When I got my PB12 in October, I decided I needed a couple external drives - one for data (all those movies, photos and songs can really add up) and one for backup. I decided to ge…

Another vote for CCC, just be sure to get the latest version that's necessary for running with Panther.

Carbon Copy Cloner is without a doubt the best "bang for the buck" backup solution! Also, depending on how valuable your data is (e.g., work files, financial data etc.) be wary of …

Thanks for the responses guys. A question re: CCC. Lets say I've cloned my machine to an external drive with CCC then for whatever reason I put a new blank harddrive in my PB (due…

.Mac. is your friend. You can use the backup app to backup what you need to a drive or to Disc. Also with iSync your addressbook and Safari bookmarks are all backed up. IMO I do…

If you have Panther (which I assume your PowerBook came with) you don't even need CCC. Just boot from the system software DVD (not strictly necessary, but advisable) and when the …

Quote: Originally posted by tooki: If you have Panther (which I assume your PowerBook came with) you don't even need CCC. Just boot from the system software DVD (not st…

CCC is simpler, easier, and it allows sequencial backups where only modified files get copied. I have to admit, I've been living with two copies of my files stored on HDs for seve…

Is there any speculation in the pipeline to what kind of graphics card could be included in the G5 powerbook. I'm hoping that I'll be able to play World of Warcraft with some pret…

My guess is Whatever ATI Is Up To, seeing as how the high-end PowerBooks tend to get whatever ATI's best happens to be at the time. tooki

ati 9700 mobility

9700? Right. That's a chip on its way out, and I don't believe there was ever a Mobility version. It all kinda depends on when the PB G5 design is frozen, and what is available at…

Let's hope it'll be the M12... if that isn't too far off in the future, that is. Quote: Well, our next mobile product is M11, which isn�t too far off, which will deliv…

Quote: Originally posted by new newton: 9700? Right. That's a chip on its way out, and I don't believe there was ever a Mobility version. It all kinda depends on when t…

Has anyone tried the Multi Drive upgrade from MCE Technologies: http://store.mcetech.com/Merchant2/m...de=PBG4DVDR2-A Has anyone heard anything? Pros/Cons? Thanks

Just a little note, DVD-RAM is very incompatible with normal DVD readers and most DVD-Burners. You might as well get the superdrive, and try to find two sided media, that would eq…

Quote: Originally posted by KraziKid: Just a little note, DVD-RAM is very incompatible with normal DVD readers and most DVD-Burners. You might as well get the superdriv…

After contemplating the switch for some months, and being in the hunt for a good laptop...I finally ordered a 15 inch PB the other week. First oddity was that the PB shipped from …

Oh man, don't get me started again on Apple shipping issues!

He must be picking his new PB just about now. Cool.

I had a good shipping esxperience with Apple (unusual). I ordered my PowerBook about a week ago. The person set it up and took my credit card number and said it would be 3-5 days, …

Well I just returned from the Fedex place and have been setting this puppy up....man it's a nice piece of equipment!

I have been waiting for my Powerbook since Dec. 23., and the machine shipped last tuesday. To my surprice, I haven't noticed any change on the tracking service, but discovered toda…

It seems to me that the 15's ship considerably slower than the other PB's. (Probably due to demand, and original screen problems). I ordered a 15" PB superdrive at the start of O…

I just recently(Jan 12) ordered a 12"PB online from the ADC Store. The order page said that shipping would occur 1-3 business days later. I went with 2-3 day shipping. My orde…