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More RAM	2,285 Views / 32 Replies
I would go for as much RAM as possible. Since the programs are getting bigger, and more complex, a $125 investment to max out your memory and speed is a good investment. You did spend over 2K for...
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 28, 2006 at 10:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Poll: Definately a step up from my PB 1Gz SD.... ...	3,213 Views / 22 Replies
Definately a step up from my PB 1Gz SD.... Better screen, most programs faster or equivalent speed, USB2, better airport reception, larger/faster hard drive, more memory. No regrets at all. ...
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 24, 2006 at 01:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Suprisingly, it is in the socket very firmly....	2,584 Views / 16 Replies
Suprisingly, it is in the socket very firmly. Takes probably same amount of force to pull out the old style as the Magsafe.
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 22, 2006 at 01:45 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Here is my Cinebench 9.5 on my MBP 2.16.. (2 GB...	3,875 Views / 21 Replies
Here is my Cinebench 9.5 on my MBP 2.16.. (2 GB ram installed) CINEBENCH 9.5 **************************************************** Tester : Ants Processor : MBP MHz ...
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 22, 2006 at 01:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Just got my MBP 2.16 about 3 hours ago (had to...	109,301 Views / 1,213 Replies
Just got my MBP 2.16 about 3 hours ago (had to pick it up from Fed Ex office since they delivered it a day earlier). Anyway, first impression is that it is very sweet. Installing memory was easy...
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 22, 2006 at 01:00 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Well, I just got my MBP 2.16 this evening. The...	2,584 Views / 16 Replies
Well, I just got my MBP 2.16 this evening. The magsafe is cool, very cool. It can be flipped either way. It have a very small diode for the color changes. It sucks in very well when it get it...
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 22, 2006 at 12:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Well, I am currently typing on my new MBP 2.16. ...	3,012 Views / 34 Replies
Well, I am currently typing on my new MBP 2.16. Warm... Yes, very. I have been putting it through a lot of processing -- downloading files, transferring files, installing software, etc. The...
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 22, 2006 at 12:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I can't believe it also. I got the same email...	2,786 Views / 32 Replies
I can't believe it also. I got the same email notice for my MBP 2.16!!! Shipped today, to recieve on Feb 22!!. Next week is starting to look better and better.
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 18, 2006 at 01:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks

If that is the case, then I think the apple store...	695 Views / 3 Replies
If that is the case, then I think the apple store will be super busy this week!!
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 15, 2006 at 09:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Begins shipping? When?? Immediately??	695 Views / 3 Replies
The big news when I got online this week is that MBP is begining to ship this week. I guess I am wondering if anyone has gotten confirmation that their MBP has shipped. The email I got from apple...
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 15, 2006 at 12:22 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Karim, I have the same thing... upgraded to a...	3,678 Views / 38 Replies
Karim, I have the same thing... upgraded to a 2.16GHz with 7200RPM 100GB drive. The lady updating it in the computer told me it should go out on Friday and should have it next week (Feb 23rd). I...
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 14, 2006 at 11:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks

While the Macbook is an exciting leap in...	80,865 Views / 767 Replies
While the Macbook is an exciting leap in notebooks for apple, I am somewhat on the fence regarding buying one. I could care less about modem, FW800, no classic, etc complaints posted here. My main...
Posted by aplmd, on Jan 14, 2006 at 03:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Wnet to the apple store today. Yes, there is an...	697 Views / 2 Replies
Wnet to the apple store today. Yes, there is an ultimate version of 15 inch PB. 1GB RAM, 100 GB HD 5400 RPM. All for $2399.
Posted by aplmd, on Oct 22, 2005 at 04:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks

82 days until MWSF.... may there be something...	16,255 Views / 154 Replies
82 days until MWSF.... may there be something better.... last year (they year of the powerbook per apple) and this year (year of high definition) have been pretty poor years. No front bus...
Posted by aplmd, on Oct 19, 2005 at 04:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Come to papa you Centrinon based mactel...	34,351 Views / 306 Replies
Come to papa you Centrinon based mactel Powerbook..... I know you want to come home....
Posted by aplmd, on Oct 18, 2005 at 10:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks

