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Yep, keeping starbucks coffee and doberman hair... 1,554 Views / 19 Replies  
Yep, keeping starbucks coffee and doberman hair off and out of my keyboard is why I use mine. That plus a RadTech sleeve and this Mac has stayed in pristine condition (especially when compared to my...
Posted by BobVB, on Sep 23, 2004 at 07:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
For all the things Apple doesn't cover seems that... 971 Views / 5 Replies  
For all the things Apple doesn't cover seems that a Safeware insurance policy is probably better money spent than the Applecare program.
Posted by BobVB, on May 25, 2004 at 01:13 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Firewire iBook Video Out? 972 Views / 11 Replies  
All I can say is I had an original dual USB ice iBook that had the same composite video coming out of the earphone jack. All I had to do was plug the rca plugs into my TV and I could watch DVD's...
Posted by BobVB, on May 21, 2004 at 05:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
One reason I got it was Costco's return policy... 494 Views / 3 Replies  
One reason I got it was Costco's return policy which is basically 'bring it back we will give you your cash back'. Shoot they will give you your money back on an opened DVD if you accidentally...
Posted by BobVB, on May 20, 2004 at 04:45 PM, in Networking
Well something's different - in any even slightly... 964 Views / 8 Replies  
Well something's different - in any even slightly dark environment I can use my new G4 iBook on one tick of backlight. Even in a sunny Starbucks as long as my screen is facing away from the light i...
Posted by BobVB, on May 20, 2004 at 04:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The clamshells didn't have a one: that was an... 866 Views / 12 Replies  
The clamshells didn't have a one: that was an innovation that appeared with the first dual USB ice iBooks.
...
Posted by BobVB, on May 19, 2004 at 12:54 AM, in Mac Notebooks
There was only one model of clamshell with a... 866 Views / 12 Replies  
There was only one model of clamshell with a firewire port. It had composite video out capability through the A/V jack same as the first dual USB iBooks.
...
Posted by BobVB, on May 18, 2004 at 10:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Power Management Unit. Here are the reset... 736 Views / 5 Replies  
Power Management Unit. Here are the reset instructions for portables:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=14449
Posted by BobVB, on May 18, 2004 at 10:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've had that happen on my iBooks rarely. Not... 566 Views / 3 Replies  
I've had that happen on my iBooks rarely. Not sure why but its quite rare and in my case just situation dependent. Give it some time - if its happening a lot take it back.

Oh and I've never...
Posted by BobVB, on May 18, 2004 at 09:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Extending iBook antenna range 878 Views / 4 Replies  
Don't know of a way to make the iBook work better, but you can bring the Airport signal closer to your iBook. Just today I got a Microsoft
Wireless-G Base Station (MN-700) at Costco for $40. ...
Posted by BobVB, on May 18, 2004 at 09:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Microsoft Wireless G a cheap and easy access point 494 Views / 3 Replies  
Just wanted to say I bought a MN-700 Wireless-G Base Station at Costco today for $39.99. I've wanted to put in another network access point to cover some dead areas in the yard but could never...
Posted by BobVB, on May 18, 2004 at 08:10 PM, in Networking
Seems all the high-res are members only, at least... 887 Views / 8 Replies  
Seems all the high-res are members only, at least all the ones I tried.
Posted by BobVB, on May 16, 2004 at 05:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Then worry not - you'd be covered if something... 732 Views / 9 Replies  
Then worry not - you'd be covered if something showed up:

"For which computers is the Updated iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program available?

The program is available for iBooks with...
Posted by BobVB, on May 16, 2004 at 02:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Have a link where we could download the same... 887 Views / 8 Replies  
Have a link where we could download the same movie as you to test with?
Posted by BobVB, on May 16, 2004 at 02:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes, if your serial number is in the covered... 732 Views / 9 Replies  
Yes, if your serial number is in the covered range they will fix it even if it is out of applecare. Had a friend who just had his board go bad and it was long out of warranty. Not only did they...
Posted by BobVB, on May 15, 2004 at 11:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Has anyone had any problems with battery after spanning hack? 736 Views / 5 Replies  
I agree that the spanning hack is unlikely to be the source of your problem. I applied it the first day I got my new 1 GHz G4 iBook and my battery life is great - get 4 hours with full lit screen,...
Posted by BobVB, on May 15, 2004 at 03:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Keeping your iBook clean (internally, and externally) 678 Views / 1 Replies  
Well for the browser related things you can go in and delete cookies in the Safari preferences under the Security tab and 'Show cookies'. You can selectively delete or just get rid of them all. As...
Posted by BobVB, on May 15, 2004 at 03:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah I just sold my original 500 MHz dual USB... 866 Views / 6 Replies  
Yeah I just sold my original 500 MHz dual USB iBook and they palmrests were plastic.

