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I think you need to keep looking for an even... 2,540 Views / 23 Replies  
I think you need to keep looking for an even slimmer slim-line optical drive (9.5mm, not 12.5mm). I can't seem to find any specs on the one you listed... strike that:

Physical Dimensions: 5.04”...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Nov 26, 2007 at 08:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Clearing the PRAM should fix it. Have you updated... 779 Views / 3 Replies  
Clearing the PRAM should fix it. Have you updated BootCamp (drivers in XP)?
:-)
Posted by CyberGreg, on Sep 19, 2006 at 05:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I use the touchpad and button protector 4,088 Views / 22 Replies  
I actually use the touchpad and button skins and that is what shows wear on my laptops in just a few months. My 12" PowerBook was the best (without protection) but showed signs of (glossy) wear. My...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Sep 11, 2006 at 06:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Actually all 802.11 wireless signals will scale... 2,152 Views / 11 Replies  
Actually all 802.11 wireless signals will scale back depending on the distance (signal strength / noise) from the base station.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11#802.11b

:cool:
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 24, 2006 at 09:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I use iSync (& BT) to keep my cell phone's... 864 Views / 12 Replies  
I use iSync (& BT) to keep my cell phone's address book up to date and so I have a backup copy. I also install games, audio and pictures to my cell phone. I have also used a BT mouse with my...
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 24, 2006 at 12:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Ditto on the Congrats... I too am replacing my... 2,152 Views / 11 Replies  
Ditto on the Congrats... I too am replacing my recently upgraded 12" PowerBook. I was just waiting for a wide screen small laptop and the MacBook is it. I agree completely on 1 and 2. I'm not a...
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 23, 2006 at 11:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks
FWIW: My wife and I purchased the low end models.... 2,637 Views / 48 Replies  
FWIW: My wife and I purchased the low end models. In just a couple of days here's what we'll end up with:
2BG RAM - $172.00
120GB HD - $191.00 (plus tax and shipping)
USB2-SATA 2.5" Enclosure -...
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 23, 2006 at 09:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Toast Titanium version 6.x and 7.x come with... 1,025 Views / 5 Replies  
Toast Titanium version 6.x and 7.x come with Discus RE. I've never used it mind you. I use MS Word and a template for my Memorex labels. Then use wordart to overlay text onto the label.

Good luck
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 22, 2006 at 08:40 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Hi - sorry... I still have the PPC Mac Mini but I... 663 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi - sorry... I still have the PPC Mac Mini but I can tell you CyTV is friggin cool!
Posted by CyberGreg, on Mar 20, 2006 at 08:56 PM, in Applications
Cool idea... Does the laptop get hot? I remember... 1,112 Views / 5 Replies  
Cool idea... Does the laptop get hot? I remember using my iBook in a similar fashion and it got very hot.

:cool:
Posted by CyberGreg, on Aug 1, 2005 at 12:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I installed a Pismo Powerbook using a BookEndz... 1,112 Views / 5 Replies  
I installed a Pismo Powerbook using a BookEndz mounted to the back of the back seat (with rubber strips under it) and then used long velcro straps to semi secure it in place. I never had a problem in...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Jul 26, 2005 at 09:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have my Mini hooked up to a 30" LCD TV through... 819 Views / 2 Replies  
I have my Mini hooked up to a 30" LCD TV through DVI and it looks and works great. I use the DLink USB blue tooth adapter w/Apple BT keyboard and Kensington BT mouse. I started with the eyeTV Wonder...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Jul 18, 2005 at 01:11 AM, in Mac Desktops
Hmmm not sure, I read this was a problem with... 1,060 Views / 5 Replies  
Hmmm not sure, I read this was a problem with Tiger, not 10.3.You might need to contact Apple support.

Sorry....
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 17, 2005 at 08:21 AM, in macOS
Cool... your welcome. :thumbsup: 1,060 Views / 5 Replies  
Cool... your welcome.
:thumbsup:
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 7, 2005 at 12:04 AM, in macOS
I think I've read that reseting your NVRAM... 1,060 Views / 5 Replies  
I think I've read that reseting your NVRAM corrects this problem. It certainly won't hurt anything.

