Compiled by Charles Moore
and edited
by Dan Knight
- 2006.09.15
This Week's MacBook, PowerBook, and iBook News
Once people figured out what was causing the random MacBook
shutdown (the heat sink melting through a wire's coating), the
solution was easy: electrical tape.
Is a used iBook a good buy or a bad idea? Columnists take both
sides of the issue.
Curiously, the MacBook Pro is a better computer for Microsoft
Vista than Sony's high-end Vaio laptop. Go figure!
All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
General Apple and Mac desktop news is covered in The Mac News Review.
MacBook Issues
News & Opinion
Intel News
Tech Tips and Info
Products and Services
MacBook Issues
MacBook Shutdown Problem Solved: Little Dab o'
Tape'll Do Ya
gizmodo.com reports:
"Is your MacBook shutting down
by itself? A German dude came up with a solution to this problem,
caused by a heat sensor cable that's too close to the heatsink on
the CPU. That heatsink expands when the MacBook gets hot, to the
point where it actually touches and melts the insulation on the
heat sensor cable, shorting it out and turning off the
computer.
"The solution?"
Link:
MacBook Shutdown Problem Solved: Little Dab O' Tape'll Do
Ya
MacBook Problems and Solutions
mobiletechreview.com's Corbie Dillard reports:
"Although the MacBook is a
great laptop and one of the fastest you'll ever come across, it has
had its share of problems since its release in May. After having a
few minor problems with mine, I thought I'd take a moment to go
through some of the more common problems and let you in on a few of
the solutions
"Topics addressed:
- The rainbow lines of doom
- My screen dims and tells me to hold the power button to shut
down
- Some of my programs will no longer launch and my MacBook just
randomly shuts down
- I installed new RAM and now all I get it a blue screen at
startup!
- My MacBook is getting really hot on the bottom and near the
LCD. Is this safe?
- Should I get that Core Duo Temp program to monitor my MacBook's
internal temperature?
- I was working and my MacBook just went off completely!
- People keep talking about what week their MacBook was built.
How do I find out?
- I have these shiny spots all over my palm rest and trackpad and
I've only had my MacBook a few weeks!
- My screen flashes brightly the instance I touch the power
button sometimes!
- I can't seem to get my Apple Remote to work with my
MacBook!
Link:
Sick MacBooks - Apple MacBook Problems and Solutions
News & Opinion
Recall Customers May Get Better Batteries
Tech Digest says:
"Having to send your notebook battery back to the manufacturer
due to safety concerns can be a pain as far as going mobile with it
is concerned, but some user reports are suggesting that it could be
a shorter wait than the 4-6 weeks that Apple say customers should
wait, and you may end up with a better battery."
Link: Battery
Recall Not All Bad: Apple Customers May Get Better
Batteries
Exploding Laptops: Perhaps We Should Review Our
Needs
invbiznews.com says:
"With its perpetual quest to squeeze more power into smaller
spaces, it was only a matter of time before the portable computing
world became unstuck.
"We've written a few articles recently on the so called
exploding batteries and wondered if perhaps it might be a time to
reflect on how we ended up in this situation and how or what the
answers are.
"Cast your minds back to 1998, when Apple launched an ad
campaign outlining how much power the Intel chips required, it was
called the 'toasted bunny' and featured a fireman putting out a
burning Intel production worker. How ironic that both Apple and
Dell should today be suffering from the same problems. OK - I hear
you saying 'it's the batteries' - well the reason the batteries
today need near 'nuclear pile' capability is because of the power
drawn from the CPU's and associated components.
"Part of the problem is because of the myth perpetuated and
funded by Intel that it's all about MHz. This myth has been the
bane of PC notebook manufacturers for some time - trying to squeeze
more and faster in a smaller box.
"We think that its about time the market stepped back and took a
bold look at what the consumer needs as opposed to what the
marketers at Intel tell them and us what we want."
Link: Exploding Laptops -
Perhaps We Should Review Our Needs
How to Stress-test Your MacBook Pro
InfoWorld says:
"Have you been wondering just how hot your MacBook Pro can get?
