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Any benefit in going upto 1 gig of ram or is the... 808 Views / 11 Replies  
Any benefit in going upto 1 gig of ram or is the improvement from 640mb marginal?
Posted by PBAddict, on Aug 26, 2004 at 07:31 PM, in Mac Desktops
I had thought about this, but for some reason the... 808 Views / 11 Replies  
I had thought about this, but for some reason the Powerlogix G3 ZIF range doesn't seem to be available..least i'cant find anyone who stocks them. If anyone knows a UK dealer let me know.
Posted by PBAddict, on Aug 26, 2004 at 01:30 PM, in Mac Desktops
As I already have 2 drives installed and OS X is... 808 Views / 11 Replies  
As I already have 2 drives installed and OS X is on the 6gb, drive I will probably get the IDE card any way, so i can keep the 6GB as a backup bootable drive if needed.
Posted by PBAddict, on Aug 26, 2004 at 12:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
This is a good idea, but unfortunately I live in... 808 Views / 11 Replies  
This is a good idea, but unfortunately I live in Africa, but I am going back to the UK in a few weeks so the only option is for me to bring the parts in my suitcase,if i bring a whole computer I will...
Posted by PBAddict, on Aug 26, 2004 at 12:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
Advice sought on best G3 (B&W) upgrade options 808 Views / 11 Replies  
I have a G3 (B&W) 350 mhz Power Mac. I really need to get another years use out of the machine as my main desk top until I can afford a G5 ( also have a PB G$ 867mhz which I use for video editing)....
Posted by PBAddict, on Aug 26, 2004 at 11:12 AM, in Mac Desktops
I have a Toucano second skin for my 12 in pb,... 2,850 Views / 8 Replies  
I have a Toucano second skin for my 12 in pb, great for transporting in another Bag that is not a laptop bag, e.g carry on plane.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jan 10, 2004 at 04:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I agree... I Think it is going to be 2005. I... 4,305 Views / 56 Replies  
I agree... I Think it is going to be 2005. I would not buy a Rev 1 of a G5 powerpook. So realistically 2nd half 2005, for a model I would buy.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jan 10, 2004 at 04:29 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Well that should only take Motorola 10 years to... 2,645 Views / 21 Replies  
Well that should only take Motorola 10 years to deliver, given past performance.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jan 10, 2004 at 04:20 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I totally agree, I was tidying out my cupboard... 1,591 Views / 26 Replies  
I totally agree, I was tidying out my cupboard and came across som Zip Disks ( I have a Zip drive in my B&W G3) and i thought I really can't see why I would use them again, what with CDs and Flash...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jan 5, 2004 at 03:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I agree, when Apple launched Keynot and Safari,... 4,404 Views / 71 Replies  
I agree, when Apple launched Keynot and Safari, MS message was certainly clear i.e. we stopped IE if you do anymore work on an iWorks Package (including Keynote) office will get pulled. While I would...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jan 4, 2004 at 07:25 AM, in Applications
I love the expansion bays on my Pismo, slip a... 1,591 Views / 26 Replies  
I love the expansion bays on my Pismo, slip a second battery in and you have about 8 to 9 hours of use. I also have a 2nd HD, but to be honest have not really used.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jan 4, 2004 at 07:12 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I thinks we will see a minor bump to the... 2,645 Views / 21 Replies  
I thinks we will see a minor bump to the powerbooks in a couple of months and then maybe the G5 in September.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jan 4, 2004 at 07:03 AM, in Mac Notebooks
The top 3 are all great computers, I would always... 1,094 Views / 9 Replies  
The top 3 are all great computers, I would always go for the fastest process you can get, then it really is a question of screen size and portability and this is a personal decision.

Don't get the...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jan 4, 2004 at 07:00 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I love my Rev A 12 inch PB, combined with a... 2,576 Views / 34 Replies  
I love my Rev A 12 inch PB, combined with a bluetooth Mobile phone and Palm it is the perfect travelling companion.

