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So, I found a 2400c for a good price and went for... 984 Views / 8 Replies  
So, I found a 2400c for a good price and went for it. The specs are 180MHz/48 MB RAM/1.3 GB hard disk/OS 8.5/NOT cardbus enabled.

Using the instructions from the penmachine.com link above, I got...
Posted by pathman, on Nov 14, 2003 at 11:16 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I don't have the 2400c. I'm thinking of getting... 984 Views / 8 Replies  
I don't have the 2400c. I'm thinking of getting it.

Any suggestions in terms of setting up a wireless PC card, recommended OS, etc. would be appreciated.
Posted by pathman, on Oct 24, 2003 at 05:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Uses for a 2400c? 984 Views / 8 Replies  
Hey There,

Just wondering who out there still has a Powerbook 2400c and what you use it for?

I'm considering buying one and using it basically for wireless web surfing.

Anyway, would love to...
Posted by pathman, on Oct 23, 2003 at 07:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
WTB: G4 Cube 396 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi,

I'm looking for a G4 Cube. Upgraded or stock...it doesn't matter.

PM the specs, your asking price, your location and pictures if possible.

Thanks.
Posted by pathman, on Oct 15, 2003 at 01:22 PM, in Marketplace
Real World Differences b/w PB 12" 1 GHz vs. PM G4 Dual 867 MDD 826 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi,

I currently have a PowerMac G4 Dual Processor 867 MHz MDD and am considering getting the Rev. B 12" Powerbook 1 GHz and would like to get opinions from you guys regarding *real* world...
Posted by pathman, on Sep 29, 2003 at 09:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Trade in imac? 791 Views / 2 Replies  
You can trade it in at places like Powermax (http://www.powermax.com/), but you won't get nearly as much as if you try to sell it yourself either privately or on Ebay (http://www.ebay.com/).

It's...
Posted by pathman, on Jul 15, 2003 at 09:19 AM, in Mac Desktops
I forgot to mention that I heard of one of the... 898 Views / 6 Replies  
I forgot to mention that I heard of one of the online retailers having stock of refurbished G4 Dual 1.25 with the 1 MB L3 per processor for $1400 (no tax). I'm trying to see if the Apple Store's...
Posted by pathman, on Jul 9, 2003 at 12:42 PM, in Mac Desktops
Main Difference b/w Dual 1.25 with 1 MB L3 & FW800 and Dual 1.25 with 2 MB L3? 898 Views / 6 Replies  
Hi,

Just wondering what the main difference between these two set-ups would be?

What difference does the 2 MB L3 cache per processor make vs. the 1 MB L3 cache per processor on the FW800...
Posted by pathman, on Jul 9, 2003 at 12:11 PM, in Mac Desktops
ChumpUSA's Crazy Pricing 3,024 Views / 38 Replies  
Went to two different ChumpUSA's today. Here's a couple of goodies each one had to offer:

A returned Powermac G4/466 for $1000. The manager would not go lower, even though I let him know that...
Posted by pathman, on Jul 5, 2003 at 05:19 PM, in Mac Desktops
Best used G4 for upgrade purposes? 967 Views / 10 Replies  
Hi,

I'm looking into buying a used G4 and then upgrading the CPU to a dual processor.

I'm just wondering what you guys/girls think is the most reasonable purchase to make and around what price...
Posted by pathman, on Jul 4, 2003 at 12:48 PM, in Mac Desktops
Wingdo, I'm not bitching, simply reporting... 1,967 Views / 12 Replies  
Wingdo,

I'm not bitching, simply reporting that article to this community.

Don't shoot the messenger.
Posted by pathman, on Jul 1, 2003 at 04:49 PM, in Mac Desktops
Apple Explains the Return of the OS 9-bootable G4 1,967 Views / 12 Replies  
Apple explains Power Mac G4 mobo switch

By Peter Cohen MacCentral

Apple's introduction last week of the Power Mac G5 has many Mac-using professionals looking forward to August, when the first...
Posted by pathman, on Jun 30, 2003 at 01:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hard-wired network without a hard-wired computer? 475 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi All,

I currently have my iMac hard-wired to a WAP which is wired to a cable modem which is wired to the wall. My wife's Toshiba laptop is wirelessly connected to the network via a PC card.
...
Posted by pathman, on Jan 17, 2003 at 11:18 AM, in Networking
FS: Pismo in Houston, Priced to Sell...Fast! 432 Views / 0 Replies  
This has got to go!:

