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I'm in an odd spot. I have a Blackbook 2...	11,585 Views / 120 Replies
I'm in an odd spot. I have a Blackbook 2 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB HD coming to me probably tomorrow or Wednesday, and I'm thinking about returning it. See, I already have a rev A MacBook Pro (2.16...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 13, 2006 at 07:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Please show me where Apple says you should not...	7,401 Views / 112 Replies
Please show me where Apple says you should not use a $2K - $3K notebook in your lap -- a notebook that competes with others that you CAN use in your lap. I assume you have a link, right?
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Mar 30, 2006 at 10:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Mirror indeed.	941 Views / 10 Replies
Mirror indeed.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Mar 28, 2006 at 10:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks

You're actually going to be pendantic with...	7,401 Views / 112 Replies
You're actually going to be pendantic with respect to Apple's marketing materials with regard to YOUR OWN thoughts about the MBP's heat? I'm sorry, but there are potential buyers reading this forum,...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Mar 28, 2006 at 09:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Something being "wrong" with the MBP is...	7,401 Views / 112 Replies
Something being "wrong" with the MBP is subjective, it appears. Me, I don't drop nearly $3K on a machine to have it be unreasonably hot. And yes, it is unreasonably hot. There were two heat...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Mar 28, 2006 at 08:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks

No, that's not what I mean. I have a T60p with...	7,401 Views / 112 Replies
No, that's not what I mean. I have a T60p with the same dual processors at 2.16 GHz, FireGL V5200 GPU, 7200 RPM SATAII drive, and a CD/DVD RW/DL multiburner and it runs very, very cool. No issue...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Mar 28, 2006 at 02:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Absolutely NOT. These are laptops, not just...	7,401 Views / 112 Replies
Absolutely NOT. These are laptops, not just luggable machines. If I have to sit in an airport with this on my lap, I want to use it, not search for a flat surface on which I can use it. The idea...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Mar 27, 2006 at 03:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks

As a new purchaser of a ThinkPad T60p, let me say...	870 Views / 8 Replies
As a new purchaser of a ThinkPad T60p, let me say that the ONLY thing stopping me from returning it and getting an MBP is the heat issue. This T60p runs so cool that you would not even believe that...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Mar 26, 2006 at 10:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Who's waiting? I'm sitting here with my T60p and...	7,401 Views / 112 Replies
Who's waiting? I'm sitting here with my T60p and loving it. It's been running for 5.5 hours straight and isn't even warm to the touch. Even my 12" Rev B PowerBook isn't anywhere near this cool. ...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Mar 25, 2006 at 01:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I was going to purchase either a MBP or T60p, and...	7,401 Views / 112 Replies
I was going to purchase either a MBP or T60p, and I went with the T60p, mainly because of heat issues. That thing gets way, way, way too hot for a pro notebook, and I've checked several MBPs running...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Mar 24, 2006 at 08:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I sold my dual G5 2.7 and picked up a brand new...	2,539 Views / 43 Replies
I sold my dual G5 2.7 and picked up a brand new ThinkPad T60p with all the trimmings -- 2.16 GHz Core Duo, 2 GB RAM, 100 GB SATA2 7200 RPM disk, 15" 1600 x 1200 display, FireGL V5200 256 MB GPU. I...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Mar 23, 2006 at 03:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Feh	109,506 Views / 1,213 Replies
As a general rule, MacNN forumites are the less educated, more clueless within the Mac community. There are far more credible sites and forums out there if you want intelligent, informed...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Feb 22, 2006 at 03:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Well, I can tell you that I just took delivery of...	2,069 Views / 31 Replies
Well, I can tell you that I just took delivery of a dual G5 2.7, and it's the finest computer I've ever owned. It's blazing -- and I mean BLAZING -- fast, built with incredible attention to detail,...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on May 28, 2005 at 09:10 AM, in Mac Desktops

I don't get the whole zealotry thing. I'm...	3,242 Views / 41 Replies
I don't get the whole zealotry thing. I'm typing this on my 12" PowerBook. In my home office sits a Boxx Athlon FX-53 workstation, rigged with all high-end kit, running XP SP2. I use both...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Jan 6, 2005 at 09:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I too use CBS Sportsline for my FF, and I'm...	707 Views / 8 Replies
I too use CBS Sportsline for my FF, and I'm pissed that it won't work with Safari anymore too. However, it does work for Firefox, both under OSX as well as Windows.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Sep 14, 2004 at 04:24 PM, in MacNN Lounge

I think it's fine the way it is. To have a...	2,224 Views / 27 Replies
I think it's fine the way it is. To have a full-featured UNIX box in such a small package is nothing short of amazing. Great meachine as it stands today.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Dec 22, 2003 at 09:01 AM, in Mac Notebooks