I agree this will be a PB that people remember for a longtime. Up there with...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jan 4, 2004 at 06:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks
What would you like to see in FCE 2.0 649 Views / 5 Replies  
With the rumours of FCE 2.0 circulating, what do you hope 2.0 adds to an already excellent program. I would like:-

1. RT Offline Storage
2. A cut down version of Sound Track
Posted by PBAddict, on Jan 4, 2004 at 06:43 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
My batter time remaining is getting a bit... 8,138 Views / 96 Replies  
My batter time remaining is getting a bit confused. Today got to no time Remaining in the display and continued to work for another 10 minutes.
Posted by PBAddict, on Dec 21, 2003 at 04:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have a 12" Rev A SD, I love it. The Size is... 2,224 Views / 27 Replies  
I have a 12" Rev A SD, I love it. The Size is great for travelling and the DVD drive is great for watching movies. Would not be the same if it was a Sub Notebook.
Posted by PBAddict, on Dec 21, 2003 at 04:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
[QUOTE]Originally posted by justinf77: 3 - I... 1,595 Views / 29 Replies  
[QUOTE]Originally posted by justinf77:

3 - I would be ordering from the Apple Store USA via Developer Store. I will only be paying US taxes. The only extra charge would be having my parents ship...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 28, 2003 at 03:20 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Would it be correct to say that the performance... 19,684 Views / 119 Replies  
Would it be correct to say that the performance problems reported for Sim City are more to do with the Radeon Graphic cards than the Nvidia cards?
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 14, 2003 at 03:50 AM, in Gaming
Is anyone running SimCity 4 on a PB 12", would be... 19,684 Views / 119 Replies  
Is anyone running SimCity 4 on a PB 12", would be grateful some feedback on performance.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 13, 2003 at 02:49 PM, in Gaming
I made the same decision as you, same spec. PB... 888 Views / 14 Replies  
I made the same decision as you, same spec. PB has left taiwan so should arive monday tuesday of next week. Can't wait
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 10, 2003 at 04:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I was looking Bookendz site, in my opinion these... 895 Views / 6 Replies  
I was looking Bookendz site, in my opinion these docking stations appear more hassle than they are worth.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 8, 2003 at 05:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My 12 pb is shipping from AppleStore (UK) today,... 4,303 Views / 30 Replies  
My 12 pb is shipping from AppleStore (UK) today, should get it in a couple of days, I can't wait
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 8, 2003 at 05:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
But why should I want this? at the end of the... 945 Views / 15 Replies  
But why should I want this? at the end of the day someone is making profit, I don't have a problem if its Apple.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 5, 2003 at 12:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks guys for feedback, I put my order in for... 945 Views / 15 Replies  
Thanks guys for feedback, I put my order in for 12 inch last night, as it is BTO should receive in about a wekk.

Can't wait
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 4, 2003 at 11:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Easiest way is probably to setup a second user... 1,073 Views / 6 Replies  
Easiest way is probably to setup a second user account, with your itunes libary in the public folder. When your friend come round you just login with the 2nd user account.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 3, 2003 at 05:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Ordering from UK Apple Store 945 Views / 15 Replies  
I plan today to order my 12"PB (640mb, 60gb, APE, Superdrive) from the online UK Applestore. Unfortunately I can't wait anylonger for possible upgrades.

I would be grateful for any experiences...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 3, 2003 at 05:27 AM, in Mac Notebooks
It really depends on how long you can wait Apple... 698 Views / 3 Replies  
It really depends on how long you can wait Apple have said thet the G5 will not be coming to the Powerbook anytime soon, this could be 6 months or it could be 18 months. It took apple about 2 years...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 2, 2003 at 02:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks
9 days, 10:50, 2 users, load averages: 1.38,... 1,184 Views / 22 Replies  
9 days, 10:50, 2 users, load averages: 1.38, 1.29, 1.35

