Compiled by Charles Moore
and edited by
Dan Knight
- 2003.07.18
Except as noted, prices are in US dollars.
ResQMobile 7-Pocket Bag Pack with Day-Planner
and Accessory Kit
For notebook users or students on the go - the ResQMobile
7-Pocket Bag Pack easily converts from backpack to
briefcase. Made of a durable red nylon, it features seven versatile
compartments. Carry a notebook computer, books, documents, CDs,
keys, wallet, a toothbrush, or anything else needed! As a bonus,
the Bag Pack comes with a Deluxe Day Planner, which includes an
address book, project pages, solar powered calculator, pens, and a
mechanical pencil.
General Features
- Heavy-duty construction
- Vibrant red color
- Removable/Adjustable shoulder strap
- Two (2) removable/adjustable, padded backpack straps
Seven zippered compartments:
- Large central compartment (11x16x8 inches)
- 3-way split accordian-style document organizer compartment
(9x16x8 inches open)
- Back Panel Compartment 7x13x1 inches
- Pen/Pencil/Card Compartment 8.5x6.5x2 inches
- CD Compartment 8x6x2 inches
- Front Compartment 4x8x1 inches
- Wallet/Keys Compartment 4x7x1 inches
- Day Planner
- Matching vibrant red material
- Eight colored pens
- Mechanical pencil
- 6-inch ruler with Standard and metric markings
- Calculator
- Schedule
- Notes
- Address book
Price: $18.99
SimpleTech Notebook Hard Drive Upgrades and
USB 2.0/FireWire External Drives
SimpleTech,
Inc. has announced the immediate availability of its
complete line of portable 7200 RPM notebook hard drives and
external drive upgrades, offering a true desktop replacement for
mobile users. Corporate mobile users, video editors, multimedia
professionals, and graphic artists require high-speed hard disks
that offer rotation speeds greater than 5400 RPM, which until now,
could only be found on the desktop.
The portable notebook hard drive upgrades deliver desktop
performance, with 60 GB capacity and the only available 7200 RPM
2.5" system- specific hard drive, enabling corporate mobile users
to work with the same computer while in the office or on the road.
SimpleTech's notebook hard drive upgrades meet or exceed OEM system
specifications, ensuring fast and easy installation, and
guaranteeing 100 percent compatibility.
The SimpleDrive D7200 USB 2.0/FireWire 7200 RPM external drive
delivers the fastest speed currently available in a portable
external hard drive, and is compatible with any desktop or laptop
computer with a USB or FireWire port. The rugged D7200 is ideal for
video editing, multimedia storage, and mobile backup, offering a
non-operational shock rating of 1000 Gs, 60 GB capacity, and up to
480 Mb/sec. data transfer rate. SimpleTech's StorageSync backup
software for Windows is included, providing quick and easy backup,
restore and synchronization for an entire PC, or selected files and
folders.
SRP for the notebook hard drive upgrade is $499.99 and SRP for
the SimpleDrive D7200 external drive is $399.99.
WildEepz Transparent Silicone Display Cushions
for PowerBook G4s and Dual-USB iBook.
WildEepz
Display Cushion Upgrade provides a solid, stable, and
insulated display to chassis
interface for
your PowerBook G4 or iBook when latched. Uniform display-to-top
case clearance is maintained by these transparent, low-tension
silicone cushions. These nearly invisible and non-reflective
spring-like pads effectively prevent the display bezel from
contacting the case and aid in maintaining a gap between the screen
and lower chassis. The cushions are easily applied to the display
bezel. Finish abrasion is completely eliminated, as well as screen
abrasion in all but the most severe use.
WildEepz are backed with an advanced aerospace adhesive that
stays put, yet allows them to be easily removed without finish
damage. 'Books fitted with WildEepz exhibit a very rigid feel that
can only be described as "awesome." An installation template is
included for quick and perfect placement of the cushions. Includes
10 per set, more than enough to totally outfit one PowerBook or
iBook.
