Except as noted, prices are in US dollars, bold links are to
outside sites, and regular links lead to 'Book profiles on Low End
Mac.
Sonnet Crescendo 500 MHz Upgrade for
WallStreet
The Sonnet
Crescendo/WS G3 can transform your Macintosh PowerBook G3
WallStreet computer into one of 
the fastest
portable Macs available. Employing a powerful 500 MHz G3 processor with
a 1 MB Level 2 backside cache, you'll experience a performance
boost of up to 2x over the original system.
The Crescendo/WS is compatible with your existing hardware,
software, RAM, and peripherals. The Crescendo/WS integrates with your
system software, supporting Mac OS 8.1 and higher, including
OS X.
The Crescendo/WS is easy to install with step-by-step, illustrated
instructions. Launch the included Sonnet application to take advantage
of the original system software. Shut down and open the system, remove
the original processor, move the RAM to the Crescendo/WS, then simply
pop the Crescendo/WS into place. Restart the system and you're up and
running.
Supported PowerBooks:
3 year warranty
Crescendo/WS sells for $379 and is available from Small Dog
Electronics.
I've put a special emphasis on used and refurbished WallStreet
PowerBooks in this week's Bargain 'Books section
below. Buy a used WallStreet 233 for $750; add the Sonnet upgrade for
$379, and you have a machine that's as fast or faster than a 500 MHz iBook for $1,129.
My pick for the ideal WallStreet to upgrade would be a 233 MHz unit
with a 14.1" screen - although units with 13.3" screens that are still
working probably have had the 13.3" screen's cable attachment problems
dealt with by now.
T3Hub Ultraportable USB-Hub from Dr. Bott
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 already classical translucent Graphite.
T3Hub is equally useful when it comes to quick expansion of the
number of USB ports on a desktop computer as it is on a notebook.
In either setup T3Hub will expand a single USB port on the computer
into 3 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.
- T3Hub -Ice $33.95
- T3Hub -Titanium $33.95
- T3Hub -Graphite $33.95
- T3Hub -3 Pack $99.95
MadsonLine MicroAdapter + FireWire Enclosure
Bundle From PBZone
This bundle packages the black or silver MadsonLine MicroAdapter
power supply and the FW-2500WB 2.5" FireWire hard drive enclosure for
$190, a savings of $15 over the price of the individual items.
Black adapter for pre 2001 models plus FireWire enclosure: Silver
adapter for G4/Dual USB iBook plus FireWire enclosure:
Free UPS Ground shipping.
For more information, visit The PowerBook Zone.
JamBags 
MacCase for iBook
JamBags MacCase for
iBook features:
- Fully padded top, side, and rear panels protect computer and
contents. "Cornerless" design helps dissipate energy from impact over
the broadest possible area, protecting the computer better than boxy,
traditional cases.
- Unique window allows Apple's logo to become part of the exterior
design. All MacCases ship with a "window shade" to conceal logo or can
be worn backside out for security.
- Charming, bicycle-inspired, foam grip handle offers outstanding
comfort and is real fun to use.
- Available in all iBook flavors.
- Interior surfaces are covered in soft-touch velvet fabric.
- Interior pockets for yo-yo power cord, discs, drives, and
batteries. Rear exterior pocket for files, magazines, cell phone, PDA
and other personal stuff.
- Super tough, hard rubber bottom panel protects and increases
durability.
- Removable shoulder strap with custom pad.
- Top of the line YKK zippers.
- Size: 12" x 15" x 3.5"
Free ground shipping until the end of the year. Canadian customers
can order directly from MacWarehouse Canada.
MacCase for iBook sells for US $22.50.
Willow 'Away iBook Slipcase
The Willow 'Away
iBook slipcase offers a minimalist approach to protecting your
iBook. It is lightweight and 
compact, yet
protective. The simple effective design offers excellent protection for
your iBook whether you want to carry the slipcase on its own, in a pack
or tucked into a briefcase.
'Away iBook Slipcase Features:
- excellent protection for your iBook afforded by 1.2cm (0.5") soft
"gushy" foam reinforced by corrugated plastic on the top and bottom
plus all sides.
- a clean, very lightweight, and compact size.
- great carrying comfort insured by an removable foam padded wrap
handle with extra strength ensured by web handles being riveted through
high density polyethylene backing .
- standard wide, contoured, padded shoulder strap with a special
sticky bottom to keep it on your shoulder.
- nylon web handle, quadruple reinforced with rivets, to insure the
safety of your laptop.
- outer front organizer panel with pockets for business cards, pens,
elasticized pocket for the Apple power supply plus room for the power
cord and an ethernet cable.
- flat external rear pocket especially handy for maps, magazines or
newspapers.
- lifetime guarantee against defects in materials or
craftsmanship.
Available Colours: Black Charcoal Navy Teal Purple
Price: $ 90.00 Cdn./$ 60.00 U.S.