My 12" rev B PB (1 GHz, 80 GB HD, SuperDrive, AE)...	2,598 Views / 33 Replies
My 12" rev B PB (1 GHz, 80 GB HD, SuperDrive, AE) is perfect. No issues whatsoever. I sold a top-of-the-line T40 to get it, and I have zero regrets. For heavy lifting, I have a dual G5 in my...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Dec 10, 2003 at 10:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks

This thread has AIDS.	1,815 Views / 33 Replies
This thread has AIDS.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 20, 2003 at 10:23 AM, in Mac Desktops

Me 26. I ordered a dual G5 2x2, a 12" PB, and a...	7,447 Views / 46 Replies
Me 26. I ordered a dual G5 2x2, a 12" PB, and a 20" Cinema Display, and all are perfect as can be. I'm quite happy with the switch, and finally being able to sit down at a Mac desktop with some...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 19, 2003 at 12:07 AM, in Mac Desktops

Re: Re: IBM to present info on 90 nm G5 PPC 970 at Feb. 2004 ISSCC meeting.	3,551 Views / 25 Replies
And I wouldn't buy Rev A of the G5 PB unless someone paid me. No way.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 13, 2003 at 12:22 PM, in Mac Desktops

Help me choose some speakers for my new dualie	514 Views / 0 Replies
Need some new speakers, kids. I'm looking at: Klipsch GMX 2.1 (although there are some complaints about "hissing") JBL Creature HK Soundsticks ...any others I should be looking at?
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 10, 2003 at 09:54 AM, in Mac Desktops

Thanks guys. Will do.	689 Views / 3 Replies
Thanks guys. Will do.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 8, 2003 at 03:54 PM, in Mac Desktops

G5 users: do you hear a faint "electronic" noise?	689 Views / 3 Replies
Just wondering here. On my dual G5 with a Radeon 9800, whenever the machine is performing a graphic operation that seems to involve GPU acceleration (fast user switch animation, the dock...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 8, 2003 at 02:13 PM, in Mac Desktops

Just got my 12" Rev B last night, and it's...	3,830 Views / 42 Replies
Just got my 12" Rev B last night, and it's perfect in every regard. Great screen, rigid, fast, portable. Can't quite say yet, but I might like this machine better than my old 15" TiBook SD. We...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 5, 2003 at 09:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I'd keep it, because I'm a jackass that way. Of...	1,975 Views / 35 Replies
I'd keep it, because I'm a jackass that way. Of all the times companies will do anything they can to screw you, I say take this gimme as the gift that it is and think of it next time some company...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 4, 2003 at 04:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Is it safe to say you were happy with the 12" rev...	1,095 Views / 7 Replies
Is it safe to say you were happy with the 12" rev B, with no complaints? I assume you sold the 12"er because of the job giving you a 15"...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 3, 2003 at 05:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Kikkoman, the rep I ordered from (yes, I was...	4,083 Views / 49 Replies
Kikkoman, the rep I ordered from (yes, I was lucky enough to nab one of these dirt-cheap G5s) told me that they were, in fact, new machines. I guess we'll find out soon enough. If they're...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 3, 2003 at 01:43 PM, in Mac Desktops

Well, I just ordered one. They're down to their...	4,083 Views / 49 Replies
Well, I just ordered one. They're down to their LAST unit -- over 5 have sold this morning alone. The rep I spoke to this time around said, without a doubt, the machines are brand new.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 1, 2003 at 10:37 AM, in Mac Desktops

I just called the sales rep and he told me it's...	4,083 Views / 49 Replies
I just called the sales rep and he told me it's new (probably not a refurb), and it came into their inventory as a result of a cancelled BTO order. He says everything's legit. I have my doubts. ...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Nov 1, 2003 at 10:06 AM, in Mac Desktops

The rev B's are supposed to be considerably...	765 Views / 7 Replies
The rev B's are supposed to be considerably cooler.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 31, 2003 at 09:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: 1ghz RAM stick for 12" pbook	591 Views / 2 Replies
Probably not necessary. I just ordered a 12" PB today, and I'm going to wind up with 768 MB RAM, which is more than adequate for 99% of users.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 31, 2003 at 12:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks

