good luck! mine did that, within three days it failed completely.

Damn thing is done for at this point - I can't even boot before it locks.

Well, I took it outside (it's 42 degrees) and I have it running (I've read that heat can cause the clicking). I'm backing up everything I can think of to DVD. I suppose that at t…

It's been working for several days now without any issues. I'm not sure whether I'm happy about that or not.

Next time it locks up, call Apple!

Quote: Originally Posted by maceye I've had the same problem with my Powerbook (Ti DVI) for a few months now; it has made some very odd/loud clicking noises at random times. Doe…

The HD on my iBook did the same thing before it died. Back up everything important and get a new one.

Quote: Originally Posted by wallinbl Well, I took it outside (it's 42 degrees) and I have it running (I've read that heat can cause the clicking). To further talk about your…

Quote: Originally Posted by wallinbl Isn't clicking a sign of the hard drive going? I've backed up most of my important files. A few weeks ago, I experienced the exact sa…

If it's clicking to either Neil Sedaka or Barry Manilow destoy it immediately... there is no hope... it is doomed, doooooomed I tell ya !

Way to bring up a 2+ year old thread...

In general, do you folks think one ought to buy a laptop sleeve and keep it the laptop inside the sleeve within a larger bag? What are the advantages and disadvantages to this?

Quote: Originally posted by selowitch: In general, do you folks think one ought to buy a laptop sleeve and keep it the laptop inside the sleeve within a larger bag? What…

Well, if you have a powerbook, it might be a little better on the latch. It's a lot less pressure I suppose. Though, I don't know if it will really extend the life of your latch. …

Interesting. How does a laptop sleeve preserve the life of the PB's latch? Is it because it holds the latch in an optimal position? I'll bet those keyboard protectors probably hel…

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.

Quote: Originally posted by selowitch: Interesting. How does a laptop sleeve preserve the life of the PB's latch? Is it because it holds the latch in an optimal position…

I've got a *great* Tumi laptop case that perfectly fits the 17". I love it - and use it 99.99% of the time. Whooooopppssss. I needed to go on a long distance trip and wanted to …

Another vote for sleeves here. They really help in preventing scratches (Arrgh), and give you a little extra protection against drops and collisions. It may cost more to get a go…

Yeah, sleeves are the way to go. I use a waterfield designs sleeve and just drop it into my kelty backpack. Stealth man, no-one knows what I'm carrying. Best security you can get. …

After contemplating the switch for some months, and being in the hunt for a good laptop...I finally ordered a 15 inch PB the other week. First oddity was that the PB shipped from …

Oh man, don't get me started again on Apple shipping issues!

He must be picking his new PB just about now. Cool.

I had a good shipping esxperience with Apple (unusual). I ordered my PowerBook about a week ago. The person set it up and took my credit card number and said it would be 3-5 days, …

Well I just returned from the Fedex place and have been setting this puppy up....man it's a nice piece of equipment!