AlBook 12 runs HOT with 20 inch cinema display — #47
I got a 12" Pb, and recently just got the new Dell 2405FPW. The fan is on all the time and is a little noisy, the noise isn't as unbearable as my old PC that ran 3 92mm fans, but …
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AlBook 12 runs HOT with 20 inch cinema display — #48
how much do the external laptop fans help?
for example, the type that sits under the Powerbook
http://www.pctoys.com/noco.html
any ideas? thoughts?
AlBook 12 runs HOT with 20 inch cinema display — #49
well, I've found that the Podium CoolPad makes my AL 15in run much cooler, and it doesn't add an extra fan.
AlBook 12 runs HOT with 20 inch cinema display — #50
My PB just gets warm when hooked up to my 20" display and using a Targus coolpad. sure, it's an extra fan, but barely noticeable. Highly recommended.
Key factors for purchasing a PowerBook G5 — #1
Ok, so I've been considering my options for my current PowerBook G4 400. I can double its RAM from 384 to 768 MB and hold out a little longer for the inevitable PB G5, or I can tak…
Key factors for purchasing a PowerBook G5 — #2
All of the above. It has to be a fast G5 (~1.6), with a nice form factor, reasonable battery life, OK price, and no heavier than 6 lbs for the 15" model.
I currently own a 1 GHz G…
Key factors for purchasing a PowerBook G5 — #3
I agree that they are all important, but for me, the form factor and weight are the most important. The 17" model is impossible to take on flights unless you always fly business, …
Cube HD Problem? — #1
I've got a 450 cube with 832Meg RAM and GeForce 3 64Meg DDR. Hard Drive is Seagate Baracuda 80 gigs
In the last few weeks i've been having a lot of problems booting up. Sometime…
Cube HD Problem? — #2
Disk Warrior - There are some errors I have found that only this software can fix...
However I had an identical problem with my old Cube and a Seagate Barracuda.
In the end after…
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #1
Am I the only person who is annoyed at all the threads that keep being created asking about buying a Powerbook now or waiting? Am I the only person who realizes you can wait FOREV…
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #2
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Originally posted by Phat Bastard:
Am I the only person who is annoyed at all the threads that keep being created asking about buying a Powerbook now or waiting? …
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #3
Oh, come on ... it wouldn't be a real Mac forum without 'em! But maybe they should go in their own special forum section: "Buy now or wait?"
Or maybe a dedicated thread, with a …
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #4
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Originally posted by naknek:
Or maybe a dedicated thread, with a poll that allows daily voting for the different lines: "Today's forecast: 80% say buy a Powerbook…
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #5
Quote:
Originally posted by naknek:
Oh, come on ... it wouldn't be a real Mac forum without 'em! But maybe they should go in their own special forum section: "Buy now or…
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #6
I personally think that threads of people asking advice on whether to buy a PB or wait will always be there. Its just plain unfriendly if you just ban them (without at least provid…
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #7
Of course not. We never know what the future will bring. As long as I been a Mac user, I'd still offer advice and seek it in thread you'd be happy to ban. Silly. We all have to sta…
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #8
I think it is fine to keep them. Yes it does get tiresome but sometimes it is or maybe a New user/switcher who isn't sure yet. Yes they also should do a search on these as their …
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #9
Having a sticky is a great idea...a simple sticky suggesting to do a search since this topic has been covered countless times. Or at the least, mods should be more diligent in sug…
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #10
Uhoh...next we'll see, "Should threads asking about banning threads asking buying a PB or waiting be banned?"
Heh, sorry, couldn't resist.
I actually kinda agree with you, but I …
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #11
No. They should not be banned.
The internet is about sharing information. Boards such as this provide useful information to people who are considering the purchase of a Mac.
Th…
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #12
However, the moderators have made it abundantly clear than users should do a search before they post.
This topic has been covered dozens of times for each iteration of an upgraded…
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #13
I think MacNN needs to develop a small menu bar app, similar to WeatherPop, that connects to their "Should I Buy or Not" web site (similar to 'Hot or Not' ). Based on the feedback …
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #14
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Originally posted by Phat Bastard:
Am I the only person who is annoyed at all the threads that keep being created asking about buying a Powerbook now or waiting? …
Should threads about buying a PB or waiting be banned? — #15
How about issueing useless polls that have no effect.
I for one was one of those people who posted questions about a new PB that I wanted to buy. Now my needs are not identical t…
12" PowerBook bottom case issues — #1
I'm not sure if this is a common issue or not, but the solder they use to glue the bottom case together is coming apart on my computer. Do any of you know how to fix this?