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I’ve always been reluctant to purchase anything...	1,969 Views / 32 Replies
I’ve always been reluctant to purchase anything that has been refurbished but in March of 2004 the “deal” was simply too good to pass up. If memory serves the then-current crop of PowerBooks were EOL...
Posted by jewing80, on May 26, 2005 at 10:39 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I�ve been trying to �upgrade� from my 1 GHz Ti,...	29,546 Views / 300 Replies
I�ve been trying to �upgrade� from my 1 GHz Ti, for the better part of a year. Initially I purchased a refurbished 15� 1.25 GHz AL. Within a couple days the case began falling apart (so much for...
Posted by jewing80, on Feb 7, 2005 at 07:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks

The Apple store at The Grove had a new 12� iBook...	1,684 Views / 19 Replies
The Apple store at The Grove had a new 12� iBook sitting right next to a 12� PB both machines were configured with 512 MB of RAM and combo drives. Although both were hampered by �automatic� power...
Posted by jewing80, on Oct 25, 2004 at 05:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I don't think this is related to the machine...	832 Views / 2 Replies
I don't think this is related to the machine itself; it's more likely her OS configuration. On her computer check: System Preferences> Keyboard & Mouse > Keyboard ensure that "Delay Until Repeat"...
Posted by jewing80, on Oct 23, 2004 at 03:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks

More likely than not the �modest� iBook bump is...	9,082 Views / 78 Replies
More likely than not the �modest� iBook bump is the result of Apple (purportedly) failing to deliver a PowerBook update by the end of the year. Whether this is indicative of a major announcement in...
Posted by jewing80, on Oct 20, 2004 at 02:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Tony's correct the 256 MB SO-DIMM on the 12" PB...	1,684 Views / 19 Replies
Tony's correct the 256 MB SO-DIMM on the 12" PB is not user upgradable. The two major differences that will directly affect performance are the GPU and the bus speed. The clock difference is minimal...
Posted by jewing80, on Oct 19, 2004 at 11:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I�m not talking about adding it as an option; I�m...	6,771 Views / 141 Replies
I�m not talking about adding it as an option; I�m talking about the initial unit pricing. Apple could introduce a model at any price they want as long as it falls in a range of perceived...
Posted by jewing80, on Oct 12, 2004 at 01:53 PM, in Mac Desktops

So far, at least from what I�ve read, Barefeats...	6,771 Views / 141 Replies
So far, at least from what I�ve read, Barefeats is the only publication/website calling Apple to task on the GPU performance claims. Although Barefeats may be well known in Mac communities they are a...
Posted by jewing80, on Oct 12, 2004 at 12:55 PM, in Mac Desktops

I have to agree with the previous poster...	6,771 Views / 141 Replies
I have to agree with the previous poster regarding the expectations of the average consumer. Most of us are not average consumers; this is evidenced by the fact that we have chosen to seek out this...
Posted by jewing80, on Oct 7, 2004 at 02:19 AM, in Mac Desktops

Anyone who has followed the aforementioned...	3,613 Views / 42 Replies
Anyone who has followed the aforementioned website for the last year or so will know the "reporting" is sketchy at best. Many of the exclusives have been grossly speculative, and some of the daily...
Posted by jewing80, on Oct 2, 2004 at 01:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks

After reading many positive experiences I...	1,133 Views / 19 Replies
After reading many positive experiences I purchased a refurbished 1.25 GHz 15" Powerbook in February. Upon initial inspection the exterior appear to be in good enough shape, the bottom case had a...
Posted by jewing80, on Aug 22, 2004 at 02:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I needed to do this very thing a couple weeks...	713 Views / 2 Replies
I needed to do this very thing a couple weeks ago. I lacked the time to do it properly so this is what I used: 1. cheap walkman 2. mini jack to mini jack connection 3. Audiocorder OSX 4. Sound...
Posted by jewing80, on May 18, 2004 at 12:11 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Initially the Spire Volt XL/ Boot combination...	1,206 Views / 4 Replies
Initially the Spire Volt XL/ Boot combination looked to be the ideal solution for carrying my Ti and various other goodies. Unfortunately my experience with the company was less than enjoyable. I was...
Posted by jewing80, on May 15, 2004 at 07:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I too am considering getting a 12" 1.33, having...	1,033 Views / 14 Replies
I too am considering getting a 12" 1.33, having owned a Ti for over a year and also having used a couple 12" models and a 1.25 and 1.5 15" here are the conclusions that I've found. Although I have...
Posted by jewing80, on May 3, 2004 at 12:07 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Thanks for the responses... The monitor I'm...	2,025 Views / 32 Replies
Thanks for the responses... The monitor I'm currently using with my PC is an NEC with DVI, it will work just fine with my my PC and whichever Powerbook I decide to go with. I just want to make...
Posted by jewing80, on May 2, 2004 at 08:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks

12" Powerbook as a primary computer?	2,025 Views / 32 Replies
I was wondering if anyone out there uses a 12" Powerbook sans an external monitor as their primary computer? I've been using a 15 inch Ti for the last 14 months and have found no problems with the...
Posted by jewing80, on May 2, 2004 at 02:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I was looking for the same type of improvements�...	1,626 Views / 13 Replies
I was looking for the same type of improvements� although clock speed increase and real world performance are not linear I fully expected a noticeable speed boost going from a �stock� 1 GHz Ti to a...
Posted by jewing80, on Apr 29, 2004 at 05:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks

At the risk of nay saying, I�m not overly...	1,597 Views / 21 Replies
At the risk of nay saying, I�m not overly impressed with the performance of the Radeon 9700 128MB. I�ve only spent an hour or so gaming, but the boost from my 1GHz Ti (64MB Radeon 9000) while...
Posted by jewing80, on Apr 27, 2004 at 12:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks

My 15" (1.5 5400RPM 128MB VRAM) arrived around 9...	19,917 Views / 396 Replies
My 15" (1.5 5400RPM 128MB VRAM) arrived around 9 a.m. PST.
Posted by jewing80, on Apr 26, 2004 at 05:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks

That's more like it!	1,055 Views / 13 Replies
That's more like it!
Posted by jewing80, on Apr 26, 2004 at 04:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Under your power management options set...	1,055 Views / 13 Replies
Under your power management options set performance to highest, judging by your numbers it is set to "automatic" read, reduced. This should make a dramatic difference in your overal score...
Posted by jewing80, on Apr 26, 2004 at 04:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Over the weekend I started having second...	1,626 Views / 13 Replies
Over the weekend I started having second thoughts... do I really need to upgrade? Right now I have a 1 GHz Ti that I purchased in March of last year. I passed on the original 1.25 Al 15" in...
Posted by jewing80, on Apr 25, 2004 at 11:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Well I finally got my shipping notice. ...	19,917 Views / 396 Replies
Well I finally got my shipping notice. Shipped from Shanghai 2:34 p.m. at 2:35 p.m. it missed the cut off time, what ever that means. Scheduled dilivery is Monday 4/26. I called Fedex to see if it...
Posted by jewing80, on Apr 22, 2004 at 11:02 AM, in Mac Notebooks

The only reason I chose expedited shipping was in...	19,917 Views / 396 Replies
The only reason I chose expedited shipping was in hopes my Powerbook would be sent Fedex Express instead of Fedex Ground. Although dilivery times for both services are roughly the same, In my area...
Posted by jewing80, on Apr 21, 2004 at 09:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I�m in the exact same boat as nearly everyone...	19,917 Views / 396 Replies
I�m in the exact same boat as nearly everyone else. Ordered my 15� BTO (single DIMM 512, 128 MB VRAM, 80 GB @ 5400 RPM) Monday just before 10:00 a.m. The order is still open with an estimated ship...
Posted by jewing80, on Apr 21, 2004 at 10:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I ordered my 15� yesterday at about 10 a.m. PST....	1,174 Views / 14 Replies
I ordered my 15� yesterday at about 10 a.m. PST. My original configuration was 128 MB of VRAM, a 512 MB Single DIMM, the 5400 RPM HD option, and FCE preinstalled. My shipping estimate was 5-7...
Posted by jewing80, on Apr 20, 2004 at 01:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I installed a 7K60 in a 1 GHz 12� a couple months...	3,561 Views / 38 Replies
I installed a 7K60 in a 1 GHz 12� a couple months ago; I also added a stick of Corsair 512MB CL 2.5 as well. I only had a week to test the system before I had to give it back to its owner so my...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 29, 2004 at 03:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks

A letter, whether paper or e-mail, is always your...	2,641 Views / 21 Replies
A letter, whether paper or e-mail, is always your best bet for quick conflict resolution. I contacted Apple sales via phone to try and get a replacement or refund for a defective refurnished...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 25, 2004 at 10:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I too have to call back tomorrow morning and hope...	5,959 Views / 45 Replies
I too have to call back tomorrow morning and hope for the best! I received my 15" refurbished Powerbook today. Upon inspection I noticed a couple small scratches on the bottom of the unit. I...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 25, 2004 at 01:08 AM, in Mac Notebooks

It�s been a few months since I installed a 7K60...	748 Views / 8 Replies
It�s been a few months since I installed a 7K60 in a 12� 1Ghz, but this is what I remember. The removal of the screws in the battery compartment, and ram bay were pretty simple. Popping off the...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 24, 2004 at 02:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I swore I wouldn�t do it� I kept telling myself...	5,959 Views / 45 Replies
I swore I wouldn�t do it� I kept telling myself there is no need to upgrade. In the end I really could not pass up the price. The thought that I just might end up with a new unit even sweetened the...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 22, 2004 at 06:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Dropped to $1150 shipped... Jacob ...	645 Views / 3 Replies
Dropped to $1150 shipped... Jacob jewing80 at mac dot com
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 20, 2004 at 03:26 AM, in Marketplace

