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Of people's ability to continuously flaunt that... 6,337 Views / 110 Replies  
Of people's ability to continuously flaunt that which they own on a board where people know you wouldn't be reading it if you didn't own something relating to the topic? No.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 26, 2002 at 11:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks
this thread is interesting. Thanks, -Chris... 6,337 Views / 110 Replies  
this thread is interesting.

Thanks,
-Chris

If you don't like the thread, don't read it or post in it.
Your mod,
Vmarks
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 26, 2002 at 02:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
This way worked perfectly the first time I tried... 1,005 Views / 12 Replies  
This way worked perfectly the first time I tried it on my Windows XP box with an HP LaserJet 5P. I tried the Windows via Samba crap for days, rearranging that damn smb:// url and the parameters of...
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 22, 2002 at 06:17 PM, in Networking
Has anyone tried to use the phone as a modem over... 944 Views / 12 Replies  
Has anyone tried to use the phone as a modem over bluetooth? This is almost the sole reason I want to get the phone, and wanted to make sure it works.

Thanks,
-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 16, 2002 at 03:51 PM, in macOS
Re: OS X hurts my eyes 1,248 Views / 13 Replies  
What does font smoothing look like? Either there is no difference, or I'm not looking at the text which is supposedly being smoothed.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 14, 2002 at 11:03 PM, in macOS
Not sure what you mean by "slowly". To try and... 641 Views / 3 Replies  
Not sure what you mean by "slowly". To try and find out, I took my windows ipod to a friends house and we tested it with his powerbook against his mac ipod. Transfer speeds were the same. We 'synced'...
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 14, 2002 at 10:58 PM, in macOS
Is there something that explains the difference... 1,700 Views / 32 Replies  
Is there something that explains the difference in DVD media, and what DVD media I can get to use on the superdrive on a powerbook? The different types I am referring to are DVD+R DVD-R etc etc....
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 14, 2002 at 01:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What's the truck icon? The one I'm refering to is... 19,570 Views / 225 Replies  
What's the truck icon? The one I'm refering to is the icon which is 2 icons to the right of iCal.

Thanks,
-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 9, 2002 at 03:51 PM, in macOS
What is that icon with the happy face inside the... 19,570 Views / 225 Replies  
What is that icon with the happy face inside the chat bubble on fire? 4th from the left on the dock

Thanks,
-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 9, 2002 at 03:50 PM, in macOS
My battery didn't charge to 100% until I did that... 815 Views / 5 Replies  
My battery didn't charge to 100% until I did that conditioning thing. I did it about 4 days after owning it. It goes to 100% now.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 9, 2002 at 12:00 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Just got mine today as well. No dead pixels nor... 20,552 Views / 361 Replies  
Just got mine today as well. No dead pixels nor did I have a green line when playing a dvd. Great machine, too bad its still at my dad's work until I finish finals. Oh well, can't wait to play with...
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 3, 2002 at 07:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
On FedEx vehicle for deliveryMARIETTA GA ... 20,552 Views / 361 Replies  
On FedEx vehicle for deliveryMARIETTA GA 12/03/2002 08:01
Arrived at FedEx Destination LocationMARIETTA GA 12/03/2002 06:52
Arrived at Sort FacilityINDIANAPOLIS IN 12/03/2002 01:54 ...
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 3, 2002 at 10:16 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm curious, since it arrived and left alaska,... 1,091 Views / 26 Replies  
I'm curious, since it arrived and left alaska, does that mean that it has cleared customs? This has to do with the 2 day shipping timer kicking in after clearing customs.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 3, 2002 at 01:11 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yea, they must be on a sled. -Chris 1,091 Views / 26 Replies  
Yea, they must be on a sled.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 3, 2002 at 12:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I think we need an insider from FedEx to join the... 1,091 Views / 26 Replies  
I think we need an insider from FedEx to join the boards. Damn tibook is stuck somewhere, haven't heard a peep from it. Left alaska for parts unknown.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 3, 2002 at 12:07 AM, in Mac Notebooks
If it isn't one thing, its another. I ordered on... 2,098 Views / 49 Replies  
If it isn't one thing, its another. I ordered on the 6th via ADC, and its currently sitting in some igloo in Alaska, for the last 2 days. Hope an eskimo doesn't spear it by mistake.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 2, 2002 at 10:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: TinkerTool & Jaguar 850 Views / 7 Replies  
You had any problems with green lines or excessive fan noise?

