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10.2.8 different "Television" resolutions 479 Views / 0 Replies  
Developers, I need your help.

It seems 10.2.8 update added 720x480 (cool...widescreen) resolution when connecting a PowerBook to a Television via S-Video cable, but also removed 512x384.

I used...
Posted by LosJackal, on Oct 17, 2003 at 02:04 AM, in Developer Center
Let me qualify my statement with the fact I'm... 2,774 Views / 13 Replies  
Let me qualify my statement with the fact I'm testing it on the original Rev. A 17". The Rev. B 17" may react differently, which is what the original poster tested.

So all I'm saying is people...
Posted by LosJackal, on Sep 22, 2003 at 07:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Like pamelah said, turning off "Nap" makes your... 2,774 Views / 13 Replies  
Like pamelah said, turning off "Nap" makes your computer get hotter VERY quickly. The temperature increase happens on both "Highest" and "Reduced" performance settings, though the increase is much...
Posted by LosJackal, on Sep 22, 2003 at 07:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
it won't work 2,594 Views / 41 Replies  
But Apple and AppleStore.com will get busted eventually just like Marshall Field's and Target. See this news headline from today:

http://news.com.com/2100-1028-5079897.html
Posted by LosJackal, on Sep 22, 2003 at 06:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I think the apple-ish design is having the switch... 1,168 Views / 16 Replies  
I think the apple-ish design is having the switch cover the optics at the same time! Very elegant.

I bought the Microsoft Bluetooth mouse when it first came out for use with my 17" PowerBook,...
Posted by LosJackal, on Sep 21, 2003 at 05:55 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Poll: According to MacTracker, its internal nickname... 1,249 Views / 29 Replies  
According to MacTracker, its internal nickname was "Hammerhead". Makes sense.
Posted by LosJackal, on May 24, 2003 at 12:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
UT2003....oh my poor 17" keyboard 2,145 Views / 46 Replies  
Now that Unreal Tournament 2003 is out, I think I'm going to have to use an external keyboard. I am deathly afraid of wearing out my "W" key on the wonderful 17" keyboard.

Think about...
Posted by LosJackal, on May 7, 2003 at 10:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
hey, I wrote that original tip! Cool. I... 626 Views / 2 Replies  
hey, I wrote that original tip! Cool.

I switch to Reduced whenver i'm not in the office. In the office, I want highest performance and I don't mind the noise there.

I was at an Apple Store...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 30, 2003 at 04:44 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: I bought an iCurve, but don't use it anymore,... 954 Views / 7 Replies  
I bought an iCurve, but don't use it anymore, since I really, really like the feel of the 17" PowerBook keyboard more than the Pro external keyboard.

Plus, I use the trackpad more, which I think...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 23, 2003 at 07:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: 17inch Powerbook hard drive upgrade 708 Views / 5 Replies  
Faster drive doesn't necessarily mean you'll see better performance. Here's some anecdotal evidence comparing an older 5400 rpm drive with the 4200 current model:
...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 21, 2003 at 01:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: 17" Powerbook Display Cracks 1,492 Views / 18 Replies  
What's Amex's policy on something like this? Any personal experience?
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 17, 2003 at 02:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Also, to be able to FTP to/from the Mac on the... 1,107 Views / 7 Replies  
Also, to be able to FTP to/from the Mac on the PC, you don't need to monkey with Windows workgroups or turning on Windows sharing.

FTP is TCP/IP based. It could care less about Windows sharing. ...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 16, 2003 at 09:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I believe it is jumpy because of the... 1,690 Views / 30 Replies  
I believe it is jumpy because of the refresh/sampling rate. Early RF models I've read were 50-60 Hz, meaning 50-60 samples per second.

Typical mice, including Microsoft Bluetooth, are around 80...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 15, 2003 at 04:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
No, it is jumpy. And I'm having trouble with... 1,690 Views / 30 Replies  
No, it is jumpy. And I'm having trouble with pairings now, off and on. Plus there is no software to configure the fourth and fifth buttons yet.
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 15, 2003 at 02:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
V7312, yes on the sizzle. The sizzling... 5,022 Views / 70 Replies  
V7312, yes on the sizzle.

The sizzling practically goes away when on "Processor reduced" in the Energy Saver settings.

I can hear it even in a room with the TV on, but it really isn't bad. But...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 14, 2003 at 07:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I installed 10.2.5 today on my 17" and bought the... 1,365 Views / 10 Replies  
I installed 10.2.5 today on my 17" and bought the Microsoft Bluetooth mouse. It works fine. The range is REALLY far. You can even scroll and click the buttons while holding the mouse in midair.
...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 12, 2003 at 02:13 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: I agree that this is an explanation of what is... 1,646 Views / 22 Replies  
I agree that this is an explanation of what is happening. Just now I pressed the volume up key, and it took a few seconds to kick in. So as a power-saving feature, it's fine with me.

