Compiled by Charles Moore
and edited
by Dan Knight
- 2007.02.02
This Week's MacBook, PowerBook, and iBook News
Here's an odd idea from Apple - putting the optical drive on the
bottom of a notebook computer, where you'd have to turn your 'Book
over to change the disc. Can't imagine this actually flying in a
notebook computer.
OWC is looking for dealers to sell the Modbook Mac table, and
Boston Power promises faster charging notebook batteries.
One the review front, Bare Feats finds the 17" Core 2 MacBook Pro
up to 48% faster than its predecessor, and several PC sites are
very impressed with the Core 2 MacBook.
Case-Mate has a new protective "suit" for MacBook and MacBook
Pro models, and Smart Scroll X has been improved.
All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
General Apple and Mac desktop news is covered in The Mac News Review.
News & Opinion
Reviews
Apple Updates
Products and Services
Software
News & Opinion
Apple Seeks Patents for Bottom-loading
Drive
InformationWeek's Antone Gonsalves reports:
"Apple has applied for two patents related to a bottom-loading
disk drive for a notebook....
"A potential benefit of a bottom-loading disk drive would be a
thinner notebook...."
Link:
Apple Seeks Patents for Bottom-loading Disk Drive - Thinner
Notebooks?
OWC Recruits Dealers for Modbook Mac
Tablet
eWeek's Daniel Drew Turner reports:
"Two weeks after its introduction, the Axiotron Modbook, which reseller Other
World Computing called '"the One and Only Mac Tablet" computer,' is
starting to lure independent Macintosh dealers.
"'We have had significant reseller interest,' said OWC's
Lawrence R. O'Connor.
"O'Connor said that the company expects to ship the Modbook, an
Apple MacBook modified with a Wacom digitizer to turn it into a
tablet computer, in early April. He added that if Apple refreshes
the MacBook line before April, any enhancements in the new model
will make it into the Modbook.
"Resellers who want to carry the Modbook will have to be
certified by OWC, O'Connor said."
Link:
Other World Computing Recruits Dealers for Modbook Mac
Tablet
Boston Power to Unveil Fast-Recharge Notebook
Battery
InformationWeek's Sharon Gaudin reports:
"Boston Power at the Demo 2007 show this week plans to show off
a lithium-ion battery that's less likely to catch on fire and
offers what the company calls the industry's fastest-recharge
rate.
"The Sonata, a next-generation, lithium-ion battery, is designed
to get back up to 80% capacity in 30 minutes when recharging,
according to figures released from Boston Power. That would
represent about half the time required by other batteries on the
market, the company said....
"Boston Power's Sonata product line is designed to be used in
existing notebooks. It requires no design changes on the part of
notebook computer makers, according to the company, which adds that
Sonata features enhancements in both performance and safety."
Link:
Boston Power to Unveil Fast-Recharge Battery
Reviews
3D Game Shootout: 17" MacBook Pro Core Duo vs.
Core 2 Duo
Bare Feats' Rob-ART Morgan reports:
"We originally compared a 15" Core 2 Duo to a 17" Core Duo MacBook Pro since
that's all we could get our hands on. However, when it came to our
game tests at 1440 x 900, the 17" was at a disadvantage since the
15" was optimized for that resolution.
"So we are replacing those graphs with the ones below showing
two 17" MacBook Pros both with the Mobility Radeon X1600 GPU, both
with two matching 1 GB memory modules, and both with a 7200
rpm boot drive. The only obvious difference is the processors - one
has a 2.16 GHz Core Duo and the other a 2.33 GHz Core 2 Duo....
"The MacBook Pro Core 2
Duo's advantage over the Core Duo version ranged from 5% to 48%
depending on what 3D Game and what resolution...."
Link: 3D Game Shootout: 17" MacBook
Pro Core Duo versus 17" MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo
17" 2.33 GHz Core 2 MacBook Pro 'Significantly
Outperforms' Core Duo Model
CNet UK's Dan Ackerman reports:
"The 13.3-inch Apple
MacBook and 15.4-inch
MacBook Pro, both featuring Intel Core 2 Duo processors,
impressed us by mixing Apple's lauded industrial design and
user-friendly operating system with the kind of high-end hardware
usually seen only on the PC side - not to mention the ability to
run Windows XP through Boot Camp.
