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Those of you with Crumpler Wack-O-Phone — #1

Could you possibly post the dimensions of the laptop pocket? I know Crumpler has posted them, but they're not particularly accurate and in fact, don't make much sense (their heigh…
MacNN PowerPC by milhaus

Ack! My hard drive started clicking! — #1

I'm watching TV last night, and I heard a clicking noise. I followed it back to my PowerBook. The clicking was coming from the front left (its a 12"). The thing was locked up - …
MacNN Troubleshooting by wallinbl

short (?) in power connection — #1

The place where my power adapter plugs into the PowerBook G4 seems to be loose inside. The plug fits in securely, but there is considerable play. I could live with that except t…
MacNN PowerPC by G Weaver

G5 or 17" Powerbook — #1

I'm trying to decide between these two. My options are either a single or dual 1.8 G5 or 17" Powerbook. I am currently a Cube owner and want to upgrade to a new machine. I plan to…
MacNN Hardware by jyen

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?
MacNN Troubleshooting by selowitch

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…
MacNN Software by uv23

Next gen graphics card — #1

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…
MacNN PowerPC by OperaMan

shipping on pb is crazy! — #1

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 …
MacNN Troubleshooting by adamw

Al'15 and Disk Utility question — #1

hello, whenever I run Verify/Repair Permissions I would get the same results as this: Verify permissions for �computer� Determining correct file permissions. Permissions differ on…
MacNN Troubleshooting by fuddman

Question about F Keys — #1

How do I make the 'F' keys default to 'F1' through 'F12' instead of having to push 'Fn' each time?
MacNN Software by Zatt

PCI G4 files to D1.8 G5 — #1

I will soon be purchasing a Dual 1.8 G5 to replace my trusty Yikes! machine. Can I use Carbon Copy Cloner to move files over a LAN? Also, The Yikes! is running Jaguar, will there b…
MacNN PowerPC by Scoo

Resetting printer ink levels — #1

Quick question Can you reset the printer ink levels? I have an HP 5550. I refilled the ink cartridges when they got low, however, the utility still shows the previous ink levels.…
MacNN Peripherals by orsadude2

PB12-inch Rev - What Temp should fan turn on — #1

Quick questions. Does anyone know at about what temp the fan on the PB12-inch Rev B should turn on? Mine starts at 52 celcius. Also when I play games (Tiger Woods 2003) my temp goe…
MacNN Games by ZAPsx

NEW owner of the 15" Al Superdrive — #1

I have gone 2 1/2 months without my Titanium PowerBook after selling it Oct.2003. Well, 2 days ago, I walked into the Apple store here in Dallas and I walked out with the 15" Al Su…
MacNN Software by TheIceMan

Experience with macofalltrades.com? — #1

They have a few G4 AGP models on eBay, but their feedback isn't that great. Has anyone here dealt with them, either as a buyer or seller? If so, please share your thoughts.
MacNN Troubleshooting by Macola

Did 10.3.2 disable my fan? — #1

After updating to 10.3.2 I've noticed that the fan on my Rev B 12" never comes on! Very strange. I've also noticed that, as a result, it is running much warmer. Is there any way I…
MacNN Hardware by bkb

WHEN will Apple FIX uneven illumination? — #1

I'm one of the thousands of PB AL15" users with the problem of uneven illumination. Already had my laptop "fixed" once... the problem's back. I would love to know - if anyone has …
MacNN Troubleshooting by ronann

What uses less battry life? — #1

Playing a DVD from the superdrive or from the hard drive? I am going on an airplane for the first time with my powerbook soon, and was wondering which would use the least amount o…
MacNN Hardware by KraziKid

Pismo battery won't charge — #1

I have a Pismo and I replaced the battery about 4 months ago and everything has been fine until the last couple of weeks. My battery is currently at 39% and not charging. If I unp…
MacNN Troubleshooting by Octo

Is there an alternative to IDVD? — #1

I am thinking of trading my 12" PB SD up for a 15" PB non-SD mainly for the real estate space and then buying a external firewire DVD-R. My main reason I use my SD now is to burn …
MacNN Software by DynastyMac
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