laurent Daudelin
Yep, that would be the way to do it! -Laurent. On 06/06/05 10:47, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I believe u can use Target Disk Mode on the TiBook via FW and boot off > it's drive the install disc and have the 12 inch alumbook see it... >

Re: Can I install Tiger via firewire Tibook to Alum book?

2005-06-06 Thread Laurent Daudelin
On 06/06/05 10:45, "dan_A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi listers... > > I have a Tibook with a functioning SuperDrive and a 12" Alumbook with > a broken combo drive. I would like to install Tiger into the 12" > book. Can I mount the 12" onto the d

Re: Can I install Tiger via firewire Tibook to Alum book?

2005-06-06 Thread Joseph.Gervasio
I believe u can use Target Disk Mode on the TiBook via FW and boot off it's drive the install disc and have the 12 inch alumbook see it... If I'm mistaken, I appologize Joe G -Original Message- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dan_A Sent: Monday, June 06,

Can I install Tiger via firewire Tibook to Alum book?

2005-06-06 Thread dan_A
Hi listers... I have a Tibook with a functioning SuperDrive and a 12" Alumbook with a broken combo drive. I would like to install Tiger into the 12" book. Can I mount the 12" onto the desktop of the Tibook via a FW cable and have the ability to install using the Tibook'

Tibook display pinout

2005-06-05 Thread Bruce Johnson
DanK, I accidentally deleted your e-mail, but what I'm thinking of doing is trying to use it as a standalone display. It's a UA owned system, so I can't just sell it for parts, but if I could get it to work with a DVI output, I'd be upgrading my existing 15" conventional LCD display with so

Re: TiBook screen cable pinout?

2005-06-04 Thread Dan K
Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asks: >Does anyone have or know where to find the pinout for a TiBook/DVI >*internal* video connector cables? (NOT the external video connector, >but the internal ribbon cable) I don't have that (but I'd love to have it as well), A

Re: TiBook screen cable pinout?

2005-06-03 Thread themacuser
Good luck finding it... You will need every bit of it. On 04/06/2005, at 05:39, Bruce Johnson wrote: Does anyone have or know where to find the pinout for a TiBook/DVI *internal* video connector cables? (NOT the external video connector, but the internal ribbon cable) -- Bruce Johnson This

TiBook screen cable pinout?

2005-06-03 Thread Bruce Johnson
Does anyone have or know where to find the pinout for a TiBook/DVI *internal* video connector cables? (NOT the external video connector, but the internal ribbon cable) -- Bruce Johnson This is the sig who says 'Ni!' -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> a

Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???

2005-05-27 Thread Larry le Mac
r a while. But then your problem must apparent at all times, my wife's TiBook is/was (?) only playing up during sleep, and only (as far as I know) in OS X. Larry _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! htt

Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)

2005-05-27 Thread Larry le Mac
RAM. No, I did reset-all and reset-nvram when I first received the TiBook about a month ago. I'd done nothing with it... ?! Larry _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.com/

Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)

2005-05-26 Thread Bruce Johnson
On May 26, 2005, at 12:21 PM, Larry le Mac wrote: However, it's been fine ever since... --- Remotely it could be a power manager board issue. Have you reset the Power Manager per Apple's KB article? I typed reset-all in Open Firmware... That's the same isn't it ?! No. The power manager'

Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???

2005-05-26 Thread Anne Judge
John McGibney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My TiBook adapter failed where the line went into the plug for the > book. The strain relief/flex covering isn't strong enough so it > cracks and lets the wire flex at a right angle. Eventually the > shield cracks and power is l

Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)

2005-05-26 Thread Larry le Mac
From: Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If it's only when it goes to sleep, it's a software issue; possibly a firmware one, if they released a firmware update for the TiBook. I downloaded the 4.1.8 firmware update but it told me the PowerBook was already updated. However

Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)

2005-05-24 Thread Larry le Mac
From: Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If it's only when it goes to sleep, it's a software issue; possibly a firmware one, if they released a firmware update for the TiBook. What a dork, I've been updating Pismos left, right and centre, but it never crossed my mind. D

Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)

2005-05-24 Thread Bruce Johnson
only when it goes to sleep, it's a software issue; possibly a firmware one, if they released a firmware update for the TiBook. Remotely it could be a power manager board issue. Have you reset the Power Manager per Apple's KB article? It could be a flaky PRAM battery. The machine&

TiBook power adapter problem (again)

2005-05-23 Thread Larry le Mac
I have now left the TiBook plugged in overnight, switched off, and the adapter is still active, obviously not charging as it's fully charged, but the LED is still on (green). The problem is only apparent when the TiBook goes to sleep which means that it cannot be the power adapter.

Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)

2005-05-23 Thread Larry le Mac
I only seem to be getting replies relating to the hardware, specifically crappy cables, but that does not explain why it only stops charging when the PowerBook is asleep. When it's running or off, it charges quite happily. I have read on the net about this only being an OS X issue and not OS 9, t

Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???

2005-05-23 Thread Michael Levin
On May 23, 2005, at 4:20 PM, Larry le Mac wrote: From: Michael Levin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Based, unfortunately, on personal experience, you have a slowly dying power cable. You have about 8 months (give or take) from the when the problem initially began. To avoid buying an overpriced

Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???

2005-05-23 Thread John McGibney
ing an overpriced Apple replacement part, check web sites for a replacement cable. When you say power cable, which part do you mean ? My adapter only has the psu with cable and the plug that plugs into 230V, not the long mains cable. ??? My TiBook adapter failed where the line went into the plug f

Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???

2005-05-23 Thread Larry le Mac
rience. The stripes are on a different TiBook, yet unseen and possibly to be bought (400MHz, 256MB/10GB/DVD 900SEK a bit over $100) Larry _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's

Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???

2005-05-23 Thread Keith Johnson
replacement cable. Did the TiBook use the same AC adaptor as the iBooks? The iBook adaptor problems resulted in a class-action lawsuit, and the owners with failed adaptors get $35. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalld

Re: TiBook power adapter problem ???

2005-05-23 Thread Michael Levin
. On May 23, 2005, at 1:03 PM, Larry le Mac wrote: Yes, my questions keep coming... My wife's TiBook 400MHz has now developed a strange problem where all of a sudden the charger stops charging, the LED switches off and the PowerBook runs off the battery until it goes to sleep due to la

Re: TiBook stops charging...

2005-05-23 Thread Don
I had same symptoms with my G4 400 but almost certainly a different issue. it turned out to be a short in the 110 wires going into the adapter. Replaced the 110 line and all well since. Don Larry le Mac wrote: > I've been digging around and found many other people > complaining about I menti

TiBook stops charging...

2005-05-23 Thread Larry le Mac
I've been digging around and found many other people complaining about I mentioned with a G4 PowerBook that just stops charging, seemingly in connection with sleep, but no-one has posted a solution... Anyone here know anything about this problem ?!? Larry __

TiBook power adapter problem ???

2005-05-23 Thread Larry le Mac
Yes, my questions keep coming... My wife's TiBook 400MHz has now developed a strange problem where all of a sudden the charger stops charging, the LED switches off and the PowerBook runs off the battery until it goes to sleep due to lack of battery power. When one unplugs and plugs the ch

Re: TiBook, stripes on screen ???

2005-05-23 Thread Robert Gruber
On May 23, 2005, at 9:29 AM, Larry le Mac wrote: I have been offered a TiBook 400MHz with stripes on the screen, there are four vertical stripes on the screen, unevenly spread of about 1 pixel wide. I would post a picture if I could, otherwise I will gladly e-mail a small image off list if

TiBook, stripes on screen ???

2005-05-23 Thread Larry le Mac
I have been offered a TiBook 400MHz with stripes on the screen, there are four vertical stripes on the screen, unevenly spread of about 1 pixel wide. I would post a picture if I could, otherwise I will gladly e-mail a small image off list if anyone who is kind enough to shed some light is

Re: Tiger on Lombard via TiBook

2005-05-21 Thread Larry le Mac
From: "Andrew F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> External enclosure, WAY too much work to open a metal PowerBook. Personal opinion... Thanks everyone for your replies!! :o) Larry _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Downloa

Re: Tiger on Lombard via TiBook

2005-05-20 Thread Andrew F.
ap hard drives or?? > > just curious, > > Ed > > From: "Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Tiger on Lombard via TiBook ??? > Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 08:51:05 -0700 > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Tiger on Lombard via TiBook

2005-05-20 Thread Edward Jackson
Hey Andrew, When you mentioned that you installed Tiger from the 12" G4 to the 400mhz Lombard...did you swap hard drives or?? just curious, Ed From: "Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Tiger on Lombard via TiBook ??? Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 08:51:05 -0700

Re: Tiger on Lombard via TiBook ???

2005-05-20 Thread Alan C . Magnus
On May 20, 2005, at 2:38 am, Larry le Mac wrote: Will I get a good result if I fit my Lombard's harddrive in my wife's TiBook (ooh er...), install Tiger and then refit it in the Lombard ? That's what I did for my Lombard. Alan -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/

Re: Tiger on Lombard via TiBook ???

