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i use both machines a pwerbook g4 rev C and a g4... 1,826 Views / 14 Replies  
i use both machines a pwerbook g4 rev C and a g4 desktop. I work a lot in Final cut. the pwerbook is good for roughing things out but the desktop has the added stability and drivespace that is needed...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Oct 25, 2004 at 09:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
escher said It does have the dreaded uneven... 29,580 Views / 300 Replies  
escher said
It does have the dreaded uneven bottom,

escher-that would send me off the wall. i'd bring it in to apple with that problem. i'd consider that serious. just my two cents. what do you...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Jul 7, 2004 at 12:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
oh man this thing is great. 12inch 80gig rev C... 29,580 Views / 300 Replies  
oh man this thing is great. 12inch 80gig rev C powerbook. i'm writing this listening to a radio station from AMSTERDAM!! I'll switch over to IRELAND shortly. I get radio from all over the world...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Jun 30, 2004 at 05:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i think that they will cover cameras. i have... 2,169 Views / 23 Replies  
i think that they will cover cameras. i have safeware for , a rev C pwerbook- i'm bad with dropping things like walkmans. Although i don't believe i will drop my computer because i am very verry...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Jun 29, 2004 at 01:35 AM, in Mac Notebooks
dandy little machine. Rev C 80 gig 768 Ram 1.33.... 29,580 Views / 300 Replies  
dandy little machine. Rev C 80 gig 768 Ram 1.33. It's fast and snappy. i've had it for 3 month. i'm using it to edit video documentary. even using small screen without added monitor works just fine....
Posted by Mel Dada, on Jun 24, 2004 at 12:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
i've had my powerbook 12 inch wbto 80 gig drive... 1,314 Views / 15 Replies  
i've had my powerbook 12 inch wbto 80 gig drive for over a month. I've been editing a documentary project on it and cannot believe the capabilities of this machine and final cut pro combination. even...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Jun 19, 2004 at 12:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Shielded Speakers 470 Views / 1 Replies  
does anyone know if a Kloss Model One radio put near a powerbook hard drive is in any way damaging to the computer or to files on the hard drive due to magnets. I have lots of audio and video media...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Jun 12, 2004 at 01:10 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
i'm working on a video project using my new 12... 1,687 Views / 23 Replies  
i'm working on a video project using my new 12 inch powerbook 1.33 w/80 gig drive. I am surprised how much i am able to do with just the 12" screen. It is perfect for traveling and working. An Apple...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Jun 12, 2004 at 12:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Using Powerbook While Battery Charging? 801 Views / 5 Replies  
Newbie type question-Does anyone know if it is bad for the battery life to use a powerbook running on AC and charging the battery at the same time? I often do that and the battery continues to charge...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Jun 3, 2004 at 05:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I follow the instructions that came with the... 7,138 Views / 39 Replies  
I follow the instructions that came with the computer from Apple. a dry damp lint free cloth- and that's it. works well on the screen and the computer casing. for an extra protection i use the tissue...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Jun 3, 2004 at 12:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