# Start up into Open Firmware by pressing and holding the Command-Option-O-F key combination...
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 5, 2005 at 12:38 PM, in macOS
See this thread: ... 676 Views / 3 Replies  
See this thread:
http://www.macworld.com/forums/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB13&Number=304793&page=9&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 26, 2005 at 06:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've finally got our Mini setup in the living... 2,804 Views / 41 Replies  
I've finally got our Mini setup in the living room. I'm using a 27" LCD TV that we picked up at Fry's a few months ago. It has DVI and VGA inputs and now that I've got everything installed...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Mar 25, 2005 at 04:24 PM, in Mac Desktops
You could try setting your default gateway to the... 1,579 Views / 5 Replies  
You could try setting your default gateway to the PROXY server, dunno if it will help.
Posted by CyberGreg, on Jun 24, 2004 at 05:30 PM, in macOS
Hmmm a bit more hand holding..... Try this... 856 Views / 11 Replies  
Hmmm a bit more hand holding.....

Try this page (http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/MR814.asp) and select the correct router, then look for the User's guide... but don't you have this if you...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Jun 7, 2004 at 06:41 PM, in Networking
True enough and you don't have to remove the keys... 856 Views / 11 Replies  
True enough and you don't have to remove the keys from your car and lock the doors, but..... ;)

This page (http://arstechnica.com/paedia/w/wireless-security-howto/home-802.11b-1.html) seems to do...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Jun 7, 2004 at 06:36 PM, in Networking
Or... just print out this PDF... 696 Views / 5 Replies  
Or... just print out this PDF (http://homepage.mac.com/itiburon/cybergreg/Files/Public/iBook500HDRev1.2.pdf) and you'll be all set.

:-)
:cool:
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 25, 2004 at 11:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I don't have a DVD burner in my PB... nor would I... 897 Views / 3 Replies  
I don't have a DVD burner in my PB... nor would I want a 1x/2x DVD-R drive.



I have not tried since using an older version of Toast on OS 9 and was not able to make a bootable copy of a CD. But...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 18, 2004 at 04:51 PM, in macOS
DVD & CD copying 897 Views / 3 Replies  
This is just an FYI, for those with a PC and either a CD or DVD burner I highly recommend this software from Elby.

Here is the web site, (http://www.elby.ch/en/products/clone_dvd/) even though the...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 18, 2004 at 12:10 PM, in macOS
Re: Slightly OT: Selling PB's purchased w/ EDU discount..? 1,568 Views / 32 Replies  
This sounds a bit dubious.... you can not purchase anything Education from an Apple store, you must use the online Education store. I have made numerous Education purchases.

As far as a second...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 18, 2004 at 11:48 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Latest eBay Scam??? 667 Views / 4 Replies  
I admit I shop around on eBay quite a bit looking for that "special deal". Mostly I keep a lot of auctions honest, price wise.

Within the past few days I've seen several listings where the seller...
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 21, 2003 at 04:09 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Back.... I liked it.... but... oops sorry.... no... 887 Views / 18 Replies  
Back.... I liked it.... but... oops sorry.... no spoilers.... :cool:
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 15, 2003 at 12:49 AM, in MacNN Lounge
10pm EDT time.... :thumbsup: 887 Views / 18 Replies  
10pm EDT time.... :thumbsup:
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 14, 2003 at 07:42 PM, in MacNN Lounge
whatever... 925 Views / 17 Replies  
whatever...
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 13, 2003 at 06:45 AM, in Marketplace
:D :D I guess I could have added that the... 925 Views / 17 Replies  
:D :D

I guess I could have added that the iBook sold with the Buy-it-Now! price of $850.00!!

:stick:

But that would be mean and nasty and uncharacteristic of me... :rolleyes:
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 12, 2003 at 04:00 PM, in Marketplace
Thanks... but the iBook just sold. Regards ... 925 Views / 17 Replies  
Thanks... but the iBook just sold.

Regards

:cool:
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 12, 2003 at 11:06 AM, in Marketplace
Perhaps you didn't read that it comes with MS... 925 Views / 17 Replies  
Perhaps you didn't read that it comes with MS Office ($200.00 if you bought a new Mac, $400.00 purchased seperately) and a 30GB hard drive.

:cool:
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 10, 2003 at 06:41 AM, in Marketplace
Update: Item has been sold! 591 Views / 2 Replies  
Update:

Item has been sold!
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 10, 2003 at 06:38 AM, in Marketplace
FS: iBook 500MHz Dual USB, Airport, DVD, 640MB, 30GB 925 Views / 17 Replies  
Click the link for the eBay auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2728954918&category=4602&rd=1
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 9, 2003 at 10:18 PM, in Marketplace
FS: PowerMac G4 Cube w/15" LCD, 60GB, 384MB, DVD 591 Views / 2 Replies  
Click link for eBay auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2728952801&category=14912&rd=1
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 9, 2003 at 10:17 PM, in Marketplace
I ran my 500 iBook with 384 for quite some time... 558 Views / 2 Replies  
I ran my 500 iBook with 384 for quite some time and then upgraded to 640. There was not much of a difference.