Series 1 fits the 15.2" titanium PowerBook. Series 2 fits all
aluminum PowerBooks and Dual-USB iBooks.
Features:
- Transparent silicone is virtually invisible.
- No more "PowerBook G4" decal transfer to top case.
- Eliminates stress on hinges and latch mechanism.
- Reduces or eliminates unintentional unlatching when handling,
since latch tension is optimized.
- Cleans up lines on PowerBook and iBook. Blueprint perfect!
- Advanced adhesive stays put. Removes easily without harming
finish.
- Eliminates the need for a sheet-style screen protector in all
but the most extreme circumstances.
Shinza TiBook Sleeve
It is often handy to be able to toss a PowerBook into a large
backpack, briefcase, or suitcase. With the dust and grime that
accumulates 
in
these kinds of carrying cases, however, extra protection is
essential. Putting your TiBook in the specially designed Shinza TiBook
Sleeve before heading out will protect your computer from
the everyday grime that accumulates in larger bags and backpacks.
It also features two convenient CD-sized pockets on the back of the
case.
A perfectly snug fit with the PowerBook Titanium G4, this
lightweight slipcase also fits other large screen notebooks - up to
15.1 inches diagonal - with thin profiles of less than 1.4"/35mm in
thickness. Extra padding on all sides of the notebook provide
protection against shock and scratch damage.
Features:
- Notebook computer sleeve that snugly fits 15" PowerBook G4
- Also fits other notebooks with screen sizes of 15.1" and
smaller
- Soft, padded material protects the surface and all sides of
your PowerBook
- Two CD pockets
- High quality, durable materials
Specs:
- Color: Black
- Exterior dimensions (W x D x H): 14.0 x 1.8 x 10.6 inches (355
x 45 x 270 mm)
- Interior dimensions: 13.6 x 1.4 x 10.2 inches (345 x 35 x 260
mm)
- Material: Water resistant nylon
- Weight: 0.66 lbs (0.3 kg)
TiBook Sleeve price: $24.95
15 Gig Laptop Hard Drives for $63.99
These are brand new 9 mm, 2.5" IDE Hard Disk drives. They'll fit
all the PowerBooks from the 5300/190 and newer. Fully ATA-5
compliant.
Price $63.99
You can check it out at Wegener
Media.
Bare Feats Tests Hitachi 7200 RPM Notebook
Drive
Bare Feats' Rob-Art Morgan says:
"The much anticipated 7200 rpm notebook drive from Hitachi is
shipping. Is it really faster than the 5400 rpm and 4200 rpm
notebook drives? And how does it compare to a fast 7200 RPM 3.5
inch drive?"
Find out at Bare Feats.
Belkin FireWire 6-Port Hub
Adding six FireWire ports to your computer couldn't be easier.
The
Belkin 6-Port FireWire Hub stands vertically on your
desktop, conserving precious desktop space as it saves you from
reaching behind your computer for ports. Simply plug your
high-speed, Zip, optical, or disk drive, scanner, printer, and
other peripherals into the five rear hub ports; a sixth port is
conveniently located up front for easy access for your digital
camera or other portable peripherals. The unit stands alone or
docks with additional Hubs, making it easy to put all your
multimedia gear on the ultrafast FireWire track. FireWire
technology supports up to 63 devices on one computer with
Plug-and-Play ease.
The Belkin 6-Port FireWire Hub's sculpted, breakthrough design
is aesthetically pleasing as it is functional. Intrinsic cable
management flows your cables from the hub in single file arc,
reducing desktop clutter.
Advantages
- Connect six FireWire devices
- Hot swap FireWire electronics, digital cameras, and computer
peripherals
- Transfer data at incredible FireWire speeds - up to 400 Mbps
and 30 times more bandwidth than USB
- Store or transfer large multimedia files seamlessly to or from
PC, DV camcorders, music synthesizers, drives, and other
peripherals
System requirements,
Macintosh
- Mac OS 9.0 or higher
- 266 G3 processor
- 32 MB RAM
Package Includes:
- 6-Port FireWire Hub
- Power supply
- FireWire cable (6-pin to 6-pin)
- Installation manual
- Registration/warranty card.