I know what you mean about the Pocket Mouse Pro....	961 Views / 11 Replies
I know what you mean about the Pocket Mouse Pro. I originally had the wireless version and the noise level was fine, no scroll clicking. Later I went to the retractable cord version and my goodness...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 19, 2004 at 02:19 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

icemank121, Did your refurb. come in a...	1,082 Views / 9 Replies
icemank121, Did your refurb. come in a retail box or brown boxed? Any hint of the "white spot" problem?
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 19, 2004 at 02:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks

This is a tough call for me as well. If I can...	5,959 Views / 45 Replies
This is a tough call for me as well. If I can find someone to buy my 20� Cinema Display I should be able to free up enough cash to replace my venerable Ti. Seeing as I can probably get $1600-$1800...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 18, 2004 at 06:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I have not been able to get the search function...	674 Views / 4 Replies
I have not been able to get the search function to work properly in over a week. I keep geeting results from over a year ago, or results that have nothing to do with the keyword. This is happening...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 18, 2004 at 06:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I will also include an Apple Keyboard (new style...	645 Views / 3 Replies
I will also include an Apple Keyboard (new style with two USB ports on the back) in the box with USB extension cable and a Kensington Studio Mouse Optical, Like new in the box with all packaging and...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 18, 2004 at 04:53 AM, in Marketplace

The "wooshing" sound was still noticeable......	980 Views / 7 Replies
The "wooshing" sound was still noticeable... honestly I can't remember if it was any quieter than on the Ti. The vibration was reduced, I remember that distinctly. The vibration was still noticeable...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 17, 2004 at 06:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I had similar vibration issues with the 7K60. I...	980 Views / 7 Replies
I had similar vibration issues with the 7K60. I even exchanged it twice but the additional noise and constant vibration lead me to return it. The one drive that I tried and really liked was the...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 17, 2004 at 05:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks

FS: 20" Apple Cinema Display + ADC to DVI	645 Views / 3 Replies
Kinda looking to see what the market is like for this. I've only owned it for a week but I'm starting to realize it may be a bit too much monitor for me. I don't use FCP, PS or any other program that...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 17, 2004 at 05:01 PM, in Marketplace

Sticky: It's a Metal Art Jr. by Allsop. I picked it up...	1,704,380 Views / 4,099 Replies
It's a Metal Art Jr. by Allsop. I picked it up yesterday from Staples for $20. Out of the box my Ti fit, but was fairly tight. I actually had to put a bit of pressure on the back to get it to sit...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 17, 2004 at 12:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Sticky: Thanks! I guess I got a little carried away... I...	1,704,380 Views / 4,099 Replies
Thanks! I guess I got a little carried away... I could have sworn the box said pro... oh well, changes made... all better!
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 17, 2004 at 05:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Sticky: My turn! 1 GHz Ti Superdrive, Apple 20"...	1,704,380 Views / 4,099 Replies
My turn! 1 GHz Ti Superdrive, Apple 20" Cinema Display, Canon i950, Airport Extreme Base Station, 30 GB iPod, iSight, gray JBL Creature Speakers II, Apple Keyboard, Kensington Pilot Pro Optical....
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 17, 2004 at 01:21 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I also have the Super-duper iPod case from...	671 Views / 4 Replies
I also have the Super-duper iPod case from Waterfield Designs. While I really like Gary's stuff the lack of any real screen protection while using the device made me look elsewhere. Also I like the...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 13, 2004 at 03:36 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

I was quoted 30 days on a custom made iVod 3G....	671 Views / 4 Replies
I was quoted 30 days on a custom made iVod 3G. They said the lead time was pretty firm as the case is in essence hand made. I ended up opting for a "pre-built" iVod at the Apple store. I'm...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 13, 2004 at 01:24 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

After a short "affair" with an iPod Mini, I've...	1,261 Views / 21 Replies
After a short "affair" with an iPod Mini, I've fallen back in love with my 30GB. I had originally bought a 20GB 2G a week before the 3Gs were announced. I was really happy with everything about...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 12, 2004 at 06:05 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

I debated for the better part of last weekend as...	1,436 Views / 30 Replies
I debated for the better part of last weekend as to what "audio solution" to use in my vehicle. Initially I had planned on buying the iTrip; mainly because it seemed to be the only device designed...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 10, 2004 at 12:14 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

FS: iPod 3G (dock connector) 30GB and extras�	496 Views / 0 Replies
iPod 3G (dock connector) 30GB and extras� Like new 30GB iPod just replaced by Apple on March 2nd still in plastic sheath, includes all original accessories, and boxes. Contents include. Unopened...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 7, 2004 at 04:14 PM, in Marketplace

inMotion speakers and the iPod mini	476 Views / 1 Replies
Not sure if this has been posted yet, so here goes... The iPod mini seems to work just fine with the inMotion portable speaker rig from Altec Lansing. My 30GB was suffering from major screen...
Posted by jewing80, on Mar 3, 2004 at 04:29 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

Same thing has happened to me. The count on my...	741 Views / 5 Replies
Same thing has happened to me. The count on my Mini is 3 freezes since Friday night. Each time the unit has froze just as a song is getting ready to play� twice on Saturday once on Sunday. No...
Posted by jewing80, on Feb 24, 2004 at 11:53 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

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