"The high-end 17-inch
MacBook Pro adds some hard drive space and screen real estate
over the 15-inch MacBook Pro, boosting the base price by
£200. The £1,899 system (our £2,279 review unit
was tricked out with extra RAM) is very light for a 17-inch laptop,
and it's a good choice for anyone needing an easily transportable
big-screen laptop, although most users will be just as happy with
the excellent 15-inch version."
Link: MacBook
Pro (17-inch 2.33 GHz) Review
Core 2 MacBook Worth a Look
PC World reports:
"How good is the latest Apple laptop?
"Senior Editor Narasu Rebbapragada responds: Apple's MacBook with an Intel Core 2 Duo
processor is a good buy not only for Mac lovers but also for PC
users who are in the market for an Apple portable....
"Windows runs smoothly on the Mac, but software and driver kinks
will remind you that you're not on a PC. I use Apple's free Boot
Camp utility to work in programs such as Office 2007. The $80
Parallels
Desktop for Mac is another great alternative for running
both OSs simultaneously."
Link: MacBook
Worth a Look
PC World: MacBook 'a Winner'
PC World's Harry McCracken reports:
"With its new MacBook, Apple has filled out its Intel-based
portable line with an entry-level model. But this mobile Macintosh
packs so many clever, practical features into its compact case that
using it never feels like a compromise....
"The MacBook does come with integrated graphics rather than the
faster discrete adapter that gamers and graphics pros will want.
And it has no ExpressCard, PC Card, or memory-card slots, nor a
dialup modem."
Link:
Apple's Entry-level Laptop Is a Winner
PC Mag: MacBook 'a Great Choice'
PC Magazine reports:
"The Apple MacBook
13-inch is a great choice for anyone wanting a simple computer with
a sleek design. The base-model MacBook costs just $1,099 (direct),
but still has plenty of speed....
"When it comes to budget laptops, the MacBook 13-inch White
(Core 2 Duo) is easily one of my top choices, especially now that it
has the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor."
Link: Apple MacBook
Video Review
Apple Updates
$2 AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler for Core 2
Macs
If you have a Mac with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (except the
17-inch, 1.83 GHz iMac) or a Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme, you can
enable it to access an 802.11n* wireless network using the AirPort
Extreme 802.11n Enabler software.
Price: $1.99
Many Mac computers with an Intel Core 2 Duo and all Mac Pro
computers with AirPort Extreme can be enabled to access
802.11n-based wireless networks. If you purchased one of these
Macs, you can use the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler software to
activate this advanced wireless capability.
Important note: The Enabler is included free with the new
AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n. If you purchase a new
AirPort Extreme Base Station, you do not need to purchase the
Enabler separately.
These Macs have the 802.11n hardware built-in:
Do you need the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler
Before purchasing the 802.11n Enabler software, check to make
sure that your Mac does not already have the 802.11n enabler
already installed.
- Open Network Utility (found in the Applications > Utilities
folder)
- Under the Info Tab, choose Network Interface (en1)
- In the section "Model: Wireless Network Adapter," if it says
(802.11a/b/g/n), you already have the 802.11n enabler installed. If
it says (802.11a/b/g), you do not have the 802.11n enabler
installed.
How to install the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler:
- Add the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler to your shopping cart
and complete your order.
- On the Order Confirmation page and email, you'll receive
instructions and a URL for downloading the Enabler software.
- Click the download link, then locate the disk image (.dmg) file
on your computer and double-click it.
- Double-click the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler file and
follow the onscreen steps to update your Mac.
Note: The software license for the 802.11n Enabler software
allows you to install and use it on all computers under your
ownership or control.
*Based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification.
Link:
AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler for Mac
AirPort Extreme Update 2007-001
The perfect wireless solution for home, school, and business. As
it blankets your space with a blazing-fast, secure wireless
network, it opens up a world of possibilities for home
entertainment, backups, printing, and more. With the AirPort
Extreme Base Station, you and up to 50 of your friends, colleagues,
or family members can enjoy a robust wireless network offering up
to five times the performance and up to twice the range of networks
created with the earlier 802.11g standard.