As far as dirt though the main problem for me is the trackpad - even though I use mine minimally (I have a...
Posted by BobVB, on May 15, 2004 at 02:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Just a suggestion: If you are taking the top... 12,888 Views / 70 Replies  
Just a suggestion:

If you are taking the top off, why not use the opportunity to put a business card with contact information inside with 'stolen from"' written on it. Just in case it ever *is*...
Posted by BobVB, on May 15, 2004 at 02:43 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Re: what do u use to clean ure ibook? 670 Views / 5 Replies  
Mequiar's Plastx Plastic Cleaner & Polish for the outside - iKlear for the screen and inside.
Posted by BobVB, on May 14, 2004 at 12:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I really can't see getting a BTO without the... 2,315 Views / 44 Replies  
I really can't see getting a BTO without the built-in bluetooth module since you can't add it later. Just for the ease of carry around a BT mouse and instantly using it to avoid 'trackpad claw'...
Posted by BobVB, on May 13, 2004 at 11:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I agree - the Powersleevz is more to protect the... 1,757 Views / 21 Replies  
I agree - the Powersleevz is more to protect the laptop when its being transported in something that's not some nice cozy padded computer bag.

My case - I got a couple shoulder totes at a...
Posted by BobVB, on May 13, 2004 at 03:11 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Good points - what would you suggest that would... 931 Views / 9 Replies  
Good points - what would you suggest that would be enough of a visual change to be striking yet maintain the essential qualities of the iBook?

A simple color change wouldn't be enough I would...
Posted by BobVB, on May 11, 2004 at 03:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What could you really change? Apple learned its... 931 Views / 9 Replies  
What could you really change? Apple learned its lesson with the variable colors of the first iBooks - I don't see that happening again. And the distinctive case really makes it stand out - I get...
Posted by BobVB, on May 10, 2004 at 08:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Dropped iBook works with possible hd issues? 527 Views / 5 Replies  
And when the computer is asleep the heads are parked and so *if* it really did fall when it was asleep the drive should have been as safe as it can be.
Posted by BobVB, on May 10, 2004 at 08:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
American Airlines has standard car type 12 volt... 665 Views / 5 Replies  
American Airlines has standard car type 12 volt plug-ins about every 4th row in coach on some planes. Was very nice on my last flight when I accidentally got the right row. Don't know if you can...
Posted by BobVB, on May 10, 2004 at 01:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
As I understand it the airline plugs have enough... 665 Views / 5 Replies  
As I understand it the airline plugs have enough amps to run a laptop but not charge it at the same time. Maybe that's changed now that they have the standard 12 volt plugs but that used to be the...
Posted by BobVB, on May 9, 2004 at 07:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I got one of these... 1,427 Views / 18 Replies  
I got one of these (http://cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?T1=132+0370) since the weak link in all the portable security devices is the iBook itself - I remember in the local mac store when...
Posted by BobVB, on May 9, 2004 at 07:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Just an FYI for everyone: I just got one of the... 4,196 Views / 12 Replies  
Just an FYI for everyone: I just got one of the new G4 iBooks and wondered where my diagnostic CD was. After an extensive call with Apple support turns out the new DVD based install restore discs...
Posted by BobVB, on May 9, 2004 at 01:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Just loaded Halo and updated to 1.04 on my G4... 1,352 Views / 27 Replies  
Just loaded Halo and updated to 1.04 on my G4 1.07 GHz 728M RAM 10.3.3 with all updates and not having any of these problems. No snow or glitching at all. And if it was software you'd think it...
Posted by BobVB, on Apr 30, 2004 at 06:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
One big plus the iBook has the Powerbook doesn't... 5,530 Views / 39 Replies  
One big plus the iBook has the Powerbook doesn't is durability. I've stepped on my iBook by accident without a single sideeffect - I don't think I could have done that with a Powerbook and their...
Posted by BobVB, on Apr 30, 2004 at 05:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well I just compared my original 500 mHz iBook... 1,471 Views / 20 Replies  
Well I just compared my original 500 mHz iBook with my new 1 GHz G4 replacement and I can't duplicate your complaint. The new one is about 50% brighter with better white than the original and both...
Posted by BobVB, on Apr 30, 2004 at 05:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Best sleeve for a 12" ibook? 1,757 Views / 21 Replies  
I went with the iSleeve because:
� I like to have a bag as narrow as possible so I want stored side in first,
� I like to have a flap over the top so I don't have to zip and unzip everytime I take...
Posted by BobVB, on Apr 27, 2004 at 09:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Just ran the pixel check - not a single dead or... 938 Views / 19 Replies  
Just ran the pixel check - not a single dead or sticky pixel! Ran the flurry screednsaver and can't see anything that gives me a 'glittering' impression - very smooth transition from the brightest...
Posted by BobVB, on Apr 27, 2004 at 01:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Just applied the spanning hack and it works as... 3,918 Views / 45 Replies  
Just applied the spanning hack and it works as advertised as does the clamshell mode option.
Posted by BobVB, on Apr 26, 2004 at 03:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Mine just arrived and it doesn't have a click... 3,918 Views / 45 Replies  
Mine just arrived and it doesn't have a click either even with significant force.


