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PeterKG · Sep 16, 2003, 02:37 PM

I was the first person to puchase a new 15" Powerbook from the Costa Mesa Apple store.

. The clerks were half asleep, and not too friendly, but I didn't care. They didn't even have them on the floor yet. The sales clerk went in back to get me one.

I bought a stock Superdrive model. I was hoping I could put my 12" Powerbook 512mb ram in it??? Anyone know?

Anyway, I posted pictures for anyone to see.
Let me know if you have any questions about it.
15 " Powerbook

chrisutley · Sep 16, 2003, 02:40 PM

That is a good looking laptop. The 17 is too big, the 12 too small, but the 15 is juuuuuuuust right.

eScrib · Sep 16, 2003, 02:41 PM

NICE!!!

kikkoman · Sep 16, 2003, 02:42 PM

Intresting, it's got the iBook type battery release.

idyll · Sep 16, 2003, 02:43 PM

Verrry nice.

babajazz · Sep 16, 2003, 02:47 PM

a little over 5 lb baby girl...congrats!
can't wait to get mine!

macbum · Sep 16, 2003, 02:49 PM

lovely pictures and machine! congratulations!

but do you also have the Hard Drive model number form the Apple System profiler please?

thanks

Mallrat · Sep 16, 2003, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by PeterKG:
I was the first person to puchase a new 15" Powerbook from the Costa Mesa Apple store.
. The clerks were half asleep, and not too friendly, but I didn't care. They didn't even have them on the floor yet. The sales clerk went in back to get me one.

I bought a stock Superdrive model. I was hoping I could put my 12" Powerbook 512mb ram in it??? Anyone know?

Anyway, I posted pictures for anyone to see.
Let me know if you have any questions about it.
15 " Powerbook

first reaction? does it get hot like the 12 inch?

How goes it compare to the 15 Ti?

That is amazing that they had them available.... soho says 24-48 hours...

PeterKG · Sep 16, 2003, 02:50 PM

The latch is much improved over my 12". It's much easier to open. It springs open and has a different design then the 12".

The battery also a better design as it isn't part of the side case like the 12", but rather a plate on the bottom of the Powerbook.

Besides the side vents it is vented all the way across, under the hinge.

The LCD is bright like the 17" iMacs. I like it.

Agent69 · Sep 16, 2003, 02:54 PM

I'm going to ask a probably stupid question: is RAM added via the bottom of the computer like the 12" Powerbook? (I didn't care for that feature of the iBook.)

AssassyN · Sep 16, 2003, 02:54 PM

Wow, beautiful pics...CONGRATS!

PeterKG · Sep 16, 2003, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by macbum:
lovely pictures and machine! congratulations!

but do you also have the Hard Drive model number form the Apple System profiler please?

thanks

Device Model: FUJITSU MHT2080AT

Disk Size: 74.53 GB (1K+ 1024) 81 GB (1K=1000)

ATA Device Type: ata

Device Revision: 8162

Device Serial: NN4CT3812RUK

PeterKG · 03:07 PM

Originally posted by Mallrat:
first reaction? does it get hot like the 12 inch?

How goes it compare to the 15 Ti?

That is amazing that they had them available.... soho says 24-48 hours...

L2 cache size : 512K

No heat at all!

No sound popping!

It is soooo quiet!

No sizzle.

Same rubber feet.

I can't compare the Ti as I never owned one.

The size seems just right as a desktop replacement and a portable.

Ryan1524 · Sep 16, 2003, 03:01 PM

Sweet machine. she's a beauty. you lucky bastard.

tritonus · Sep 16, 2003, 03:02 PM

Congrats! Wow, you're fast!

What about the 17" PB sizzle in Safari (https://)?

Same rubber feet at the bottom?

Have fun!

PeterKG · Sep 16, 2003, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
Wow, beautiful pics...CONGRATS!

Thanks AssassyN!

You told me to go for it!

Your advise and comments mean a lot. That's for all the imput.
I already sold my 12" Powerbook (at least she has indicated she will buy it). Now I will put my Cube and Display up on eBay.

Tiauguinho · Sep 16, 2003, 03:23 PM

PeterKG,

Now thats some serious lust machine! Congratulations on your new Powerbook! It looks wonderfull!

Im anxious to get one as well, and I wonder how good this one behaves in terms of speed. Can you do some benchmarks? PS7Bench and the sort please. Thanks a bunch and have fun!

AssassyN · Sep 16, 2003, 03:36 PM

Awesome bro...so glad to hear you decided to go for it! Nice job on the 12" PB sell, and best of luck w/ the Cube sell...it'll definitely leave your house quick on eBay. You've got an incredible machine, and just like "Karim" went down in history as having the first 17" PB (Jan. '03) PB on the boards, you'll go down as the first w/ the new 15" AlBook...congrats again!

lankynathan · Sep 16, 2003, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by tritonus:
Congrats! Wow, you're fast!