FS: Apple Powerbook G3 "Pismo" Firewire 400 MHz/640 MB RAM/6 GB HDD +
Extras

Hi,

I have an Apple Powerbook G3 "Pismo" Firewire with the following specs:

-400 MHz...
Posted by pathman, on Jan 11, 2003 at 02:36 AM, in Marketplace
What's this Pismo Worth Now? 663 Views / 4 Replies  
Okay, now with all the new releases of upgraded iBooks and Powerbooks out of the way, I'm wondering how much I should expect to get for the following:

Pismo G3 400 MHz
640 RAM
6 GB drive
No bad...
Posted by pathman, on Nov 6, 2002 at 03:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
FS: Apple Powerbook G3 "Pismo" Firewire 400 MHz/640 MB RAM/6 GB HDD + Extras 385 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi,

I have an Apple Powerbook G3 "Pismo" Firewire with the following specs:

-400 MHz G3 processor
-640 MB RAM (128 + 512 modules), plus an uninstalled 64 MB module
-6 GB hard disk drive...
Posted by pathman, on Oct 28, 2002 at 06:40 PM, in Marketplace
Re: ibook search 768 Views / 3 Replies  
You should check out this forum, if you haven't already done so:

http://www.powerbookcentral.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=10
Posted by pathman, on Oct 8, 2002 at 04:02 PM, in Marketplace
Re: memory install problem 587 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi,

I had the same problem and can offer you a simple fix. Just install the memory in place like you had and hold it down in place and close the iMac back up. That is, replace the circular metal...
Posted by pathman, on Oct 1, 2002 at 05:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
The difference is that the old part number won't... 1,145 Views / 9 Replies  
The difference is that the old part number won't include Jaguar upgrade CDs in the box and won't qualify you for the Apple Up-to-Date $20 upgrade program (check Apple's website - only the iMac with...
Posted by pathman, on Sep 25, 2002 at 11:30 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: MacWarehouse Drops 15" iMac CDRW Price 1,145 Views / 9 Replies  
Amazon is selling it for $1169 and they don't try to bloat you with the bogus "free" ram scam.

Did you read the fine print on the MacWarehouse page? The "free 512 MB RAM" actually costs you $240...
Posted by pathman, on Sep 23, 2002 at 11:15 PM, in Mac Desktops
Need help choosing: PowerMac or iMac? 779 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi,

A little background is warranted: I've always been the type of person who just can't quite justify spending $$$ on the latest and greatest computer hardware. I seem to always end up buying...
Posted by pathman, on Sep 17, 2002 at 09:28 AM, in Mac Desktops
I just did it this weekend on my Pismo (640 MB... 1,258 Views / 11 Replies  
I just did it this weekend on my Pismo (640 MB RAM, 6 GB drive):

After much researching here and on newsgroups and http://www.dealmac.com/forums/, I decided to do a clean install, which reformats...
Posted by pathman, on Sep 16, 2002 at 12:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Wanted: Powerbook 2400C 497 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi,

I may in the market for a Powerbook 2400C. I don't really mind too much about extra RAM, bigger Hard drive, G3 upgrade, etc.

I just want the screen to be in good condition and, especially,...
Posted by pathman, on Sep 15, 2002 at 12:54 PM, in Marketplace
Revised Powerbooks on the Way 2,970 Views / 29 Replies  
http://www.macosrumors.com/ report that speed-bumped and, possibly, revised enclosure, Powerbooks are on their way in a matter of weeks.
Posted by pathman, on Sep 14, 2002 at 02:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Somebody please explain these Speedmark scores! 872 Views / 6 Replies  
Hi,

Recently came across a table from Macworld called the "Mac Speedmark Chart" (it's from a few issues ago):

PM G4/1GHz DP 213
PM G4/933 197
PM G4/800 DP 186
PM G4/867 184
PB G4/800 164...
Posted by pathman, on Sep 14, 2002 at 12:20 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Disc Copy can open ".toast" images? 858 Views / 13 Replies  
Can Disk Copy burn a ".toast" file as an exact copy of a CD from which the ".toast" file was created?
Posted by pathman, on Sep 3, 2002 at 01:30 AM, in macOS
Pismo & OS X Users - thousands vs millions of colors? 791 Views / 12 Replies  
Hi,

Just wanted to see how many of you guys with Pismos (G3, not upgraded to G4) running OS X (any version) keep your display set at thousands of colors vs millions of colors.

