Compiled by Charles Moore
and edited by
Dan Knight
- 2003.10.17
Except as noted, prices are in US dollars.
Chrome Messenger Bags
Chrome messenger
bags have been crashed, smashed, and trashed by couriers worldwide
for several simple reasons. Chrome messenger bags are constructed
with the most rugged assembly of industrial materials and hardware
available: military spec. seam binding, 1000d Cordura shell, 18 oz.
PVC truck tarp liner, and nylon 69 thread.
It's like a bag within a bag. The independently suspended PVC
liner freely floats within the outer shell eliminating seams
exposed to the outside elements. Your cargo is safe from rain,
snow, mud, and most anything else this cruel world can sling at
you.
Chrome messenger bags are designed with an anatomically correct
EVA foam padded shoulder strap and cross chest load stabilizer. The
quick release seat-buckle closure allows for on-the-fly one-handed
tightening and loosening of the shoulder strap.
Chrome Kremlin Messenger Bag
The ideal bag for heavy-duty messenger work. In addition to the
cross-chest stabilizer strap, the Kremlin messenger bag also
includes a waist strap attachment point. Extra features include a
secret stash pocket and front utility buckles for external rain
gear storage.
- Dimensions: 28 x 17 x 8 (flat dimensions)
- Volume: 3000 cu. in. (not based on flat dimensions)
A simple accessory Laptop Sleeve transports your laptop safely
in any bag. Velcro closure and front slit pocket. Fits most wide
format laptops including the 15" PowerBook.
- Dimensions: 15" x 10" x 2.5"
The standard Kremlin is designed to be worn on the left
shoulder. A limited number of colors are also available in a right
shoulder version.
- Kremlin sells for $130
- Add Laptop Sleeve $15
- Add Cell Phone Holster $16
- Add Large Cell Phone Pouch $9
- Add Radio Holster $12
Chrome Metropolis Messenger Bag
Slightly smaller and nimbler than the Kremlin messenger, but
still plenty big to carry a lot of what you really need. In
addition to the cross-chest stabilizer strap, the Metropolis also
includes a waist strap attachment point. Extra features include a
secret stash pocket and front utility buckles for external rain
gear storage.
- Dimensions: 26 x 14 x 7 (flat dimensions)
- Volume: 2000 cu. in. (not based on flat dimensions)
A simple accessory Laptop Sleeve transports your laptop safely
in any bag. Velcro closure and front slit pocket. Fits most wide
format laptops including the 15" PowerBook.
- Dimensions: 15" x 10" x 2.5"
The standard Metropolis is designed to be worn on the left
shoulder. A limited number of colors are also available in a right
shoulder version.
- Metropolis sells for $120
- Add Laptop Sleeve $15
- Add Cell Phone Holster $16
- Add Large Cell Phone Pouch $9
- Add Radio Holster $12
Generation Gap AC Adapter Adapter for Apple
'Books
MadsonLine's
Generation Gap allows both MadsonLine Adapters and Apple AC
Adapters for pre-2001 PowerBooks and iBooks to work with the
PowerBook G4 and iBook (Dual USB). Unsupported product on other 3rd
Party Adapters.
- Tested on the following Apple AC Adapters: M7332, M4402, M4896,
M4895
- 30 day money back guarantee.
Generation Gap sells for $20
Compatibility Note Regarding PowerBook G4 15" (867 MHz,
1 GHz) & 17"
- MadsonLine does not recommend using a 45W adapter ("Generation
Gap") solution with the PowerBook G4 15" (867 MHz, 1 GHz)
& 17". These PowerBooks will run off the adapter but may not
charge the battery at the same time. During heavy usage, the
PowerBook will draw from the battery while connected to the
adapter. They will charge normally in a sleeping or shutdown
state.
New 65W and Older 45W PowerBook AC Adapters
Not Fully Interchangeable
As noted in the preceding item, users of the new aluminum
PowerBooks are advised not to use older 45W power adapters. which
may burn out from the higher power demand of the later machines.
However, the new 65W power supplies will work fine with older
PowerBooks and iBooks.
According to an
Apple Developer Note:
- The 15-inch PowerBook G4 is designed to use the 65 W Apple
Portable Power Adapter which ships with it. A 45 W Apple portable
power adapter works with the 15-inch PowerBook G4, but may provide
insufficient power during some activities and power may be drawn
temporarily from the battery. Therefore a 45 W power adapter is not
recommended.
QuickerTek Offers PowerBook Wireless Antenna
Upgrades and Accessories
QuickerTek Whip - Top-Performing Wireless PowerBook
Antenna
Easy to install and use, the Whip antenna provides additional
signal-grabbing power to reach out in wall-filled office
environments. Also ideal when you are just out of the normal range
of your AirPort network. Say good-bye to dropped links and to flaky
connections when your PowerBook is equipped with the QuickerTek Whip wireless
antenna. This external antenna connects with Velcro™, so
there are no permanent modifications to your beautiful PowerBook
case. And the antenna is easily repositioned to adapt to any
wireless situation. Don't let its small size fool you, this little
antenna offers amazing range.