What about the 17" PB sizzle in Safari (https://)?

Hey! My Ti800 does that! What IS that?!

-nathan

p.s. On-Topic - Congrats on the beautiful new portable!

cacarr1 · Sep 16, 2003, 03:42 PM

That is probably the most drool-worthy computer I've ever seen...

Why oh why can't I have more disposable income?!?!

congrats...

tooki · Sep 16, 2003, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by PeterKG:
I was the first person to puchase a new 15" Powerbook from the Costa Mesa Apple store.
. The clerks were half asleep, and not too friendly, but I didn't care. They didn't even have them on the floor yet. The sales clerk went in back to get me one.

I bought a stock Superdrive model. I was hoping I could put my 12" Powerbook 512mb ram in it??? Anyone know?

Anyway, I posted pictures for anyone to see.
Let me know if you have any questions about it.
15 " Powerbook

You do realize that the expression "take a screen shot" is metaphorical -- you don't use your camera and take a picture of the display, you use command-shift-3 to take a shot of the whole screen, or command-shift-4 to select an area (add caps lock to shoot just one window).

tooki

Hoosier_1701 · Sep 16, 2003, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by PeterKG:
I was the first person to puchase a new 15" Powerbook from the Costa Mesa Apple store.
. The clerks were half asleep, and not too friendly, but I didn't care. They didn't even have them on the floor yet. The sales clerk went in back to get me one.

I bought a stock Superdrive model. I was hoping I could put my 12" Powerbook 512mb ram in it??? Anyone know?

Anyway, I posted pictures for anyone to see.
Let me know if you have any questions about it.
15 " Powerbook

You might want to blur or block the serial number in that screen shot of the Apple System Profiler.

2far · Sep 16, 2003, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by PeterKG:
I was hoping I could put my 12" Powerbook 512mb ram in it???

No go.

StiZeven · Sep 16, 2003, 03:51 PM

WOW! Congrats! That is a beauty!

Just so you know, that Fujitsu HD is a sweet one. It has an 8MB cache, huge areal density and is SILENT! I was going to buy one for my FW Enclosure. I can't believe Apple is actually using a HD with 8/MB cache and not listing it as one of their features? That cache and areal density make up for the speed. Nice!

http://www.fcpa.fujitsu.com/products...fications.html

TheIceMan · Sep 16, 2003, 04:08 PM

PeterKG: Congrats on the beautiful PowerBook. Yes, as someone had mentioned go back and blur out and/or delete the serial # . Keep us posted about the heat and fan issues. Thanks.

:wipes drool from mouth:

tritonus · Sep 16, 2003, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by PeterKG:
Thanks AssassyN!

You told me to go for it! Your advise and comments mean a lot. That's for all the imput.
I already sold my 12" Powerbook (at least she has indicated she will buy it). Now I will put my Cube and Display up on eBay.

I would keep the Cube for good luck :-)

Nice pictures! What Canon scanner is that on the photos? Does it match nicely?

PeterKG · Sep 16, 2003, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by TheIceMan:
PeterKG: Congrats on the beautiful PowerBook. Yes, as someone had mentioned go back and blur out and/or delete the serial # . Keep us posted about the heat and fan issues. Thanks.

:wipes drool from mouth:

Thanks IceMan,

I took down those pics. I guess I was too excited!

Dr Reducto · Sep 16, 2003, 04:13 PM

Apple definitely launched this product right. They learned from the PB 12 and 17 releases. They learned even more from the G5 release. Mainly they learned: People wat their hyped new product NOW!

Gir · Sep 16, 2003, 04:13 PM

sweet. Congratulations on your new powerbook.

AssassyN · Sep 16, 2003, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by tritonus:
I would keep the Cube for good luck :-)

Nice pictures! What Canon scanner is that on the photos? Does it match nicely?

If I'm not badly mistaken, it's a Canon LiDE 30, and I own one as well...BEAUTIFUL scanner, matches the other Apple gear nicely, it's amazingly thin and lightweight, required NO power adapter (powered by the USB cable), and scans great all for around $50.

tritonus · Sep 16, 2003, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
If I'm not badly mistaken, it's a Canon LiDE 30, and I own one as well...BEAUTIFUL scanner, matches the other Apple gear nicely, it's amazingly thin and lightweight, required NO power adapter (powered by the USB cable), and scans great all for around $50.

OT: I'm thinking of buying the LiDE 30 or the LiDE 20 (which is blue I think) myself, that's why I ask.

Is Mac OS X supported nicely by Canon with drivers and software?

AssassyN · Sep 16, 2003, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by tritonus:
OT: I'm thinking of buying the LiDE 30 or the LiDE 20 (which is blue I think) myself, that's why I ask.

Is Mac OS X supported nicely by Canon with drivers and software?

Good thinkin'

Canon drivers are beautifull integrated w/ OS X, I've never had a minute's trouble w/ any Canon product, including my scanner, in OS X.

