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How do I back up my iTunes Library 472 Views / 1 Replies  
I have about 9 gig of music encoded in 128 ACC. I want to transfer the music to my new PowerMac. I have the library broken down into 3 playlists that would accomodate 3 dvd's storage. When I go to...
Posted by MacB, on May 31, 2005 at 07:56 PM, in macOS
So how fast is that PowerMac? 958 Views / 5 Replies  
I have a PC that is 3.0ghz with 768 RAM and it seems pretty darn quick....I am thinking about getting a dual 2.0 PowerMac with 1gig of RAM....am I going to notice a slowdown using safari compared to...
Posted by MacB, on May 23, 2005 at 11:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
Anyone using their powerbook to edit video? 722 Views / 4 Replies  
I wonder how well the 15" powerbook will run Final Cut Express or if I should just get an iMac....I own a 1.25 g4 AL Powerbook, maybe all I need is a 20" ACD?
Posted by MacB, on May 19, 2005 at 09:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
iMac or 20" Cinema Display 873 Views / 2 Replies  
I have a 15" Aluminum PB 1.25 with 512 mb. I am wondering if there will be noticible difference in speed of internet, itunes, final cut express etc to warrant buying the new 20" iMac or if I should...
Posted by MacB, on May 18, 2005 at 02:55 PM, in Mac Desktops
How does the screen look? Have you compared it... 1,470 Views / 8 Replies  
How does the screen look? Have you compared it to the 20" or 23" cinema display?
Posted by MacB, on May 11, 2005 at 09:33 PM, in Mac Desktops
How crisp is the 20" iMac screen? 854 Views / 1 Replies  
I do not have the benefit of having an apple store around.....for anyone who has seen the 20" iMac and the 20" apple cinema display, how do they compare? How does the iMac screen compare to the 23"...
Posted by MacB, on May 8, 2005 at 08:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
How big of an external drive do I need? 509 Views / 3 Replies  
I am going to film a documentary soon and I know my 80 gig HD in my powerbook is not going to do it, so I am wondering what size should I get in an external drive? Is 120 gig enough or will it be...
Posted by MacB, on May 3, 2004 at 09:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I got it....it's doimg it now.....thanks! 598 Views / 6 Replies  
I got it....it's doimg it now.....thanks!
Posted by MacB, on Jan 11, 2004 at 09:40 PM, in macOS
How do I start over with Panther? 598 Views / 6 Replies  
I decided to sell my G3 B&W and I have panther installed. How do I start over fresh for the new owner with all my info gone (back to that "welcome" screen like when you buy a new mac)? I just bought...
Posted by MacB, on Jan 11, 2004 at 08:29 PM, in macOS
Should I keep & upgrade my G3 Blue & White or sell it? 1,158 Views / 16 Replies  
I bought a used (but in excellent condition) Apple G3 B&W. It came with the tower, keyboard and mouse for $150. Here are the specs:

400MHz G3/1MB L2 cache
12GB Ultra ATA drive
CD ROM Drive
Zip...
Posted by MacB, on Jan 11, 2004 at 03:48 PM, in Mac Desktops
Then why even have this in the computer? Why add... 1,187 Views / 10 Replies  
Then why even have this in the computer? Why add a "feature" if the feature only looks like it was done half-assed?
Posted by MacB, on Oct 14, 2003 at 07:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I got mine direct from Apple....it is currently... 1,187 Views / 10 Replies  
I got mine direct from Apple....it is currently at my local auth apple dealer for the repair...we will see....
Posted by MacB, on Oct 14, 2003 at 12:03 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Anyone else have an uneven backlit keyboard 1,187 Views / 10 Replies  
I have the 15" superdrive and love it, absolutely love it! The only concern I have is that when the keyboard lights up, it is very very uneven. In other words....the entire F-row does not light up,...