Apple Titanium PowerBook G4 owners get up to double the wireless
network range. Easy to install and to use.
Price: $89.95
QuickerTek Stub - Low -Priced Wireless PowerBook Antenna
This new antenna provides up to double the range of the standard
Airport card and internal antenna(s) in the Apple PowerBook Pismo
and Titanium G4s. By simply attaching the new antenna cable to the
stock Apple Airport card and then connecting the external Stub
antenna, you're ready for way-better reception, signal strength and
reliability. The Stub antenna detaches for easy transport in your
backpack or briefcase.
There's no additional configuration work you have to complete
either. Just plug in and you're ready to go. With this new range,
you could sit in the parking lot of your favorite wireless coffee
shop and surf the web...
When you need the maximum wireless range possible, this Whip
antenna delivers. Small yet powerful.
Price: $49.95
QuickerTek Base Station Upgrade For Airport Wireless
Networking
Got signal? Does five times the normal Airport wireless network
range sound good to you?
Complete your wireless network upgrade with an Airport Base
Station upgrade. Now available as a user installable kit. Works
with the Snow and with both versions of Extreme Base Stations.
An illustrated installation guide makes installation a breeze.
The Antenna Kit even works on base stations that normally don't
accept external antennas.
Price: $129
MacWireless Announces 802.11G Products
MacWireless.com
announces a new line of 802.11g products.
802.11G Products
MacWireless now offers 802.11g
CardBus and PCI solutions. Speed up your notebook or
desktop computer and still talk to 802.11b networks. Supports
AppleTalk, TCP/IP, and other network protocols. IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi
Compliant. Works with Apple AirPort Base Stations, including
Extreme as well as other 802.11b/g Access Points. Works with all
PowerBook computers and machines with a PCI slot, running OS X
10.2.4 and higher, Windows 98 (SE) ME, 2000, and XP notebook
systems. 54 Mbps max performance up to 150 feet.
MacWireless Antennas
MacWireless now offers a new line of antennas
for the AirPort Extreme base stations and Classic (Snow or
Graphite) base stations and 802.11b AirPort cards. 8 different
styles to suit your needs. Choose either Omni or Directional and
the range from 3.5 dBi to as high at 14 dBi. Extend the range of
your AirPort card or base station with a simple antenna, no
software required, no configuration.
Power over Ethernet (POE) Extreme and Classic
In addition to the domestic version, MacWireless now offers the
POE
Extreme for our International customers. This exciting new
product allows mounting your AirPort Extreme base station where
there may be no electric power outlet, up to 100 meters away. No
software involved. If you've ever had a dropped connection or found
yourself just outside of your AirPort coverage area, here's the
solution for you.
Outdoor Solutions
MacWireless announces The Outdoor Box and The Complete Outdoor
Solution.
The Outdoor Box is ideal for protecting your base station
from the weather or indoors from dust. There are several
configurations available to fit your network needs. The Complete
Box makes it simple because it contains an 802.11g (54 Mbps) access
point, a built-in 15 dBi directional antenna and the Power Over
Ethernet (POE) circuitry.
MacWireless offers a full product line of 802.11b and 802.11g
including PC Card,CardBus, PCI, and USB. Also, Bluetooth, POE
(Power Over Ethernet), antennas, outdoor solutions, and wireless
accessories. MacWireless products cover virtually all Macintosh
models new or old. If you have an older PowerBook 190, 5300, 2400
or the newest Titanium, a desktop PCI system, or a machine with a
USB port such as an iMac, MacWireless offers you a wireless network
connection. What's more, all of our products are dual-platform, so
our Mac users can use any of our products on their PCs as well.
15" Units Projected to Represent over Half of
Global Laptop Market in Q4 2003
David Tzeng and Wen-Yu Lang of DigiTimes.com
reports:
"Shipments of 15-inch notebooks may account for over half of the
global market as early as the fourth quarter, after surpassing
14.1-inch shipments in the second quarter, according to estimates
by Taiwanese notebook makers.
"Shipments of 15-inch notebooks are rising rapidly due to a
reduced gap in 14.1 and 15-inch panel costs. The price gap has
fallen to US$10-US$15 recently, and may further drop to below US$10
next year, according to industry sources."
MadsonLine USB IrDA Adapter
Now you can connect you Desktop Mac or PowerBook/iBooks without
built-in infrared ports to IrDA cellphones, PDAs, etc. Uses the
built in drivers in OS X - no need to install driver
software.
Features:
- Compact design: 20 x 60 x 45 mm
- Two USB cables; long and extra short (20") included.
- System Requirements: Mac with USB ports running OS 10.1.2 or
later
- Windows PC with USB ports running Windows 98 or later
MadsonLine USB
IrDA Adapter sells for $58
New Contour Show Case for iPod
Contour Design have announced their new Contour Showcase for
iPod.
The Contour Showcase offers solid protection while letting users
enjoy everything they love about their iPods - elegant design, slim
dimensions, and ultimate portability. Through the skillful
application of advanced dual-injection molding technology, Contour
Design has created a case with a clean, trim, seamless look that
highlights the pure beauty of the iPod. Contour believes that no
other case on the market looks and feels so much like a natural
extension of the iPod itself.
