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This is a well known problem. As an owner of a... 1,799 Views / 15 Replies  
This is a well known problem. As an owner of a 17" iMac G5 Rev A I've read all the stories and complaints. Yes, you can hear the fan. No, it's not as bad as a PC would be. Believe me, my wife's PC...
Posted by gonadman, on Oct 23, 2005 at 03:39 AM, in Mac Desktops
No problems here. Very happy with my 1.8 17".... 3,058 Views / 30 Replies  
No problems here. Very happy with my 1.8 17". :)
Posted by gonadman, on Feb 11, 2005 at 07:12 PM, in Mac Desktops
Congrats... I got the same config and am equally... 1,259 Views / 5 Replies  
Congrats... I got the same config and am equally pleased with the result. :) It's nice when a plan comes together...
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 28, 2004 at 07:26 AM, in Mac Desktops
I believe the fan noise in the iMac attracts... 38,739 Views / 152 Replies  
I believe the fan noise in the iMac attracts attention to itself because it really ramps up and down with CPU usage (as it should, of course). If the fan was constantly on at the same noise level you...
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 28, 2004 at 07:23 AM, in Mac Desktops
I've had my 17" 1.8GHz iMac G5 now for a couple... 38,739 Views / 152 Replies  
I've had my 17" 1.8GHz iMac G5 now for a couple of days and coming from an iBook (no sound at all) the fan noise in the iMac is a little irritating. The sound itself isn't loud but the pitch is...
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 18, 2004 at 12:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
I suspect they are. I bought one, and it took a... 1,402 Views / 13 Replies  
I suspect they are. I bought one, and it took a very long time to be delievered. I ordered 3rd Dec and got a call from the reseller on 17 Dec to tell me it had arrived. Although I did get BTO...
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 18, 2004 at 11:56 AM, in Mac Desktops
Great tip! I had some rather ugly looking "dark"... 1,244 Views / 10 Replies  
Great tip! I had some rather ugly looking "dark" spots from my obviously horribly dirty wrists on my white iBook G4. Using a white eraser cleaned them right up! Thanks. :)
Posted by gonadman, on Oct 23, 2004 at 03:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I had the exact same problem, with the same... 11,596 Views / 62 Replies  
I had the exact same problem, with the same result. Apple replaced the keyboard (in Germany) free of charge. It was still under the 1st year of use (actually only a couple of weeks!) and the L came...
Posted by gonadman, on Sep 11, 2004 at 06:39 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Very true. Although I had no trouble selling my... 1,190 Views / 14 Replies  
Very true. Although I had no trouble selling my iBook with one stuck pixel on ebay... Unfortunately it's just something you have to live with... unless of course there's lot's of them!
Posted by gonadman, on Sep 5, 2004 at 10:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I've had 2 12"ers and now have the 1GHz 14". I... 2,011 Views / 27 Replies  
I've had 2 12"ers and now have the 1GHz 14". I must say I was fairly skeptical at first about the aesthetic appearance of the 14", but it's turned out to be much better than I thought. The bigger...
Posted by gonadman, on Apr 5, 2004 at 05:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'd have to second the sentiment that the new... 1,160 Views / 12 Replies  
I'd have to second the sentiment that the new iBook keyboards are far better than the previous models. I've had an iBook G3 600, G3 800 and neither keyboard compared to my G4 1GHz. The keyboard is no...
Posted by gonadman, on Mar 22, 2004 at 02:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Fine here too. iBook G4 1GHz. 1,061 Views / 8 Replies  
Fine here too. iBook G4 1GHz.
Posted by gonadman, on Mar 22, 2004 at 02:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I had this problem with my iBook G4 1GHz too!... 953 Views / 17 Replies  
I had this problem with my iBook G4 1GHz too! Rebooting with a CD in the drive did fix it however (you don't need to boot FROM a CD, just have a CD in the drive).

A very strange bug indeed.
Posted by gonadman, on Mar 22, 2004 at 01:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
The iBook is well suited to students. If you're... 949 Views / 10 Replies  
The iBook is well suited to students. If you're going to be doing anything with IT or Computer Science an iBook is more than capable. I've got a 1GHz 14", and I haven't run into anything it can't...
Posted by gonadman, on Mar 14, 2004 at 05:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I had a similar problem with half my "L" key... 645 Views / 6 Replies  
I had a similar problem with half my "L" key coming off. I just went back to my reseller and they swapped out the keyboard for me. No problems. :)
Posted by gonadman, on Feb 28, 2004 at 04:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks
oh my god... it's the crying Virgin Mary of... 763 Views / 5 Replies  
oh my god... it's the crying Virgin Mary of iBooks!!!!
Posted by gonadman, on Jan 24, 2004 at 08:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I was always a fan of the 12". You might even say... 930 Views / 11 Replies  
I was always a fan of the 12". You might even say I was a 14" basher. That is, until the 14" iBooks came with better performance than the 12". Now I must say that my previous irks with regards to the...
Posted by gonadman, on Jan 17, 2004 at 08:10 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, we sure are bringing the discussion forward... 12,869 Views / 88 Replies  
Well, we sure are bringing the discussion forward constructively.