Posted by MacB, on Oct 13, 2003 at 11:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
How big of an external storage device do I need? 881 Views / 13 Replies  
I am about to embark on the next great american movie.....How big of a firewire drive would i need. I was thinking a lacie 120 or 160....naturally if I could get by with 120, it is cost...
Posted by MacB, on Oct 12, 2003 at 10:38 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
I ordered my 15" powerbook within a week after... 8,874 Views / 152 Replies  
I ordered my 15" powerbook within a week after they were released. It shipped a week after that.....I called "Apple Up-To-Date", they asked for my products serial number and then took my credit card...
Posted by MacB, on Oct 10, 2003 at 09:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Joy Joy! Al book 15 is here!!! 1,020 Views / 9 Replies  
How well is your f-row lighting up? Is it as bright as the letter keys? I had to send mine back because of the uneven lighting...you can barely see my fkeys and arrow keys....
Posted by MacB, on Oct 9, 2003 at 09:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Anyone know of a compatible wireless print server? 452 Views / 2 Replies  
I currently have a Dell as my primary machine. That will change when my 15"PB gets here. I use a linksys wireless b router. Does anyone know of a good wireless print server so that I can print...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 27, 2003 at 07:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
But the question is....while it is plugged in for... 1,105 Views / 15 Replies  
But the question is....while it is plugged in for the first time to fully charge as well as the second time once it has completely drained, can you have it on as using it or should you leave it of to...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 27, 2003 at 08:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Take heart! They are a shipping! 411 Views / 0 Replies  
Allright!!!! I received an email the other day saying my 1.25 15" superdrive will not ship out on the 24th as planned and instead on Oct. 3. Then I saw on MacPrices that Apple and everywhwere else...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 27, 2003 at 08:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Calibrating a new powerbook battery... 1,105 Views / 15 Replies  
When my powerbook gets here do I just plug it in and with until the light on the cord shows full charge and then turn it on....or do i plug it in and then I can turn it on and be using it while it...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 25, 2003 at 06:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
yeah...i meant the toilet seat...different... 1,111 Views / 22 Replies  
yeah...i meant the toilet seat...different colors...tangerine, etc...wall street? I heard that before, now what is that??!!!
Posted by MacB, on Sep 24, 2003 at 08:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You mean the ones before the fruit colored ones? ... 1,111 Views / 22 Replies  
You mean the ones before the fruit colored ones? Anyone have a pic?
Posted by MacB, on Sep 24, 2003 at 07:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I hope its not for real, but according to... 1,317 Views / 17 Replies  
I hope its not for real, but according to MacPrices.com, the apple store shows they are currently out of the 1.25 with a wait of 5-7 bus days....you are sying they might ship after all?
Posted by MacB, on Sep 24, 2003 at 07:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
nah, those are in... 1,317 Views / 17 Replies  
nah, those are in...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 24, 2003 at 06:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What is a Pismo? 1,111 Views / 22 Replies  
What the heck is a Pismo .......
Posted by MacB, on Sep 24, 2003 at 06:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Its official....15" 1.25 Delays! 1,317 Views / 17 Replies  
Crap! I just got an email from apple saying "I am sorry but we will be unable to ship your purchase today...it will now be shipped on or before 10/3/03.....mannnnn!

I was so excited to be getting...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 24, 2003 at 06:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks alot everyone! I hear of some here and... 1,084 Views / 16 Replies  
Thanks alot everyone! I hear of some here and there and wonder....why have they never showed up on a google search?????
Posted by MacB, on Sep 24, 2003 at 04:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Can anyone recommend some great Mac websites? 1,084 Views / 16 Replies  
I have been cruising around for some great mac sites, but google can only take you so far....I have the usual suspects, spymac, mac minute, macs only, thinksecret, power page......can anyone provide...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 24, 2003 at 01:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks alot for the reconfirmation....are you... 790 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanks alot for the reconfirmation....are you getting one as well?
