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I have also recently made the "switch" from a 15... 2,022 Views / 32 Replies  
I have also recently made the "switch" from a 15 inch TiBook (667) to a new 12 inch 1.33 Ghz. I was wondering if folks who are current owners of 12 inch PBs have some advice for others who are in...
Posted by DrDre, on May 3, 2004 at 02:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I just got a new 12 Inch model yesterday... 1,995 Views / 22 Replies  
I just got a new 12 Inch model yesterday afternoon. So far everything seems to check out just fine, and boy is this thing speedy compared to my old 667mhz TiBook.

I just ran Xbench and got a...
Posted by DrDre, on Apr 30, 2004 at 09:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Xbench Scores for 12 Inch PB? 489 Views / 0 Replies  
Howdy,

I am thinking of upgrading to the new 12inch 1.33 Ghz PB. Has anyone bought one from a local AppleStore, and if so, can you post your Xbench scores?

I am particularly interested to see...
Posted by DrDre, on Apr 20, 2004 at 03:32 AM, in Mac Notebooks
The XLR8 Interview is probably the cheapest way... 1,308 Views / 9 Replies  
The XLR8 Interview is probably the cheapest way to get TV into your powerbook...though not necessarily the best quality...still it's Ok. Can probably get it for under $40 on Ebay...new is $90.
...
Posted by DrDre, on Dec 8, 2003 at 06:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What about the 12" model? 2,168 Views / 19 Replies  
I would say that the 12 inch is the one most needing an upgrade.

With Halo due out later this week or early next week, the 12 inch model has barely minimum specs to run this game.

Now I know...
Posted by DrDre, on Dec 8, 2003 at 05:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm in the market for a new PB also. I'm... 998 Views / 9 Replies  
I'm in the market for a new PB also. I'm planning to wait at least until after MWSF to see if something new comes along.

I'm looking at the 12" PB model, and I hope that it will be speed bumped...
Posted by DrDre, on Dec 6, 2003 at 06:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
For whatever it's worth...I have VPC 6 (upgraded... 1,022 Views / 10 Replies  
For whatever it's worth...I have VPC 6 (upgraded from 5) running Win 98 SE on my dual 1.25 Ghz G4 Desktop (1.5 GB memory) I can play Half-Life fairly decently.

I'm not sure if Win 98 is any better...
Posted by DrDre, on Dec 6, 2003 at 02:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ultimate Portable: 12" iBook vs 12" PB? 1,477 Views / 9 Replies  
I am planning to buy a new Apple laptop since my job will entail much more travel and frequent presentations (keynote) in the near future.

I am considering the 12" PB vs the new 12" G4 iBook.
...
Posted by DrDre, on Dec 4, 2003 at 05:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Ok, here's a far off idea for the next Powerbook.... 2,032 Views / 23 Replies  
Ok, here's a far off idea for the next Powerbook. First off, I doubt it is feasible to make anything bigger than the current 17 inch models, but certainly Apple could make something smaller.

What...
Posted by DrDre, on Nov 29, 2003 at 02:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My predictions for the powerbook line is that... 2,032 Views / 23 Replies  
My predictions for the powerbook line is that they will have to upgrade at least the 17 inch model and probably the 15 inch to include the top of the line video cards....some sort of portable NVIDIA...
Posted by DrDre, on Nov 29, 2003 at 02:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
iBook Drive Upgrade 786 Views / 4 Replies  
My wife has a 500 Mhz iBook with the stock 10GB hard drive. Needless to say, it is nearly full. Does anyone know of a company that will perform the upgrade (to a 40 GB HD) for her and transfer all...
Posted by DrDre, on Nov 21, 2003 at 02:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Predictions for Powerbook Updates 1,658 Views / 13 Replies  
So I've finally decided to get a new 12 inch powerbook and an external LCD (20 inch screen). My question to everyone is when do you think the next upgrade on the PB 12 inch is likely to occur? With...
Posted by DrDre, on Nov 8, 2003 at 06:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I can recommend an Epson C80/C82. It's quite... 877 Views / 9 Replies  
I can recommend an Epson C80/C82. It's quite fast (~20 pages/min) of text and also does color fairly well. It also uses Epson's Durabrite inks so they don't fade much...unlike my HP color injet. ...
Posted by DrDre, on Nov 7, 2003 at 11:49 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks for the info. I guess I'm leaning towards... 1,176 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks for the info. I guess I'm leaning towards the 12 inch PB with the 80 GB HD for portability. I am just wondering for those who have the 12 inch PB, if it's significantly smaller than the 15...
Posted by DrDre, on Nov 7, 2003 at 12:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Which Powerbook to get 1,176 Views / 10 Replies  
I have been wondering which powerbook to get to replace my TiPowerbook 667. Basically the options are:

