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Sticky: That computer, and that view. Nice. :) 1,703,542 Views / 4,099 Replies  
That computer, and that view. Nice. :)
Posted by powerbook911, on Mar 5, 2006 at 03:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I used delocalizer on my intel machine. Took 3... 1,474 Views / 7 Replies  
I used delocalizer on my intel machine. Took 3 GB.
Posted by powerbook911, on Mar 5, 2006 at 03:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I don't think so. 1,133 Views / 8 Replies  
I don't think so.
Posted by powerbook911, on Mar 5, 2006 at 03:24 AM, in Mac Desktops
Be nice if Costco started carrying all Macs. ... 4,166 Views / 45 Replies  
Be nice if Costco started carrying all Macs. Having the 6 month policy is nice, if something happens to it during that time. Forget waiting on Apple to fix, just go get another one.

I do hate...
Posted by powerbook911, on Mar 5, 2006 at 03:23 AM, in Mac Desktops
Yes, the Elgato 200 is a great device. Firewire... 736 Views / 5 Replies  
Yes, the Elgato 200 is a great device. Firewire with external encoder, so it doesn't use your processor for encoding. Really nice.
Posted by powerbook911, on Feb 26, 2006 at 04:18 AM, in Mac Desktops
This is why I really hope they end up making a... 1,425 Views / 13 Replies  
This is why I really hope they end up making a 13-inch Pro notebook, but I guess that might be unlikely.

The 15-inch is beautiful, but I just want something smaller, for travel. I think I'm...
Posted by powerbook911, on Feb 26, 2006 at 04:16 AM, in Mac Notebooks
You don't have to do a clean install to get rid... 2,871 Views / 32 Replies  
You don't have to do a clean install to get rid of the language files.

Just use Delocalizer. I used it on my intel iMac. Took out more than 3 GBs!! Worked great. Took about 20 minutes. I left...
Posted by powerbook911, on Feb 26, 2006 at 04:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I order from Amazon.com because the rebates and... 2,744 Views / 36 Replies  
I order from Amazon.com because the rebates and other discounts save a lot of money.

Nevertheless, if there was ever a configuration I had to have, I would buy from Apple.
Posted by powerbook911, on Feb 26, 2006 at 04:12 AM, in Mac Notebooks
If you have Applecare, is the battery replacement... 2,481 Views / 20 Replies  
If you have Applecare, is the battery replacement still only for the first year?
Posted by powerbook911, on Feb 26, 2006 at 04:11 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I chose to keep my 20-inch ACD and get the... 1,573 Views / 15 Replies  
I chose to keep my 20-inch ACD and get the 17-inch iMac. That way I was able to keep the ACD I love, but I can always sell the iMac to replace with anything I want.
Posted by powerbook911, on Feb 26, 2006 at 04:07 AM, in Mac Desktops
The thread is very funny. I don't want to wake... 7,340 Views / 50 Replies  
The thread is very funny. I don't want to wake others in the room, so I'm trying not to laugh out loud, but its very hard.

Hope no Pbook was damaged.
Posted by powerbook911, on Feb 11, 2006 at 03:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes, I think the $169 for iMac Applecare is a... 923 Views / 6 Replies  
Yes, I think the $169 for iMac Applecare is a pretty good deal.

Some places might have it a little cheaper too. Small Dog has it for $149: http://www.smalldog.com/product/43153
Posted by powerbook911, on Feb 1, 2006 at 04:27 AM, in Mac Desktops
The 160 in mine is Maxtor. I haven't noticed any... 2,726 Views / 25 Replies  
The 160 in mine is Maxtor. I haven't noticed any hard drive sounds. I've only noticed fans, when doing H264 encoding (for several hours). Isn't is strange they are using Seagate, Maxtor, and...
Posted by powerbook911, on Jan 31, 2006 at 12:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
How can you get to that processor menu shown on... 1,922 Views / 23 Replies  
How can you get to that processor menu shown on this page:

http://www.anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.aspx?i=2685&p=6

??

Thanks.
Posted by powerbook911, on Jan 31, 2006 at 02:34 AM, in Mac Desktops
You must have got the 20-inch iMac? The... 4,513 Views / 30 Replies  
You must have got the 20-inch iMac?

The 17-inch comes standard with 160 GB hard drive, but the 20-inch iMac comes with a minimum 250 GB.
Posted by powerbook911, on Jan 25, 2006 at 06:29 PM, in Mac Desktops
I have a 60 gig video iPod already. What do... 1,475 Views / 9 Replies  
I have a 60 gig video iPod already.

What do you suggest I do with it? Just copy the entire iPhoto Library folder? That would work I guess?
Posted by powerbook911, on Jan 25, 2006 at 12:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
So is Migration assistant better than the... 1,475 Views / 9 Replies  
So is Migration assistant better than the transfer that is offered during the initial setup process, when you turn on the machine, for the first time, or is it basically the same thing?