Features:
- Impact resistant clear plastic protects the iPod display and
body
- Convenient openings in the front, top and bottom allow easy
access to controls and ports
- Fits all latest generation iPods (touch controls): 10, 15, 20,
30 and 40 GB versions
- Seamless integration of shock-absorbing rubber and hard, clear
plastic
- Strong, removable, horizontally mounted belt clip
The Show case will be available directly from Contour Design,
starting Monday October 20, 2003. It carries a suggested retail
price of $39.95.
MacMice MateDeck Control Deck for Multiple
PowerMates
MacMice has released its line of aluminum and acrylic control
decks for holding multiple PowerMate USB controllers.
With the release of its new beta software for the PowerMate,
Griffin Technology has enabled users to attach up to five separate
PowerMate USB controllers to their Mac. The MacMice MateDeck is a
desktop holder system created to hold and organize multiple
PowerMates, in arrays of from two to five units. The MateDeck is
made from 5052 aluminum and Acrylite brand acrylic sheet and is
available in a clear anodized or black anodized finish to match
either of the available PowerMate finishes.
The MateDeck is fully described and available for purchase from
the MacMice Workspace Products Co. web site, and is priced starting
at $39.99.
Sharp Releases Laptop with 3D Screen
The Register reports
that:
- "Sharp has begun shipping its Mebius RD3D notebook in the US
under the Actius brand name. The laptop, announced in September,
incorporates two 15 in LCD panels, one mounted behind the other, to
create a true 3D display system.
"Between the two 1024 x 768 screens sits what's called a 'parallax
barrier', which essentially makes one display show an image for the
left eye, and the other an image for the right. The two images are
slightly different, but the observer's brain stitches them together
into a single 3D image field. No special glasses are needed. The
electronics controlling the parallax barrier can switch 3D mode
off, allowing the screen to operate as a standard 2D
monitor....
"Sharp has also included collection of 3D movie trailers.
Apparently, you can buy the feature-length versions on DVD-ROM,
offered in Dynamic Digital Depth's proprietary 2D Compatible 3D
TriDef format. But don't expect any major-league titles - certainly
Sharp nor DDD can list any.
"Available immediately, the Actius RD3D sells for around
$3299."
Logitech QuickCam Zoom
Bring your instant messages - and your drab desktop - to life
with the stunning silver QuickCam
Zoom. With just one click, you can add live video to your
instant messages and share a smile with anyone, anywhere in the
world. Thanks to the digital zoom and the automatic face-tracking
technology, you can capture your special moments with more clarity
and ease. You can also conduct video calls and conferences and say
what's on your mind with live audio using the built-in
microphone.
- Add live video to MSN Messenger, now with fast video and large
320 x 240 image size
- Works with video-enabled Yahoo! Messenger, and Windows
Messenger
- Let the automatic face-tracking technology follow your every
move
- Enjoy true 640 x 480 resolution
- Turn on automatic zoom
- Capture sound with the built-in microphone
- Works with PC and Mac OS X
The QuickCam Zoom sells for $79.95.
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).
- PowerBook Pismo G3/500,
384/18/DVD,$745
- PowerBook Pismo G3/500,
256/12/DVD, $719
- PowerBook Pismo G3/400,
192/6/DVD, $605
- PowerBook Pismo G3/400,
512/6/DVD, $635
- PowerBook Lombard G3/400,
192/6/DVD, $525
- PowerBook Pismo G3/400,
256/20/DVD, $799.99
- PowerBook Pismo G3/400,
256/10/DVD, $829.99
- PowerBook Pismo G3/400,
192/10/DVD, $849.99
- PowerBook G4/400, 256/10/DVD,
$999.99
- PowerBook G4/500, 256/20/DVD,
$1,124.99
- refurb 14" iBook 800,
256/30/Combo, 512 MB PC133 DIMM, Epson C82 ink jet printer,
$1,470
- new 12" iBook 700, 256/20/CD,
AirPort, $849
- refurb 12" iBook 900,
128/40/Combo, $1,149
- refurb 12" iBook 700,
128/20/CD-ROM, $729
- refurb 12" iBook 800,
128/30/CD-ROM, $799
- refurb 12" iBook 800,
128/30/Combo, $999
- refurb 12" iBook 900,
128/40/Combo, $1,079
- refurb 14" iBook 800,
256/30/Combo, $1,199
- refurb 14" iBook 900,
256/40/Combo, $1,249
- refurb 12" PowerBook G4/867,
256/40/Combo, $1,199
- refurb 12" PowerBook G4/867,
256/40/SuperDrive, $1,399
- refurb 15" PowerBook G4/867 ,
256/40/Combo, $1,599
- refurb 15" PowerBook G4/1 GHz,
512/60/SuperDrive, AirPort, $1,999
For more deals on current or recently discontinued models, see
our Best PowerBook G4 Deals
and Best iBook Deals.