Well, friend, you don't need any fancy synthetic benchmarks. The
software you need may be downloaded directly to you."
Link:
How to Stress-test Your MacBook Pro
Is a Second-hand iBook Worth Buying?
hardwaregeeks.com's Michael says:
"With the advent of the Intel based Macintosh people have been
dropping their old Power PC based Mac's in order to upgrade to the
latest and greatest, which should mean it's a great time for the
budget conscious buyer to pickup a Mac second hand. Your probably
thinking, 'yes, I'd love to get one of those and the price is
great' but hold on...
"Is everything as good as it seems in Mac land a year later down
the road? In this article I'll be taking a look at a 12" G4 iBook read on to find out more
about this machine and what I've found.
"The 12" iBook G4 (fitted with 1 GB RAM) used for this test was
purchased late 2005 for use by a university student. Since its
purchase it has been used periodically (best guess 1 in 10 days)
for note taking in law lectures. It has always been protected
properly and never treated improperly (eg left on the back seat of
the car on a 40 degree Celsius day) so everything should be fair to
the iBook and the problems pointed out will probably be common with
other people's findings.
"For readability purposes the article will be broken down into
two sections, one highlighting points to look at/note for the
chassis and the other for the input aspect (keyboard & touch
pad)"
Macs Penetrating the College Market
MacUser's Scott Silverman reports:
"Now that I'm all settled in on my college campus, I've returned
to posting - with quite a few observations on the
Macintosh-at-college. So why delay? Let's get right down to it.
"There are a surprisingly high number of new Macs here at school
(I attend Tufts University). I would guess two in every five
computers is a Mac - quite a good ratio for Apple's 7% market
share.
"A good number of these Macs are MacBooks, but there are also a
surprisingly high number of MacBook Pros (I haven't seen a desktop
to-date). This really took me by surprise. A MacBook and a MacBook
Pro are practically identical computers, save one thing: graphics.
I know that 90% of these students will not need the dedicated
graphics card of the MacBook Pro. If the student plans on editing
video in FCP, playing games, or working in Photoshop/Aperture, I
see the Pro as justified.
"It perplexed me: why did so many students choose to spend
$700-$1000 more than they had to for a college computer?"
Link:
Macs Penetrating the College-student Market
Apple Will Sell Over 1M Notebooks in Current
Quarter
Macworld UK reports:
"Apple may sell over one million notebooks in its current
quarter - a new company record, according to Credit Suisse analyst,
Robert Semple.
"In a research note distributed to clients yesterday, he
increased his estimated MacBook shipments to 775,000 units for the
September quarter."
Link:
Apple Will Sell Over 1M Notebooks in Current Quarter
MacBook Pro Runs Vista Better than a High-end
Sony Vaio
Computerworld's Ken Mingis says:
"Ever since Apple Computer Inc. released its Boot Camp software
in April, thus enabling Intel Mac owners to run Windows on their
Apple hardware, I've been working with various permutations of
Windows on my 17-in. MacBook Pro. There was the Boot Camp-enabled
Windows XP installation, the Parallels
virtualized version of XP
(no reboot needed) and now there's Vista RC1.
"When Microsoft Corp. released a beta version of Vista last
spring - the final version is due in early 2007 - I was one of
those who downloaded it and installed it. At first, all I could do
was run it on my year-old Sony Vaio. But that changed a week or two
ago when Microsoft released a Prerelease candidate 1 (RC1) of
Vista, Build No. 5536, and then, more recently a full-fledged RC1,
Version 5600.
"I spotted a news item on a Mac site pointing out that with Boot
Camp now updated to Version 1.1, and with an RC1 disk in hand, Mac
owners could install Vista and get a real taste for what the
competition is up to."
Link:
MacBook Pro Runs Vista Better than a High-end Sony Vaio
iBook: Yay-but-oh-well
Common Monkeyflower's murph reports:
"My nearly 4-year-old iBook has
4 times died the same death in that time - a logic board failure
that, thanks to the magic of AppleCare extended warranty, has been
replaced swiftly and at no charge every time. The most recent time,
approximately one year ago, I asked about Apple's lemon policy -
since the same problem 4 times in under three years seems pretty
silly. Their response was that the incidents had been too widely
spaced to qualify, but one more in the next year, even after the
end of my warranty, would get my laptop replaced with the
in-production-at-the-time equivalent.