This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh
computers and provides compatibility with AirPort Extreme base
stations and networks.
It addresses a security problem:
Impact: Attackers on the wireless network may cause
system crashes
Description: An out-of-bounds memory read may occur while
handling wireless frames. An attacker in local proximity may be
able to trigger a system crash by sending a maliciously-crafted
frame to an affected system. This issue affects the Core Duo
version of Mac mini, MacBook, and MacBook Pro computers equipped
with wireless. Other systems, including the Core 2 Duo versions are
not affected. This update addresses the issue by performing
additional validation of wireless frames. Credit to LMH for
reporting this issue.
System Requirements
- Mac OS X 10.4.8
- Intel-based Macintosh
System Support: Intel
Products and Services
Case-Mate Signature Suits for MacBook
and MacBook Pro
PR: Signature suits by
case-mate are form-fit leather wraps for your MacBook and MacBook
Pro. These premium leather cases hug your laptop offering security
and protection. These unique leather cases are strong, stylish, and
feel great to the touch.
13" suits are available to you
in seven color choices:
- Black with White Accent
- Black with Red Accent
- Phantom Black
- White with Black Accent
- White with Red Accent
- Alpine White
- Sienna Red
15" suits are available to you in three color choices:
- Alpine White
- Phantom Black
- Sienna Red
- More Colors Coming Soon
Features
- Molded out of an impact resistant shell
- Soft interior lining will not harm your laptop
- Easy slide in/slide out design
- Cooling vent on the underside to promote airflow
- Translucent holds wrap around your MacBook allowing the suit to
hug your laptop
Price
- MacBook models - $149.99
- MacBook Pro models - $159.99
Link: Case-Mate Signature Suits
for MacBook and MacBook Pro
NewerTech Ships USB Universal Drive
Adapter
PR: Newer Technology,
Inc. (NewerTech) has announced that it is shipping the NewerTech
USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter, the easiest and most
cost-effective way to move data from your old hard drive to your
new hard drive via USB Plug-N-Play.
Essential Tool for the Techie - Easily Moves Data
Priced at $24.95 (introductory pricing), the NewerTech USB 2.0
Universal Drive Adapter is a USB adapter cable that gives a second
life to switched-out hard drives, which can be used without buying
expensive enclosures. Recently announced at Macworld Expo with
sellout crowds and one of the largest sales volumes ever, the USB
2.0 Universal Drive Adapter allows any hard drive (2.5", 3.5", or
5.25") or optical drive (standard IDE/ATA/ATAPI 40 pin or
Serial-ATA) to be connected via USB with any computer using Mac OS
9.2 or higher, Linux 2.4.X, or Windows 2000 or higher for the
ultimate in usability. The adapter allows you to reuse old drives
on an as needed basis for emergency access should a problem occur
with a computer, and also lets you transfer data from drives
removed from a failed computer.
Popular with PC and Mac users
alike, the USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter is perfect for file
transfer after the upgrade of an internal hard drive, backing up
and storing file archives, and accessing data and interfacing with
stored backup drives. Truly universal, the USB 2.0 Universal Drive
Adapter has been tested to work with all hard drive brands,
including Maxtor, Seagate, IBM, Hitachi, Samsung, Western Digital,
and Fujitsu; optical drive brands, including LG, Lite-On,
Panasonic, Pioneer, Plextor, Sony, Teac, and Toshiba; and removable
media drives, such as Iomega Zip. The adapter provides a USB 2.0
transfer speed of up to 480 Mbps and is also backwards compatible
with USB 1.1.
With the proliferation of large digital video, music and photo
files, storage is crucial for every computer user, who requires
larger and larger hard drives than those that were originally
shipped with their computers. After upgrading these drives, the
question is how do you transfer your files from the old drives and
what do you do with your old, still functioning storage drives. The
NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter lets you easily transfer
data between drives and then allows you to reuse old drives without
the extra cost of enclosures, instead of just throwing the old
drives out.
The NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter includes all
hardware necessary for the plug-and-play of supported
2.5"/3.5"/5.25" storage devices to any Apple/Mac or PC with an
available USB port. No software is required for the use of the
adapter with a Apple/Mac computer with OS 8.6 or higher (including
any version of OS X); a CD is included with the drivers required to
use with Windows based systems. The NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal
Drive Adapter is available through exclusive distributor Other
World Computing immediately for $24.95.
