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Are you connecting over Wi-Fi? If so, you can... 1,862 Views / 10 Replies  
Are you connecting over Wi-Fi? If so, you can edit the DNS settings on the Wi-Fi configuration screen.
Posted by Waveman, on Aug 2, 2008 at 09:50 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
You're probably correct in saying that the... 11,134 Views / 65 Replies  
You're probably correct in saying that the percentage of problematic PowerBooks is less than 40%, but it's not negligible, either.

I take issue with your contention that mishandling is to blame...
Posted by Waveman, on Nov 12, 2003 at 11:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
As you say, they're adopting the position that... 1,144 Views / 13 Replies  
As you say, they're adopting the position that the RAM worked in the computer for which you bought it and that they had made no claim that it would work in a 15".

OWC recently replaced my RAM for...
Posted by Waveman, on Nov 4, 2003 at 08:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Repair, Replacement, or Full Refund? 962 Views / 8 Replies  
Here's what I'd like to see Apple do:

1. Issue a statement on their Web site saying that they're either still investigating the white spot problem and will make an announcement when it is found or...
Posted by Waveman, on Nov 1, 2003 at 04:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Why can't you do what the Dean did? When I... 12,026 Views / 99 Replies  
Why can't you do what the Dean did?

When I got my first cable modem a few years ago, my cable ISP said that they didn't support Macs. Period. So I had them come out and hook up an old PC I had...
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 30, 2003 at 08:35 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: How to put a 7200RPM drive in 15" Albook? 855 Views / 4 Replies  
Unlike the TiBook, the drive in the 15" Aluminum PB is not considered user-replaceable. That doesn't mean that it can't be done, but you'll void the warranty. You could always replace the original...
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 29, 2003 at 03:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I can certainly live with them for now. I also... 4,971 Views / 27 Replies  
I can certainly live with them for now. I also can't afford to be without the PowerBook for the next couple of months. By then, I'm hoping for a real fix.

Unfortunately, there's always a chance...
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 26, 2003 at 07:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm on my second 15" which was spotless until... 4,971 Views / 27 Replies  
I'm on my second 15" which was spotless until today. I now have a couple of faint spots. At this point, I don't want a repair or replacement until Apple states categorically that they've found and...
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 24, 2003 at 07:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, last time I checked, my order (placed on... 1,299 Views / 27 Replies  
Well, last time I checked, my order (placed on the 8th) was open, with standard overnight shipping. I figure if it comes tomorrow, great. If not, I can afford to wait a few days and let some of the...
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 23, 2003 at 08:09 PM, in macOS
Yes, the gap in a feature. But the gap was uneven... 1,538 Views / 11 Replies  
Yes, the gap in a feature. But the gap was uneven (wider on one side) in the first PB I got.
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 20, 2003 at 10:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: Re: Should apple recall the 15 inch al pbs and even stop production? 2,406 Views / 32 Replies  
We know that there are problems with some 15" Aluminum PowerBooks. What we don't know is how prevalent the problems are. Only Apple has that information, and that's what they'll use to decide how to...
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 13, 2003 at 09:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've ordered Panther, but I'm not going to... 725 Views / 12 Replies  
I've ordered Panther, but I'm not going to install it for at least a few days after the 24th. And, if I hear about problems, I'll wait even longer. Meanwhile, I'm going to run 10.2.8.
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 10, 2003 at 02:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Are you saying that the ship date on Apple's... 32,167 Views / 513 Replies  
Are you saying that the ship date on Apple's order status site keeps changing, or that the info. on Airborne's site keeps changing?

My PB shipped on 10/4; at first, the tracking number didn't show...
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 7, 2003 at 07:16 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Take a look at your order status page. It should... 1,124 Views / 17 Replies  
Take a look at your order status page. It should say if products will ship as they become available, which would mean that you'd get the PB before the adapter.
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 4, 2003 at 12:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I think you make a really good point. I would... 1,992 Views / 31 Replies  
I think you make a really good point. I would think that the percentage display shows the proportion of full charge remaining, irrespective of what the computer is doing, whereas the time displays...
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 4, 2003 at 09:48 AM, in Mac Notebooks
How many of you have confirmed that the battery... 1,992 Views / 31 Replies  
How many of you have confirmed that the battery lasts as long as indicated?
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 3, 2003 at 10:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've been waiting for a PowerBook to replace the... 32,167 Views / 513 Replies  
I've been waiting for a PowerBook to replace the one I sent back on Monday. The ship date was supposed to be on or before 10/3. Now it's been changed to 10/15, which is a real disappointment.