Posted by MacB, on Sep 23, 2003 at 10:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
No giant lunch trays for me....:) 790 Views / 7 Replies  
No giant lunch trays for me....:)
Posted by MacB, on Sep 23, 2003 at 10:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Cancelled the 12 ran to the 15! 790 Views / 7 Replies  
After much deliberation, research and listening to forums such as these, I decided to cancel the order for the new 12" powerbook and placed my order for the 1.25 15"...ships tomorrow!

This was a...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 23, 2003 at 10:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks alot for your in depth analysis, I was... 3,106 Views / 35 Replies  
Thanks alot for your in depth analysis, I was wondering how you liked surfing with it.....is there a big speed bump compared to what you are used to? I hear that screen is sharp as hell.....
Posted by MacB, on Sep 23, 2003 at 10:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
This 15" is probably the way to go if you plan on... 2,181 Views / 31 Replies  
This 15" is probably the way to go if you plan on doing alot of video work, website work, etc for the long run....Would any of you owners out there say the new 15 is the best overall powerbook out...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 23, 2003 at 08:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It runs Maya without blinking???!! No hickups? 2,181 Views / 31 Replies  
It runs Maya without blinking???!! No hickups?
Posted by MacB, on Sep 23, 2003 at 07:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Anyone feel you <b>cant</b> pick up and go with... 2,181 Views / 31 Replies  
Anyone feel you <b>cant</b> pick up and go with the thing? Hows the surfing with it?
Posted by MacB, on Sep 23, 2003 at 07:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hows that screen? Bright, bright, bright? ... 2,181 Views / 31 Replies  
Hows that screen? Bright, bright, bright? Gaming? You know how some laptops, the typing is not very comfortable, you feel like you are simply hovering over the keys....hows the 15?
Posted by MacB, on Sep 23, 2003 at 06:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I took advantage of the buy a bundle thing for... 2,181 Views / 31 Replies  
I took advantage of the buy a bundle thing for the ipod which ends in a few days, otherwise I would have waited until the 12s were in stores so I culd do an intuitive comparison. I am starting to...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 23, 2003 at 01:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Would you mind to give a synopsis of everything... 2,181 Views / 31 Replies  
Would you mind to give a synopsis of everything you think about it...do you feel it is too heavy, not as portable....etc
Posted by MacB, on Sep 22, 2003 at 09:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I wanna hear how awesome the new 15" PB is!!! 2,181 Views / 31 Replies  
If you own and have been using the brand new 15" powerbook, tell us your war stories.....fill us in on why we need it, want it, cant live without it! Hows it working, hows the screen and its...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 22, 2003 at 07:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I just read in Mac Home mag that to run Unreal... 816 Views / 8 Replies  
I just read in Mac Home mag that to run Unreal Tourn 2003 you need at least to be operating with osx 10.2.6 or better.
Posted by MacB, on Sep 22, 2003 at 12:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Are there any websites devoted to the 12" powerbook? 554 Views / 1 Replies  
Just wondering if there are any sites out there devoted to the 12" powerbook...(i guess i pretty much already asked that in the subject line).
Posted by MacB, on Sep 22, 2003 at 12:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I know the 15's are real hot right now, but since... 921 Views / 14 Replies  
I know the 15's are real hot right now, but since the intro of the 12"pb this year, it has been at or near the top all year long. You are right, you just cant lose either way. The 12 pb just seems...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 22, 2003 at 12:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
This will be my only mac and I have no immediate... 921 Views / 14 Replies  
This will be my only mac and I have no immediate plans on getting or using an external monitor. I will use it as my primary, but I do have a dell.

it is such a split decision.....i think someone...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 22, 2003 at 12:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Any 12" PB Pros out there? 921 Views / 14 Replies  
I ordered the updated 12"pb. I went and saw the new 15" and I have to say, I am totally torn....there are definately pros and cons either way....the 12" seems more personal, almost like my little...
Posted by MacB, on Sep 22, 2003 at 10:00 AM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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