Would I...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 11, 2003 at 12:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: 65 W Power Supply Problem with my 12"PB 551 Views / 3 Replies  
I've noticed that a couple of times too with my power supply and my 17" PowerBook, though I haven't nailed down the specifics of how it happens.

Good to know someone else sees it.
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 10, 2003 at 03:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It pops off and goes back on very easily. It... 597 Views / 2 Replies  
It pops off and goes back on very easily. It clips at the top, so be careful to lift it straight off. Don't twist or slide it in any direction.

Putting it back on is as easy as pressing down on...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 10, 2003 at 01:08 AM, in Mac Notebooks
iGo Juice is just a power adapter. But it adapts... 1,170 Views / 9 Replies  
iGo Juice is just a power adapter. But it adapts not only to AC but also car and airplanes.

Very convenient if you need a second power adapter. My wife has one, works fine with her 15" and my...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 9, 2003 at 06:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thank you, that's what I was about to suggest. ... 1,823 Views / 32 Replies  
Thank you, that's what I was about to suggest. Perhaps there is no substitute for the Oxford 911/922 bridge, which would explain why Eug's 400 speeds are faster than my 800.

So I have a 200 GB...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 9, 2003 at 08:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
It's the computer design that's a problem. My... 2,699 Views / 30 Replies  
It's the computer design that's a problem. My 17" PowerBook with a faster G4 processor doesn't get as hot as my wife's computer. Plus Apple engineered a really great vent/fan mechanism as well for...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 7, 2003 at 04:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
THIS IS MY RECOMMENDATION FOR YOU WITH G4 TiBooks... 2,699 Views / 30 Replies  
THIS IS MY RECOMMENDATION FOR YOU WITH G4 TiBooks

My wife's 800 G4 (DVI) PowerBook fan started coming on a lot. Most notable with iTunes running and doing some other minor things. It would come...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 7, 2003 at 01:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Okay. I did read that in your original message a... 1,823 Views / 32 Replies  
Okay. I did read that in your original message a couple of times. Here's my beef though.

What I think you are saying with that statement is that I shouldn't expect Firewire 400 to transfer at...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 4, 2003 at 10:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
That's what I thought it was doing! It makes... 1,637 Views / 18 Replies  
That's what I thought it was doing! It makes sense to me.

NOTE: on mine, it only does this revving up sound when running on battery. When plugged in and the fan comes on, it just turns on full...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 3, 2003 at 11:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm sorry, then I still don't understand how I... 1,823 Views / 32 Replies  
I'm sorry, then I still don't understand how I saw a performance improvement then going to Firewire 800, if the internal PowerBook hard drive is indeed the bottleneck.

I mean, given these...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 3, 2003 at 11:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
First Firewire 800 tests 1,823 Views / 32 Replies  
My co-worker just received his new 1 GHz PowerMac, complete with Firewire 800. I've been looking forward to the new Firewire 800 enclosures, so decided to buy the $50 Belkin FW800 cable to start...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 3, 2003 at 09:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Pb 17" version 2.0 by PB2k 737 Views / 4 Replies  
What extra space are you talking about? Look at the pictures on this page:

http://www.medicalmac.com/mac106.html

And the 17" has a heck of a lot more than the 12" than just screen and...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 2, 2003 at 06:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Did he have a 12"? The way I read the story, he... 1,082 Views / 10 Replies  
Did he have a 12"? The way I read the story, he had a defective Pismo (G3 PowerBook) that he's upgrading to a 17" for $1000.

Seems like a good deal to me. I do feel sorry for him, but he's a...
Posted by LosJackal, on Apr 1, 2003 at 08:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Interesting. My computer sizzling sound gets A... 2,844 Views / 23 Replies  
Interesting. My computer sizzling sound gets A LOT quieter if I switch to an Energy Saver setting that has processor set to "reduced".
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 31, 2003 at 12:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, I agree you probably can't hear it while in... 2,844 Views / 23 Replies  
Well, I agree you probably can't hear it while in a coffee shop, but I'm in my bedroom right now with the TV on and I can certainly hear it. It's not loud, but audible.
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 28, 2003 at 10:39 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Question for people who already have the PB17. 710 Views / 7 Replies  
Mine manages the heat VERY well. I'd go so far as to say it's not a problem.

