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I was having the same quandry as you. In fact I... 4,365 Views / 18 Replies  
I was having the same quandry as you. In fact I had ordered a 15" PB, but it never wanted to ship, so I upgraded to the 17" and it was shipping an hour later.

The 17 I have works flawlessly as a...
Posted by jimf_81, on Jul 15, 2004 at 11:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: The only problem with using a worse conductor of... 2,660 Views / 59 Replies  
The only problem with using a worse conductor of heat is that the laptop could get even hotter than they do now. With a good conductor heat gets carried away faster and more evenly. With a poor...
Posted by jimf_81, on Jul 14, 2004 at 01:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
What iPod should I get? 742 Views / 14 Replies  
Having recently graduated University, my parents have asked me what I want for a graduation gift, and I told them an iPod.

Now the question becomes which iPod should I go for?

The mini for its...
Posted by jimf_81, on Jul 14, 2004 at 01:37 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I have a pair of Altec 621's and they are pretty... 1,281 Views / 21 Replies  
I have a pair of Altec 621's and they are pretty darn sweet (soundwise anyways).
Posted by jimf_81, on Feb 1, 2004 at 03:04 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Try going through all of your programs and... 864 Views / 12 Replies  
Try going through all of your programs and clicking the eject icons in each of the program (especially iTunes!!!).

I had somewhat of a similar problem, except that in my case the superdrive...
Posted by jimf_81, on Feb 1, 2004 at 02:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks
You shouldn't have to worry. I had a similar... 520 Views / 2 Replies  
You shouldn't have to worry. I had a similar thing with my 17" PB a few weeks ago. I was concerned when it happened, but it eventually went away (green light and no charging status). It took a...
Posted by jimf_81, on Feb 1, 2004 at 02:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Another vote for the BT keyboard here. I have... 1,233 Views / 17 Replies  
Another vote for the BT keyboard here. I have mine set up with a 17" PB on an iCurve, along with the BT mouse, and I absolutely love it. Very good for typing, and no more stupid function key!
Posted by jimf_81, on Jan 11, 2004 at 11:18 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Re: Don't limit 661 Views / 6 Replies  
Avoid HP like the plague!!! I've read that their cheap colour laser printers are not very good at all for colour printing (not too sure how the other brands are either).

From my own experience...
Posted by jimf_81, on Jan 10, 2004 at 07:55 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I can't quote everyone, but I totatlly agree... 677 Views / 6 Replies  
I can't quote everyone, but I totatlly agree here. If you do go for the iCurve, go for an external keyboard and mouse, and the iCurve really does hold the PB very securely.
Posted by jimf_81, on Jan 10, 2004 at 07:51 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I've had a new 17" PB for just over a month now,... 1,836 Views / 22 Replies  
I've had a new 17" PB for just over a month now, and it has no problems whatsoever. No white spots, no dead pixels, and it doesn't get that hot. Sure it can get a little warm, but its not even in...
Posted by jimf_81, on Jan 10, 2004 at 07:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
If you want to take the computer with you or have... 1,402 Views / 16 Replies  
If you want to take the computer with you or have the ability to work away from home (or your room for that matter), go with the 17.

If you are only going to work in one place go with the G5's.
Posted by jimf_81, on Jan 10, 2004 at 07:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Another vote for sleeves here. They really help... 2,850 Views / 8 Replies  
Another vote for sleeves here. They really help in preventing scratches (Arrgh), and give you a little extra protection against drops and collisions. It may cost more to get a good case/sleeve to...
Posted by jimf_81, on Jan 10, 2004 at 07:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Talking to a few friends, and after reading many... 1,539 Views / 12 Replies  
Talking to a few friends, and after reading many posts, and comments on the internet, it seems that 2.5 hours is fairly common.

I have a second edition 17 PB, and I can get just over 3 hours if...
Posted by jimf_81, on Jan 10, 2004 at 07:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It seems to me that the 15's ship considerably... 1,383 Views / 9 Replies  
It seems to me that the 15's ship considerably slower than the other PB's. (Probably due to demand, and original screen problems).

I ordered a 15" PB superdrive at the start of October. It still...
Posted by jimf_81, on Jan 10, 2004 at 07:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
New Power Adapter For Airport Extreme 427 Views / 0 Replies  
Great luck has struck me again!!!

One day before packing up my airport extreme to take to University, and my Aunt's parrot chewed right through the cords on the power adapter (both sides).

So...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 30, 2003 at 12:01 PM, in Networking
Odd Battery Life Display 1,363 Views / 4 Replies  
I am getting very good life out of both of my batteries (3.5-4 hours each), but the battery life display doesn't show up accurately. It seems to decrease wildly at some times, and then very slowly...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 30, 2003 at 11:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Currently, I use both. I don't know which one I... 11,758 Views / 41 Replies  
Currently, I use both. I don't know which one I will end up sticking with.

If Mail/iCal/Address Book were integrated, there would be no question - Entourage would be useless.
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 29, 2003 at 11:17 AM, in Applications
NWN runs very well on my 17" PB (1.33), and I... 875 Views / 8 Replies  
NWN runs very well on my 17" PB (1.33), and I have yet to download any patches. Hopefully reinstalling it works.

I haven't had much time to play with NWN yet, but it seems to be a pretty darn...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 29, 2003 at 11:11 AM, in Gaming
I got the Apple bluetooth mouse and keyboard for... 2,095 Views / 27 Replies  
I got the Apple bluetooth mouse and keyboard for my 17" PB, and they work great. The only problem is the single mouse button.