I...
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 3, 2003 at 10:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes, if you allow for relativistic time-dilation... 32,167 Views / 513 Replies  
Yes, if you allow for relativistic time-dilation effects. Meaning: you'll know when you're going to get it when it arrives. :)
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 2, 2003 at 10:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Battery Life Comments and Other.... 990 Views / 10 Replies  
A few points:

1. You can't rely on the "time remaining" indicator. The only way to tell how much time you have left is to actually run the battery down.

2. Some people are claiming longer...
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 2, 2003 at 02:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It's not stuck pixels. Take a look at this... 2,143 Views / 27 Replies  
It's not stuck pixels.

Take a look at this thread (http://discussions.info.apple.com/[email protected]@.5999d784) in the Apple Discussion Forums, which includes a link to an image.
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 1, 2003 at 10:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Battery Life: 1 vs 1.25 GHz 15" PowerBooks 990 Views / 10 Replies  
Actually, I meant the 1 GHz Aluminum PB - that's the one that Apple claims gets 4.5 hours. But I do hope that 10.3 increases battery life across the board.
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 1, 2003 at 08:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Battery Life: 1 vs 1.25 GHz 15" PowerBooks 990 Views / 10 Replies  
Apple's specs for the 15" Aluminum PowerBook state that the battery life of up to 4.5 hours only applies to the 1 GHz model. Which begs the question: What's their claim for the 1.25 GHz PowerBook? I...
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 1, 2003 at 08:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Glad you finally got your PB. I was running out... 1,858 Views / 43 Replies  
Glad you finally got your PB. I was running out of suggestions. :) Now you can finally enjoy it.
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 1, 2003 at 01:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I recently had to make a special trip out to the... 1,858 Views / 43 Replies  
I recently had to make a special trip out to the airport (about 30 minutes each way) to pick up a small Airborne package that I would rather have had left at my doorstep.

When I found out that the...
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 1, 2003 at 07:29 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Their policy is to exchange BTO computers by... 2,143 Views / 27 Replies  
Their policy is to exchange BTO computers by shipping. The problem is that the replacement comes from Taiwan. Although Apple promises fast turnaround, it still takes about a week.
Posted by Waveman, on Oct 1, 2003 at 07:21 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: I got the infamous white spots on my 15 in pb. 2,143 Views / 27 Replies  
If you live near an Apple Store, go there and ask to exchange it.

If not, wait until you can be without the computer for a week or so. It's probably going to take at least that long to replace or...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 30, 2003 at 09:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
How about picking it up directly from Airborne's... 1,858 Views / 43 Replies  
How about picking it up directly from Airborne's local facility? I've done this many times.
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 30, 2003 at 04:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Is there any way you could have the PB delivered... 1,858 Views / 43 Replies  
Is there any way you could have the PB delivered to you at work?
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 30, 2003 at 02:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
If the battery life problem (or any other... 1,858 Views / 43 Replies  
If the battery life problem (or any other hardware issue) is a deal-breaker for you, then by all means send it back. However, I wouldn't return it simply to show my frustration with shipping snafus....
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 30, 2003 at 10:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I've had three PowerBooks (170, 5300, Lombard)... 1,574 Views / 35 Replies  
I've had three PowerBooks (170, 5300, Lombard) with ports on the back. I was forever fumbling trying to plug stuff in - I love the side ports on the Albooks. However, I can see that rear ports might...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 29, 2003 at 09:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Official Powerbook Return Thread 634 Views / 3 Replies  
Sent mine in for replacement today. They promise that replacements are sent top priority, but no word yet. (I sent the PB back in its original box.)
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 29, 2003 at 09:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Basically, the shipping process has two stages... 1,858 Views / 43 Replies  
Basically, the shipping process has two stages (this applies to U.S. orders):

1. Taiwan to U.S.: Takes about 2-3 days, including time to clear customs. You can track this to some extent with the...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 29, 2003 at 04:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: PowerBook Alu 15 -- Real-world feedback 2,905 Views / 35 Replies  
While I don't run Quark, I doubt if any of the problems you're having are hardware-related. Perhaps something in 10.2.7 is causing your crashes, so maybe 10.2.8 (9?) or Panther will help.

