I'm going to be connecting a video camera via firewire to my B&W G3 like this: (Sony DCR-PC1)+(15 Foot FireWire Cable)+(Orange Micro FireWire Repeater)+(15 Foot Fire Wire Cable…

Why do they make s-video cables that are 30 feet long when the spec says 6 feet or less? Because it usually works, especially with a repeater... Drewman

I have a copy of that MacAddict issue. The article didn't mention any specific kind of paint, but two of the pictures showed cans of latex gloss enamel being used. Besides that, it…

Yup, the monitor is already black, so it's cool Thanks a bunch! I'll post the url after I get it all painted up purdy, and get some pics of it. Any one else done this? I'd like…

pardon me for saying so, and not to throw a wet blanket, but... isn't this just a bit esoteric? i mean, you seem to be extremely well-versed in the technology and doubtless your …

Get the new low cost iMac for $999. It has a good gaming card and USB with lots more performance than you can get out of upgrading. Drewman

I would love 2, but in Canada an iMac is 1800.00, and I don't have the money to get a new system. Things like a HD and a USB card are good cause I can get USB devices that can late…

iMan_ca, have a gander: http://lowendmac.com/ppc/5400.shtml and here: http://www.macspeedzone.com/ click on the 'Upgrades' link and then scroll down the page to the 5400 model..…

Gabe, A processor upgrade and additional RAM is a good start. There is a good article posted at the barefeats web site -- http://www.barefeats.com/cobra2.html on the performace …