You're all...
Posted by powerbook911, on Jan 24, 2006 at 08:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
How to transfer to new iMac Core Duo? 1,475 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi Everyone,

I just placed my order for a 17-inch iMac Core Duo, from Amazon.com It should arrive tomorrow (Jan 25).

How should I go about transferring all my data to the new iMac? I would...
Posted by powerbook911, on Jan 24, 2006 at 07:26 PM, in Mac Desktops
I loved the Powerbook name. However, I do... 4,962 Views / 95 Replies  
I loved the Powerbook name.

However, I do not dislike MacBook Pro. It sounds fine to me, and I will get used to it quickly I'm sure. I never hated it. I am a bit sad to see Powerbook go, but...
Posted by powerbook911, on Jan 19, 2006 at 08:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sorry to ask again, but how do you plan to keep... 2,747 Views / 33 Replies  
Sorry to ask again, but how do you plan to keep everything synced up between the two machines? I'm going to have to do this myself. Keep all my photos, music, etc. the same on both machines? Would...
Posted by powerbook911, on Jan 19, 2006 at 08:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Are the new iMac Core Duos shipping with iLife 06... 1,943 Views / 10 Replies  
Are the new iMac Core Duos shipping with iLife 06 in the box, or installed on the system? :)
Posted by powerbook911, on Jan 19, 2006 at 08:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
Does anyone have suggestions to keep all... 2,747 Views / 33 Replies  
Does anyone have suggestions to keep all photographs, music, videos, documents, etc. in sync between Macs? I know there is syncing, but it just does the basics.
Posted by powerbook911, on Jan 19, 2006 at 03:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Hi. I had this same question!! I love Mac... 2,747 Views / 33 Replies  
Hi.

I had this same question!! I love Mac portables. They may be the most beautiful machines ever created by man. ha-ha.

However, I love the form factor of my 12-ich Powerbook, so I'm going...
Posted by powerbook911, on Jan 17, 2006 at 04:10 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Also check to see, if you have the newest version... 30,027 Views / 161 Replies  
Also check to see, if you have the newest version of Handbrake. The newest version on Version Tracker is outdated. The Handbrake site has the newest version. :) I like the new one better.
Posted by powerbook911, on Oct 22, 2005 at 05:04 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
My 60 gig white, from Amazon.com, is now... 8,987 Views / 72 Replies  
My 60 gig white, from Amazon.com, is now "shipping soon." I have overnight delivery, so I might get it on Monday.

Amazon has the white 60 gig in stock right now, if you get one, before they run...
Posted by powerbook911, on Oct 21, 2005 at 02:23 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
In those pictures, it looks like the 60 gig video... 2,283 Views / 35 Replies  
In those pictures, it looks like the 60 gig video is bigger. I thought the dimensions show it being smaller than any full size ipod, except the new 30 gig. What's up?
Posted by powerbook911, on Oct 20, 2005 at 01:48 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Sticky: Sweet. How did you get the silver creature... 1,703,542 Views / 4,099 Replies  
Sweet. How did you get the silver creature speakers? Do they really make those?
Posted by powerbook911, on Oct 20, 2005 at 01:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
This Powerbook is identical to the previous... 1,041 Views / 11 Replies  
This Powerbook is identical to the previous 12-inch superdive model. However, it is now $200 cheaper.

You can also get it, with a $150 rebate from Amazon, making it only $1350 after rebate...
Posted by powerbook911, on Oct 20, 2005 at 01:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
If it takes longer than the shipping you paid... 3,422 Views / 58 Replies  
If it takes longer than the shipping you paid for, contact Apple via the email form on their site, for your shipping refund.
Posted by powerbook911, on Oct 18, 2005 at 02:20 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I'm going to be out of USB ports now. Of course,... 1,394 Views / 40 Replies  
I'm going to be out of USB ports now. Of course, I won't be using firewire for anything. :(
Posted by powerbook911, on Oct 17, 2005 at 02:17 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I highly doubt any Powerbook updates tomorrow. ... 34,345 Views / 306 Replies  
I highly doubt any Powerbook updates tomorrow. The ship times being 24 hours pretty much rules this out.

Looks like it will be music related announcements. Mac updates in a week or two,...
Posted by powerbook911, on Oct 12, 2005 at 02:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Boring. Furthermore, how many music players does... 1,556 Views / 10 Replies  
Boring. Furthermore, how many music players does sony make? I mean, they can't make one decent one, and there are so many I find it confusing. Apple can get away with more versions, with the...
Posted by powerbook911, on Oct 12, 2005 at 01:32 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Given the ship times on the 12-inch Powerbooks... 5,088 Views / 65 Replies  
Given the ship times on the 12-inch Powerbooks have not changed, I'm worried they may update the 15 and 17, but not update the 12-inch (effectively dropping it before too long).