FWIW, I just went with the 12 over the 15.	1,277 Views / 11 Replies
FWIW, I just went with the 12 over the 15.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 30, 2003 at 01:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I wish I never sold my 15" TiBook. The thing was...	1,141 Views / 25 Replies
I wish I never sold my 15" TiBook. The thing was flawless, and I loved it. Oh well -- bygones. I'm thrilled to be getting two new machines + a new display over the next few weeks.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 30, 2003 at 01:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Well, I pulled the trigger. Thanks to everyone...	1,141 Views / 25 Replies
Well, I pulled the trigger. Thanks to everyone who gave me feedback. The damage to the credit card is: 12.1" PB G4 1 GHz 256 MB RAM (will add more via 3rd party source) 80 GB HD SuperDrive...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 30, 2003 at 01:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Actually, I had tons of problems with it. ...	1,141 Views / 25 Replies
Actually, I had tons of problems with it. The wireless connection simply WILL NOT hold for longer than 20 mins. I've talked to IBM Level 3 tech support for over 3 hours total, and no solution. ...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 30, 2003 at 12:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I called yesterday and the sales rep said he...	1,141 Views / 25 Replies
I called yesterday and the sales rep said he couldn't comment on it, and was thereafter dead silent. I asked if a fix has been found, and he repeated he couldn't say anything. Doesn't exactly...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 30, 2003 at 11:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I got the G35 sedan. Need the four doors for...	1,141 Views / 25 Replies
I got the G35 sedan. Need the four doors for business and cargo. I had an Acura CL-S as my last car, and the two doors drove me nuts. Good luck with your 15". I think that, given that I'll have...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 30, 2003 at 11:12 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Heh...I wish I had a Porsche or TT. I drive a...	1,141 Views / 25 Replies
Heh...I wish I had a Porsche or TT. I drive a G35, which I love, but it's not in the same league as a Porsche. Not much is. ;)
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 30, 2003 at 10:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: Re: Need input before purchasing!	1,141 Views / 25 Replies
LOL. No, I'd be bling bling if I were keeping my current Windows machines. Instead, I'm selling them to offset the cost of this mega-switch. Anyone interested in a brand-new ThinkPad T40? ;)
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 30, 2003 at 10:01 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Need input before purchasing!	1,141 Views / 25 Replies
I'm about to drop a large sum of money on a dual G5, a 20" Cinema Display, and a PowerBook. Problem is, I don't know which PowerBook I should get. Big surprise here, I know. My original intention...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 30, 2003 at 09:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I'm thinking the same thing -- either the 12 or...	32,254 Views / 124 Replies
I'm thinking the same thing -- either the 12 or 17 PB. Is the most current 12 a solid machine? How's the overall performance?
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 29, 2003 at 02:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: Re: Re: Re: Macworld : 15" PB = potential problems	1,504 Views / 18 Replies
Easy killer. I never raked anyone over the coals. Before I drop seven grand, I was seeking some sort of statement that Apple knows about the problem and/or is in the process of addressing it. ...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 29, 2003 at 02:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I tell ya, if someone submitted all the horror...	1,504 Views / 18 Replies
I tell ya, if someone submitted all the horror stories to Slashdot, the issues would become real public real fast. I'm annoyed at how Apple's taking the coy approach when, on its very own forums,...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 29, 2003 at 11:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: Re: Macworld : 15" PB = potential problems	1,504 Views / 18 Replies
I'm ready to drop $7K on a new PB, dual G5, and 20" display. I called Apple 30 mins ago about the white spot issue, and the guy stumbled a bit and said, "I'm can't comment on any issues with the...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 29, 2003 at 11:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I agree 100%. I'm holding off on my order (which...	32,254 Views / 124 Replies
I agree 100%. I'm holding off on my order (which would be over $7K total) until this PB issue gets fixed, and I'm starting to wonder if I should make the switch at all if Apple isn't going to stand...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 28, 2003 at 02:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks

If someone were to post all the white spot...	32,254 Views / 124 Replies
If someone were to post all the white spot discussions across every relevant forum (here, Ars, Apple.com) and send it to Slashdot, this would get real public real fast. Assuming /. posted it, of...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 28, 2003 at 12:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks

So, it's confirmed then. Apple has no fix. ...	2,760 Views / 40 Replies
So, it's confirmed then. Apple has no fix. Until they do, I will absolutely not pull the trigger on a new PB, a dual G5, and a cinema display. Not a chance.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 27, 2003 at 10:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: Well I just got my SECOND 15 inch powerbook.	2,760 Views / 40 Replies
And this is EXACTLY why I won't order yet.
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 27, 2003 at 10:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Bottom line: Apple has no fix. Like I said...	1,239 Views / 8 Replies
Bottom line: Apple has no fix. Like I said in the other thread, I have $7K ready to go to buy Macs to replace ALL of my Windows machines. Until the PB issue is worked out, however, I'll stick...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 25, 2003 at 10:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Well, if you look on Apple's support forums, the...	4,971 Views / 27 Replies
Well, if you look on Apple's support forums, the "white spots" thread is over 250 people deep. Many people have received machines within the last week that either had white spots out of the box, or...
Posted by PoisonTooth, on Oct 24, 2003 at 06:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks

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