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I applied the update, everything seems fine on my... 2,937 Views / 31 Replies  
I applied the update, everything seems fine on my end. PB G4 1.25GHZ w/ superdrive. When I log out to switch users it seems a bit faster, but I haven't noticed any other changes at this point.
Posted by rsgunther, on May 26, 2004 at 10:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Why not buy a refurb from Apple.com? They have... 700 Views / 5 Replies  
Why not buy a refurb from Apple.com? They have GREAT deals on refurb units.
Posted by rsgunther, on May 19, 2004 at 10:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have been hauling windoze laptops back & forth... 1,095 Views / 11 Replies  
I have been hauling windoze laptops back & forth to work for about 6 years. I have never shut them down - just close the lid - and they go to sleep. I've never had a hardware problem because of it,...
Posted by rsgunther, on May 19, 2004 at 10:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
2 things: From what I understand the repair... 2,428 Views / 15 Replies  
2 things:

From what I understand the repair permissions problem is pretty common. It happens on my 15" PB 1.25 & my friend's 15" PB 1.25. I don't know of any way to correct this issue.

In...
Posted by rsgunther, on May 12, 2004 at 08:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Did you realize the new ibooks have 256MB of RAM... 2,672 Views / 40 Replies  
Did you realize the new ibooks have 256MB of RAM soldered on board. The old ibooks (like yours) only had 128MB of RAM soldered on board.

This means you would have had 256MB of RAM, a G4...
Posted by rsgunther, on May 8, 2004 at 09:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Applecare won't cover accidental damage; only a... 768 Views / 12 Replies  
Applecare won't cover accidental damage; only a homeowner's policy or a safeware (or safeguard - can't remember the name) insurance policy will cover those damages. However, it depends on the type...
Posted by rsgunther, on May 6, 2004 at 11:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Amazing, thanks for the megamacs info. I just... 1,544 Views / 23 Replies  
Amazing, thanks for the megamacs info. I just ordered a copy from them for $9.49-- what a deal!

Ohh - and by the way -- to the original poster -- go with the Powerbook 12". I have had them both...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 26, 2004 at 09:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I usually upgrade 1 time a year and sell the old... 1,247 Views / 18 Replies  
I usually upgrade 1 time a year and sell the old machine on EBAY. Macs seem to hold their value pretty well, so I don't loose too much this way. So, since I got this one at the beginning of March...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 25, 2004 at 10:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Actually, hold down C the whole time it is... 1,010 Views / 13 Replies  
Actually, hold down C the whole time it is booting to boot from a CD.

If you can't boot from the install CD, I would try resetting the PRAM & doing a Power manager reset. You can find out details...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 25, 2004 at 10:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I agree, if the 15" is "hot" from the... 916 Views / 10 Replies  
I agree, if the 15" is "hot" from the blackmarket; focus on making a deal on the 17". Offer the 100 less, for the 15 & you can probably make the deal.
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 25, 2004 at 05:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I would recommend you either keep your 12" or buy... 4,469 Views / 49 Replies  
I would recommend you either keep your 12" or buy a new 12". Based on your comments you probably won't be happy with a 15".

I had a 12" & bought the 15" (sold the 12" on ebay). This was from a...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 23, 2004 at 09:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
In regard to docking, I have to say that IBM... 1,475 Views / 14 Replies  
In regard to docking, I have to say that IBM truly has the best solution. I have a thinkpad T40 that I use for work (and home, typing on it right now). I have a dock / port replicator by IBM at my...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 22, 2004 at 09:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Unless they release G5s or some other... 3,139 Views / 72 Replies  
Unless they release G5s or some other unbelievable technlogy, I will stick with my 1.25 15" Superdrive - it is close to 2 months old I think, and I bought it refurbed (got a great deal).

It is a...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 17, 2004 at 06:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I posted the original topic. I have had the... 18,049 Views / 126 Replies  
I posted the original topic. I have had the Microsoft Bluetooth mouse for over 2 months now. I just replaced the original batteries yesterday. Over 2 months on 1 set of AA batteries. Not too bad!...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 11, 2004 at 09:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I agree about the Powerbooks, but come on...... 1,377 Views / 17 Replies  
I agree about the Powerbooks, but come on... don't you think they are going to do it again with iBooks & iMacs?

I see them going towards it with the introduction of the colored minis. Also,...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 11, 2004 at 01:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
EdipisReks - Hi, glad to meet you. I got a... 2,047 Views / 17 Replies  
EdipisReks - Hi, glad to meet you.