Color: White
DPS Ships Dual Format Dual Interface
FireWire/USB 2.0 DVD Burner with DDR
Digital Peripheral
Solutions Inc. (DPS) has announced it is shipping its new
Que! DVD 2i dual format dual interface drive with direct-to-disk
recording (DDR).
The external DVD burner offers IEEE-1394 (FireWire) and USB 2.0
interfaces and supports DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-R and
CD-RW formats for PC and Macintosh. As a result, buyers never have
to worry whether or not they're purchasing the right burner because
the disks they create can be played on virtually every DVD video
player and drive.
The Que! DVD 2i with DDR enables anyone using a digital camera
or camcorder to record directly to DVD media in real-time without
saving images onto the computer hard disk drive. This innovation in
DVD authoring software eliminates the need to transfer video from
the camcorder to the hard disk then to the burner.
The Que! DVD 2i makes it easy for anyone to produce high-quality
DVD videos, photos and audio files as well as data backup and
storage. It delivers write speeds of 4x for DVD+R and -R, 2x for
DVD-RW, 2.4x for DVD+RW, 16x for CD-R and 10x for CD-RW. In
addition, the drive comes bundled with software for PC and Mac, all
cables and a universal power supply. It weighs only 3.6 lbs.
FirewireDirect Releases Portable FireWire USB
2.0 Storage System
FirewireDirect.com, Inc has announced the introduction of their
newest series of 2.5" hard drive based storage devices, the
MachIV. The MachIV boasts the most
current FireWire and USB2 components in a small and sleek
titanium-style form factor only half an inch thick.
The MachIV employs premium mechanisms and
boasts the latest edition of the speedy Oxford 911 FireWire
chipset. It has one 1394a port and a high speed USB 2.0 (backwards
compatible with USB 1.1). The MachIV ships with FireWire and USB
cables, a full range (110-240V) power supply and includes a stylish
and compact carrying case.
Available as a finished product with capacities from 20 to a
massive 80 GB of storage or as an enclosure kit, the MachIV
provides a wide range of solutions for the discerning user.
Those ordering for Mac will receive the SpeedTools Utility Suite
which includes DeviceTuner, Disk Defrag, Integrity, QuickBack and
QuickBench.
GPerch Aluminum iPod Stand Complements G5
Appearance
MacMice has
announced its GPerch anodized aluminum desk stand for Apple
iPods.
Billed by MacMice as, "The World's Fastest iPod Stand," the
GPerch is specifically styled and constructed to complement the
appearance of Apple's new G5 Power Mac. Its outer frame is CNC
laser cut to the same "handle" profile as the G5; and, the
perforated aluminum cradle that holds the iPod is CNC punch
perforated to match the front grille of the new Apple tower. The
GPerch uses the same 5052 grade aluminum sheet, and the same
microplasmic anodized surface finish as Apple's G5 case and the
case of the new iSight web cam, and it accommodates all iPods, all
iPod accessories, and all iPod cases.
The GPerch will start shipping on July 15th and is available for
preorder now for US$39.99.
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).
- refurb 12" iBook 900,
128/40/Combo, AppleCare, $1,329
- refurb 12" iBook 900,
128/40/Combo, $1,149
- refurb 14" iBook 900,
256/40/Combo, AppleCare, $1,469
- refurb 14" iBook 900,
256/40/Combo, $1,289
- refurb 15" PowerBook G4/1 GHz,
512/60/SuperDrive, AirPort, $2,349
- refurb 17" PowerBook G4/1 GHz,
512/60/SuperDrive, AirPort, $3,099
- refurb 12" PowerBook G4/867
256/40/SuperDrive, $1,649
- new 12" iBook 700,
128/20/CD-ROM, free additional 256 MB, $799
Unitek.com
Phone orders at 1-877-686-4835 - mention value code "MWNY".
For more deals on current or recently discontinued models, see
our Best PowerBook G4 Deals
and Best iBook Deals.
