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Apple has posted a Knowledge
Base article describing which portable Macintosh computers
do not contain a backup battery and what this means.
Portable Macintosh Computers without a Backup Battery
iBook (every model ever made)
PowerBook G4 (12")
Because there is no backup battery in the computers listed in
the section above, additional care should be taken ensure the AC
adapter is plugged in.
When removing the main battery without the AC Adapter, the
computer should be shut down since the contents of RAM are lost
when no power is available. There is a small capacitor that
maintains the system clock long enough to swap the main
battery.
The PRAM is not affected by the long term removal of the main
system battery.
JR Hill Announces New PB G4 12" and 17" Screen
Protectors
JR Hill
has announced Screen Protectors for the new 12" and 17" PowerBook
G4s. Available in both full grain leather or durable vinyl, Screen
Protectors protect the PowerBook G4's screen from the keyboard when
closed. All Screen Protectors come with lifetime warranty and are
available now.
Leather
for Apple PowerBook G4 17", $17.49
for Apple PowerBook G4 12", $12.49
for Apple PowerBook G4 15", $17.49
for Apple PowerBook G3, $12.49
for Apple iBook 12", $12.49
for Apple iBook 14", $12.49
Vinyl
for Apple PowerBook G4 17", $9.99
for Apple PowerBook G4 12", $6.99
for Apple PowerBook G4 15", $9.99
for Apple PowerBook G3, $6.99
for Apple iBook 12", $6.99
for Apple iBook 14", $6.99
The PowerBook G4 Sleeve is a form fitted, padded, full grain
leather sleeve made for people who don't want a full sized notebook
computer bag. The Sleeve can either be carried by itself or be
placed into a briefcase or backpack. The Sleeve also features a
zipper on all three sides, leather piping, and handles, along with
a lifetime warranty.
The Sleeve for PowerBook G4, Leather, $99.99
The Sleeve for PowerBook G4, Nylon, $74.99
T3Hub Ultraportable USB-Hub
T3Hub is the first USB hub to pick up the design of the
new generation of portables from Apple.
Typically T3Hub will be used when the internal USB connections
of the computer no longer satisfy the needs of a growing array of
USB peripherals.
T3Hub is available in the colors Ice (iBook 2001), Titanium (G4
PowerBook), and also in the classical translucent Graphite.
T3Hub is equally useful when it comes to quick expansion of the
number of USB ports on a desktop computer.
In either setup, T3Hub will expand a single USB port on the
computer into three USB ports.
T3Hub plugs directly into the USB connector on the computer. An
optional USB extension pigtail is provided to reduce strain on the
built-in port.
Like all mobile USB hubs T3Hub cannot be connected to another
non-powered hub such as the hub that is integrated into every USB
keyboard for the Mac. As a result T3Hub is always connected
directly to one of the computer's built-in USB ports.
Features
T3Hub can be installed without turning your computer off.
T3Hub is compatible with all USB devices.
T3Hub is platform-independent, Mac OS (both 9 and X flavors),
Win98/ME, Win2k, and Linux are fully supported.
T3Hub is a piece of art:
T3Hub Silver matches the white iBooks.
T3Hub Titanium matches the TiBook
T3Hub Graphite is an astounding addition beside just about any
computer!
includes a separate USB extension cable to reduce strain on
built-in USB ports.
Technical Features:
compliant with USB 1.1 specs
Plug-and-Play compatible
bus error recognition and correction
12 and 1.5 Mbps transfer rate available on all 3
connectors.
3 USB Type A Ports for USB-devices, active devices indicated
via LED.
T3Hub sells for $33.95
Universal Laptop Power Adapter
Want to power several different notebooks without buying
separate adapters for each one? Targus has an answer. Ultra-thin,
ultra-light and ultra-portable, the
Targus Universal AC Adapter is the perfect choice when you need a convenient
power source that won't weigh you down - or when you're replacing a
broken, lost or stolen original adapter. This universal adapter
features patented PowerTips technology that automatically controls
the voltage to match your notebook's requirements. Please confirm
compatibility with your notebook model from the chart below before
ordering. Click on the Related Products link at the right for a
selection of PowerTips for wireless phones, PDA's and portable
printers.