I got a refurb 15" 1.25GHZ w/Superdrive. It looked ok at first, then I noticed there was a dent in the case by the superdrive. Also, the feet on the underside...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 10, 2004 at 08:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Fast DVD Copy looks like the best one in my... 8,102 Views / 53 Replies  
Fast DVD Copy looks like the best one in my opinion. It does it all with a simple click of the button. I might go ahead & buy this one.
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 10, 2004 at 11:23 AM, in Applications
Colored Powerbooks? 1,377 Views / 17 Replies  
I was just surfing around and looking at the iPod Minis and I just made a realization. I think there is a very STRONG possibility that Apple will offer colored Powerbooks or iBooks made of the same...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 10, 2004 at 11:21 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I will switch to DVD-RW.. I just ruined another... 8,102 Views / 53 Replies  
I will switch to DVD-RW.. I just ruined another disc... I am not using DVD2oneX... I just used DVDbackup then Roxio Toast.. but the dvd just won't load up.. it will work as a video_TS folder, but not...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 4, 2004 at 09:54 PM, in Applications
I am struggling with this process now. I have... 8,102 Views / 53 Replies  
I am struggling with this process now. I have ruined 2 discs so far. Burning the 3rd one while I am typing this.

The first time I didn't name the disc correctly.

The second time I set up the...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 4, 2004 at 09:33 PM, in Applications
Sorry I misspelled Mac -- I know it is short for... 8,102 Views / 53 Replies  
Sorry I misspelled Mac -- I know it is short for Macintosh -- I just wasn't thinking about it I guess.

Anyway, do I need the DVD2one software? It seems that I should be able to use DVD backup &...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 4, 2004 at 07:24 PM, in Applications
Copying DVD movies 8,102 Views / 53 Replies  
Hey, I have a Powerbook 15" 1.25GHZ with Superdrive. How do I make a backup of my DVD movies? Is it possible with a MAC? I used to be able to do it on a PC with third party software, but now my...
Posted by rsgunther, on Apr 4, 2004 at 04:31 PM, in Applications
The 15" just came out in September (I think). ... 706 Views / 3 Replies  
The 15" just came out in September (I think). All Powerbooks have a 1 year warranty (90-days phone support, 1 year parts & labor). You can buy applecare extended phone support & warranty (gives you...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 28, 2004 at 12:11 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: Actually the airport extreme card is the ONLY... 718 Views / 3 Replies  
Actually the airport extreme card is the ONLY card you can use. There are no 3rd party options that I am aware of for the 12" Powerbook. The airport cards are very nice, extremely well integrated,...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 21, 2004 at 05:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have a thinkpad T40 that is an office machine... 2,302 Views / 28 Replies  
I have a thinkpad T40 that is an office machine (paid for by my company) that I take between home & office. My wife & I use a Powerbook 15" 1.25 Superdrive for our home machine.

I truly love the...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 21, 2004 at 03:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Did you make your decision yet? What did you do?... 1,435 Views / 27 Replies  
Did you make your decision yet? What did you do? Return the G4 or keep it?
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 21, 2004 at 01:03 AM, in Mac Desktops
I would say you probably got a new machine. If I... 1,077 Views / 9 Replies  
I would say you probably got a new machine. If I were you I would consider myself very lucky.
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 20, 2004 at 11:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
If it came in a retail box, it may be a new... 1,077 Views / 9 Replies  
If it came in a retail box, it may be a new machine. My refurb came in a brown box.

Check out my .mac homepage & you can see:

http://homepage.mac.com/rsgunther/PhotoAlbum3.html

If you take...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 20, 2004 at 10:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
That may be so, but I have had to do the process... 2,986 Views / 9 Replies  
That may be so, but I have had to do the process I listed above. As a matter of a fact, I just sold a machine about 2 months ago & had to fax the letter, make the calls, etc.

If I was buying a...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 20, 2004 at 09:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The purpose is: If you buy an airport card, you... 467 Views / 1 Replies  
The purpose is: If you buy an airport card, you already have the antenna. When you buy a card, they don't have an antenna with them. Therefore, if your G5 didn't come with it, you wouldn't be able...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 20, 2004 at 07:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
I run an external firewire hard drive. I... 509 Views / 1 Replies  
I run an external firewire hard drive.

I have 3 partions -- I backup to one of them per week with CCC. I erase the oldest one (with disk utility)then run CCC to do the backup.

