G5 or 17" Powerbook — #4
I think the G5 will be more than quiet enough for you.
But I love my PB17, it's an awesome machine and does everything you list. The DVD encoding and burning, and data storage, wi…
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G5 or 17" Powerbook — #5
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Originally posted by SEkker:
I think the G5 will be more than quiet enough for you.
But I love my PB17, it's an awesome machine and does everything you list. The…
G5 or 17" Powerbook — #6
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Originally posted by Podolsky:
Not sure what Cube you have but you will be looking at least at 2X increase in power + all the advantages of portability. I think …
G5 or 17" Powerbook — #7
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Originally posted by guigo:
Hi,
I think the first thing you must consider is what you need: extreme performance or excelent performance and portability.
Because…
G5 or 17" Powerbook — #8
Since you're upgrading from a Cube, here's another thing to keep in mind when making your purchasing decision: How long do you plan on keeping the new computer?
If it needs to las…
G5 or 17" Powerbook — #9
Desktop machines are always going to have a better upgrade path over a PB. Typically RAM and the HD are the main options for these all-in-one machines.
But I have to say, the long…
G5 or 17" Powerbook — #10
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Originally posted by SEKker:
previously, and it's slow HD was the major limitation on running OS X
My TiBook had been upgraded with a (back then) IBM Travelst…
G5 or 17" Powerbook — #11
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I think the first thing you must consider is what you need: extreme performance or excelent performance and portability.
Exactly. I used a Powerbook (L…
G5 or 17" Powerbook — #12
I would only really get the 17" PowerBook if you value its portability or small footprint (when compared to a separate computer and display). Otherwise, I would much rather get a …
G5 or 17" Powerbook — #13
If you want to take the computer with you or have the ability to work away from home (or your room for that matter), go with the 17.
If you are only going to work in one place go …
G5 or 17" Powerbook — #14
Yap, same here.. it really depends on your necessary need.. if for me I might get the PowerBook for now, because I have to travel a lot.. but I also eager to have G5 due to I had t…
G5 or 17" Powerbook — #15
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Originally posted by jyen:
You know, I just had conversation with a friend of mine about showing my work to people on the laptop. We also lamented how Apple nee…
G5 or 17" Powerbook — #16
The 17" is IMO the single greatest piece of computer hardware ever made. You will no doubt be satisfied with it, and especially if you have a wi-fi network or bluetooth devices.
G5 or 17" Powerbook — #17
My 2 cents:
Upgrade your cube and buy a new 17inch.
I got my cube upgraded and now its performance is second to none. Increased processor speed, another hd, maxed out Ram and a d…
Laptop Sleeve: Necessary or Not? — #1
In general, do you folks think one ought to buy a laptop sleeve and keep it the laptop inside the sleeve within a larger bag? What are the advantages and disadvantages to this?
Laptop Sleeve: Necessary or Not? — #2
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Originally posted by selowitch:
In general, do you folks think one ought to buy a laptop sleeve and keep it the laptop inside the sleeve within a larger bag? What…
Laptop Sleeve: Necessary or Not? — #3
Well, if you have a powerbook, it might be a little better on the latch. It's a lot less pressure I suppose.
Though, I don't know if it will really extend the life of your latch. …
Laptop Sleeve: Necessary or Not? — #4
Interesting. How does a laptop sleeve preserve the life of the PB's latch? Is it because it holds the latch in an optimal position?
I'll bet those keyboard protectors probably hel…
Laptop Sleeve: Necessary or Not? — #5
I have a Toucano second skin for my 12 in pb, great for transporting in another Bag that is not a laptop bag, e.g carry on plane.
Laptop Sleeve: Necessary or Not? — #6
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Originally posted by selowitch:
Interesting. How does a laptop sleeve preserve the life of the PB's latch? Is it because it holds the latch in an optimal position…
Laptop Sleeve: Necessary or Not? — #7
I've got a *great* Tumi laptop case that perfectly fits the 17". I love it - and use it 99.99% of the time. Whooooopppssss. I needed to go on a long distance trip and wanted to …
Laptop Sleeve: Necessary or Not? — #8
Another vote for sleeves here. They really help in preventing scratches (Arrgh), and give you a little extra protection against drops and collisions. It may cost more to get a go…
Laptop Sleeve: Necessary or Not? — #9
Yeah, sleeves are the way to go. I use a waterfield designs sleeve and just drop it into my kelty backpack. Stealth man, no-one knows what I'm carrying. Best security you can get.
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Best way to backup my PowerBook? — #1
Hi folks. Well, I've learned a lot in the month since switching but I need to ask a newbie question once again.
Now that all of my eggs are in a portable/more fragile basket, I'd…
Best way to backup my PowerBook? — #2
Hi,
I have a Lacie external d2 120GB and it's a excelent equipment.
It's my backup (misic, pictures, soft installers, etc, etc) and I install a panther to use when I need repair …