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Re: Goodbye Cruel World... 1,835 Views / 23 Replies  
See your point, but the long-term success of the product will not turn on whether or not they lose some impulse buys right after the product annoucement.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 28, 2003 at 10:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Too bad they didn't apply the same standards with... 2,476 Views / 50 Replies  
Too bad they didn't apply the same standards with the 12" PowerBooks, eh? I'm really surprised that Apple would ship a case that apparently "warps" or bends with ease. If that is really the case...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 28, 2003 at 05:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
CompUSA is great if you DO NOT: 1) Have... 1,136 Views / 9 Replies  
CompUSA is great if you DO NOT:

1) Have questions about a product
2) Need to return something
3) Want to get them on the phone

I cannot stand CompUSA, but I bought my 667 DVI there. They do...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 28, 2003 at 05:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'd argue that the best money you can spend right... 2,774 Views / 31 Replies  
I'd argue that the best money you can spend right now would be on a used 1.25GHz, then add a nice Power Supply replacement for $20.

If your time is at a premium, a new 1.25 would do just fine.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 27, 2003 at 09:00 PM, in Mac Desktops
So did you watch sitcoms or shoot at people? 2,476 Views / 50 Replies  
So did you watch sitcoms or shoot at people?
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 27, 2003 at 06:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Real Quick Post: 17" whining! 2,476 Views / 50 Replies  
You've done quite a public service here, god bless you! It really did need to be said, but it took your courage to start this flame war.



Yeah, you and Fred Durst. OMG!!! :cry:
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 27, 2003 at 05:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The only thing I'm upset about is that people... 2,476 Views / 50 Replies  
The only thing I'm upset about is that people like YOU figured out how to get on the Internet (damn AOL).

Not too many years ago only smart, well-adjusted people used the Internet, and morons...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 27, 2003 at 05:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I don't know what happened to the Mods around... 2,476 Views / 50 Replies  
I don't know what happened to the Mods around here, but this entire thread should be closed or at least moved. Will these stupid pissing contests ever stop?
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 27, 2003 at 02:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The adapter has been dropped to $99. :) 2,230 Views / 44 Replies  
The adapter has been dropped to $99. :)
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 27, 2003 at 01:22 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
We'll find out soon enough. If the story is BS,... 1,882 Views / 22 Replies  
We'll find out soon enough. If the story is BS, Apple will be all over them with lawyers in a flash.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 27, 2003 at 01:07 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Was it black coffee? Did you have any real sugar... 1,364 Views / 15 Replies  
Was it black coffee? Did you have any real sugar in there? I think sugar is very bad for PowerBooks. I had about 12-ounces of water dumped into my old TiBook and 3-days later it booted back up and...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 26, 2003 at 11:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
So the new 15" would be a NEW PRODUCT TOO! So... 3,065 Views / 57 Replies  
So the new 15" would be a NEW PRODUCT TOO! So what if there are 3 instead of 2?????? They want to sell ALL of them, right? If the 15" takes sales away from the 17", then there is a good chance it...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 26, 2003 at 01:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
That would suck. 4,058 Views / 86 Replies  
That would suck.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 05:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I guess we will have to agree to disagree on this... 3,065 Views / 57 Replies  
I guess we will have to agree to disagree on this point.

I firmly believe the 15" will show-up in the new case, with a new display. The only question is when, and I think sooner rather than...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 05:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Whatever you say, Captain Insane-O. 3,065 Views / 57 Replies  
Whatever you say, Captain Insane-O.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 05:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It would at a minimum add AirPort extreme, a new... 3,065 Views / 57 Replies  
It would at a minimum add AirPort extreme, a new case, and perhaps even fancy keys that light up. Oh, and a new display that I would bet is better than anything to date. That's a new product.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 05:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple sells computers and if a new 15" is... 3,065 Views / 57 Replies  
Apple sells computers and if a new 15" is planned, then what difference does it make when it comes out? Sooner or later it will "steal sales" from the 17", right? Moreover, while there is overlap...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 03:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You are good a slapping butts, but apparently... 3,065 Views / 57 Replies  
You are good a slapping butts, but apparently can't defend your opinions without help.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 03:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Exactly what? Please explain... The point... 3,065 Views / 57 Replies  
Exactly what? Please explain... The point doesn't hold water.

You guys assume what I'm saying is that Apple somehow designed and built a new 15" in the last month or something. That's not what...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 02:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Please explain your logic here, because I don't... 3,065 Views / 57 Replies  
Please explain your logic here, because I don't get it.

If Apple designed a new 15" at the same time they were working on the 12" and 17", then it's entirely possible the 15" was on track for...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 02:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Some time has passed now since the 1GHz hit the... 1,082 Views / 5 Replies  
Some time has passed now since the 1GHz hit the streets. Anybody try the monitor spanning hack yet?
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 04:27 AM, in Mac Desktops
Yes, education and consumers will love that! ... 3,579 Views / 56 Replies  
Yes, education and consumers will love that! Sorry for the sarcasm, but Apple would be ignoring a HUGE segment. NO WAY, NO HOW does the iBook get scratched - not now and not for a VERY long time if...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 04:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Couldn't you use some sort of tiny polishing tool... 1,446 Views / 12 Replies  
Couldn't you use some sort of tiny polishing tool to more or less buff out scratches on these things? I have no experience whatsoever, I'm asking.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 02:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Today would be a good day to release a new 15.x PowerBook 3,065 Views / 57 Replies  
Based on my very crude research into 15" inventory levels, it is my wildly speculative opinion that a new 15.x PowerBook will be announced today.