Features and Benefits
Light and compact - only 8.5 ounces (240g) and 1/2 inch (1.27
cm) thick
unique, wall-hugging design
UL and CE approved
Includes 10" power cord
Built-in surge protection
Also works with cellular phones, PDA's, and portable
printers*
Works with Apple iBook (presumably Clamshell only), PowerBook
G3, PowerBook 3400, and a whole passel of PC laptops.
PowerBookMedic
offers parts, installations, and repairs for G3 & G4 Apple
laptops and iBooks, as well as for older models.
Servicing all of the following PowerBook and iBook computer
models: G4 Titanium, G3 Pismo, G3 Lombard, G3 Wallstreet, iBook
(white), iBook Clamshell (pre-2001), and older models.
PowerBook Medic offers a working on arrival guarantee on all
parts and repairs, as well as a 48 hour satisfaction guarantee.
Celestia 1.2.5 Space Planetarium
Fly-thru/Simulation Software
Not a specifically portable computer item but cool, Celestia is a free
real-time space simulation that lets you experience our universe in
three dimensions. Unlike most planetarium software, Celestia
doesn't confine you to the surface of the Earth. You can travel
throughout the solar system, to any of over 100,000 stars, or even
beyond the galaxy. All travel in Celestia is seamless; the
exponential zoom feature lets you explore space across a huge range
of scales, from galaxy clusters down to spacecraft only a few
meters across. A "point-and-goto" interface makes it simple to
navigate through the universe to the object you want to visit.
Celestia 1.2.5 is now available for Mac OS X. In addition to
supporting all of the new 1.2.5 features, the new build has a Cocoa
interface. However, Celestia for Mac OS X should still be
considered alpha software.
The new release includes a lot of bug fixes and some major new
features. In 1.2.5, comet tails are rendered, so you can see
striking views of Hale-Bopp in 1997 and other famous comet
encounters. The accuracy of Celestia has improved dramatically.
It's possible now to watch the moons of Jupiter eclipse each other,
follow the Voyager spacecraft on their grand tours of the solar
system, and see the eclipse of Xerxes in 479 B.C.E.
System requirements: Mac OS X 10.1.2
Celestia is freeware.
Bargain 'Books
There are two different versions of WallStreet running at 233
MHz, the cacheless MainStreet
version and the later Series II
with a level 2 cache. It's not always possible to determine from
the vendor's listing which is being offered, so we've included
links within this paragraph to the two models. The same goes for
the PowerBook G4/667 (Gigabit
Ethernet/2001) and G4/667
(DVI).
Models are specified with RAM/HD/media drive. RAM is in MB. Hard
drive size is in GB unless noted as GB. RAM noted as 128+128
indicates additional RAM installed by dealer.
Mac of the Day: Centris 650, Feb. 1993 - The replacement for the Quadra 700 has room for an internal CD-ROM.
List of the Day: Old Mac MP covers 604-based multiprocessor Macs and clones.
September 7 in LEM history: 98: Banner exchanges - 00: Tips from the Mac manager - Getting a Mac job - 01: Apple and the gray market - Repositioning the 'Books - 04: Tray loading iMac a good choice for OS X? - Pismo CPU upgrades - 06: Mac mini value equation - Setting up a Mac Classic II - Putting the Intel transition in perspective - 07: Region free DVD viewing, - My Newton - Solving Mac disk and hardware problems - 2 apps every MacBook should have
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choice when you need a convenient
power source that won't weigh you down - or when you're replacing a
broken, lost or stolen original adapter. This universal adapter
features patented PowerTips technology that automatically controls
the voltage to match your notebook's requirements. Please confirm
compatibility with your notebook model from the chart below before
ordering. Click on the Related Products link at the right for a
selection of PowerTips for wireless phones, PDA's and portable
printers.