I'm fairly sure you will see a difference going up from 256 to any amount higher. What...
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 2, 2003 at 07:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
If you can make or have access to a Windows 98... 836 Views / 9 Replies  
If you can make or have access to a Windows 98 startup disk you can install Win2k using it. (Note: any DOS boot disk will work as long as you can access the CD-ROM)

Once you've booted from the...
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 2, 2003 at 01:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Funny you ask... I've read in several different... 913 Views / 6 Replies  
Funny you ask... I've read in several different posts from others that if you purchase a new Mac and your credit card offers price protection and you find the same item for less within 30 days or...
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 2, 2003 at 12:48 PM, in Marketplace
Good luck I hope you can sell it... I buy... 913 Views / 6 Replies  
Good luck I hope you can sell it... I buy educational so the most I'll pay for everything that you have (except 512 RAM) is $2030.00 less $250.00 price protection. So my almost final cost will be...
Posted by CyberGreg, on May 1, 2003 at 01:11 PM, in Marketplace
Re: Re: Help me decide... 12" Superdrive? 804 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanks!!!
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 30, 2003 at 05:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks... actually for the past several years... 804 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanks... actually for the past several years I've been using my old laptop hard drives inside FireWire enclosures. They are awesome for backing up and temporary storage. Although they too can suffer...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 29, 2003 at 12:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Help me decide... 12" Superdrive? 804 Views / 7 Replies  
I currently use (and love) an iBook 500. It has the CDRW (8x4x24 I think) drive.

I use it as a true "laptop" (e.g. sitting on my lap) and it is extremely useable, no heat problems etc.

I'm...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 29, 2003 at 08:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
1984, David Bowie.... somehow I thought it was... 2,876 Views / 93 Replies  
1984, David Bowie.... somehow I thought it was appropriate....

:D
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 28, 2003 at 08:12 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Hmmm I too have owned: Key Lime iBook 466 Key... 1,394 Views / 19 Replies  
Hmmm I too have owned:
Key Lime iBook 466
Key Lime iBook 466
Pismo 400
iBook 500 CDRW
iBook 500 DVD

All with zero dead pixels

Sounds like your percentages are improving...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 25, 2003 at 07:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
SMACX is my FAVORITE game! :cool: 1,087 Views / 11 Replies  
SMACX is my FAVORITE game!

:cool:
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 24, 2003 at 05:16 PM, in Gaming
Well that sux... I haven't had one crash... iBook... 1,087 Views / 11 Replies  
Well that sux... I haven't had one crash... iBook 500 w/640 I've even had my iBook go to sleep while playing (er not playing) a game.

I run the SMACX program right from the Alpha Centauri folder....
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 23, 2003 at 02:06 PM, in Gaming
My iBook 500/66 is o/c to 600/100 and is well... 1,092 Views / 18 Replies  
My iBook 500/66 is o/c to 600/100 and is well worth it. It has been 100% stable for the past 4 months.

I also o/c my B&W 300 to 400, that too was worth it. It has been running for like 2 years at...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 22, 2003 at 04:15 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hmmm my iBook 500 also does this. I've tried to... 683 Views / 5 Replies  
Hmmm my iBook 500 also does this. I've tried to recondition the power management as per the Apple instructions but it has not helped, yet.

I think mine get confused because I have two different...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 12, 2003 at 08:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The May, 2003 Mac Addict has a tip for opening... 3,016 Views / 25 Replies  
The May, 2003 Mac Addict has a tip for opening the iPod, it's on page 62.

Good luck...
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 8, 2003 at 09:18 AM, in Hardware Hacking
For future reference there is a handy guide with... 787 Views / 11 Replies  
For future reference there is a handy guide with a screw template included:
http://homepage.mac.com/itiburon/cybergreg/Files/Public/iBook500HDRev1.2.pdf

Glad it worked out for ya...
:cool:
Posted by CyberGreg, on Apr 8, 2003 at 09:08 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I did my 500 about a month ago and it is indeed a... 2,229 Views / 15 Replies  
I did my 500 about a month ago and it is indeed a pleasure to use.

Thanks to Carl and Norm for their EXCELLENT DIY guide. I would not have attempted the overclock without it.
:thumbsup:
Posted by CyberGreg, on Mar 10, 2003 at 08:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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