What if??	34,351 Views / 306 Replies
Maybe it is that I just woke up, but what if Apple puts out the first Intel based machines next week?? They have been working on it for probably the switch for the past 4-5 months (or longer, who...
Posted by aplmd, on Oct 15, 2005 at 10:20 AM, in Mac Notebooks

OWC superdrive...	1,562 Views / 11 Replies
I am in the same boat.. wanting to replace my Superdrive in my Ti 15" PB. I see otherworldcomputing.com has one with the same specs as MCE for $169 (instead of $199) Has anyone tried OWC's DVD...
Posted by aplmd, on Jul 17, 2005 at 10:02 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Powerlogix experience	1,269 Views / 19 Replies
I am glad you had a better experience than I have had with Powerlogix. I owned a Pismo also, and when the G4 processors were out 2 1/2 years ago, I sent my pismo in to get upgrade. Well, someone...
Posted by aplmd, on May 20, 2005 at 11:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Re: Re: 287 days!!!	11,422 Views / 150 Replies
Sorry John, Didn't see your post... was buried in the first page. I actually didn't steal them intentionally, just got the numbers from MacRumors web site, and did my own calculations. TO ALL...
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 1, 2005 at 02:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks

287 days!!!	11,422 Views / 150 Replies
I am kind of disappointed in today's announcement, but I guess it was what was expected. It has been 287 days (over 9 months) since last upgrade, and only 11% increase in CPU MHz, which in...
Posted by aplmd, on Jan 31, 2005 at 07:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Storer, read my post about half way up in this...	8,607 Views / 92 Replies
Storer, read my post about half way up in this tread. It doesn't say anything in the article that iMACs are not coming soon (it does specifically state that Powerbook G5 are not coming soon as is...
Posted by aplmd, on Jun 15, 2004 at 09:37 AM, in Mac Desktops

I don't know storer, I must be getting blind. ...	8,607 Views / 92 Replies
I don't know storer, I must be getting blind. Where does it say no new G5 iMacs anytime soon??
Posted by aplmd, on Jun 14, 2004 at 11:27 PM, in Mac Desktops

My point exactly Mr. Walker. Noticed that Boger...	19,415 Views / 201 Replies
My point exactly Mr. Walker. Noticed that Boger said faced, not faces. I think they have already done it. They knew they had to get the powermac G5s announce several weeks before they upgrade...
Posted by aplmd, on Jun 12, 2004 at 11:35 AM, in Mac Desktops

iMacs are coming, soon!!	8,607 Views / 92 Replies
Whatever!! Your opinion has no more merit than any others. Sources, we have hear that one before. By you putting that in your post, you have lost all creditability, Personally, I think there...
Posted by aplmd, on Jun 11, 2004 at 09:00 PM, in Mac Desktops

Maybe I am a little more optimistic, but I think...	1,822 Views / 8 Replies
Maybe I am a little more optimistic, but I think the powerbook line will be revised sooner than later. It is based on the following: 1) Since the 15" is the ideal workhorse for the professional,...
Posted by aplmd, on Dec 30, 2003 at 05:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Be careful	6,835 Views / 81 Replies
I had a real bad experience with powerlogix. I sent my Pismo in for an upgrade, and the technician dropped the motherboard. It took 3 weeks to get another one, only to get it back with the screen...
Posted by aplmd, on Jun 2, 2003 at 04:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks

re-addressing the issue	1,654 Views / 22 Replies
OK, I plan to buy the iMAC 17" 1GHz for my dad. I have the iMAC 15" 800 gHz. My dad only cares about the screen size. I was wondering what people thoughts were about changing out the hard drive,...
Posted by aplmd, on Feb 20, 2003 at 07:14 PM, in Mac Desktops