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 2, 2002 at 09:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
They are all, United States or otherwise,... 2,991 Views / 47 Replies  
They are all, United States or otherwise, assembled in Taiwan.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 2, 2002 at 12:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I mean something like a camera picture of the... 2,991 Views / 47 Replies  
I mean something like a camera picture of the line. Since it seems to be per dvd software whether or not you see it, maybe its a software bug they can fix via an update.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 2, 2002 at 02:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
stop crying for a moderator. 2,991 Views / 47 Replies  
stop crying for a moderator.
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 2, 2002 at 02:27 AM, in Mac Notebooks
But you say that its random on whether or not it... 2,991 Views / 47 Replies  
But you say that its random on whether or not it will appear? Have you seen dvd playback on a 1ghz/superdrive and not seen the green line?

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 2, 2002 at 02:22 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I wonder if running electricity through it at a... 3,066 Views / 10 Replies  
I wonder if running electricity through it at a certain temperature matters. Meaning, the thing sits on a truck which may be colder outside since it is winter or whatever in the united states. So...
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 2, 2002 at 02:21 AM, in Mac Notebooks
So it is possible that one which shipped on... 2,991 Views / 47 Replies  
So it is possible that one which shipped on Friday would not have this issue because of either random luck or that it was prevented from occuring because they took measures before it left the...
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 2, 2002 at 02:16 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Do you physically own a Tibook 1ghz with superdrive? 2,991 Views / 47 Replies  
Geez. This sucks. Great to see Apple sends out broken crap. Is it annoying? Can you take a picture of it and post it?

Thanks,
-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 2, 2002 at 02:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I called apple based soley on that question. They... 20,552 Views / 361 Replies  
I called apple based soley on that question. They said the expedited shipping means itll be there 2 days after it clears customs. Anyone else heard that crock? No where on the website does it say...
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 2, 2002 at 01:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Green line DVD playback issue on 1Ghz / Superdrive Powerbooks 2,991 Views / 47 Replies  
If you do, can you report on any green lines that appear if you are watching DVDs? Or hopefully report that you do not get green lines on your screen when you watch DVDs :)

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 2, 2002 at 01:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Does this green line appear on ALL powerbooks or... 20,552 Views / 361 Replies  
Does this green line appear on ALL powerbooks or is it a random bug?

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 2, 2002 at 01:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm a newly switched PC->apple user, my... 1,216 Views / 13 Replies  
I'm a newly switched PC->apple user, my 1ghz/superdrive powerbook is currently flying over an ocean. I am going to want to do the following on my powerbook.

1) OSX
2) OS9 (going to need it to...
Posted by sunkist, on Dec 1, 2002 at 12:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I ordered my 1ghz/superdrive at 2pm on the 6th. I... 20,552 Views / 361 Replies  
I ordered my 1ghz/superdrive at 2pm on the 6th. I received shipping notification today that it shipped the 29th at 7:20pm. I ordered through the ADC discount.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 29, 2002 at 01:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Any of you ADC buyers had your 1ghz/superdrive... 2,098 Views / 49 Replies  
Any of you ADC buyers had your 1ghz/superdrive ship yet?