"So, earlier this week, when my laptop died in a familiar
fashion, I celebrated a bit - but quietly, and under a veneer of
frustration, as I was in the middle of taking notes for a Historic
District Commission meeting at the time. I called up
AppleCare...."
Link: iBook:
Yay-but-oh-well
Apple to Delay Merom Notebooks
The Inquirer's Charlie Demerjian reports:
"Sources deep within Intel tell us everything is going
swimmingly for the new MCW cores, but Apple won't produce a laptop
with Merom until 2007. The delay is most likely due to a
convergence of two things, production and Apple's limited
range."
Link: Apple to
Delay Merom Notebooks
Intel News
Core 2 Duo Vs. Core Duo: Merom and Yonah
Square Off
crave.cnet.co.uk's Rory Reid reports:
"Intel has consistently impressed with its mobile CPUs. The
ageing Pentium M processor continues to be a solid foundation for
laptops or desktop PCs (like the one in our ultimate quiet PC
feature). The successor to the M processor - the Core Duo
(codenamed Yonah), is a marvel of engineering that helped push the
Centrino brand to new heights.
"But what of the recently released Core 2 Duo range of
processors, known in tech circles as 'Merom'? Intel says they are
up to 20 per cent faster than the current crop of mobile chips, but
are they really as good as it makes out? Bored, disillusioned with
the world and with a complete lack of anything better to do, we
thought we'd break it down for you Crave readers."
Link: Core 2
Duo Vs. Core Duo: Merom and Yonah Square Off
Intel Reportedly Readying Low-end Mobile
Core 2 Duo
The Register's Tony Smith reports:
"Intel will ship its anticipated low-end mobile Core 2 Duo T5200
dual-core processor next month, it has been claimed by Taiwanese
notebook manufacturer moles. The part has not, apparently, been
listed on recent Intel mobile roadmaps....
"...It will go head-to-head with entry-level AMD Turion 64 X2
chips, the sources say."
Link:
Intel Reportedly Readying Low-end Mobile Core 2 Duo
Tech Tips and Info
Replace the Cells in YourLombard or
Pismo Battery
Rob
Frohne reports:
"Did your Apple PowerBook G3 (Pismo or Lombard) battery die? Have you shopped for
a replacement battery, and wondered if your trusty PowerBook was
worth what it was going to cost for a new battery? Are you handy
with a soldering iron and other tools? Are you adventuresome? Would
you like to conserve the world's resources by recycling? If so,
then you might be interested in this article about my brief
adventures with PowerBook G3 batteries."
Also see Inside Your Notebook's
Battery: Ordinary AA Li-Ion Cells, ed
Link: Replace the
Cells in Your Apple PowerBook G3 (Lombard or Pismo) Battery
Products and Services
Miglia Announces Digital TV for Your
MacBook Pro
PR: TVBook Pro is a TV card specifically designed for
Apple's MacBook Pro. Enjoy live digital TV on your MacBook Pro,
record to your hard drive, edit your favourite shows and burn them
onto DVDs.
TVBook Pro comes in the form of a nifty Express/34 card
integrating a full-featured digital TV tuner.
TVBook Pro
is as mobile as you are and ships with an amplified antenna that
will provide optimum reception when you are on the go.
This is a fantastic mobile solution for your digital life, its
flexible, portable and extremely stylish.
Bundled with Elgato's EyeTV 2, TVBook Pro lets you watch, pause,
rewind, skip forward, and record digital terrestrial TV on your
MacBook Pro.
A truly mobile solution for a truly mobile Mac.
Key Features
- Watch digital terrestrial TV on your MacBook Pro
- Watch, pause, rewind, skip forward and record live TV
- Edit your favourite shows
- Small and discreet MacBook Pro Express Card
- Amplified antenna for optimum reception
Watch and Record Digital TV
TVBook Pro ships with EyeTV 2 software allowing you to watch
digital television on your Mac.
