I now use Windows 2000 on an old IBM Thinkpad T23, and I'm considering buying a new iBook G4. How can I transfer all my data files from the windows laptop to the iBook without buy…

Quote: Originally Posted by webb3201 Prone to failures is hard to quantify. I have not seen any major reports other than a batch of g3 800s that are actually still under covera…

Quote: Originally Posted by Spliff Aren't the G3 iBooks prone to logic board failures? Any G3 iBook you buy will probably be out of warranty, so $300 seems like a waste of money…

i say safe the money for a low end ibook, or when the updae the ibooks buy a older rev not used, under sales.

Quote: Originally Posted by osxisfun i would look into a g3 class ibook (used) you can get a good one (600mhz+) for $300+ Aren't the G3 iBooks prone to logic board failure…

All good choices. When I write, i like a compact package I can take with me everywhere. I recommend an iBook g3 in the 700-900 range if your budget supports that group. If not, …

How about a G3 iBook starting at $399.00 at TechRestore? [Update]: They are "Restored" which is explained below. Quote: What condition is the system in and what does Restored…

Well, how much is your upper limit? That would be really helpful. If you really only want to use BSD, why get an Apple laptop at all? I'm sure you could get a workable x86 laptop a…

Pismo G3 500MHz It had a 1MB cache which went a long way towards making it "snappy" and I would think you could just type on it forever. It's also a complete legend in every way. …

i would look into a g3 class ibook (used) you can get a good one (600mhz+) for $300+ install 10.3 on it and you should have a fine writing machine. (i doubt you will run it from …

I'm a writer and a proud, happy owner of an iMac G5. I'm looking to get a portable writing computer as cheap as possible, but I'm not sure what would be best. I will use it only …

A friend has a PC with the floppy drive hanging out the side of the case by its cable!

randman - just based on my experience there vs new zealand, and with the caveat that japan is never going to be the cheapest place in asia to buy electronics. sminch

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If I was building a pc, i would tie a string to the mobo and mount it to the ceiling have the hard drive and optical drive(slot loading) dangling from their power cables and a scre…

A side note: Anyone interested in Lightscribe will be happy to know that Pioneer has licensed the technology from HP.

Quote: Originally Posted by Rolnif Will be installing my Newegg ordered DVR-109BK into my dual 2 G5 this weekend. Anybody know how to remove the face plate? Well, for my…

Quote: Originally Posted by codywalton ... The shuttles are nice, but not what I'm looking for, as they are a bit pricey, and don't match the general size and shape of a G5. …

if you've never built a pc before, don't even bother. check out the prices from the pc makers before you decide what to do and plus, they handle all the warranty-related issues fo…

Chenbro, Koolance, V-Tech, and Xoxide all make pretty good clones of the G5 tower. Also you might want to check out the Lian-Li PC-V1000. Not exactly a "clone" of the G5 tower in t…

Quote: Originally Posted by lenox I recently got the DVR-109BK. It came with firmware version 1.17, I updated on my gf's pc to 1.40. The firmware update is to support more typ…

Will be installing my Newegg ordered DVR-109BK into my dual 2 G5 this weekend. Anybody know how to remove the face plate?

My new dual 2.7 arrived with the DVR-109 installed: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-109: Firmware Revision: A912 Interconnect: ATAPI Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported) Cache:…

Haha, in Belgium we pay 21% taxes. I payed 3.500 euros or 4.405 USD for my 15" RevA PB... Dammit

Sminch, are you saying Japan because you know it's cheaper than other places in Asia, such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, or because of your experience there?