JamBags MacPack for iBook and PowerBook
The new MacPack for the
PowerBook G4 is the world's first modular computer backpack. It has
been called 
"the most advanced computer case on the
market," allowing you to configure it to exactly fit your needs.
Divided into three modules, the MacPack offers unparalleled freedom and
protection.
Features:
- World's first Modular Computer Convertible Backpack - can be used
as a backpack, shoulder bag and/or handheld modes.
- Interconnectible modules allow you to add or subtract modules as
you need them.
- All modules feature "full structure" construction and are fully
padded for 360 degree protection.
- Module 1 holds the G4 in a fully padded sleeve.
- Module 2 can hold other hardware like small printers, storage
devices, etc. and has pockets for media, software, MP3 player,
etc.
- Module 3 can be used for additional computer hardware or for
personal items.
- Custom designed to perfectly fit the new Titanium PowerBook G4, or
the new iBook
- Proprietary, custom designed, waterproof Titanium nylon jacquard
fabric.
- Titanium-look hardware.
- Exterior cell phone pocket.
- Heavy textured, rubber bottom panels to provide double protection
to fabric
- Top of the line YKK zippers.
- Bicycle inspired foam grip handles.
- Fully adjustable, padded, shoulder strap and backpack straps.
Modular MacPack: $139.95
Keyspan Offers Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Upgrade Card for
Laptops
Keyspan has announced
its Keyspan Hi-Speed USB 2.0 CardBus Card at COMDEX. This card enables
any laptop with a CardBus slot to connect to USB 1.1 and Hi-Speed USB
2.0 devices.
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 operates at speeds up to 480 Mbps - forty times
faster than previous USB technology. A new generation of lightning-fast
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices are now being released. These devices include
hard drives, CD-RW drives, scanners, and printers.
The Keyspan Hi-Speed USB 2.0 CardBus Card ships with a small power
adapter. Use of the power adapter is optional and guarantees that a
full 500mA of power is delivered when both ports on the card are in
use. Cards that draw power solely from the CardBus slot are not able to
supply 500mA via its ports as provided for in the USB
specification.
This CardBus card is the second Hi-Speed USB 2.0 upgrade card
available from Keyspan. In May of this year Keyspan released a five
port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Card.
The Keyspan Hi-Speed USB 2.0 CardBus card ships on November 27 at an
MSRP of $99. Resellers may order this SKU now at Ingram Micro, Tech
Data, and other Keyspan distributors.
Full Grain Leather 
iPod Sleeve
from J.R. Hill
J.R. Hill and Company are in the process of designing and producing
two full grain
leather carrying cases for the new Apple iPod.
The first version, the iPod Sleeve (CA10) will function as a simple
carrying case with belt clip. There will also be a small opening on the
top for access to the headphone jack.
The second version, the iPod Sleeve Deluxe (CA11) will function much
the same way cell phone cases do. It will have a clear plastic area for
the display and a round, open area beneath to access the special jog
dial to control the iPod. It will also feature a hole on the top to
access the headphone jack and a belt clip.
J.R. Hill will be selling the iPod Sleeves no later then
Thanksgiving.
Bargain 'Books
- iBook G3/300,
32/3 GB/CD/56K, $849
- PowerBook G3/300
WallStreet, 64/8 GB/DVD/56K/14.1", No DVD Decoder card,
$1,099
- PowerBook G3/300
WallStreet, 64/8 GB/DVD/56K/14.1", $1,199
- PowerBook G3 WallStreet, 466 MHz (upgrade card),
128/8 GB/CD/56K/14.1"/floppy Wallstreet, $1,099
- PowerBook 3400c/200, 16
MB/2 GB/CD, $599
- PowerBook 1400c (G3/333/FD
Upgrade), 32 MB/1 GB/CD w/added Newer Tech 16bit video card,
$699
- iBook SE, 366
MHz, 64 MB/6 GB/CD/Eth/56K Factory Refurbished, $969
- PowerBook G3/233 WallStreet, 32 MB/2 GB/CD/56K/14.1", no power
adapter or battery, $699 (possible good fixer upper for someone with a
small-screen or broken WallStreet with a good battery and power
supply).
- PowerBook G3/233 WallStreet, 32 MB/2 GB/CD/FD/12.1", $699
- PowerBook G3/233 WallStreet, 64 MB/2 GB/CD/FD/0 56k/12.1",
$719
- PowerBook G3/250
WallStreet, 32 Mb/4 GB/CD/56K 13.3", $749
- PowerBook G3/250
WallStreet, 32 Mb/4 GB/CD/56K 13.3", $769
- PowerBook G3/233 WallStreet, 32 MB/2 GB/CD/56K 13.3",
$788
- PowerBook G3/233 WallStreet, 32 MB/2 GB/CD/14.1", $788
- PowerBook G3/233 WallStreet, 32 Mb RAM/2 GB HD/CD/56K/14.1",
$869
- PowerBook G3/300
WallStreet, 32 Mb/4 GB/CD/56K 13.3" - $999
- PowerBook G3/233 WallStreet, 32/2 GB/CD/12.1", $750
