Skip to main content
Search titles, bodies, and author names
Found 7,141 posts across 1 forum.

Advice on cheap old laptop for a writer? — #9

Quote: Originally Posted by Spliff Aren't the G3 iBooks prone to logic board failures? Any G3 iBook you buy will probably be out of warranty, so $300 seems like a waste of money…
MacNN PowerPC by webb3201 Sun, 29 May 2005 - 21:10

Advice on cheap old laptop for a writer? — #7

Quote: Originally Posted by osxisfun i would look into a g3 class ibook (used) you can get a good one (600mhz+) for $300+ Aren't the G3 iBooks prone to logic board failure…
MacNN PowerPC by Spliff Sun, 29 May 2005 - 20:55

Advice on cheap old laptop for a writer? — #6

All good choices. When I write, i like a compact package I can take with me everywhere. I recommend an iBook g3 in the 700-900 range if your budget supports that group. If not, …
MacNN PowerPC by webb3201 Sun, 29 May 2005 - 20:45

Advice on cheap old laptop for a writer? — #5

How about a G3 iBook starting at $399.00 at TechRestore? [Update]: They are "Restored" which is explained below. Quote: What condition is the system in and what does Restored…
MacNN PowerPC by TheIceMan Sun, 29 May 2005 - 20:40

[Released] Lambency Wallpaper Pack — #9

Quote: Originally Posted by Louie Mantia This is exactly what I mean, you all compliment him on his works. Did you notice he hosts on deviantART? They are nice wp's btw, I love…
MacNN General by esXXI Sun, 29 May 2005 - 15:02

[Released] Lambency Wallpaper Pack — #8

Quote: Originally Posted by Louie Mantia This is exactly what I mean, you all compliment him on his works. Did you notice he hosts on deviantART? They are nice wp's btw, I love…
MacNN General by ZXspectrum Sun, 29 May 2005 - 15:00

[Released] Lambency Wallpaper Pack — #7

Quote: Originally Posted by Louie Mantia This is exactly what I mean, you all compliment him on his works. Did you notice he hosts on deviantART? Dude, take things with a…
MacNN General by Randman Sun, 29 May 2005 - 14:40

[Released] Lambency Wallpaper Pack — #6

This is exactly what I mean, you all compliment him on his works. Did you notice he hosts on deviantART? They are nice wp's btw, I love that style. // Lou
MacNN General by Louie Mantia Sun, 29 May 2005 - 14:36

Advice on cheap old laptop for a writer? — #4

Well, how much is your upper limit? That would be really helpful. If you really only want to use BSD, why get an Apple laptop at all? I'm sure you could get a workable x86 laptop a…
MacNN PowerPC by FeralCat Sun, 29 May 2005 - 13:16

Advice on cheap old laptop for a writer? — #3

Pismo G3 500MHz It had a 1MB cache which went a long way towards making it "snappy" and I would think you could just type on it forever. It's also a complete legend in every way. …
MacNN PowerPC by sodamnregistered2 Sun, 29 May 2005 - 13:07

Advice on cheap old laptop for a writer? — #2

i would look into a g3 class ibook (used) you can get a good one (600mhz+) for $300+ install 10.3 on it and you should have a fine writing machine. (i doubt you will run it from …
MacNN PowerPC by osxisfun Sat, 28 May 2005 - 19:31

Advice on cheap old laptop for a writer? — #1

I'm a writer and a proud, happy owner of an iMac G5. I'm looking to get a portable writing computer as cheap as possible, but I'm not sure what would be best. I will use it only …
MacNN PowerPC by Sir Arthur Dent Sat, 28 May 2005 - 19:26

[Released] Lambency Wallpaper Pack — #1

Total 10 wallpapers included with 5 with Blue and 5 with Graphite version. Resolution: 1600x1200 Wide Screen:1700x919 This wallpaper pack is only for Personal or noncommercial us…
MacNN General by tinkupuri Sat, 28 May 2005 - 13:04

Alternat optimized SETI app. — #1

UPDATE: Our optimize SETI apps are back.... There is an alternate optimized SETI BOINC app at http://www.lb.shuttle.de/apastron/boincDown.shtml. This app is optimized only for…
MacNN PowerPC by Shaktai Wed, 25 May 2005 - 21:47

Pioneer DVR-109 == New SuperDrive? — #26

A side note: Anyone interested in Lightscribe will be happy to know that Pioneer has licensed the technology from HP.
MacNN PowerPC by d0ubled0wn Wed, 25 May 2005 - 17:28

Pioneer DVR-109 == New SuperDrive? — #25

Quote: Originally Posted by Rolnif Will be installing my Newegg ordered DVR-109BK into my dual 2 G5 this weekend. Anybody know how to remove the face plate? Well, for my…
MacNN PowerPC by lenox Wed, 25 May 2005 - 14:11

Pioneer DVR-109 == New SuperDrive? — #24

Quote: Originally Posted by lenox I recently got the DVR-109BK. It came with firmware version 1.17, I updated on my gf's pc to 1.40. The firmware update is to support more typ…
MacNN PowerPC by bossep Wed, 25 May 2005 - 12:09

Pioneer DVR-109 == New SuperDrive? — #23

Will be installing my Newegg ordered DVR-109BK into my dual 2 G5 this weekend. Anybody know how to remove the face plate?
MacNN PowerPC by Rolnif Wed, 25 May 2005 - 12:04

Pioneer DVR-109 == New SuperDrive? — #22

My new dual 2.7 arrived with the DVR-109 installed: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-109: Firmware Revision: A912 Interconnect: ATAPI Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported) Cache:…
MacNN PowerPC by Nugget Wed, 25 May 2005 - 11:59
mp.ls