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How do I tell which revision pb I have ? — #1

I just bought my first Mac, a 17" 1.33 powerbook from an Apple Store. When I bought it the Apple salesman said it is a revision B. How do I check the revision ? Are there any big d…
MacNN Troubleshooting by banditcosmo

How do I tell which revision pb I have ? — #3

Quote: Originally posted by rprata: In this case, the Rev A 17" is 1 GHz and the Rev B is 1.33GHz, so you have a Rev B. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. For the o…
MacNN Troubleshooting by Podolsky

How do I tell which revision pb I have ? — #4

Normally, when there's a speed upgrade in the PB, it's consider another revision... the rev.A 17" PB was 1GHZ, the rev.B is 1.33GHZ. And also because if a new product has some pr…
MacNN Troubleshooting by guigo

Uneven Illumination on 12" PB Rev. B? — #1

My screen was perfect (except for a little ripple at the bottom which I understand why and accepts). But recently I notice the lower left started to be darker compare to the rest …
MacNN Troubleshooting by phantomo

Uneven Illumination on 12" PB Rev. B? — #2

Yep. It comes and goes. It was good the past couple of days, but today it went back to being dim and uneven again. Like you, I need at least 4 bars to be able have the same brightn…
MacNN Troubleshooting by Rain

Uneven Illumination on 12" PB Rev. B? — #3

Thanks for you input, Rain. The uneven illumination is very annoying now, when I move a window around the screen I can actually see it's color changed. Just called Apple Support …
MacNN Troubleshooting by phantomo

Uneven Illumination on 12" PB Rev. B? — #4

Just a follow up post to the topic. I got it into a Apple Service Provider in Hong Kong and they replace the LCD panel in six days (parts shipped from Singapore). They said it is…
MacNN Troubleshooting by phantomo

Uneven Illumination on 12" PB Rev. B? — #5

Please keep us posted about your repair! There are a lot of owners with 15" PBs having the same problem. Sadly, it seems to recur even after a screen replacement, at least on the…
MacNN Troubleshooting by Shaughn

Faulty combo-drive in 12" revB — #1

My revB 12" PB seems to have developed a faulty combo-drive . It stutters during DVD playback (the powerbook still responds, just the DVD playback stutters), I have huge problems …
MacNN Troubleshooting by Thorin

Cursor — #1

Anybody know how do I download a cursor (it's in .ani format)to Mac? I can just change it in PC but not Mac. Thanking you in advance for your kind help. Regards sbw
MacNN Troubleshooting by The Jinx

Cursor — #2

Quote: Originally posted by The Jinx: Anybody know how do I download a cursor (it's in .ani format)to Mac? I can just change it in PC but not Mac. Thanking you in adva…
MacNN Troubleshooting by hadocon

I'm so scared and confused... :) — #1

Ok so heres the deal, I've finally saved up enough for a PB G4, and I can't wait to get it. The trouble is my stomach is bothering me because I keep hearing all these futurists pr…
MacNN Troubleshooting by daload

I'm so scared and confused... :) — #2

I waited for about a month or two until MW, just figuring that if I didn't I'd be silly. Well my PB shipped this morning and I couldn't be more psyched. This topic is brought up a…
MacNN Troubleshooting by Hamburglar

I'm so scared and confused... :) — #3

I'm currently in the same situation. I have a G4-upgraded Pismo and I really want to get the 15". As I've already got a computer, I'm thinking about waiting until either the next…
MacNN Troubleshooting by vinster

I'm so scared and confused... :) — #4

Quote: Originally posted by Hamburglar: This topic is brought up at least bi-weekly - no one knows what's coming next, so if you need it buy it (or if you want it so bad…
MacNN Troubleshooting by TheIceMan

I'm so scared and confused... :) — #5

I wouldn't count on G5 PowerBooks until the 04-05 school year starts after this summer *at the earliest*. If you can't wait *at least* that long, get the G4, they're awesome.
MacNN Troubleshooting by SouthPaW1227

I'm so scared and confused... :) — #6

Like I continue to say. If you can't wait just get it. If you wait you may keep waiting til the next one and the next one then you may never jump in and get one. The G4 Powerboo…
MacNN Troubleshooting by typoon

I'm so scared and confused... :) — #7

I just got my first Mac (pb 17" 1.33) and I don't regret buying it now. The way I figure it is I can always sell this one when the new ones come out. Mac's really seem to hold thei…
MacNN Troubleshooting by banditcosmo

I'm so scared and confused... :) — #8

Here's another option for you. You could get an iBook G4 and continue to save the money you don't spend. Then when the G5s do come out, you'll be able to hold yourself off until …
MacNN Troubleshooting by parsec_kadets

I'm so scared and confused... :) — #9

Quote: Originally posted by banditcosmo: I just got my first Mac (pb 17" 1.33) and I don't regret buying it now. The way I figure it is I can always sell this one when t…
MacNN Troubleshooting by KraziKid

I'm so scared and confused... :) — #10

Quote: Originally posted by daload: Ok so heres the deal, I've finally saved up enough for a PB G4, and I can't wait to get it. The trouble is my stomach is bothering m…
MacNN Troubleshooting by ingeniero

I'm so scared and confused... :) — #11

Well, I just got my 15" SuperDrive in...I don't care if the G5 comes out tomorrow, I won't be sorry - really. This machine is just so fantastic and I've barely turned it on and set…
MacNN Troubleshooting by Hamburglar

I'm so scared and confused... :) — #12

Quote: Originally posted by Hamburglar: Well, I just got my 15" SuperDrive in...I don't care if the G5 comes out tomorrow, I won't be sorry - really. This machine is jus…
MacNN Troubleshooting by typoon
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