Reinvent
your TV experience by pausing, rewinding or even skipping forward
live TV, ensuring you never miss any part of what you are
watching.
TVBook Pro supports Digital Terrestrial Television (Freeview in
the UK, TNT in France, DVB-T elsewhere), which will give you a
perfect picture quality on your MacBook Pro.
As TVBook Pro uses the ExpressCard/34 format, it will not take
up any space on your desk, nor
clutter the room with unsightly cables. So sit back, relax and
watch TV without any hassle.
Amplified Antenna
To ensure you get the best possible reception while you are on
the go with your MacBook Pro,
TVBook Pro ships with an amplified/active digital antenna.
Obviously, an amplified antenna requires power, but you do not
really want to carry a power brick with you while you travel. The
solution? Let your MacBook Pro power the antenna through a free USB
port!
TVBook Pro is the only truly mobile TV solution specifically
designed for your MacBook Pro.
Single Click iPod Export
Put your music videos, TV shows, and movie recordings onto your
iPod with just one easy click of a button.
Thanks to EyeTV 2's MPEG-4 format, you can hook your iPod up to
a TV and your EyeTV recordings will look great on both the big and
small screens.
You can also set your recordings to be exported automatically to
your iPod. A great way to enjoy last night's TV show on your way to
work!
Innovative Fullscreen Menu
Relax and enjoy the full benefits of watching and recording TV
in full screen mode. Navigate channels and menus using your remote
control and easily access for media content.
Your Mac has just become your new media centre
Edit and Export Your Recording
EyeTV's built-in editor lets you quickly edit recorded
television to save only the parts you want to see again.
Remove those boring adverts that only take up additional storage
space and keep the bits you really want to enjoy.
EyeTV lets you remove several chunks of video from a recorded TV
programme in a few seconds:
Simply put a marker on the beginning and another marker on the
end of the sequence you wish to remove and click on 'compress'. The
result? A full length video without all the unwanted commercial
interruption!
Online TV Guide
Thanks to the integrated online TV guide (EPG) from tvtv
(Europe) you'll never miss your favourite shows again.
Search for shows by actor name, type , or show title, and tvtv
will find what you're looking for and tell you when to catch
it.
With tvtv you can even schedule recordings of shows from a
remote site via the Internet or a mobile phone.
Macintosh Compatibility
- MacBook Pro with ExpressCard/34 connectivity
- Mac OS X 10.4.x and higher
Price about $150/€100
Link: Miglia
Announces Digital TV for Your MacBook Pro
Tempo SATA Express 34 Serial ATA Host
Adapter for MacBook Pro
PR: At Apple Expo Sonnet
Technologies announced an expansion to their line of Serial ATA
host adapters. Developed for laptop computers, the Tempo SATA Host
Adapter for ExpressCard/34 contains two external 300 Mb/s Serial
ATA ports.
"We set the bar very high for our storage products," states
Robert Farnsworth, Sonnet CEO. "The card will enable the laptop
user to connect up to 10 drives for high-performance applications
such as Final Cut Pro-perfect for working with video in the mobile
studio environment."
The Tempo SATA Express 34 controller has two external, 3 Gb/s,
SATA II ports, and supports up to 10 disk drives (when using port
multiplier drive enclosures, like Sonnet's Fusion 500P). It is
compatible with MacBook Pro (15" and 17") and any Windows laptop
with an ExpressCard (54) or ExpressCard 34 slot.
Unmatched by disk arrays attached by USB
2.0, FireWire, or even FireWire 800, the Tempo SATA Express 34
gives laptops higher disk performance capability than ever. For
example, with two external SATA drives attached in a RAID 0 array,
the Tempo SATA Express 34 can typically achieve sustained disk
write and read speeds of 100 and 110 MB/sec, respectively, which is
about three times as fast as USB 2.0 or FireWire connections to the
same drive setup. The product supports Windows XP and Mac OS X RAID
0, 1, and 10 and features Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) support
for compatibility with all SATA drives. The Tempo SATA Express 34
retails for $129.95 and can be found on the Sonnet website or
through their many resellers.