I, for one, have never had a problem with an iBook - be it a G3 or G4. I don't think a PowerBook is *necessary* for any iPhoto...
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 21, 2003 at 03:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I also found it very difficult to get the AE card... 714 Views / 3 Replies  
I also found it very difficult to get the AE card in properly. You really have to use a lot of force, which I think is a bit dangerous. :hmm:
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 13, 2003 at 06:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You think you've got problems! I bought my... 1,497 Views / 23 Replies  
You think you've got problems!

I bought my iBook from a local reseller and had the package in my hands last Tuesday (2.12.2003). But due to purchasing arrangements with my parents-in-law it counts...
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 10, 2003 at 03:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Just some questions 955 Views / 11 Replies  
I would say that it should be no problem. I certainly found the iBook 800 much better than my wife's 1.3GHz Duron + XP machine. But I'm biased ;) It depends on what kind of full screen video you'll...
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 8, 2003 at 06:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Suspense is half the fun! At least you know that... 921 Views / 10 Replies  
Suspense is half the fun! At least you know that all that waiting will be worth it, and once you get your hands on that iBook you won't ever ever have to let go! :)
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 4, 2003 at 05:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
If you want a bigger screen, you might like to... 938 Views / 12 Replies  
If you want a bigger screen, you might like to think about the 14" iBook. I just got one myself and I can say they're plenty big.

I used to have an 800MHz w/640 Combo and it was ok with Jaguar,...
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 4, 2003 at 02:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
For the record I just got my new 14" 1GHz iBook,... 1,781 Views / 16 Replies  
For the record I just got my new 14" 1GHz iBook, and it doesn't have any screen problems whatsoever. :)
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 2, 2003 at 07:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I had one dead pixel which was luckily in the... 1,334 Views / 18 Replies  
I had one dead pixel which was luckily in the bottom left of the screen, under where the edge of any open programs were, so with a darker background I couldn't even see it.

I did get used to it,...
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 1, 2003 at 04:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'd have to second (or third) the vote for an... 1,655 Views / 19 Replies  
I'd have to second (or third) the vote for an iPod as the ideal companion to the iBook (or any Mac for that matter).

I'm between iBooks at the moment - I backed up all my important data onto my...
Posted by gonadman, on Nov 28, 2003 at 07:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I know for a fact that in Germany resellers can't... 595 Views / 3 Replies  
I know for a fact that in Germany resellers can't purchase an iBook with the bluetooth module built in.

It's a very unfortunate scenario for the resellers, and probably bad for apple too. They...
Posted by gonadman, on Nov 28, 2003 at 07:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I think I'll try to summarise the correct points... 2,453 Views / 33 Replies  
I think I'll try to summarise the correct points in this thread, so we've got it all in one place.

To use the video function of iChat AV you have to have at LEAST a G3 600 or above. Any G4 or G5...
Posted by gonadman, on Jun 28, 2003 at 04:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: I would definately use the store... if it were... 1,466 Views / 22 Replies  
I would definately use the store... if it were available anywhere outside the US... *sigh*
Posted by gonadman, on Apr 29, 2003 at 04:48 PM, in Applications
Re: What did you do with... ? 866 Views / 14 Replies  
Mine too. I just sold my iBook 600 Combo with ONE of the original stickers on ebay. The buyer said that was one of the top reasons for choosing mine over the others that were listed, and it went for...
Posted by gonadman, on Apr 3, 2003 at 03:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I use Proteus for everything. I've tried Fire,... 1,281 Views / 39 Replies  
I use Proteus for everything. I've tried Fire, which works, but definately isn't as pretty as Proteus.

I think I'll go pay my registration fee for Proteus... as soon as it goes 2.2 non-alpha ;)
Posted by gonadman, on Apr 1, 2003 at 03:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Number 1 guaranteed way to preserve the... 950 Views / 6 Replies  
Number 1 guaranteed way to preserve the trackpad...

Use an external mouse! I've been using an external USB mouse from day one and my trackpad hasn't deteriorated one bit. :)
Posted by gonadman, on Mar 29, 2003 at 03:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm looking for exactly the same thing! I have an... 535 Views / 1 Replies  
I'm looking for exactly the same thing! I have an Airport enabled iBook that I want to connect to the internet via a US Robotices (USR1120) Wireless Adapter, but after spending literally hours...
Posted by gonadman, on Feb 13, 2003 at 04:53 PM, in Networking
Like everyone else here suggested, use... 942 Views / 11 Replies  
Like everyone else here suggested, use headphones. Don't worry about problems with the iBook - chances are good that there's nothing wrong with it. More chance of people saying something in the...
Posted by gonadman, on Dec 3, 2002 at 03:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I am a left hander, but luckily for me I use the... 1,010 Views / 14 Replies  
I am a left hander, but luckily for me I use the mouse like most people :)