2005-05-20 Thread Andrew
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 12:39 AM To: G-Books Subject: Tiger on Lombard via TiBook ??? I have understood that non-Firewire Macs are excluded from Tiger the way non-USB Macs were excluded from Panther. I have also understood that it is the install process that is the problem as apparently Tiger

Re: Tiger on Lombard via TiBook ???

2005-05-20 Thread Steve Fuller
I'd use an external bus powered firewire case rather than take the TiBook apart, but this should work fine. Steve Fuller -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for

Tiger on Lombard via TiBook ???

2005-05-20 Thread Larry le Mac
result if I fit my Lombard's harddrive in my wife's TiBook (ooh er...), install Tiger and then refit it in the Lombard ? How much does the machine model affect the installed software ? I recall the days of System 7 with System enablers...

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-17 Thread Kenneth Vann
>Date: Sat, 14 May 2005 11:56:25 -0400 >From: David Lesher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ??? > >At 11:02 AM 5/14/2005, you wrote: >>Which would suit the TiBook the best: >> >>a USB stick or PCMCIA wireless card ? >

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-15 Thread Bruce Johnson
On May 14, 2005, at 11:08 PM, vicki Duggan wrote: On 14/5/05 11:31 pm, "Bruce Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On May 14, 2005, at 10:53 AM, vicki Duggan wrote: Larry if you can find one I would go with the pcmcia Orinoco gold card as you can use the airport software and the signal on them te

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-14 Thread vicki Duggan
On 14/5/05 11:31 pm, "Bruce Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On May 14, 2005, at 10:53 AM, vicki Duggan wrote: > >>> >> Larry if you can find one I would go with the pcmcia Orinoco gold >> card as >> you can use the airport software and the signal on them tends to be >> better >> than th

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-14 Thread Bruce Johnson
On May 14, 2005, at 10:53 AM, vicki Duggan wrote: Larry if you can find one I would go with the pcmcia Orinoco gold card as you can use the airport software and the signal on them tends to be better than the airport anyway. vicki Yes, in OS 9, but not in X, though there are open source and

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-14 Thread Bruce Johnson
On May 14, 2005, at 8:56 AM, David Lesher wrote: At 11:02 AM 5/14/2005, you wrote: Which would suit the TiBook the best: a USB stick or PCMCIA wireless card ? Are there any USB thumbs with Mac drivers??? D-link and Belkin both make them. -- Bruce Johnson This is the sig that says 'NI!&#

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-14 Thread vicki Duggan
On 14/5/05 6:57 pm, "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> From: vicki Duggan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Larry if you can find one I would go with the pcmcia >> Orinoco gold card as you can use the airport software >> and the signal on them tends to be better than the >> airport anyway. > >

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-14 Thread Larry le Mac
From: vicki Duggan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Larry if you can find one I would go with the pcmcia Orinoco gold card as you can use the airport software and the signal on them tends to be better than the airport anyway. I'll see if they sell it here in Sweden, thanks! Larry __

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-14 Thread vicki Duggan
On 14/5/05 5:38 pm, "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> From: David Lesher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Are there any USB thumbs with Mac drivers??? > > I have seen at least one which was Mac compatible, > and I believe it was D-Link but I may be wrong. > > PCMCIA it is though! > > > Lar

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-14 Thread Larry le Mac
From: David Lesher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Are there any USB thumbs with Mac drivers??? I have seen at least one which was Mac compatible, and I believe it was D-Link but I may be wrong. PCMCIA it is though! Larry _ Express yourself insta

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-14 Thread Larry le Mac
From: Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hands down, the PCMCIA card. In our experiences with both, the PCMCIA card had better range. Cool! I was leaning towards the PCMCIA, but I wanted to ask an unbiased question. Larry _ FREE pop-u

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-14 Thread Bruce Johnson
On May 14, 2005, at 8:02 AM, Larry le Mac wrote: Which would suit the TiBook the best: a USB stick or PCMCIA wireless card ? My wife has a TiBook 400MHz and I have come to the conclusion that it would suit he to be wireless. Hands down, the PCMCIA card. In our experiences with both, the PCMCIA

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-14 Thread David Lesher
At 11:02 AM 5/14/2005, you wrote: Which would suit the TiBook the best: a USB stick or PCMCIA wireless card ? Are there any USB thumbs with Mac drivers??? -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | --

Re: TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-14 Thread Laurent Daudelin
on 14/05/05 11:02, Larry le Mac at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Which would suit the TiBook the best: > > a USB stick or PCMCIA wireless card ? > > > My wife has a TiBook 400MHz and I have come to > the conclusion that it would suit he to be wireless. > > I am not g

TiBook & Wireless - USB or PCMCIA ???