Software
Smart Scroll X Makes Scrolling More
Convenient
PR: Smart Scroll X brings new scrolling options and
enhancements to Mac OS X:
- Super Wheel - smoother, more comfortable scroll wheel
action.
- Grab Scroll lets you scroll by clicking and dragging anywhere
in a window. Currently for Cocoa applications.
- A "High Gear" for your scroll wheel, so you can have super-fast
scrolling when you need it.
- Universal Scroll Keys to scroll without having to reach for the
mouse. Scroll keys are the same in every application, giving you
fast & dependable scrolling right from the keyboard.
- Adds Scroll wheel support to FileMaker Pro
6 and 7 (as well as
live scrolling).
- Adds Live Scrolling and proportional thumbs to AppleWorks
6.
- FileMaker Pro and AppleWorks enhancements
Grab Scroll
Grab scroll works with any mouse or pen or trackpad, etc. It is
essentially the same feature as the hand tool available in many
graphics programs, but now you can use it for scrolling in any
Cocoa application (support for Carbon applications is
forthcoming).
- With a single-button mouse, a scroll key lets you turn the
cursor into an open hand: hold the first key and tap the second
one. To scroll, click and drag with the mouse. Grab scroll mode
ends when you release the first key (the 2nd key is used to
activate grab scroll, and also to scroll faster when you
want).
- With a multiple-button mouse, you just press one of the buttons
(select one) to grab the page and slide it inside its window.
- With a graphics pen, you'll probably want to setup the extra
buttons so that the first one does a middle-click (so you can use
it to grab scroll) and the 2nd one does a right-click. Since the
pen lets you move the cursor farther with less effort and more
precision than a mouse, you can keep the normal speed at 1x for
maximum control and set the other speeds to some high value.
Two extra scrolling speeds are available, in addition to the
normal speed. One by holding a user-selectable key while dragging,
and the second by starting to drag near an edge of the area to
scroll.
Faster Scroll Wheel
You can make your scroll wheel faster when you hold down a
user-selectable key, up to 12 times faster. In addition, the speed
multiplier you choose is applied on top of the acceleration already
provided by the Keyboard & Mouse preference pane: this means
you keep the same level of control as you have now, but you can
scroll farther and without having to spin the wheel nearly as
much.
Universal Scroll Keys
A welcome alternative to always having to reach for the mouse,
Scroll Keys are a real time saver for anyone who types a lot!
With automatic scroll focusing, all you do is press a Scroll Key
and Smart Scroll X automatically selects and scrolls the correct
pane. Scroll Keys also feature their own adjustable scrolling
speed, with optional progressive acceleration, so that you can
easily scroll multiple pages simply by holding down a key.
Scroll Keys are the same across all applications: no need to
remember different keys for each app. Because of this, and because
Scroll Keys are conveniently located in the corner of the keyboard,
you can even scroll without having to look at the keys.
Scroll Keys are made possible by the new kind of keyboard
shortcut used in Smart Scroll X, which doesn't involve hitting
letter keys (hence avoiding conflicts with existing key
combinations). Instead, you hold down one of the four corner keys
and you scroll by hitting one of the others (some keyboards have
these keys on both sides, letting you scroll with either hand)
:
FileMaker Pro & AppleWorks enhancements
Smart Scroll X brings scroll wheel support and live scrolling to
FileMaker Pro 6 and 7. You can now use your scroll wheel mouse for
scrolling FileMaker Pro documents. Note: With some layouts you may
need to click one of the scroll bars once before the scroll wheel
works. A fix will be available in the next version of Smart Scroll
X.
AppleWorks 6 users get live scrolling and proportional thumbs,
as well as scroll wheel support.
Live scrolling updates the document while you drag the scroll
bar thumb. Proportional thumbs show how much of the document is
being displayed, and they make it easier to see which part you are
viewing. They are also easier to grab with the mouse.