1. 12 inch G4 + external display (20 inch LCD)
2. 15 inch G4 or
3. 17 inch G4

I use...
Posted by DrDre, on Nov 6, 2003 at 04:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
PS2 and Cinema Display 705 Views / 2 Replies  
Howdy,

We got rid of our TV set more than a year ago. Don't really miss TV much, but I was considering getting a PS2 console. Anyone know if there is a way to connect it to my Cinema Display? ...
Posted by DrDre, on May 15, 2003 at 04:12 AM, in Gaming
Escher, I'm curious about this Microsoft Remote... 997 Views / 6 Replies  
Escher, I'm curious about this Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection. How does it work? Can you see Windows XP run in a window under OS X? Can you display graphics, sound, etc?

Is the speed of...
Posted by DrDre, on Sep 24, 2002 at 11:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
Intel Processor Card for Powermac? 997 Views / 6 Replies  
Howdy, I am about to purchase a powermac but would be interested in occasionally running a few windows programs that I need for work. I have VPC5 running on my Powerbook 667 and it runs the...
Posted by DrDre, on Sep 24, 2002 at 08:53 AM, in Mac Desktops
22 vs 23 Inch Cinema Displays 1,299 Views / 7 Replies  
Howdy, I was thinking of getting a new PowerMac and either a 22 or 23 inch screen. The difference is about $1000 and my local store does not carry the 23-inch display so I can't compare them...
Posted by DrDre, on Sep 23, 2002 at 04:49 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Just got my powerbook Pismo 400 yesterday, and I... 483 Views / 18 Replies  
Just got my powerbook Pismo 400 yesterday, and I am also noticing the same problems. Basically, when I have it sleep then do anything else: like plug it into the an external monitor or TV set it...
Posted by DrDre, on Aug 3, 2000 at 05:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Capture Audio Stream Software 384 Views / 0 Replies  
Does anyone know of software that will capture and save audio streams on the Mac? For Windows there are several programs including Total Recorder which will allow you to save a realaudio broadcast...
Posted by DrDre, on Jul 31, 2000 at 02:11 PM, in Applications
Gaming on the new Powerbooks 476 Views / 4 Replies  
Anyone have any info on how games look when played on a large screen TV via a Pismo powerbook?
Does UT or do other games look decent?

My powernook is still on order but I was wondering how good...
Posted by DrDre, on Jul 30, 2000 at 02:27 PM, in Gaming
Thanks for the info...so the Palm software comes... 402 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for the info...so the Palm software comes with the Powerbook but is not factory pre-installed?

As for the Visor, I like the expandability, though you are right, no awesome Springboards yet....
Posted by DrDre, on Jul 27, 2000 at 12:03 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Visor and Powerbook 402 Views / 4 Replies  
Howdy,

I've owned a Visor Dlx since December and am very happy. I works well with my Rev. B iMac, but I just purchased a new PISMO powerbook. I underdstand that it already comes with the Palm...
Posted by DrDre, on Jul 26, 2000 at 09:34 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Sorry for this silly question, but how do you get... 635 Views / 5 Replies  
Sorry for this silly question, but how do you get the QT movies to play back full screen, without showing the player borders or the Mac desktop?

Is there a key combination of some sort?

Thanks.
Posted by DrDre, on May 29, 2000 at 04:49 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Best Place to Buy Powerbook 527 Views / 1 Replies  
Howdy,
Just wondering where the best place to buy one of the new powerbooks? I understand some places offer free RAM and other bonuses. Anyone know where the best deal can be found?
Posted by DrDre, on Apr 25, 2000 at 05:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Any idea how easy it is to swap the 6 Gb drive in... 782 Views / 21 Replies  
Any idea how easy it is to swap the 6 Gb drive in the Pismo for an 18GB drive (Fujitsu). Does this require lots of work to take the thing apart?

Thanks.
Posted by DrDre, on Apr 13, 2000 at 02:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Email Sync with Palm/Visor and OE 386 Views / 0 Replies  
Howdy,

Any ideas how I can get email to synch with Visor (palm pilot desktop). I can get the OE conduit to sync. contacts with the Visor but not the emails on my iMac. Any ideas?

Thanks
Posted by DrDre, on Feb 26, 2000 at 03:35 AM, in Applications
I have an older 266 Mhz iMAC, does anyone know if... 539 Views / 11 Replies  
I have an older 266 Mhz iMAC, does anyone know if I can install the same IDE 40 gig. HD?

Is the installation process the same as in the SE models or is it different?

Thanks.
Posted by DrDre, on Dec 24, 1999 at 04:33 AM, in Mac Desktops
 
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