2005-05-14 Thread Larry le Mac
Which would suit the TiBook the best: a USB stick or PCMCIA wireless card ? My wife has a TiBook 400MHz and I have come to the conclusion that it would suit he to be wireless. I am not going the AirPort route as I have heard that the strength of the signal isn't that good (and I'm not

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-04 Thread Larry le Mac
From: Mikael Byström <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I sold my Apple Original Airport Card for $100 (to the US) You should be seriously pleased!! Larry _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.co

Re: Ethernet WiFi adapters - from AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-04 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Feb 4, 2005, at 3:55 AM, Frank Cornew wrote: What's the experience been with standalone ethernet to WiFi adapters? (beyond that they need external power) Can anyone recommend specific units? b or g, OSX or 9 For the USB ones you need drivers, D-link sells a usb adapter with an OS X driver

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-04 Thread Mikael Byström
Larry le Mac said: >Anyone have any experience of the difference between >AirPort in the TiBook vs. PCMCIA card with an external >antenna ? > >Never mind about makes/models as I live in Sweden and >we probably don't have all the different makes you have, >and I'd pr

Ethernet WiFi adapters - from AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-04 Thread Frank Cornew
What's the experience been with standalone ethernet to WiFi adapters? (beyond that they need external power) Can anyone recommend specific units? b or g, OSX or 9 Looks like I need to go that route, and would like to get something that works without too much pain... First shot at a Linksys

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Bob
The National Enquirer reports at 4:09 PM -0800 2/3/05, Andrew F. wrote: >In 8.6 was actually easier to just install the Orinoco driver than to try >and get AirPort installed, for me at least. Not if you have to find the drivers, download them and then install them. But it sounds like you already

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Andrew F.
In 8.6 was actually easier to just install the Orinoco driver than to try and get AirPort installed, for me at least. Works like a champ either way, with far better reception than any other wifi card, built in or PCMCIA that I've ever used, including two 12" PowerBook G4s, a Pismo with original Ai

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Bob
The National Enquirer reports at 3:48 PM -0800 2/3/05, Andrew F. wrote: >I use the Orinoco driver under Mac OS 8.6. I tried to install AirPort, but >the installer said that my machine (Kanga) was not supported. You can do it manually. I did. I use the Classic Gold card in OS 8.6 all the time wi

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Andrew F.
I use the Orinoco driver under Mac OS 8.6. I tried to install AirPort, but the installer said that my machine (Kanga) was not supported. I did plug the card into My wife's Lombard and it just works using OS 9's AirPort software, but under OS X the Orinoco driver is required. Andrew On 2/3/05 3

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Bob
The National Enquirer reports at 7:38 AM -0800 2/3/05, Andrew wrote: >I would try and get your hands on one of the old >Lucent Orinoco cards. I have one (sold under the >Agere name) in my Kanga and the reception is even >better than my 12" AlBook's. I believe you can get >the same card on eBay u

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Larry le Mac
From: Andrew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think I would prefer a PC card to all that extra plumbing. You took the words right out of my mouth... Anyone have any experience of the difference between AirPort in the TiBook vs. PCMCIA card with an external antenna ? Never mind about makes/models as

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Larry le Mac
From: Richard Clark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You just ruined my weekend LOL don't think i could live with such a monster, but if it works and your happy that is good. <http://mywebpages.comcast.net/macdan/ti_antennae.html> Obviously practicality over... er, pride ?!... That is one

TiBook IrDA ??? (was AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Larry le Mac
From: Dan K <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've got one DVI 667 Then you might be able to answer this, why does the manual say that I have an IrDA "port" while there's nothing on the book, while my 550MHz TiBook did... Larry

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Andrew
I think I would prefer a PC card to all that extra plumbing. Andrew --- Richard Clark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You just ruined my weekend LOL don't think i could > live with such a > monster, but if it works and your happy that is > good. > > Richard > On 3 Feb 2005, at 7:51 PM, Dan K wro

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Richard Clark
You just ruined my weekend LOL don't think i could live with such a monster, but if it works and your happy that is good. Richard On 3 Feb 2005, at 7:51 PM, Dan K wrote: A second DVI 667 however seems to get much stronger signal. Internally

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Dan K
"Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >As people have mentioned in our AirPort discussions, as well >as the seller of my "new" TiBook (my second to date), the >reception/transmission is not good, especially when one >actually uses the computer (doh!)