What does...
Posted by powerbook911, on Oct 10, 2005 at 02:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Sticky: Looks very nice. It is also nice you have actual... 1,703,542 Views / 4,099 Replies  
Looks very nice. It is also nice you have actual room to work on papers and whatnot too.
Posted by powerbook911, on Oct 10, 2005 at 02:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks
You have the current Powerbook? That means... 620 Views / 4 Replies  
You have the current Powerbook?

That means you can just about any disk you want!! I use DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD-R. There are no worries with the Powerbooks now. They take everything, except dual...
Posted by powerbook911, on Oct 7, 2005 at 10:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Although I think there could be benefits if they... 34,345 Views / 306 Replies  
Although I think there could be benefits if they went ahead and updated the Powerbooks, I can see your point of view too. If they could really release Intel Powerbooks in January, it might be a good...
Posted by powerbook911, on Sep 29, 2005 at 02:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Are you serious? :) 1,051 Views / 7 Replies  
Are you serious? :)
Posted by powerbook911, on Sep 24, 2005 at 02:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
This is a nice stick of Crucial memory that is... 1,050 Views / 16 Replies  
This is a nice stick of Crucial memory that is available at Newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145068

1 gig stick for $120, and the Crucial name.
Posted by powerbook911, on Sep 24, 2005 at 02:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Randman, All Macs come with 512MB of memory... 1,160 Views / 15 Replies  
Randman,

All Macs come with 512MB of memory standard, except the low-end emac.

To the original question -

You should probably wait 1-2 weeks after Paris. The last Powerbook update came two...
Posted by powerbook911, on Sep 23, 2005 at 01:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
alphamatrix, Newegg has that same gig... 803 Views / 6 Replies  
alphamatrix,

Newegg has that same gig Crucial stick: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145068

It is priced at just over $120. It should work fine.
Posted by powerbook911, on Sep 19, 2005 at 09:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, they don't know much, so you cant' really... 34,345 Views / 306 Replies  
Well, they don't know much, so you cant' really blame them, for saying silly stuff like "good time to buy."
Posted by powerbook911, on Sep 19, 2005 at 09:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I don't think I would want a black Pbook either. ... 3,180 Views / 41 Replies  
I don't think I would want a black Pbook either. I love the aluminium.
Posted by powerbook911, on Sep 11, 2005 at 02:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You can always sell your Mac at some future date,... 1,193 Views / 9 Replies  
You can always sell your Mac at some future date, to help pay for an upgrade to a new one.
Posted by powerbook911, on Sep 6, 2005 at 10:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
I love my shuffle too. I hate, when I hear... 923 Views / 7 Replies  
I love my shuffle too. I hate, when I hear people (non-Mac and non-Apple people usually) who say, 'No display, too big, etc." If they owned one, they might understand the convenience and...
Posted by powerbook911, on Sep 6, 2005 at 04:10 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
m3transporter, I love reading posts like... 1,860 Views / 19 Replies  
m3transporter,

I love reading posts like yours. Congratulations on an excellent purchase!! I switched back to Mac 14 months ago, and they have been so enjoyable. You're going to appreciate your...
Posted by powerbook911, on Sep 6, 2005 at 04:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It is best to go into the custom settings, make... 615 Views / 3 Replies  
It is best to go into the custom settings, make your own profile.

I always have my CPU to "fastest."
Posted by powerbook911, on Sep 6, 2005 at 03:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
If you go with the Mac Mini, you'll have a... 1,141 Views / 23 Replies  
If you go with the Mac Mini, you'll have a brand-new machine, so you know it is in good condition. Plus, it fits your budget.

The 12-inch new iBook can be had for $900, on Amazon, after rebate.
Posted by powerbook911, on Aug 23, 2005 at 02:31 AM, in Mac Desktops
Esaray, I think you got a good deal,... 814 Views / 12 Replies  
Esaray,

I think you got a good deal, depending on shipping and tax. If you didn't have to pay tax, then it was really a good deal because you would have had that at Apple.com, or a store. Even...
Posted by powerbook911, on Jul 24, 2005 at 01:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes, I plan to sell mine, when new ones are... 1,041 Views / 11 Replies  
Yes, I plan to sell mine, when new ones are announced. My Powerbook is fantastic, and I appreciate it every day. However, it is fun to have the latest thing.
Posted by powerbook911, on Jul 22, 2005 at 10:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes, finding the Mac world is a positive indeed. ... 1,126 Views / 15 Replies  
Yes, finding the Mac world is a positive indeed.

Today, marks one year, since my return to the Mac world. The first Mac I ever bought, arrived at my door, one year ago this morning. It was an...
Posted by powerbook911, on Jul 19, 2005 at 11:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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