Quote: Originally Posted by VisualForces 1. Older PBs have clearer screens I had an older PB, and while the screen was clearer in some way (lack of lines?), I'd take a hig…

Buy an older model so I can have a better image? That makes sense to you? Please tell me you're kidding... The iBook I just sent back had more "solid" color meaning images weren…

all of this makes the entry level pb look pretty good! a smaller screen may be an acceptable trade-off for now.

You can't possibly mistake it for an interlacing problem. That's ridiculous. I've done tons of work with video compression, and it's not even close. Look, for 90% of us, it's a …

My screen doesn't look like the pic that VisualForces posted. I don't see the lines that are being discussed. Here is what my screen looks like at native resolution. Jim

Is that a photo or a screenshot? This issue is with the physical LCD panel, so it will only show up in an actual photo.

Ok. Here is a photo at a slight enlargement. Still no lines. Jim

jfelbab, I think you have the lines. I zoomed in quite a bit on your photo to make sure I wasn't just seeing the lines on my own display, and they are definitely present in the ph…

Someone over at MacRumors found out that the problem is caused by alternate rows of pixels being slightly darker. He checked this by creating a solid color photoshop file and then …

Yep, I see the lines.

i can see it too. i guess people who are not used to seeing that deep or even looking for the lines wouldn't have found them. ignorance is bliss in this case. i just got a friend t…

Quote: Originally Posted by Fusion if they really are that much of a bother, get the previous generation. What would you be missing out on, DDR2 ram? Actually the RAM speed…

Foosh, thanks for posting that. The lines definitely aren't there. A co-worker of mine has the older 17" PB and there are no lines...the screen looks great. I talked to differe…

I don't see white pixels in his suit, but I see mottling--it looks to be part of the image. Again, I'm usually using the PowerBook from 1ft. or 2ft. away. Can't see it. I mean, it'…

dupe

Yeah...I checked it out on an older 17" and I see the white specs a little, but not as bad...probably part of the compression that gets exaggerated on a laptop screen. After doing…

Quote: Originally Posted by VisualForces Buy an older model so I can have a better image? That makes sense to you? Please tell me you're kidding... No, I am not kidding a…

Fusion, your healthy dose of pragmatism is appreciated. But the bottom line is that a professional-grade notebook, with a (presumably) professional-grade display, should not hav…

Hey guys, So, I'm converting my old VHS tapes to DV format, finally. I have a G5, so I was wondering what was the best way to do this? PCI card? What's out there that's good? …

The way to get the highest quality out of a VHS-to-digital transfer is to get a capture card or firewire bridge that either supports uncompressed, progressive or 60i (60 fields a s…

http://www.canopus.us/US/products/AD..._selection.asp Personaly i have the 300, it actually enhances the analog input before is encodes it digitaly. The work it has done for me i…

What sort of video and how much quality do you need? I did a whole bunch of pre-digital home movies via a simple DV bridge. The unit was $300, but that was years ago. Given th…

It's old home movies. Old birthday parties, etc. Somple VCR-like quality is all I need. DV bridge is referring to taking a VCR, hooking it up to someone's DV camera, and importi…

It's old home movies. Old birthday parties, etc. Somple VCR-like quality is all I need. DV bridge is referring to taking a VCR, hooking it up to someone's DV camera, and importi…

Quote: Originally Posted by WinsOBoogi It's old home movies. Old birthday parties, etc. Somple VCR-like quality is all I need. DV bridge is referring to taking a VCR, hooking…