Oh and it is beautiful and fast too :)
Posted by BobVB, on Apr 26, 2004 at 01:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Might not be getting an answer because it was a... 3,918 Views / 45 Replies  
Might not be getting an answer because it was a unit specific problem. I've never had that problem with my old iBook (but will be looking for it on my new one when it arrives just for you ;)
Posted by BobVB, on Apr 25, 2004 at 03:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: 12" iBook on my desk? 5,530 Views / 39 Replies  
Not to talk you out of the iBook but Belkin (http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=2062&pcount=&Product_Id=173207) has an adapter that lets you store digital...
Posted by BobVB, on Apr 25, 2004 at 03:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, sure, they are as inconvenient to the... 1,507 Views / 15 Replies  
Well, sure, they are as inconvenient to the pirates as they are the paying customers, but they don't prevent the piracy. Mac games pirates share them as disk image files. All pirates have to do is...
Posted by BobVB, on Feb 14, 2003 at 02:53 PM, in Gaming
Hopefully you are kidding, since even if you've... 1,507 Views / 15 Replies  
Hopefully you are kidding, since even if you've pirated you probably have the install disk image and could just burn it to a CD if pirating the game was your goal.

No, when people ask for a CD...
Posted by BobVB, on Feb 13, 2003 at 07:04 PM, in Gaming
I've played through most of the Mecc's level... 585 Views / 3 Replies  
I've played through most of the Mecc's level without a problem. Fired it up because it was supposed to be so fast on my new Radeon 9000.

Suppose I should jump to the boat races and see just...
Posted by BobVB, on Sep 22, 2002 at 12:50 AM, in Applications
OK Josh, I'm with you to here. I have Quicktime... 3,639 Views / 59 Replies  
OK Josh, I'm with you to here. I have Quicktime Pro with the MPEG2 extension and I get a:

"Can not open file xxx because it is not a file that Quicktime understands."

Is there something...
Posted by BobVB, on Sep 18, 2002 at 03:09 PM, in Applications
You'd have to change the protocol helper... 764 Views / 4 Replies  
You'd have to change the protocol helper application. Currently it seems the only OS X application that lets you change these is Internet Explorer. Fortunately it changes the helper for the entire...
Posted by BobVB, on Sep 18, 2002 at 01:11 PM, in Applications
I don't think its a Rendezvous problem as much as... 621 Views / 6 Replies  
I don't think its a Rendezvous problem as much as it is an iChat one. I have multihoming on my home on one of my computers at home with the its DNS IP address and with a local 10.x address. But...
Posted by BobVB, on Sep 15, 2002 at 02:08 PM, in Applications
Re: Apple Store Financing Woes + Waiting Times 1,468 Views / 5 Replies  
Well I ordered a stock dual 1 GHz at 7am on the day of release and as of this morning I still was 'being assembled'. Maybe they are sending them all to the Apple Stores?

(I cancelled my order...
Posted by BobVB, on Aug 20, 2002 at 11:15 PM, in Mac Desktops
Ethernet is your friend. Just hook them up... 1,514 Views / 25 Replies  
Ethernet is your friend. Just hook them up through a hub or with a crossover cable. Assign a local DNS number and activate appletalk and filesharing on the old computer. Yu will be able to mount...
Posted by BobVB, on Aug 14, 2002 at 01:39 AM, in Mac Desktops
I would guess that this wasn't entirely... 501 Views / 5 Replies  
I would guess that this wasn't entirely voluntary. To have been selling it at this low of a price Amazon must have had a special deal with Apple. And how many people canceled their Apple Store...
Posted by BobVB, on Aug 1, 2002 at 03:09 PM, in macOS
Apache Server 'probes' 470 Views / 2 Replies  
Just a general question for you server gods out there:

I've noticed since activating websharing on my Mac regular attempts to download windows files. Usually 10 or 12 commands from the same IP...
Posted by BobVB, on Jun 10, 2002 at 02:31 PM, in macOS
All that shows is my bobvb.conf even though it... 643 Views / 3 Replies  
All that shows is my bobvb.conf even though it says total of 8. But then, my system has never had more than my account on it.

I did find out the obvious problem - Apache didn't have write...
Posted by BobVB, on Jun 6, 2002 at 11:37 AM, in macOS
10.1.5 Scalped my Apache! 643 Views / 3 Replies  
Foolishly updated to 10.1.5 - now if I try and turn on web serving I get this in the Apache error log:

[Wed Jun 5 23:27:45 2002] [alert] (2)No such file or directory: getpwuid: couldn't determine...
Posted by BobVB, on Jun 6, 2002 at 06:26 AM, in macOS
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