The lowest current price I could find was HERE for $59.

TAZ · Sep 16, 2003, 04:32 PM

Congrats!!! That is a sweet looking machine. I wish I had an Apple Store near me. I placed my order for the same machine earlier this morning. I'm like a kid on Christmans Eve checking the order status to see if its been processed yet. I cant stand the anticipation. As you can see waiting is NOT my strong suit.

AssassyN · Sep 16, 2003, 04:36 PM

CONGRATS yourself TAZ! Was it a stock SuperDrive model? If so, it should arrive pretty soon!

TAZ · Sep 16, 2003, 04:37 PM

Thanks.
Yup, ordered the stock model, not only for the quicker shipping, but also didnt see a need for any customization. I just cant wait to see that order status read "shipped"

b11051973 · Sep 16, 2003, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by PeterKG:
I bought a stock Superdrive model. I was hoping I could put my 12" Powerbook 512mb ram in it??? Anyone know?

The 12" Powerbook uses 266 megahertz memory, where the 15" and 17" use 333. So, no, you can't use the 12" memory in the 15".

machem · Sep 16, 2003, 05:01 PM

Well, along with most people, I have to wait for mine. 1.25GHz, SD, 1x512, 80G HD. Dang.

Thanks for the pictures!

PeterKG · Sep 16, 2003, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
If I'm not badly mistaken, it's a Canon LiDE 30, and I own one as well...BEAUTIFUL scanner, matches the other Apple gear nicely, it's amazingly thin and lightweight, required NO power adapter (powered by the USB cable), and scans great all for around $50.

Actually it's a Canon LiDE 50, that I just got on Saturday. AssassyN, you are correct, the software works so great compared to the Epson I had before. I also bought a Cannon i850 which also works great. I said goodbye to Epson.

AssassyN · Sep 16, 2003, 05:13 PM

Ahh, I knew it was from the LiDE series, just couldn't see enough to determine the model...kudos!

chrisutley · Sep 16, 2003, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by Dr Reducto:
Apple definitely launched this product right. They learned from the PB 12 and 17 releases. They learned even more from the G5 release. Mainly they learned: People wat their hyped new product NOW!

I don't think they learned anything, it's just the way it worked out. Apple needed to release the G5 the way they did to get education orders booked, not to mention to pump up an otherwise ho-hum quarter.

tritonus · Sep 16, 2003, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by PeterKG:
Actually it's a Canon LiDE 50, that I just got on Saturday. AssassyN, you are correct, the software works so great compared to the Epson I had before. I also bought a Cannon i850 which also works great. I said goodbye to Epson.

Thanks for answering my question and your shared experience with Canon products.

BadaBing! · Sep 16, 2003, 05:29 PM

i order my new 15" pb after waiting for months and it says available today...man was i happy then i BTO to 1 stick of 1gb and 5400rpm hd and now 4-6 weeks...this guy already has his WTF!!!

DozePih · Sep 16, 2003, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by PeterKG:
Device Model: FUJITSU MHT2080AT

Disk Size: 74.53 GB (1K+ 1024) 81 GB (1K=1000)

ATA Device Type: ata

Device Revision: 8162

Device Serial: NN4CT3812RUK

Could you also check the superdrive information please?

icruise · Sep 16, 2003, 05:45 PM

Geeze Peter. Weren't you the first to get a 12" powerbook too?

Looks very nice...

bluejam · Sep 16, 2003, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by PeterKG:
Actually it's a Canon LiDE 50, that I just got on Saturday. AssassyN, you are correct, the software works so great compared to the Epson I had before. I also bought a Cannon i850 which also works great. I said goodbye to Epson.

I am planning on getting an LiDE50 also but haven't found one. CompUSA only has the 30 model. The LiDE 50 comes with Photoshop Elements all for $99. BTW, I have the i950 and the prints are better than from my Nikon film camera...but that's for another forum.

Anyway, Congrats on your new 15. Your photo page is great and tempts me to try .Mac.

Naz · Sep 16, 2003, 05:50 PM

Nice!

I hope Apple sells a lot of those with so many people who have been waiting.

Nice!

pbook28 · Sep 16, 2003, 06:11 PM

Those pics are beautiful!!!!! I can't wait until mine comes. I ordered one this morning, the stock superdrive model, and got the 2 day shipping. And just think, last week i was gonna buy the 17". Haha, anyway, does anyone know how the graphics will be improved by adding the radeon 9600?

[APi]TheMan · Sep 16, 2003, 06:24 PM

bootiful, to say the least. I love my 900mhz Pismo, though.

So the new 15" PowerBooks are not TiBooks? Are they Aluminum now? I kinda lost touch with the recent generation of codenames and specifications as far as cases go.

@ho · Sep 16, 2003, 06:45 PM

great pictures I cant wait till friday to get mine,

CobraNT · Sep 16, 2003, 06:49 PM

Drrrrrrrroooooooollllllll......