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Andrew, a Mac Freak
> Or maybe a USB adapter, memory stick style thing... ? If you're looking for cheap, and I mean REALLY cheap, go here and check this out: http://astro.temple.edu/~moshe/intersil/ I bought a 10 dollar Syntax USB-400 usb tab, just to try this out, and it works surprisingly well. Its cheap, and th

Re: AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Andrew
mentioned in our AirPort discussions, > as well > as the seller of my "new" TiBook (my second to > date), the > reception/transmission is not good, especially when > one > actually uses the computer (doh!) and covers the > case with > one's hands. > > Wha

AirPort in TiBook ???

2005-02-03 Thread Larry le Mac
As people have mentioned in our AirPort discussions, as well as the seller of my "new" TiBook (my second to date), the reception/transmission is not good, especially when one actually uses the computer (doh!) and covers the case with one's hands. What is the best option for wire

TiBook DVI 667 vs. AlBook 1GHz 12" ???

2005-02-03 Thread Larry le Mac
After all the thinking, contemplating and talking I have now got my 12" AlBook, the one with the dent and twisted chassis (not too bad damage as it happens). However, I have also got myself a TiBook DVI 667MHz, i.e. the 1280x854 revised model, with lots of cracked paint (= perfect repai

Comatose TIBook

2005-02-02 Thread Bruce Johnson
Have a TiBook on the bench here that's been getting increasingly cranky about waking up from sleep, It's an 800 MHZ DVI model. I reset the power manager as described in Apple's tech note, and it seemed to wake up and work fine. Now however, the user said he had trouble startin

Re: PB G4/400 freezes suddenly. Heat? (was"Re: LaCie drive forcesleeps TiBook 400")

2005-01-12 Thread Mikael Byström
Mikael Byström said: >using a firewire disc I meant "drive" obviously. -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low

Re: PB G4/400 freezes suddenly. Heat? (was"Re: LaCie drive forcesleeps TiBook 400")

2005-01-11 Thread Mikael Byström
tion or other ideas to solve this problem? > > >I tried Temperature Monitor, but unfortunately only the HD SMART >controller is supported on my Powerbook G4 400 and I noticed that when >crashes occur the temp is 43° C/109.2°F after rebooting. The first >troublefree time it'

PB G4/400 freezes suddenly. Heat? (was"Re: LaCie drive forcesleeps TiBook 400")

2005-01-06 Thread Mikael Byström
it's at 39°C to 42°C. Mikael Byström said earlier: >Anyone know what this can be about? >I sleep my TiBook 4oo with powercord in, insert a cordpowered >firewiredrive and the machine refuses to wake up. It's not off, but HD >seems to not spin up, just kinda "sims ab

Re: LaCie drive forcesleeps TiBook 400

2005-01-06 Thread John McGibney
> Anyone know what this can be about? > I sleep my TiBook 4oo with powercord in, insert a cordpowered > firewiredrive and the machine refuses to wake up. It's not off, but HD > seems to not spin up, just kinda "sims about" and display is dark. > Three finger salute wi

LaCie drive forcesleeps TiBook 400

2005-01-05 Thread Mikael Byström
Anyone know what this can be about? I sleep my TiBook 4oo with powercord in, insert a cordpowered firewiredrive and the machine refuses to wake up. It's not off, but HD seems to not spin up, just kinda "sims about" and display is dark. Three finger salute with drive disconnected

LaCie drive forcesleeps TiBook 400

2005-01-05 Thread Mikael Byström
Anyone know what this can be about? I sleep my TiBook 4oo with powercord in, insert a cordpowered firewiredrive and the machine refuses to wake up. It's not off, but HD seems to not spin up, just kinda "sims about" and display is dark. Three finger salute with drive disconnected

Re: TiBook question

2004-12-20 Thread Jeff Hubatka
On Dec 20, 2004, at 12:30 PM, G-Books wrote: Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 14:09:11 -0600 From: PowerMac 5500 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: TiBook question Hal wrote: Does anyone know where the airport antennas are located on a rev. B (550mHz, gigabit ethernet) TiBook? Any info appreciated. -H

Re: TiBook question

2004-12-20 Thread Hal
On Dec 20, 2004, at 4:56 PM, Dan K wrote: In the meantime: TiBook antennae are located at the sides of the palmrest. Look at the sides near the front and you'll see on each side a couple inch long horizontal 'slot'. The antennae are under those. Hal, I'm just curious why you a

Re: Orinoco Gold and TiBook G4

2004-12-20 Thread Mikael Byström
Andrew F. said: >Who is the vendor of the card? If its the Proxim card (or a number of other >brands) it may be of a newer type that neither the SourceForge nor the >IOExperts drivers support. It's Agere Systems and was made in 2002. It has 128bit RC4 encryption. Thing is it is known to work fro

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