Scroll Next
If a window has two or more scrollable panes, it is the one
under the mouse pointer that scrolls. Automatic scroll focusing
will select one of the panes for you when you press a Scroll Key to
start scrolling, but chances are it won't be able to guess the
correct pane every time. To let you scroll another pane without
reaching for the mouse, Smart Scroll X adds the Scroll Next
feature: hold down Control and hit Shift to select the next pane in
the window for scrolling. The mouse pointer jumps to the selected
pane too, providing visual feedback.
Scroll Next is quite useful in applications such as Mail for
example, where one often wants to alternatively scroll the list of
messages and the text of an email.
Note: In the current version of Smart Scroll X, scrolling in
Carbon applications only works if the mouse pointer is above the
pane to scroll. An upcoming version of Smart Scroll X will remove
this limitation, and also enable the Scroll Next feature for Carbon
applications.
Other features of Smart Scroll X
Finally, Smart Scroll X lets you select a comfortable scrolling
speed for Scroll keys (including optional acceleration), and offers
a larger selection of scrollbar arrows positions (still useful from
time to time, although with Grab Scroll and Scroll Keys you won't
need to click on arrows very often anymore). You do not need to
restart applications for these changes to take effect.
New in version 2.1:
- Super Wheel improvements for the Finder, Firefox and other
Carbon applications.
- Smoother horizontal scrolling for Super Wheel and Grab Scroll,
in Carbon applications.
- Various minor fixes and improvements.
New in version 2.0x:
- New Super Wheel feature.
- New Coasting feature for Grab Scroll.
- New Grab Scroll feature for Carbon applications.
- Universal binary.
- Includes Rosetta TuneUp, a utility for preventing
Rosetta-related crashes on Intel Macs.
- Streamlined preference pane.
- Various fixes and improvements.
System requirements: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.
System support: PPC/Intel
Smart Scroll X is shareware ($19 single user license)
Link: Smart Scroll X
iBatt 2 Battery Monitor
PR: iBatt 2 is the most complete battery analyzer
available for Mac laptops
iBatt is a battery monitor for MacBooks, PowerBooks and iBooks.
iBatt digs deep into your system to find out as much as it can
about your laptop's battery. It presents this information in a
sleek, easy to read console view, along with gauges and a line
graph showing battery history. It also communicates with the iBatt
server to share your battery data with iBatt's database, allowing
you to compare your battery's performance with other batteries in
your laptop model.
Track your battery in real-time, or view historical logs. See
how your battery compares with other laptops of your type from
around the world.
iBatt will almost certainly tell you things about your 'Book's
battery that you never knew. All batteries degrade over time, and
OS X has no built-in way of showing you just how worn out your
battery is. But your 'Book knows, and iBatt knows how to get that
information out. Have you ever wondered if your 'Book falls short
of others in terms of battery performance? iBatt is not just a
standalone application, but an Internet-based statistical tool. It
reports how your battery measures up against other 'Books of your
model, and gives you the option to submit your own battery
statistics to iBatt's Internet database.
iBatt digs deep into the system to get every bit of available
battery data. The OS only reports your charge level, but iBatt
reports total capacity as well as voltage. This lets you know how
worn out your battery is, and whether or not it's time to replace
it. Battery data can be viewed in either graph or numerical format.
The graphing window provides a flexible data view, allowing you to
view trends over the course of 10 minutes, up to one month. The
statistical view shows you all the current numbers for your
battery. It covers Capacity, Charge, Voltage, and State.
But what good is all this data without a frame of reference?
Following Rayner Software's tradition for network-enabled programs,
iBatt is completely Internet aware. You have the option to report
your battery statistics to iBatt's server for use as a benchmark.
But even if you opt out of this, you can still view your battery's
stats in comparison with averages collected from 'Books around the
world. This will let you know how your battery performs in relation
to the average battery in your model of 'Book.
iBatt keeps a running log as long as the application is open. If
you're interested in long-term analysis of your battery, it's best
to keep iBatt running as much as possible, especially when the
power is unplugged. iBatt features a "Hide Windows In Background"
option under the View menu, which will lower CPU usage by keeping
iBatt's views hidden when you switch to another app.
The registered version of iBatt allows you to check out stats on
other PowerBook models.
New in version 2.0:
- Complete rewrite. New Interface, Core Data backend, MacBook
Compatibility, Universal Binary
System support: PPC/Intel
System requirements: • Mac OS X 10.4 or later
iBatt is $19 shareware.