The...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 28, 2003 at 04:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: A couple of points to consider for anyone... 2,283 Views / 31 Replies  
A couple of points to consider for anyone planning to ask Apple for a new PB:

1. If Apple agrees to an outright exchange, it would be better to do this an Apple store. That way, you can check out...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 27, 2003 at 09:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I also don't care if my shipment is on an... 751 Views / 10 Replies  
I also don't care if my shipment is on an airplane, a truck, or a handcart, as long as it arrives when it's expected, in good condition.

In this case, however, Airborne was unable to even tell me...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 27, 2003 at 08:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: I have two spots, which I only see when I look... 2,283 Views / 31 Replies  
I have two spots, which I only see when I look for them. I hadn't noticed them originally, but they do bother me a bit now that I know that they're there.

I'd request a replacement from Apple, but...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 27, 2003 at 08:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
When I checked at 6:30 this morning, Airborne... 32,167 Views / 513 Replies  
When I checked at 6:30 this morning, Airborne tracking still said "in transit." The computer arrived a few minutes ago. The tracking info. had apparently changed to "out for delivery" at 7:30 AM.
...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 26, 2003 at 10:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, my daily futile attempt at obtaining... 32,167 Views / 513 Replies  
Well, my daily futile attempt at obtaining information from Airborne is getting old.

My PB cleared customs yesterday, but my tracking number still shows that it's "in transit" in Taiwan. The...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 25, 2003 at 07:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: thanks 32,167 Views / 513 Replies  
It sounds like we're in the same boat. I've been relying on a dying Pismo for presentations, which is the main reason for the new PB. I'm also at a university, but I'm pretty sure that the Airborne...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 24, 2003 at 11:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Re: helpful info? 32,167 Views / 513 Replies  
Sorry... no offense intended.

I did want you to know about my bulk shipment having cleared customs, though. As you say, yours probably will also clear soon.

What drives me nuts about all this...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 24, 2003 at 08:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: helpful info? 32,167 Views / 513 Replies  
I think you have the numbers reversed: the second one is for the bulk shipment of PowerBooks and the first one is for your individual order. In any case, my bulk shipment left Taiwan at almost...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 24, 2003 at 07:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My waybill # still shows "left Taiwan" 9/23,... 32,167 Views / 513 Replies  
My waybill # still shows "left Taiwan" 9/23, although the shipping notice was dated 9/22. I assume that's because of the date difference. The regular tracking # still doesn't show up.

According to...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 24, 2003 at 07:33 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm not really sure why Apple even bothers... 32,167 Views / 513 Replies  
I'm not really sure why Apple even bothers sending an email when the PB ships from Taiwan if it has to get to the U.S. (or some other distribution point) first. Why don't they just let you know when...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 23, 2003 at 08:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Airborne's tracking system really is frustrating.... 32,167 Views / 513 Replies  
Airborne's tracking system really is frustrating. I got the shipping email notice this morning. When I entered the # on Airborne's site, it said that the # couldn't be found. The e-invoice came this...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 22, 2003 at 09:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Build To Order 1,041 Views / 14 Replies  
Build To Order
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 21, 2003 at 10:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ordered a 1.25 GHz 15" on the 16th through the... 32,167 Views / 513 Replies  
Ordered a 1.25 GHz 15" on the 16th through the education store. Estimated ship date is still on or before 9/23.

The only BTO option was a single 512MB memory card instead of two 256's, which...
Posted by Waveman, on Sep 21, 2003 at 07:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: List your iPod v3 problems... 5,108 Views / 78 Replies  
The very first hookup, I got the "do not disconnect" warning. After more than an hour, I gave up and reset the iPod. No problems since then.
Posted by Waveman, on May 4, 2003 at 10:14 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
No shipping indication here. Apple's really gonna... 2,747 Views / 54 Replies  
No shipping indication here. Apple's really gonna have to scramble to deliver by Friday afternoon. Of course, they could still do Sat. delivery.
Posted by Waveman, on May 1, 2003 at 08:24 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Nelson, It sounds like you're getting two... 773 Views / 10 Replies  
Nelson,

It sounds like you're getting two issues mixed up. You don't need the firmware patch to run OS 9 with your current G3 processor. However, you do need the patch if you want to install a G4,...
Posted by Waveman, on Apr 29, 2002 at 09:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
Don't buy ANY Palm OS product. They are a... 831 Views / 41 Replies  
Don't buy ANY Palm OS product. They are a complete con. Over priced, under powered, low res screen and crap Graffiti input. If you really want one then wait for Palm OS 5.0 which will run on much...
Posted by Waveman, on Apr 24, 2002 at 09:46 PM, in macOS
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