The aluminum is very conductive. After being in a 68 degree room overnight (I'm in California) the laptop is actually...
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 27, 2003 at 12:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Certainly. I really hear it during transitions... 1,304 Views / 15 Replies  
Certainly. I really hear it during transitions in Keynote.

I can hear it sitting normal distance away from my computer (on an iCurve) using an external keybord. Though, I've always had good...
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 24, 2003 at 02:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Has anyone figured out what the sizzling sound from the keyboard is? 1,304 Views / 15 Replies  
I think it's the video card. Does no one else have this issue? NO ONE?
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 23, 2003 at 12:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Anyone know where I can get an OSX style 17inch PB icon? 675 Views / 5 Replies  
How about these?

http://www.canyouhearmenow.com/article/4
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 23, 2003 at 12:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I hope it goes away. I'll take it in to my local... 746 Views / 4 Replies  
I hope it goes away. I'll take it in to my local Apple store once they have stock and ask them if it's normal.
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 19, 2003 at 09:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Not that I can tell! It looks like they... 627 Views / 3 Replies  
Not that I can tell! It looks like they engineered the hinge height to make sure it has enough clearance.

Out of the box, it does come with a plastic protector in between the screen and keyboard....
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 19, 2003 at 09:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
17" PowerBook on Griffin iCurve 919 Views / 6 Replies  
Great news, the iCurve supports the 17" PowerBook just fine. It really, really shows it off.

But people have had concerns about stability. I've made some video illustrating how it behaves.
...
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 19, 2003 at 08:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: 17" Pictures 2,780 Views / 20 Replies  
Seems blase at this point.

But I'm pretty handy with a digital camera, so here is a link to show off the backlighting:

http://www.canyouhearmenow.com/article/21
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 19, 2003 at 08:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hmmmm...Macnn seems to have lost the text of my... 746 Views / 4 Replies  
Hmmmm...Macnn seems to have lost the text of my original post.

I know people can hear "sizzling" from their keyboard. Seems to be the graphics processor.

But when the computer is drawing...
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 19, 2003 at 07:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Removing 17" keyboard 1,050 Views / 8 Replies  
Don't take off the keyboard, just pop off the keys! They're the same as the keys on my Pismo anyway. Gently pull on the top corners of the key, and it will pop off.

Just push straight down to...
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 19, 2003 at 07:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Great to hear. How does one test CD burning... 26,133 Views / 270 Replies  
Great to hear. How does one test CD burning speed reliably? iTunes? Disc Burner? Toast? I can't think of where it shows you the speed.
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 19, 2003 at 12:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Taiwan to here? 715 Views / 5 Replies  
Notified that it shipped Saturday afternoon Taiwain time, expecting to receive it today.

On the other hand, I saw a tracking where it shipped from Taiwain on the 17th and was delivered on the...
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 19, 2003 at 12:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Initial batch of 17" PowerBooks have left Indiana! 792 Views / 4 Replies  
All of them are being delivered today. Some went through Memphis, some not. All are close to their destination locations. One even got delivered in Pennsylvania 10 minutes ago.

So I won't...
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 19, 2003 at 10:27 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm with you. And for those of you indeed... 823 Views / 7 Replies  
I'm with you.

And for those of you indeed cloning, or not installing from the Software Restore, note that you get some free software on your computer, like OmniGraffle and OmniOutliner. Copy them...
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 19, 2003 at 05:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Initial batch of 17" PowerBooks have left Indiana! 792 Views / 4 Replies  
At least some of them have. Out of 24 tracking numbers that I am watching, 9 of them are still in Indiana stuck at the "Regulatory Agency Clearance Delay".

I don't know what the deal is, because...
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 19, 2003 at 05:22 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Pix of my new 17" 2,116 Views / 9 Replies  
Thanks! The last shot is hilarious. Looks like someone Photoshopped the 17" on that picture (just floating in midair) and screwed up the scale. It looks REALLY big, in a good way!
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 18, 2003 at 09:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
iJon is a reseller, which explains why he has a... 1,285 Views / 6 Replies  
iJon is a reseller, which explains why he has a 12" and a 17". Us consumers still on track to receive Wednesday morning.
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 18, 2003 at 01:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Regulatory Clearance delay in Indy 1,235 Views / 3 Replies  
Ordindary Customs clearance. I don't think it is "held up" yet. (PLEASE! No one start FedEx "delay" rumors. :p) FedEx anticipates customs when predicting the delivery date.
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 18, 2003 at 01:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
6:09am PST, store's back up. No obivous... 1,318 Views / 26 Replies  
6:09am PST, store's back up.

No obivous changes.

What's up wit dat.
Posted by LosJackal, on Mar 18, 2003 at 10:10 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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