same here. i was able to return two powerbooks... 785 Views / 3 Replies  
same here. i was able to return two powerbooks that were not up to snuff and have gotten a 3rd one that is just terrific. It was a trying experience but Everytime i dealt with Apple they were...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Jun 2, 2004 at 05:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
no problems here on a new 12" 1.33ghz 80 gig... 2,942 Views / 31 Replies  
no problems here on a new 12" 1.33ghz 80 gig drive. One thing i noticed was that it seemed to startup much faster. I'm hoping this version will fix video capture problems in Final Cut. :)
Posted by Mel Dada, on May 27, 2004 at 09:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: firewire busted on all aluminum powerbooks? 5,028 Views / 20 Replies  
i have had no problems with the pwerbook and final cut. but will use this new upgrade. thanks for info. all digitizing in and print to video out has been A-Ok. I've had to wrestle with the new...
Posted by Mel Dada, on May 26, 2004 at 08:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
love this machine. it took a while for apple to... 4,714 Views / 37 Replies  
love this machine. it took a while for apple to get it right. I've got the 12 inch screen with the BTO hard drive 80 gig 5400rpm. I have 768 mb Ram. I do a lot of video work and the machine is...
Posted by Mel Dada, on May 26, 2004 at 07:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i'm no computer whiz buti had the same problem... 5,215 Views / 45 Replies  
i'm no computer whiz buti had the same problem with 12" 1.33 ghz pwrbiij, until i called apple care. ihad to reload the base station again. that meant starting from scratch and resetting the base...
Posted by Mel Dada, on May 19, 2004 at 10:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i have the 5400 rpm 80 gig drive on the 12 inch... 806 Views / 8 Replies  
i have the 5400 rpm 80 gig drive on the 12 inch pwrbook. I can hear the harddrive while i;'m typing this. I f i step back to about two feet I can hardly hear it. I doesn't bother me and it isn't...
Posted by Mel Dada, on May 14, 2004 at 11:39 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I agree. I use the model 1 and it is just a... 1,443 Views / 12 Replies  
I agree. I use the model 1 and it is just a terrific way to both have AM and Fm and plug in capabilities for the ipod and the pwerbook. I dig this radio, the way it looks (it's got a wooden case) and...
Posted by Mel Dada, on May 13, 2004 at 12:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: What percentage of screens have bad pixels? 1,006 Views / 16 Replies  
i ordered a new pb 12 bto with 80 gig drive and it had a dead white pixel/ I work in video and know what the concerns are. I did not want that white spot on the screen, it is distracting/ I suppose...
Posted by Mel Dada, on May 12, 2004 at 08:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I had a dead pixel issue with the first new... 1,273 Views / 19 Replies  
I had a dead pixel issue with the first new pwerbook 12 inch built to order 80 gig and had to return it. Apple allowed the swap for a new one and indeed this 12 inch is superb. A wonder of the world,...
Posted by Mel Dada, on May 11, 2004 at 10:08 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Pray for peace and no dead pixels 19,959 Views / 396 Replies  
yikes it left taiwan yesterday and it's on a truck this morning for delivery here on the West Coast Americka.Now that is fast. It's taken a week for an order for some software from (are you ready)...
Posted by Mel Dada, on May 6, 2004 at 12:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
okay here i am again on this thread. i have sent... 19,959 Views / 396 Replies  
okay here i am again on this thread. i have sent back one brand new powrbook 12inch w/80 gigger a week and a half ago with a faulty ram slot and white pixel. (Life goes on)