Thanks	1,654 Views / 22 Replies
Good point Macmad. Never thought of that. The only concern is my iMac was one of the first flat panels before any of the 17" were around. I guess if I load the new software into the the system,...
Posted by aplmd, on Dec 31, 2002 at 10:46 AM, in Mac Desktops

Power consumption	1,183 Views / 6 Replies
According to my Kill-A-Watt, the 15" IMAC (700mHz) will use approximately 83 watts/hr during power-up (there was a CD in the tray). With screen all the way up and I-Tunes maxed out (which I don't...
Posted by aplmd, on Dec 22, 2002 at 12:56 AM, in Mac Desktops

Switched LCD's on IMAC	1,654 Views / 22 Replies
Question for all you technical people out there. I purchased an IMAC (15"/700 MHz) in March 2002. My dad is interested in purchasing an IMAC, but he wants the 17" (he is in his 60's and wants the...
Posted by aplmd, on Dec 22, 2002 at 12:28 AM, in Mac Desktops

Mrtew, if you read earlier post, I ordered it at...	20,421 Views / 361 Replies
Mrtew, if you read earlier post, I ordered it at 0815 CST on the 6 Nov. It has arrived. Now I have to get my wife to bring it to the office so I can play with it!! Scan Activity Date/Time...
Posted by aplmd, on Nov 18, 2002 at 01:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Tomorrow is the DAY!! Less than 2 weeks. This...	20,421 Views / 361 Replies
Tomorrow is the DAY!! Less than 2 weeks. This is AWESOME. It won't be long for the rest of you that ordered the Superdrive!! God Bless America. Scan Activity Date/Time Comments Arrived...
Posted by aplmd, on Nov 17, 2002 at 09:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I agree with Sean. What can't someone do on a...	1,778 Views / 36 Replies
I agree with Sean. What can't someone do on a TI 800 that a TI 1gz can't (besides burn a DVD which most people don't really do. ) My Pismo has lasted me 2.5 years, and I finally ordered a new...
Posted by aplmd, on Nov 16, 2002 at 11:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks

On step closer to San Antonio. My guess is I...	20,421 Views / 361 Replies
On step closer to San Antonio. My guess is I will have it Monday or Tuesday. Scan Activity Date/Time Comments Arrived at Sort FacilityINDIANAPOLIS IN 11/16/2002 00:42 _ Left FedEx...
Posted by aplmd, on Nov 16, 2002 at 11:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Just checked this morning... Probably somewhere...	20,421 Views / 361 Replies
Just checked this morning... Probably somewhere over the ocean. Probably will be in San Antonio on Monday. Scan Activity Date/Time Comments Left FedEx RampC.K.S. INTL AIRPORT TW 11/15/2002...
Posted by aplmd, on Nov 15, 2002 at 12:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks

AWESOME!!! Placed my order at 8:15 CST on 11/6...	20,421 Views / 361 Replies
AWESOME!!! Placed my order at 8:15 CST on 11/6 and just recieved this message at 9:30pm. Dear Apple Customer, The following products shipped on 11/15/2002. Transit time will depend upon...
Posted by aplmd, on Nov 14, 2002 at 11:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Freebird, When did you put the order in?? I...	20,421 Views / 361 Replies
Freebird, When did you put the order in?? I put mine in at 0815 CST the day they came out (6-Nov).
Posted by aplmd, on Nov 14, 2002 at 04:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks

From the apple web site: 1. Sign up online...	1,120 Views / 17 Replies
From the apple web site: 1. Sign up online with the Apple Developer Connection for U.S. $99. 2. After agreeing to the Terms and Conditions, you must identify yourself as a student, fill in your...
Posted by aplmd, on Nov 9, 2002 at 06:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks

True, ADC discount isn't as good as the...	1,120 Views / 17 Replies
True, ADC discount isn't as good as the educational. It is a one time deal for a CPU purchase in lifetime of account (as student), where educational you can buy a new computer yearly. As for the...
Posted by aplmd, on Nov 9, 2002 at 06:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks

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