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…

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…

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. …

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 …

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 …

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…

A side note: Anyone interested in Lightscribe will be happy to know that Pioneer has licensed the technology from HP.

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…

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…

Will be installing my Newegg ordered DVR-109BK into my dual 2 G5 this weekend. Anybody know how to remove the face plate?

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:…

Oh, and yeah...my friend recently ordered a dual 2.3ghz and the drive that comes with it is a DVR-109.

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 types of media, at faster speeds. The d…

WEIRDNESS! I opened Roxio Toast and waited for it to ask for a disc... when I complied, it worked just fine. Don't know if that's an every time thing, but I'll be happy with what I…

Here's what's in my new dual 2.0 G5: SONY DVD RW DW-Q28A: Firmware Revision: KAS7 Interconnect: ATAPI Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported) Cache: 2048 KB Reads D…

Quote: Originally Posted by SimeyTheLimey (I posted this same information in the Peripherals forum before I saw this thread). I have a DVR-109 and installed Tiger today. I get…

[QUOTE=SimeyTheLimey] I have a DVR-109 and installed Tiger today. I get the same as you in the system profiler, but it will not burn DVDs or CDs. If I try I get an error message…

Quote: Originally Posted by IceEnclosure Mine burns DVDs and CDs just fine in Tiger. I posted over at xlr8's database too. that's strange. It gets stranger. It seems to …

Quote: Originally Posted by SimeyTheLimey (I posted this same information in the Peripherals forum before I saw this thread). I have a DVR-109 and installed Tiger today. I get…

Quote: Originally Posted by IceEnclosure under the ~newest~ cat~ OS, under Disc Burning category in ASP, this is what it says about the DVR-109: (I posted this same info…

Cool. Thanks everyone!

and btw I believe there's a firmware update (that can be applied with a PC) for my drive, supposed to enable faster ripping. 1.40 I believe?

under the ~newest~ cat~ OS, under Disc Burning category in ASP, this is what it says about the DVR-109:

Quote: Originally Posted by memory-minus I'd like to upgrade but I want to maintain full compatibility now and in the immediate future... so basically the DVD-109 and the DVR-10…

Quote: Originally Posted by larry k. i asked this same question to a person who got the new powermac on the apple forums and it is the dvr-109. here is the info he posted from p…