Apple gave the okee...
Posted by Mel Dada, on May 5, 2004 at 11:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
yes i tried massaging the pixel and that didn';t... 1,998 Views / 22 Replies  
yes i tried massaging the pixel and that didn';t work. but what i did massage was Apple Customer Service and that worked! Apple is a great company! They are exchanging the machine! I've got to hand...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 29, 2004 at 01:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
ask apple to change the policy. perhaps get money... 2,020 Views / 37 Replies  
ask apple to change the policy. perhaps get money back or credit for an apple product for dead pixel on delivery of new machine. i don't know. i have one lousy white pixel- it's annoying- i wish i...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 29, 2004 at 02:01 AM, in Mac Notebooks
[QUOTE]Originally posted by NYCFarmboy: [B]I... 2,222 Views / 24 Replies  
[QUOTE]Originally posted by NYCFarmboy:
[B]I have a brand new 12" 1.3 ghz powerbook in my hands..on my lap.

have a brand new 12" 1.3 ghz powerbook w/8o gig drive

this runs cooler then the...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 28, 2004 at 11:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
thank you. i can understand Apple's pov but i can... 1,998 Views / 22 Replies  
thank you. i can understand Apple's pov but i can understand mine a bit better. I shelled out the bucks.they've got plenty.

make love not war
mel :)
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 28, 2004 at 06:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Brand New 12inch Powerbook- With Flaws 1,998 Views / 22 Replies  
anyway i returned it for the dysfunctional ram slot, i'd have to be out of mind not to. I can't have only the installed 256 ram. i paid for a new computer. its a pain in the neck. that's all. life...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 28, 2004 at 06:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Brand New 12inch Powerbook- With Flaws 1,998 Views / 22 Replies  
I'm sorry I have to report my 12 pwerbook 80 gig arrived this morning with a white pixel spot and a non functioning ram slot. i brought it to Apple store they confirmed it and gave me a case # and...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 28, 2004 at 05:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
[QUOTE]Originally posted by MrCaN: [B]The... 19,959 Views / 396 Replies  
[QUOTE]Originally posted by MrCaN:
[B]The reason it shows Shanghai, then Alaska, then Shanghai, is because of the weakness of Fedex tracking, all times are local times for that location, so it...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 28, 2004 at 12:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i had a hard time finding it as well but after a... 19,959 Views / 396 Replies  
i had a hard time finding it as well but after a letter to apple they gave me this page to czech.

https://store.apple.com/Your/WebObjects/OrderStatus.woa/-/FindOrderPage.wo

by the way i ordered...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 27, 2004 at 11:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
ordered 12 inch pwerbook BTO w/80gig harddrive.... 19,959 Views / 396 Replies  
ordered 12 inch pwerbook BTO w/80gig harddrive. ordered afternoon of April 23. got email this am that it will be delivered by 10:30 am April 30. It's left Shanghai. Wow speed on the base paths!only a...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 27, 2004 at 09:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
digital audio at its height-made in 1938 652 Views / 0 Replies  
i can't resist recommending this website.

http://www.unknown.nu/mercury/

In light of the technological marvels that we have at our disposal, these radio plays are a marvelous contrast to the...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 26, 2004 at 06:25 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Order Soon and Orson Welles Still on the Air 19,959 Views / 396 Replies  
ordered a 12 inch powerbook on the 23rd of April. delivery on or before May 3. I hope it's before.
i can't resist recommending this website.

http://www.unknown.nu/mercury/

In light of the...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 26, 2004 at 06:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
as an aside. i went to the apple store and the... 1,975 Views / 27 Replies  
as an aside. i went to the apple store and the genius cat told me i didn;t have to buy a base station. I have a g4 desktop and this new pwerbook laptop 12 inch. i bought a refurbed airport card for...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 25, 2004 at 11:21 PM, in Networking
everything i buy, i pay cashola including this... 9,496 Views / 150 Replies  
everything i buy, i pay cashola including this cool pwrbook. i don't dig paying some money to some bank with worse rates than the mafia . still makingmovies. you know about 7 yrs ago i was going to...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 25, 2004 at 05:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: geez 6,141 Views / 103 Replies  
wait a bit. i can understand the techno lust getting way out of proportion. but being on the cusp of an upgrade cycle is significant, especially given the option for a free exchange also i find the...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 19, 2004 at 03:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
the 80gig hardrive travels at 5400rpm.add $125 to... 6,141 Views / 103 Replies  
the 80gig hardrive travels at 5400rpm.add $125 to the order for this hardrive upgrade.

any opinions if final cut/pro tools operate more efficiently with this new powerbook iteration? i will most...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Apr 19, 2004 at 01:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
final cut pro and ibook questions 1,596 Views / 9 Replies  
thanks for the responses. that's correct, I would like to use the ibook for editing while on the road. and what you say makes sense as to using the ibook for smaller segements and use it almost as a...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Mar 2, 2004 at 08:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: FCP works fine 1,596 Views / 9 Replies  
thanks for the responses. this really helps. while we're on the subject-how is it working with final cut on a 12" monitor? on my desktop system I have (2) 21 inch monitors. Granted this is a laptop...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Mar 2, 2004 at 01:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
ibook g4 and Final Cut Pro 1,596 Views / 9 Replies  
hi. is there anyone out there using ibook and final cut pro? I was told that I should buy a powerbook. If there is problem with dropping frames on output is it still possible to a 'first cut' on a...
Posted by Mel Dada, on Feb 28, 2004 at 06:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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