I don't have a...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 20, 2004 at 07:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've sold several Apple units over the years that... 2,986 Views / 9 Replies  
I've sold several Apple units over the years that still had Applecare left on them. In order to properly transfer, the original owner must write a letter to applecare (the original owner needs to...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 20, 2004 at 07:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Should apple replace my hd on my 15 inch al pb? 780 Views / 6 Replies  
My Powerbook had the same exact issue (and some other ones as well) - Applecare had me send it in. They did replace the hard drive & fix all the other issues. I would call them & ask for a...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 18, 2004 at 10:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
This is great news for probably everyone else but... 5,951 Views / 45 Replies  
This is great news for probably everyone else but me. I just bought one of the G4 1.25 Superdrives refurbed for $2099.00 about 2-3 weeks ago. :brick: Oh well... should have waited a couple of...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 18, 2004 at 02:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple.com under special deals section of their... 5,951 Views / 45 Replies  
Apple.com under special deals section of their store.
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 18, 2004 at 02:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Chipchen, thank you for the reply. ... 635 Views / 3 Replies  
Chipchen,

thank you for the reply.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with my original battery.

I understand your thoughts & concerns but you are jumping to conclusions.

I bought a...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 18, 2004 at 02:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Powerbook 15" Battery swap out? 635 Views / 3 Replies  
Apple just sent me a free battery for my 1.25GHZ Powerbook. I had some problems & had to get Applecare to repair so they sent me a free battery for my troubles.

However, I just moved & it...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 18, 2004 at 01:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks
1 other question: The apple command was : ... 1,163 Views / 8 Replies  
1 other question:

The apple command was :
sudo cp -p /System/Library/Extensions/BootCache.kext/Contents/Resources/BootCacheControl /usr/sbin/

Previously it seems the file was in the...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 16, 2004 at 11:44 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Great, thanks for the reply! Also, everything... 1,163 Views / 8 Replies  
Great, thanks for the reply! Also, everything seems to be going great since the 10.3.3 update on this Powerbook 1.25GHZ G4 Superdrive except 1 thing.

Every time I run repair disk permissions...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 15, 2004 at 11:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
OK, I did an ls-al - here is what it showed ... 1,163 Views / 8 Replies  
OK, I did an ls-al - here is what it showed
-r-xr-xr-x 1 root wheel 27684 5 Mar 14:07 bootcachecontrol
what does this mean? Is this a link or did the update install a file overtop of the link?
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 15, 2004 at 10:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The boot times seem a little slower, maybe it is... 1,163 Views / 8 Replies  
The boot times seem a little slower, maybe it is just a mental thing. Anyway, where was the original file before? Can you look at the command I ran & tell me how to look for the original file. I...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 15, 2004 at 10:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
10.3.3 startup time fix - need help - EXPERTS 1,163 Views / 8 Replies  
When I installed 10.3.2 on my powerbook, I noticed significantly slow boot times.

I found this article and made the changes that were recommended.
...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 15, 2004 at 09:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I personally really like it. I think the ambient... 935 Views / 9 Replies  
I personally really like it. I think the ambient light sensors are really great. They adjust the screen brightness and the keyboard backlighting automatically.

On other laptops I find myself...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 14, 2004 at 04:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Nice review, thanks for the information. I... 580 Views / 1 Replies  
Nice review, thanks for the information.

I bought the 12" ibook G4 800 when it first came out. I had it about 1 month or so then sold it. I bought a 12" Powerbook 1GHZ combo & was really...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 13, 2004 at 12:48 AM, in Mac Notebooks
idea 955 Views / 3 Replies  
Take the hard drive out of #2, put in #1.. then clone the #1 drive to #2... then try to boot #2. If it still doesn't boot, then it is a hardware issue or something in the software you attempted...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 12, 2004 at 11:45 AM, in Mac Desktops
congrats 1,661 Views / 18 Replies  
Congrats on the new machine, I am sure you will really enjoy it! Good purchase decision, have fun!
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 9, 2004 at 12:21 AM, in Mac Desktops
Got it back 1,466 Views / 11 Replies  
Well, I got it back & got a few suprises.

1) They replaced the hard drive due to a ticking noise. But they replaced it with a Hitachi 5400 RPM drive. AWESOME!

2) Apple is sending me a...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 8, 2004 at 10:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I just got mine back from repair and noticed when... 645 Views / 3 Replies  
I just got mine back from repair and noticed when opening the door that it was rubbing something. It appears to be a piece of tape in mine also. However, my door still open & closes properly.
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 8, 2004 at 10:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah, sorry I meant keyboard backlight 784 Views / 3 Replies  
Yeah, sorry I meant keyboard backlight
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 7, 2004 at 03:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Powerbook 15" Backlight Question 784 Views / 3 Replies  
I have a 15" Powerbook with Superdrive which has the backlight built in. What color is the backlight on your powerbook? Mine is white, I thought the backlight color was blue. When you look on...
Posted by rsgunther, on Mar 7, 2004 at 10:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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