Can anyone explain what the load averages mean?
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 1, 2003 at 04:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
UK Store backup can't see anything that has... 769 Views / 7 Replies  
UK Store backup can't see anything that has changed.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 1, 2003 at 02:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I think you are right, - seems that only the... 769 Views / 7 Replies  
I think you are right, - seems that only the European stores are down.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 1, 2003 at 02:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
UK store down too...new 12 inch here we come 769 Views / 7 Replies  
UK store down too...new 12 inch here we come
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 1, 2003 at 02:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Now I know why I like Apple so much. 1,600 Views / 20 Replies  
Now I know why I like Apple so much.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jul 1, 2003 at 02:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
No you don't need update the drivers, just keep... 578 Views / 2 Replies  
No you don't need update the drivers, just keep an eyeout for Apple Firmware updates and OS updates.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 29, 2003 at 04:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I m in a similiar situation, I work in Africa (... 598 Views / 2 Replies  
I m in a similiar situation, I work in Africa ( Can't get Apple), but I am going back to UK for a couple of weeks in 2 weeks time, so now is my only time to buy at least for the next 6 months. So I...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 29, 2003 at 04:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Bluetooth Mouse 955 Views / 9 Replies  
Can anyone recommend a good bluetooth mouse, which would be small enough ( for travelling) with a 12 "PB
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 29, 2003 at 08:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: I have a Pismo too and love it, however at this... 650 Views / 2 Replies  
I have a Pismo too and love it, however at this stage too replace an LCD is probably just to expensive to be justified. I would probably use the Pismo as a Firewire drive, or hook it up to an...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 29, 2003 at 08:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Just looked at US Applestore only model on a 3-5... 63,829 Views / 420 Replies  
Just looked at US Applestore only model on a 3-5 day delivery is 12"Combo, all other Powerbooks are 1-2 days. Given only one model has a lond==ger delivery, I don't think this is significant.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 27, 2003 at 06:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Guys, Thanks for the help, I remember in the... 1,290 Views / 14 Replies  
Guys,

Thanks for the help, I remember in the early days of FW400, it was not possible to capture and right to a FW drive at same time, I think it had something to do with the speed of the system...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 23, 2003 at 02:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for the info, I thought about 17", but I... 742 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for the info, I thought about 17", but I need the portability, so I am hoping an updated 15", could offer the best solution.
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 22, 2003 at 05:47 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Ideal Powerbook setup for editing video - Advice Sought 1,290 Views / 14 Replies  
I am planning to upgrade my Pismo to a new Powerbook and at the same time move to Final Cut Expess. I would be grateful if someone can advise on the following:

1. Is the 4200 rpm drives that Apple...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 22, 2003 at 05:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ideal Powerbook Setup for Final Cut Express - advice sought 742 Views / 4 Replies  
I am planning to upgrade my Pismo to a new Powerbook and at the same time move to Final Cut Expess. I would be grateful if someone can advise on the following:

1. Is the 4200 rpm drives that Apple...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 22, 2003 at 05:07 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
I have a couple of battaries in my Pismo so I get... 645 Views / 3 Replies  
I have a couple of battaries in my Pismo so I get about 5 hours at the moment.

One of them only lasts about 1 & 1/2 hours, does anyone know where in the UK I can get new Pismo battaries?
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 21, 2003 at 05:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
PB 12 inch and Final Cut Express 513 Views / 0 Replies  
I am thinking about getting a PB 12 inch, subject to any announcements that may com on Monday. I was wondering wether FC express is usable on the 12 inch, both interm of speed and also screen size.
...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 21, 2003 at 05:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have a Pismo FW 400mhz, nearly 3 years old and... 854 Views / 21 Replies  
I have a Pismo FW 400mhz, nearly 3 years old and it also has about 1/2 inch play in the screen
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 21, 2003 at 05:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple Store UK has drpped prices as follows: ... 5,620 Views / 101 Replies  
Apple Store UK has drpped prices as follows:

12" - 100 pnd off
15" - 300 pnds off Combo, 200 pnds off Super
17" - Nothing.

That is between US$ 320 and US$480 off on the 15 ", they must have...
Posted by PBAddict, on Jun 3, 2003 at 02:45 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I think if you leave the iBook on for a couple of... 1,328 Views / 9 Replies  
I think if you leave the iBook on for a couple of hours, the heat will kill him.
Posted by PBAddict, on May 31, 2003 at 08:22 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I think it will be sooner. If they wait to... 1,591 Views / 31 Replies  
I think it will be sooner. If they wait to October it will mean that the Powerbook has been maxed out a 1 ghz for nearly a year.
Posted by PBAddict, on May 14, 2003 at 12:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I hpe the 17 gets upgraded soon. The PB has been... 949 Views / 12 Replies  
I hpe the 17 gets upgraded soon. The PB has been stuck at 1 ghz since november. Apple have got to start delivering on "The Year of the Powerbook" statements
Posted by PBAddict, on May 6, 2003 at 03:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I thought the Pismo was limitd to 512mb ( 2 x... 704 Views / 10 Replies  
I thought the Pismo was limitd to 512mb ( 2 x 356) , does it work okay if you go beyond this limit.
Posted by PBAddict, on May 3, 2003 at 09:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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