I think everything is exactly where it should be on the iBook. Can't wait to pick up my new 800 Combo. Woo!
Posted by gonadman, on Nov 26, 2002 at 02:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have an iBook 600 12.1" and the screen is... 987 Views / 8 Replies  
I have an iBook 600 12.1" and the screen is really fantastic. It's clear and precise, even at an angle. I was a bit worried that it wouldn't be big enough because my eyesight isn't really the best,...
Posted by gonadman, on Nov 18, 2002 at 07:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks
*puts ear to HDD* I *think* it's on. :) But... 1,007 Views / 14 Replies  
*puts ear to HDD*

I *think* it's on. :) But yeah, the CD-RW is definately the noisiest part... but only while you're accessing it - once it spins down again it's silent too.
Posted by gonadman, on Nov 13, 2002 at 01:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I got 512M for my iBook, and like it or not - it... 689 Views / 7 Replies  
I got 512M for my iBook, and like it or not - it makes a BIG difference. Getting the most you can as early as you can is about the only way to "future proof" your RAM investment. Otherwise you'll...
Posted by gonadman, on Nov 2, 2002 at 04:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I would *definately* get the maximum extra RAM... 556 Views / 3 Replies  
I would *definately* get the maximum extra RAM available. Of course, don't buy it from Apple at their ripoff prices - but a 512M SO-DIMM is something you won't regret later.

Other than that I...
Posted by gonadman, on Nov 2, 2002 at 04:29 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Keyboard dies in sleep - Unnatural death 675 Views / 2 Replies  
I have recently been experiencing a weird problem, but am unable to locate the exact source. Upon waking my iBook 600 (2001 model) up from sleep (Jaguar 10.2.1) the OS is working, mouse is responding...
Posted by gonadman, on Oct 20, 2002 at 03:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I don't know about anyone else, but with my iBook... 886 Views / 18 Replies  
I don't know about anyone else, but with my iBook came 3 "Software Coupons" that are apparently for upgrades and the like. Won't I be able to take one of these into my local Apple dealer and get...
Posted by gonadman, on Jul 8, 2002 at 02:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You can definately use an iBook for developing... 452 Views / 8 Replies  
You can definately use an iBook for developing software. In fact, that's the reason why I bought mine. The main benefit of an iBook for a developer is, of course, OS X - which for me was far more...
Posted by gonadman, on Jun 9, 2002 at 04:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I had the same problem with the clicking and no... 607 Views / 16 Replies  
I had the same problem with the clicking and no eject of my Combo drive. However, as advised by some smart MacNN frequenter I didn't send it back for repair straight away, but waited to see if it...
Posted by gonadman, on May 20, 2002 at 05:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I was really waiting for someone to pop up with... 800 Views / 36 Replies  
I was really waiting for someone to pop up with an iBook who has tested out Jaguar on it!!! Glad to hear that the speed "skyrockets" :) :) How about window resizing (my main beef)??? If the darn...
Posted by gonadman, on May 10, 2002 at 01:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I must say I feel a bit raped by the lack of... 800 Views / 36 Replies  
I must say I feel a bit raped by the lack of definite speed improvements for the iBook that I only bought a few months ago. I guess we'll all have to wait and see what REAL performance boots (or...
Posted by gonadman, on May 6, 2002 at 04:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
This is my Mac: model name: iBook model id:... 575 Views / 27 Replies  
This is my Mac:
model name: iBook
model id: 13313
processor: PowerPC G3
speed: 600 MHz

My Mac is named: iGonad

And I also have this to say about my Mac:
Posted by gonadman, on May 3, 2002 at 01:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I thought that's what the iBook is as it stands.... 461 Views / 4 Replies  
I thought that's what the iBook is as it stands. Sure a G4 would be great too... but you know what they say...

It won't happen overnight, but it will happen.
Posted by gonadman, on May 1, 2002 at 05:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Welcome to the happy club of iBook owners! I... 644 Views / 11 Replies  
Welcome to the happy club of iBook owners! I haven't got any other Macs to compare it to, but compared to my PC it's really just SO much sexier. :)

Hope you have a lot of fun running around with...
Posted by gonadman, on May 1, 2002 at 05:22 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm also hoping that my iBook will be able to... 434 Views / 3 Replies  
I'm also hoping that my iBook will be able to last quite a while, given that I only bought it earlier this year! I would, however, give much more for a browser that I could use for *every* web page -...
Posted by gonadman, on Apr 29, 2002 at 01:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've got a Logitech Quickcam Express, and with OS... 382 Views / 4 Replies  
I've got a Logitech Quickcam Express, and with OS X it doesn't work at all. There are, I believe, drivers for previous MacOS versions, but that doesn't really help when I'm OS X only. Logitech also...
Posted by gonadman, on Apr 27, 2002 at 01:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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