I've only noticed...
Posted by pathman, on Aug 30, 2002 at 10:45 AM, in Mac Notebooks
eMac vs 17" iMac 695 Views / 11 Replies  
Okay,

Is the new 17" iMac really worth $1000 more than the eMac?

What if I don't care about the SuperDrive?
What if I don't care about heavy duty gaming and, thus, don't care about the better...
Posted by pathman, on Jul 20, 2002 at 02:36 PM, in Mac Desktops
Is the FireFly a 5 GB PC card hard drive inside a Firewire enclosure? 528 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi,

Just wondering if the 5 GB FireFly external hard drive is actually a 5 GB PC card drive inside a small Firewire enclosure?

If so, is it possible to remove the enclosure and stick the...
Posted by pathman, on Jun 2, 2002 at 01:43 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Originally posted by sterfry:
<strong>Just as...
Posted by pathman, on Jun 2, 2002 at 01:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Here's How I Optimized my Pismo 544 Views / 13 Replies  
Thanks to all for their input.

Here's how I optimized the Pismo:

*Upgraded from 9.0.4 to 9.2.1 via CD
*Bought the FireFly 5 GB external drive from Apple for $96
*Bought a VST Expansion Bay...
Posted by pathman, on Jun 2, 2002 at 10:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Originally posted by Icruise:
<strong>Can...
Posted by pathman, on May 30, 2002 at 02:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Or you can get the Zip 250 drive with two Zip... 476 Views / 7 Replies  
Or you can get the Zip 250 drive with two Zip disks (don't know if they are 100 MB or 250 MB) for $40:

<a href="http://www.zones.com/cgi-bin/zones/site/product/index.html?id=56176"...
Posted by pathman, on May 29, 2002 at 01:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Or you can just get the Zip drive for $20: ... 476 Views / 7 Replies  
Or you can just get the Zip drive for $20:

<a href="http://www.zones.com/cgi-bin/zones/site/product/index.html?id=000154030"...
Posted by pathman, on May 29, 2002 at 01:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I went for the Pismo G3/400 and am very happy... 508 Views / 4 Replies  
I went for the Pismo G3/400 and am very happy with it. The screen is *much* bigger than the iBook's, though not as bright and saturated.

That's okay...I'll live <img border="0" title=""...
Posted by pathman, on May 27, 2002 at 09:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I got the Pismo, so now how do I optimize it? 723 Views / 13 Replies  
Thanks to everybody who gave advice regarding getting the Pismo G3/400 or the iBook G3/500. I went ahead and chose the Pismo.

Now that I have it, I really need some advice on how to...
Posted by pathman, on May 26, 2002 at 12:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Is this a good deal for a Ti G4/500? 438 Views / 1 Replies  
I saw this listing in a local paper and am wondering if it's a good deal?:

Macintosh PowerBook
titanium G4 500-mhz 384mb ram 20gb hd, Airport card installed, Airport base station incl/. $1500
Posted by pathman, on May 24, 2002 at 11:08 AM, in Marketplace
Which one to buy?: Pismo G3/400 or iBook G3/500 508 Views / 4 Replies  
I posted earlier regarding benchmarks of these two computers b/c I have the opportunity to buy one or the other for pretty much the same price used.

I'm wondering what people's opinions regarding...
Posted by pathman, on May 22, 2002 at 04:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Which one to buy?: Pismo G3/400 or iBook G3/500 381 Views / 1 Replies  
I posted earlier regarding benchmarks of these two computers b/c I have the opportunity to buy one or the other for pretty much the same price used.

I'm wondering what people's opinions regarding...
Posted by pathman, on May 22, 2002 at 04:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Any benchmarks comparing Pismo G3/400 vs iBook G3/500? 331 Views / 0 Replies  
Just wondering if anybody knows what real world speed differences would be apparent between a Pismo G3/400 with the 100 MHz system bus and 1 MB L2 cache and an iBook G3/500 with the 66 MHz system bus...
Posted by pathman, on May 22, 2002 at 12:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Any benchmarks comparing Pismo G3/400 vs iBook G3/500? 379 Views / 0 Replies  
Just wondering if anybody knows what real world speed differences would be apparent between a Pismo G3/400 with the 100 MHz system bus and 1 MB L2 cache and an iBook G3/500 with the 66 MHz system bus...
Posted by pathman, on May 22, 2002 at 10:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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