They might up the speed a bit before MWSF, but I doubt it. Even if they do, it's probably no big deal - at most the low-end Pismo will be 450. Really, is there any difference betwe…

Applenut1, First, multiprocessors in powerbooks would be very difficult because of heat, power, and space issues. You can't always compare desktop power to mobile power. Next, I…

Thanks for everybody's advice. My order for a Pismo 400 went in yesterday and I'm psyched, and can't wait to get it out of the box. Once again, thanks to everybody who replied, I a…

Good choice on picking up the 400mHz. $1999 is a GREAT deal on that laptop. Even IF new and faster versions of the Powerbook come out (likely) you have still gotten a great deal - …

HI, I just went out and got two new DVD's for my new 500mhz PowerBook. It's running OS 9.0.4 and The latest version of the DVD Player. However, when I put any of the new discs into…

Try reinstalling the DVD Software... that would be my first bet. Have you tried inserting the DVDs while holding down the 'command' and 'i' key? Doing so will force the DVD to moun…

Some people have also reported that turning off File Sharing has made that error disappear. tooki

Misha is on the right trach. Hold down the Option, Command and I keys at the same time while inserting the DVD disk. This will cause the DVD to be mounted on the desktop in ISO-96…

This could also be caused by the Mac not being able to read some DVD formats, specifically ISO 9660 Level 3 and Joliet (a Windows thing). There's a piece of freeware, Joliet Volu…

Thanks for all the help. I tried everything you said but ended up taking the darn thing in (it's not actually mine to speak of so I didn't want to hurt it). They later rang and evi…

Hi, I hope someone could answer mi questions, well The first time I connected the pismo to the tv via an svideo cable for DVD playing i just was able to run the DVD software with …

As I understand it, you can only connect TV or VGA but not both, but I can't say I've done any tests. As for how to get it to use only the TV: Have a USB device nearby (ANY device…

What is the maximum hieght 2.5" hard drive i can use in the pismo? I see some 9.5mm, and some 12mm. I am worried the 12mm wont fit properly in my Pismo.

According to the PowerBook Developer Notes (http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/hardware/Developer_Notes/Macintosh_CPUs-G3/PowerBook/index.html), the hard drive can be up to 12.7mm…

i am getting a Powerbook G3 292Mhz after reading so many articles about the WallStreet to be the best powerbook ever built. and also the need to use old peripheals, faster bus spee…

eeks! this is a peripherals question... the question is adapter for mouse (the actual Mac is secondary to the question) adapter is for a peripheral, ergo...

Nope, there aren't any ADB to USB connectors available. YOu'll have to use a PC card USB to be able to use this mouse.

<geethree.com> makes one. I use it on a 8600 with an intellimouse. Works great. They are $25 at outpost.com.

I sold my G4 500mhz Single CPU off just before the MP's cameout. I have been waiting for the supply of MP 500's to level off but while I have been waiting it started to think why n…

1)Except for Altivec enhanced applications, there isn't much difference between the G3 and G4 except the G4 tower has a larger graphics card. 2)The graphics card in the Powerbook a…

Newbie here, technical pc user, but What is a Pismo?

Apple code name for the latest PowerBooks (the ones with FireWire). Named after Pismo Beach, CA, which is known for Pismo clams. The FireWire PowerBook was originally supposed to c…

Interesting.

OK I am a complete powerbook ignoramus...what do the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria look like,... I mean the "Lombard" the "Pismo" and the "Wall St". If you have pics to help the …

You can check out www.apple-history.com.... they have good info on ALL mac models.... great info! Here's a sample showing the Pismo.... http://www.apple-history.com/quickga...sfi…