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Sonnet
Technologies has lowered prices on their Crescendo PowerBook
1400 G3 processor upgrades. The revised prices are:
Crescendo/PB G3 333/512 $249.95 (was $299.95)
Crescendo/PB G3 333/1M $269.95 (was $319.95)
Crescendo/PB G3 400/1M $349.95 (was $399.95)
Sonnet's Crescendo/PB upgrade cards are compatible with the
following PowerBook 1400 models:
1400c/117, 1400cs/117, 1400c/133, 1400cs/133, 1400c/166.
iBook 2001 Audio Patch Upgraded to Version
1.02
This simple
audio patch for the iBook
2001 (dual USB) is designed to correct an audio problem with this
new consumer portable. The problem is this: the iBook 2001 seems to
turn off some audio component after 30 seconds of silence and will
cut off short audio samples (and delay longer ones) when audio is
played after a long silence. This patch will play a low data rate
buffer of audio silence every 15 seconds to prevent the audio
hardware from turning off. This seems to resolve the problem.
This application will use up some CPU cycles (and will probably
shorten battery life a little) in trade for the audio playback fix
until Apple releases an official patch. Once this happens, you will
no longer need this little application.
New in this version:
1.02 fixed an incorrectly set flag that caused the application
to not quit when told do so (for example during shutdown and
restarts).
1.01 fixed a small memory leak which eventually caused out of
memory errors. The application would then quit.
now flashes the Apple menu whenever a silence buffer is played
only if the application is in the foreground.
System requirements: 2001 iBook (dual USB)
iBook 2001 Audio Patch is freeware
Original iBook Batteries End-of-Lifed by
Apple?
Let me see. The original clamshell
iBook design was discontinued just 3-1/2 months ago, and now
Apple has end-of-lifed its battery?
That's what's been reported on MacInTouch
by several readers.
Not only that, but it is also reported that these batteries are
only good for about 300 charge cycles and don't have very good shelf
life, which may be Apple's rationale for discontinuing them.
Another reader says he got this notice in an email from Apple
products jobber Ingram Micro:
Please note that the following 2 Apple products are now End Of
Life (EOL).
M3912G/A Ink Tank Black Colour StyleWriter
M7621G/B old iBook Battery
Kinda sucks, doesn't it?
MadsonLine MicroAdapters on Sale at PowerBook
Zone
The PowerBook Zone is offering the
original MadsonLine MicroAdapter that fits PowerBooks from
the PowerBook 1400 to the Pismo with free ground shipping for $79,
10% off the list price.
MadsonLine claims these adapters are "the world's smallest," and
they come with a short 18" power plug as well as an extended 6' cord.
This unit works with the PowerBook G3 (all of them), iBooks other
than the 500 MHz model, PB 3400, 2400, 1400, and the Duo 2300.
The PowerBook Zone also still has some silver-hued MicroAdapters
for G4 Titanium and "Dual USB" iBook owners for $86 with free ground
shipping. The color matches both the G4 and iBook well, and the
right-angle plug is a beautiful machined metal that complements your
PowerBook or iBook.
Palm Rest Pads for the PowerBook G4 and G3. Protect your
Titanium's finish from scratches or wearing through the paint with
these inexpensive pads. The smaller pads that fit the G4 and G3 are
available now. The larger pad just for the G4 will be available
soon.
"Minus 4 deg C" Cooling Support for the PowerBook G4 and iBook
(Dual USB) are available. Made by Power Support, they are made from
finned aluminum and raise the rear of your PowerBook 5/8" to get air
underneath, conduct heat away and make it easier to type.
2400c RAM Upgrade - 96 MB custom RAM for PowerBook
2400c. Gives your 2400c 112 MB RAM in total. Special order only
at $369 plus S&H.
Kamas PowerBook Stands designed specifically for the PowerBook G4
and iBook (Dual USB) from Power Support of Japan. Stylish and
adjustable to any angle. The stand holds your PowerBook so the screen
is at eye level when using an attached full size keyboard. Getting
the PowerBook up off your desk also helps keep it operating cooler.
The base is adjustable to any angle and to allow storage of keyboard
under the PowerBook. The Kamas is made from heavy duty steel with
silver finish and imported from Japan.<
Translucent PowerBook G3 and 2400c Keyboards from Yu-plan. The G3
keyboard is translucent graphite. The 2400c models come in
translucent blue and green, the only colors left in stock.
Translucent rose, clear and solid gray are no longer available. Easy
to install, better touch, better key placement and a caps lock LED
light.
New Cases for New iBook from Br. Bott
The IceBook Sleeve is designed to provide the extra protection
needed when carrying the iBook
in another bag like a backpack. The IceBook Sleeve is also ideal for
school mobile computer labs. Use a $19 RubberMaid bin instead of a
$2,000 cart!
The extra protection of the IceBook Sleeve makes iBook owners
comfortable to live with their iBooks. The grab handle makes it
comfortable to carry, and, at about half a pound in weight, it won't
slow you down. No more fears of those minor scratches or occasional
bangs and bumps!
IceBook Sleeve allows easy charging via the PowerPort built-into
the top of each sleeve. The PowerPort allows charging in the sleeve,
so you don't need to remove the iBook for charging. With the IceBook
Sleeve you don't even need to remove it from your backpack for
charging - just open the top of your bag and your have access to the
charging port.
The IceBook Sleeve Deluxe has room for your iBook and all its
essentials.
Padding surrounds all sides for added protection. Cinchable buckle
means that your stuff is secure and it looks great regardless how
full you stuff it. Vertical orientation allows the bag to move with
you whether using the grab handle or the included shoulder strap. At
about 3/4 of a pound, the IceBook Sleeve Deluxe won't slow you down.
Magazine pouch on the back give you easy access to a little reading
material or your important papers.
Decked out in silver & black the IceBook Sleeve is stylish but
doesn't announce to the world that you are carrying a computer.
The IceBookTote has room for your iBook essentials and a few
extras. At just over a pound the IceBook Tote won't slow you down.
Magazine pouch on the back give you easy access to a little reading
material or your important papers.
Morris suspension system cradles your iBook when using the
included shoulder strap. The IceBook Tote is designed to offer
scratch and bump protection to your iBook while being compact enough
to not cramp your style on the run.
Mac of the Day: iMac Core2, Sep. 2006 - Apple introduced the biggest screen ever in an iMac with a 24" Core2 Duo model at 2.16 GHz.
List of the Day: MacBook List for those using a MacBook or MacBook Pro.
September 6 in LEM history: 99: G4 vs. Pentium III - 00: Setting up a server - 02: Norton Utilities warning - 10 greatest computer annoyances - 06: iMac Core2 Duo - Mac mini Core Duo - The iMac Core2 value equation - 07: Apple seduction - Why I really want an iPod touch - iPod history, 2005 to present - Upgrading a Power Mac G - Apple intros iPod touch, classic, and video nano
Listen to Just the Music with the V-Moda Vibe Earbuds, Tommy Thomas, Welcome to Macintosh, 09.05.
Well built, the noise canceling earbuds will let you hear all the nuances of your music without letting through background noise.
Best iPod touch Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 09.05.
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Flash drives are great but have some shortcomings. Some thoughts on building better SSDs and notebooks to use them.
Best Mac mini Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 09.04.
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in another bag like a backpack. The IceBook Sleeve is also ideal for
school mobile computer labs. Use a $19 RubberMaid bin instead of a
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