Link: Tempo
SATA Express 34 Serial ATA Host Adapter for ExpressCard/34
difusi Medius and Maxim Leather Cases
for MacBook Pro and MacBook
PR: Introducing the medius laptop carrying case designed
for the MacBook 13.3" (Widescreen) and MacBook Pro 15 and 17"
Laptops from Apple Computer. The difusi medius case is built using
nine panel construction which in turn provides a compact, very
spacious interior for carrying all of the items you could possibly
want in a carrying case.
Designed
from the ground up specifically for 13.3" widescreen and 15" or 17"
notebooks and tablets PCs.
The medius case has built-in "Travel-Safe" protection that
provides an extra layer of rugged padding to protect your laptop
from the everyday hazards of on-the-go mobility. We have done
extensive testing to make sure your laptop is protected from
everyday hazards of use.
We fully guarantee the quality of our cases with a pretty simple
return policy. The medius and maxim cases come with an
unprecedented money back guarantee that if you don't absolutely
love the your difusi case, return it to us in new condition within
30 days of purchase for a full-refund (excludes shipping and
handling costs).
The medius and maxim cases have dedicated pockets for everything
from office/school papers, personal accessories including your
video iPod, cellphones and PDA.
The main computer compartment has built-in travel-safe padding
which provides drop protection up to five feet on concrete
surfaces.
All difusi cases provide protection from the hazards of everyday
use including compression tests and the five foot drop test onto
concrete. Because of the reinforced construction, difusi cases not
only look great, they are setting a new standard in case security
and reliability. This is one accessory you won't want to hide under
your desk.
A radical change in case design.
Handle
The cases have over-padded handles, adjustable leather straps
and padded leather zipper pulls for ease of use and comfort.
Solid steel mounting and interlocking face plates with rear
panel reinforcement to guarantee these cases will last through a
lifetime of use.
Hardware
- Cases have six built-in compartments including an iPod holder
for storing most items in your mobile office.
- Award winning design for durability and styling.
- The pocket organizers accommodate full size file folders with
up to 300 sheets of paper.
- Made from the best top grain leather available and durable /
lightweight Jacquard Nylon.
- Color choices with Gray or Black interior fabric choices.
- Optional interior illumination "Bright" 8 LED, light
fixture.
- Mounting for "Bright" interior lighting and several "difusi
only" cases add-ons.
- Durability includes nylon reinforced exterior double stitching
and 4 areas of memory foam padding construction between
panels.
- Comes with a lifetime parts/defect replacement warranty.
- Custom designed for the MacBook Pro 15-inch.
- Fits perfectly with most manufacturers' 15-inch laptops.
Purchase the Nylon and leather case at an affordable price or
move up to the full-leather exterior pro edition. Either way you
are getting the best case for your dollar.
difusi medius (Product Specification)
Base Price: $99.95
Interior Light Fixture: $32.95
Dimensions: Weight / Volume 4.55 lb. / Approximately 1200 cubic
inches
Material: Soft Black Napa Leather with Gray Jacquard Nylon
Interior.
Computer Compartment Description
- Perfect fit for the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch
- Works with 99% of 15-inch or smaller laptop's
- Travel-Safe:Is a reinforced frame with shock-absorbing
internal-frame and padding.
- Full sized file-folder storage pocket's
- Secured zipper mesh pockets for cables, Etc.
Organizer Compartment Description
- Large front drop pocket for accessories and personal / business
items
- 2 zipper mesh pockets
- Icon labeled cell phone and iPod™ pockets
- 20 Business card + Credit card slips
- File folder (letter-size holder)
- Key clip/grasp
- (3) Three pen holders
Storage/File Compartment Description
- 3 Section expandable file pockets
- 2 Accessory pockets
- 1 Large zippered pocket
- Large general storage compartment
- Extra zippered stash pocket on back
Additional Features
- Ergonomic over padded handle
- Adjustable, padded leather shoulder strap
- Adjustable Luggage Strap
- Optional Lighting array featuring Eight (8) Ultra-white SMD
LED's runs on a single 21/23, 12-Volt battery(Included) with click
on/off control.