Why Steve? Why? :confused:
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 29, 2003 at 11:06 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I'd avoid HP altotether, they don't like to... 853 Views / 16 Replies  
I'd avoid HP altotether, they don't like to support their drivers for more than a couple of years.

I've read some reviews of Brother printers that say that they work perfectly for a year or so,...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 29, 2003 at 10:59 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
That's a handy little trick I was not aware of. ... 1,911 Views / 13 Replies  
That's a handy little trick I was not aware of. Thanks.
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 29, 2003 at 10:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Personally, I'd go for the 15" PB, and my second... 1,538 Views / 9 Replies  
Personally, I'd go for the 15" PB, and my second choice would be the 12" PB. The only hesitation I'd have for the 15 is that it seems to be having the most problems, but that should be resolved...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 29, 2003 at 10:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'd go for the 12, especially if you are using... 2,146 Views / 23 Replies  
I'd go for the 12, especially if you are using another monitor at home. There seem to be a lot more problems (frequency) with the 15" PB's than the 12's or 17's.
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 25, 2003 at 04:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
If you don't have bluetooth built in, then you'll... 2,397 Views / 11 Replies  
If you don't have bluetooth built in, then you'll have to go with the adapter. I don't know how much it costs to actually upgrade your computer to blue tooth ready, but I'm pretty sure it will be a...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 25, 2003 at 04:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well if you're willing to go for the upper limit... 669 Views / 10 Replies  
Well if you're willing to go for the upper limit ($150), I'd highly recommend the Klipsch Pro Media GMX A 2.1. I've also heard good things about the JBL Creature Speakers. They may also be a little...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 23, 2003 at 09:11 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
It's too bad that there seem to be so many... 3,630 Views / 32 Replies  
It's too bad that there seem to be so many problems with the 15" PB. I ended up upgrading to the 17" so that it would actually ship (15 was delayed for over 6 weeks with no end in sight). The 17 is...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 23, 2003 at 09:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, I've had a 17" powerbook for only ~3 weeks... 2,055 Views / 29 Replies  
Well, I've had a 17" powerbook for only ~3 weeks or so now, and I can say that Mac OS X is far superior to any Windows software. You may be worried about some of the glitches, I've had a couple, but...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 23, 2003 at 08:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: HP All-In-One's 1,481 Views / 33 Replies  
I can't agree more. I've had two different HP printers, one ink jet, and one laser (black and white). They worked fine, but HP is terrible, terrible at updating and supporting their drivers,...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 18, 2003 at 01:48 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Not sure if it is in Jaguar or not, but if you... 790 Views / 3 Replies  
Not sure if it is in Jaguar or not, but if you have Panther, go to help, and look up "ejecting a disc when all else fails". Under here it gives you some more ways to forcibly eject, including the...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 18, 2003 at 01:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
USB Flash Drives - Consequences of Not Ejecting Them 570 Views / 1 Replies  
I'm guessing most people are aware of this problem, but for those who plan on using USB flash drives or pens, make sure you eject the disk on your computer (ie, open up finder, and click the eject...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 17, 2003 at 02:17 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
If your order isn't shipping yet, then you can... 901 Views / 7 Replies  
If your order isn't shipping yet, then you can just call up the apple store and have them change your order. Then you can pick and choose what you want to buy at the Apple store, and what you want...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 16, 2003 at 11:54 AM, in Mac Notebooks
You can still make up the difference. Just... 1,161 Views / 14 Replies  
You can still make up the difference.

Just go and get back at the recording industry by pirating as much as you can, and try not to get caught. It's like my philosophy towards stores with bad...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 15, 2003 at 01:29 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Stay away from HP!!! They don't like to... 772 Views / 7 Replies  
Stay away from HP!!!

They don't like to support their products for more than two years (just look at the laser printer I bought only 2 years ago, HP is refusing to make drivers for it to work with...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 15, 2003 at 01:24 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Hah hah hah. That neon analogy was priceless. ... 1,398 Views / 19 Replies  
Hah hah hah. That neon analogy was priceless. It's so true!:D
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 15, 2003 at 01:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I just bought a 17" PB direct from Apple and the... 1,582 Views / 11 Replies  
I just bought a 17" PB direct from Apple and the thing is amazing. No problems here at all.
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 15, 2003 at 01:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Switched to the 17", Solved All My Problems 5,769 Views / 67 Replies  
Currently I am on a work term, and I wanted a new laptop for school. In September I ordered at 15" PB (512 RAM, 80 HD, Superdrive). It kept on getting delayed and delayed. When I figured out that...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 15, 2003 at 01:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It's All Good 1,398 Views / 19 Replies  
I've heard and seen both the Creatures and the Soundsticks, and they are both very good. In my mind the difference comes down to just a matter of opinion.

Personally, I don't really like the...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 14, 2003 at 07:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Solution To Problem 1,088 Views / 2 Replies  
Well, I wasn't really looking forward to sending in my powerbook just before Christmas, so I played around with it last night and I managed to solve it.

I went into iTunes and clicked on the...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 14, 2003 at 06:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Superdrive Problem With 17" Powerbook - Won't Let Me Insert A Disk. 1,088 Views / 2 Replies  
Well, I just received a new 17" powerbook three weeks ago, and it was working perfect until today. My superdrive will not allow me to insert any cd/dvd etc. I've talked with Apple's tech support,...
Posted by jimf_81, on Dec 14, 2003 at 04:18 AM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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