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 28, 2002 at 02:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I ordered the superdrive 1ghz 11am on the 6th.... 20,552 Views / 361 Replies  
I ordered the superdrive 1ghz 11am on the 6th. This was going to be my first apple, ...was. I cancelled. I know I was told a time of 4 weeks which would be the beginning of december, but with compusa...
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 26, 2002 at 12:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Re: Orders on 11/7 ship yet? 20,552 Views / 361 Replies  
Not fair! I want mine, boo hiss :-P
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 25, 2002 at 01:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yea, the more successful your site is at selling... 20,552 Views / 361 Replies  
Yea, the more successful your site is at selling almost NOTHING from the windows world, the more quicker and plentiful your shipments from Apple will be.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 24, 2002 at 11:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, I ordered ADC 11am on 11/6 and I haven't... 1,259 Views / 9 Replies  
Well, I ordered ADC 11am on 11/6 and I haven't receieved mine. You may be ringing in the new year with an old mac.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 24, 2002 at 01:29 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Are we both on the same thread? Someone named... 854 Views / 5 Replies  
Are we both on the same thread? Someone named "sUNtiGEn" about 3 posts up posted fresh new benchmarks concerning both drives. It clearly shows that the 4200 newly engineered HDD performs better than...
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 23, 2002 at 03:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
1. Educators yes with Student/Faculty ID but NO... 585 Views / 2 Replies  
1. Educators yes with Student/Faculty ID but NO on the ADC [student] discount.
2. They install it in the store.
3. Yes.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 22, 2002 at 06:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You ordered the combo, I am awaiting the... 879 Views / 8 Replies  
You ordered the combo, I am awaiting the superdrive version. I ordered through ADC on the 6th and haven't received mine either.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 22, 2002 at 03:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What is the U.S. version of this place which you... 1,018 Views / 15 Replies  
What is the U.S. version of this place which you email and magically get shipping notices? :)

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 22, 2002 at 03:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've found that washing my hands before using the... 1,099 Views / 16 Replies  
I've found that washing my hands before using the computer greatly reduces the speed at which these pads get dirty.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 22, 2002 at 01:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'd bring up a terminal window and run the... 1,203 Views / 6 Replies  
I'd bring up a terminal window and run the command 'top'. Then watch and see what happens processor-wise when the loss of focus happens again.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 22, 2002 at 01:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
If it isn't here by the end of the 4th week,... 1,005 Views / 17 Replies  
If it isn't here by the end of the 4th week, Welcome back to Windows.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 22, 2002 at 01:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: PowerBook SuperDrive Buying Options 1,005 Views / 17 Replies  
Me too. I saved 600 bucks using that ADC membership, plus the benefits of the ADC membership which I've only learned of recently. I guess the 600 dollars saved is because they sell so many full...
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 22, 2002 at 01:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I was quoted 3-4 weeks. So I can start doing some... 1,005 Views / 17 Replies  
I was quoted 3-4 weeks. So I can start doing some real quality bitching if it doesn't ship by the 6th. I am excited about some quality bitching!

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 22, 2002 at 01:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
When did you order, where did you order from, and... 20,552 Views / 361 Replies  
When did you order, where did you order from, and exactly when did it ship? :)

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 22, 2002 at 12:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I got the ADC discount. If I cancel my order and... 1,005 Views / 17 Replies  
I got the ADC discount. If I cancel my order and go with another retailer, it'll basically be like this.

I'd pay 99 dollars (price of ADC membership which I already paid) to spend another 663...
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 22, 2002 at 12:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
heh 30th of which month, and possibly which year.... 1,005 Views / 17 Replies  
heh 30th of which month, and possibly which year. I ordered mine 915am EDT and they are quoting me the earliest ship date of December 6th, 2002. I'm beginning to hate Apple and I don't even own one...
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 22, 2002 at 12:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
macrooster orders 2 days after me and gets his... 7,127 Views / 156 Replies  
macrooster orders 2 days after me and gets his now. ok, i give up.
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 21, 2002 at 11:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
smalldog.com has 9 (more or failed purchases?)... 1,446 Views / 21 Replies  
smalldog.com has 9 (more or failed purchases?) 1ghz/superdrive powerbooks. i swear, if smalldog.com has already had 20 of these things and people that ordered them the day they came out havent...
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 20, 2002 at 11:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I love reading stuff like this. It helps me... 1,493 Views / 28 Replies  
I love reading stuff like this. It helps me justify buying mine with the adc discount. Don't ask me why, just my f'd up logic.

-Chris
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 19, 2002 at 11:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Maybe I should just cancel and live vicariously... 1,991 Views / 25 Replies  
Maybe I should just cancel and live vicariously through this forum. So far, through this forum, I have opened a just received box, changed the desktop wallpaper, smoked some weed, and changed out the...
Posted by sunkist, on Nov 19, 2002 at 08:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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