Warranty
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Supported Platforms: Designed for most 15-inch laptops including
the MacBook Pro 15, iBook 15-inch and PowerBook 15-inch lines.
DIFUSIMDCr2 (Full Leather)
Base Price: $139.95
Interior Light Fixture $32.95
Dimensions: Weight / Volume 4.55 lb. / Approximately 1200 cubic
inches
Material: Soft Black Napa Leather with Gray Jacquard Nylon
Interior.
Computer Compartment Description
- Perfect fit for the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch
- Works with 99% of 15-inch or smaller laptop's
- Travel-Safe:Is a reinforced frame with shock-absorbing
internal-frame and padding.
- Full sized file-folder storage pocket's
- Secured zipper mesh pockets for cables, Etc.
Organizer Compartment Description
- Large front drop pocket for accessories and personal / business
items
- 2 zipper mesh pockets
- Icon labeled cell phone and iPod™ pockets
- 20 Business card + Credit card slips
- File folder (letter-size holder)
- Key clip/grasp
- (3) Three pen holders
Storage/File Compartment Description
- 3 Section expandable file pockets
- 2 Accessory pockets
- 1 Large zippered pocket
- Large general storage compartment
- Extra zippered stash pocket on back
Additional Features
- Ergonomic over padded handle
- Adjustable, padded leather shoulder strap
- Adjustable Luggage Strap
- Optional Lighting array featuring Eight (8) Ultra-white SMD
LED's runs on a single 21/23, 12-Volt battery(Included) with click
on/off control.
Warranty
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Supported Platforms
- Designed for most 15-inch laptops including the MacBook Pro 15,
iBook 15-inch and PowerBook 15-inch lines.
difusi Maxim (Product Specification)
DIFUSIMXCr1 (Nylon / Leather)
Base Price: $119.95
Interior Light Fixture: $32.95
Dimensions: Weight / Volume 4.55 lb. / Approximately 1200 cubic
inches
Material: Soft Black Napa Leather with Gray Jacquard Nylon
Interior.
Computer Compartment Description
- Perfect fit for the Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch
- Works with 99% of 17-inch or smaller laptop's
- Travel-Safe:Is a reinforced frame with shock-absorbing
internal-frame and padding.
- Full sized file-folder storage pocket's
- Secured zipper mesh pockets for cables, Etc.
Organizer Compartment Description
- Large front drop pocket for accessories and personal / business
items
- 4 zipper mesh pockets
- Icon labeled cell phone and iPod™ pockets
- 20 Business card + Credit card slips
- File folder (letter-size holder)
- Key clip/grasp
- (3) Three pen holders
Storage/File Compartment Description
- 3 Section expandable file pockets
- 4 Accessory pockets
- 1 Large zippered pocket
- Large general storage compartment
- Extra zippered stash pocket on back
Additional Features
- Ergonomic over padded handle
- Adjustable, padded leather shoulder strap
- Adjustable Luggage Strap
- Optional Lighting array featuring Eight (8) Ultra-white SMD
LED's runs on a single 21/23, 12-Volt battery(Included) with click
on/off control.
Warranty
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Supported Platforms
- Designed for most 17-inch laptops including the MacBook Pro 17,
PowerBook 17-inch and most PC17-inch lines.
Model Number DIFUSIMXCr2 (Full Leather)
Base Price: $159.95
Interior Light Fixture: $32.95
Dimensions: Weight / Volume 4.55 lb. / Approximately 1200 cubic
inches
Material: Soft Black Napa Leather with Gray Jacquard Nylon
Interior.
Computer Compartment Description
- Perfect fit for the Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch
- Works with 99% of 17-inch or smaller laptop's
- Travel-Safe:Is a reinforced frame with shock-absorbing
internal-frame and padding.
- Full sized file-folder storage pocket's
- Secured zipper mesh pockets for cables, Etc.