My reasoning:

1) Inventory levels are at ZERO...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 02:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks
So your prediction is "Already shipped"? ... 4,058 Views / 86 Replies  
So your prediction is "Already shipped"? :)
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 25, 2003 at 02:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
On eBay click on Advanced Search then check the... 715 Views / 3 Replies  
On eBay click on Advanced Search then check the Completed Items Only box. Easiest way to see what stuff is going for.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 24, 2003 at 10:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Eric must work for Apple. :) Sorry, gotta... 4,058 Views / 86 Replies  
Eric must work for Apple. :)

Sorry, gotta pick a date, "or before" doesn't count!
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 24, 2003 at 10:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
17" PowerBook Ship Date "Pool" 4,058 Views / 86 Replies  
I thought it might be fun to have a "pool", and see who can guess the actual ship date of the new, much anticipated 17" PowerBook.

One guess per person please. You are guessing the date that the...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 24, 2003 at 09:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I wish I was a super uber important Japanese... 2,387 Views / 34 Replies  
I wish I was a super uber important Japanese executive so I could extort a new 17" out of Apple, because I soooo would.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 24, 2003 at 09:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You just never know which unit is going to... 1,190 Views / 13 Replies  
You just never know which unit is going to exhibit some of the Ti's better known defects. One guy here posts that his 667 Rev. C is perfect, meanwhile mine has had paint and case flex problems.
...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 24, 2003 at 06:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Turns out the Jacket and gear belong to his boss,... 2,387 Views / 34 Replies  
Turns out the Jacket and gear belong to his boss, Steve Jobs. ;)
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 24, 2003 at 02:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
FreeFlyer, just curious... I know this is highly... 1,483 Views / 14 Replies  
FreeFlyer, just curious... I know this is highly subjective, but how "tight" did your hinges feel? Did you ever have to apply more pressure than "felt right" to open the dispay? Did it ever feel...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 24, 2003 at 11:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple is covering the paint problem, at least... 730 Views / 2 Replies  
Apple is covering the paint problem, at least they covered my 667 DVI. They may probe on the phone to make sure what you have is peeling paint and not an abused PowerBook, but you can't blame them...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 24, 2003 at 03:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
That's a well known feature. In the event of a... 1,483 Views / 14 Replies  
That's a well known feature. In the event of a water landing, you may use the screen of your PowerBook as a flotation device.

But seriously, this is a well-known flaw. I don't know how often it...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 23, 2003 at 11:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Nice try! 2,812 Views / 46 Replies  
Wow, that is just wrong.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 23, 2003 at 06:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Garbage? Oh please... You are obviously trying... 1,735 Views / 42 Replies  
Garbage? Oh please... You are obviously trying to start a flame war to entertain yourself this weekend.

iMovie and iDVD are best of breed, period. Even hardcore PC fanboys will admit to that.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 22, 2003 at 01:16 AM, in MacNN Lounge
SmallDog had some in-stock as of yesterday. 1,963 Views / 28 Replies  
SmallDog had some in-stock as of yesterday.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 21, 2003 at 09:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
Possible Alternative to VPC 624 Views / 3 Replies  
This company has been developing a Windows on Linux solution for many years now. I've used it and it works great. About a year ago I wrote them and urged them to look into the Mac market, but I'm...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 21, 2003 at 03:14 PM, in Applications
What part of the case are you bending? Did it... 2,155 Views / 15 Replies  
What part of the case are you bending? Did it come out of the box like that? What makes you think it won't happen again?

If this happens regularly, Apple will have to find a way to reinforce...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 21, 2003 at 01:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Prices will vary based on optional warped case,... 2,812 Views / 46 Replies  
Prices will vary based on optional warped case, self-removing screws, and sticky trackpad buttons. ;)
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 21, 2003 at 01:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: same and more? 1,449 Views / 12 Replies  
I'm not an Apple Certified Technician, but that sounds like a defect or two. Order your plain brown box and tell your PowerBook she's going on an all expense paid vacation to Texas.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 21, 2003 at 05:21 AM, in Mac Notebooks
5 PowerBooks and there's a good chance the one... 1,449 Views / 12 Replies  
5 PowerBooks and there's a good chance the one you have now will end up going back to Apple for repair before the first year is up. How much money do you think they have lost on this one customer...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 21, 2003 at 05:13 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah, good luck with that. 4,413 Views / 59 Replies  
Yeah, good luck with that.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 21, 2003 at 05:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks
You mean you HOPE they will, as we all do. I... 2,812 Views / 46 Replies  
You mean you HOPE they will, as we all do. I don't think Apple knows when they are going to ship based on the various reports all over the Net.
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 21, 2003 at 03:11 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Sorry, it's just that this particular individual... 2,812 Views / 46 Replies  
Sorry, it's just that this particular individual jumped me for innocently posting an opinion. I hope Apple comes out tomorrow and says the machines are shipping next week, that would be great!

I...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 21, 2003 at 01:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
As my 9-year old nephew says: Ha, ha, ha,... 2,812 Views / 46 Replies  
As my 9-year old nephew says:

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.

HA!!!
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 20, 2003 at 11:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hey, cwasko. HA! 2,812 Views / 46 Replies  
Hey, cwasko. HA!
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 20, 2003 at 09:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
So what does it say now, cwasko? 4,413 Views / 59 Replies  
So what does it say now, cwasko?
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 20, 2003 at 09:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ignore this! 448 Views / 0 Replies  
User error prompted me to post a dumb message, if I could delete it I would but I can't so I'll leave you with a little wisdom as a gift for reading this thread.

"No matter how you shake and...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 20, 2003 at 02:18 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Re: Re: PB 17" design flaws... 4,413 Views / 59 Replies  
New guy with one post telling us why we should buy a 15" instead of a 17". Hmmmm...

Well Apple, that's one way to clear the channel of 15's and take some of the heat off regarding 17"...
Posted by iChristopher, on Feb 19, 2003 at 12:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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