Organizer Compartment Description
- Large front drop pocket for accessories and personal / business
items
- 4 zipper mesh pockets
- Icon labeled cell phone and iPod™ pockets
- 20 Business card + Credit card slips
- File folder (letter-size holder)
- Key clip/grasp
- (3) Three pen holders
Storage/File Compartment Description
- 3 Section expandable file pockets
- 4 Accessory pockets
- 1 Large zippered pocket
- Large general storage compartment
- Extra zippered stash pocket on back
Additional Features
- Ergonomic over padded handle
- Adjustable, padded leather shoulder strap
- Adjustable Luggage Strap
- Optional Lighting array featuring Eight (8) Ultra-white SMD
LED's runs on a single 21/23, 12-Volt battery(Included) with click
on/off control.
Warranty
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Supported
Platforms
- Designed for most 17-inch laptops including the MacBook Pro 17,
PowerBook 17-inch and most PC17-inch lines.
*Rebates are available to students who must fill out an
affidavit of eligibility, provide a copy of a valid current school
ID or enrollment documentation to receive a rebate check.
Link: difusi
Bargain 'Books
Bargain 'Books are used unless otherwise indicated. New and
refurbished units have a one-year Apple warranty and are eligible
for AppleCare.
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 (VGA) and
G4/667 (DVI), the titanium vs.
aluminum 15" PowerBook G4 at 1 GHz, and 1.25 GHz to 1.5 GHz 15"
PowerBooks.
PowerBook, iBook, and MacBook profiles linked in our Portable Mac Index.
- used 12" iBook G3/700, 128/20/Combo, Scratch & Dent,
$299
- used 12" iBook G3/700, 256/20/CD, $389
- used 14" iBook G3/700, 128/30/Combo, Scratched, $369
- used 14" iBook G3/700, 128/30/Combo, $389
- used 14" iBook G3/800, 128/30/Combo, Scratched, $399
- used 15" aluminum PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 512/80/Combo, APX, BT,
Scratch, $899
- used 17" PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 512/60/SD, APX, BT, Scratch/ Dent,
$899
- used 17" PowerBook G4/1.33 GHz, 512/80/SD, APX, BT, $1,299
TechRestore is offering a $25 discount to 'Book Review readers
off any PowerBook or iBook in stock. Just enter the code CWM during
checkout when ordering online. The coupon code is valid from now
through 2007.12.31.
- used 12" iBook G4/80,0 256/30/Combo, $579.99 less $25 =
$554.99
- used 12" iBook G3/900, 256/30/Combo, $479.99 less $25 =
$454.99
- used 12" iBook G4/1 GHz, 256/30/Combo, $679.99 less $25 =
$654.99
- used Pismo PowerBook G3/500, 256/15/DVD, $429.95
- used 12" iBook G3/700, 256/20/Combo, $449.95
- used 15" PowerBook G4/500, 256/20/DVD, $599.95
- used 15" PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 1024/80/SD, APX, BT,
$1,399.95
- used Pismo PowerBook G3/400, 128/6/DVD, $379.99
- used Pismo PowerBook G3/500 (128/6/DVD, $459.99
- 400 Pismo with 40 GB hard drive and 256 MB RAM, $469.99
- 500 Pismo with 40 GB hard drive and 256 MB RAM, $519.99
- Order a 24x Combo (slot load) with Pismo, $129.99
- Add an Airport Wireless card, $99.99
- G4/550 upgrade card with purchase of Pismo, $219.99
- 1.83 GHz MacBook , white, $999.99 after $100 mail-in
rebate
- 2 GHz MacBook , white, $1,199.99 after $100 mail-in rebate
- 2 GHz MacBook, black, $1,399.99 after $100 mail-in rebate
For deals on current and discontinued 'Books, see our 13" MacBook and MacBook Pro,
MacBook Air, 13" MacBook Pro, 15" MacBook Pro, 17" MacBook Pro, 12" PowerBook G4, 15" PowerBook G4, 17" PowerBook G4, titanium PowerBook G4,
iBook G4, PowerBook G3, and iBook G3 deals.
We also track iPad,
iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle deals.