Link: iBatt 2 Mac Notebook Battery
Monitor
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.
- refurb 1.83 GHz Core Duo MacBook, white, 512/60/Combo,
$799
- refurb 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook, white, 512/60/SD, $899
- refurb 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook, white, 1 GB/80/SD, $949
- refurb 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook, black, 1 GB/80/SD, $999
- refurb 2.0 GHz Core 2 MacBook, white, 1 GB/80/SD, $1,099
- refurb 2.0 GHz Core 2 MacBook, black, 1 GB/80/SD, $1,299
- refurb 15" 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro, 1 GB/120/SD,
$1,349
- refurb 15" 2.16 GHz Core 2 MacBook Pro, 1 GB/80/SD, $1,599
- refurb 15" 2.33 GHz Core 2 MacBook Pro, 2 GB/80/SD, $2,299
- 12" iBook G3/900 MHz, 640/60/Combo, AP, $599
- 14" iBook G3/800 MHz, 640/40/Combo, $519
- 12" iBook G4/1 GHz, 256/30/Combo, APX, $549
- 12" iBook G4/1.2 GHz, 256/60/SD, $799
- 14" iBook G4/ 933 MHz, 256/60/Combo, APX, $649
- 14" iBook G4/1 GHz, 640/60/Combo, $699
- 12" PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 256/40/Combo, $649
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.
- 12" PowerBook G4/867 MHz, 128/40/Combo, $579.99 less $25 =
$554.99
- 12" PowerBook G4/867 MHz, 128/40/SD, $699.99 less $25 =
$674.99
- 12" PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 256/40/Combo, $699.99 less $25 =
$674.99
- 12" PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 256/60/SD, $799.99 less $25 =
$774.99
- PowerBook Pismo G3/400 MHz, 256/20 (new)/DVD, $379.95
- PowerBook Pismo G3/500 MHz, 256/20 (new)/DVD, $429.95
- 12" iBook G3/600 MHz, 128/20/CD $239.95
- 12" iBook G3/700 MHz with 256/20/CD, $269.95
- 12" iBook G3/800 MHz with 256/30/CD, $299.95
- 12" iBook G3/700 MHz with 256/20/Combo, $379.95
- 12" iBook G4/1 GHz with 512/30/CD, Minor Case Defect,
$379.95
- 12" iBook G4/1 GHz with 512/30/CD, $429.95
- 12" iBook G4/1 GHz with 512/30/Combo, $529.95
- 12" iBook G4/1.2 GHz with 512/30/CD, $479.95
- 12" iBook G4/1.2 GHz with 512/30/Combo, $579.95
- 12" iBook G4/1.33 GHz with 512/40/Combo, APX, $629.95
- 15" PowerBook G4/400 MHz, 256/10/DVD, $479.95
- 12" PowerBook G4/867 MHz, 256/40/Combo, $599.99
- 12" iBook G3/800, 256/30/CD, $379
- 12" iBook G3/700, 256/20/Combo, $325
- 12" iBook G3/600, 256/20/Combo, $295
- 12" iBook G3/500, 256/10/CD, $245
- 14" iBook G3/900, 256/40/Combo, $465
- 15" PowerBook G4/667, 256/30/Combo, $595
- 15" PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 256/60/SD, Broken Left Hinge, $729
- Add AirPort for $75
$50 rebate on Power Max MP3 Sunglasses with the purchase of any
new or refurbished Mac
- refurb 12" iBook G4/1 GHz, 256/30/CD-ROM, $599
- refurb 14" iBook G4/1 GHz/256/40/Combo, OS X 10.4, $879
- refurb 14" iBook G4/1.33 GHz/256/60/Combo, APX, $949
- refurb 15" PowerBook G4/1.5, GHz/512/80/Combo, APX, $1,149
- refurb 15" PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 512/80/SD, APX, $1,349
- refurb 17" PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 512/100/SD, $1,649
- Apple Emate 300 PDA - Touch Screen in great working shape -
$59.99
Computer Geeks
- 12" iBook G3/900 MHz, 256/40/Combo, AP, OS X, $479.99
- 12" iBook G4/1 GHz, 512/30/CD, APX, OS X, $499.99
- 12" iBook G4/1.33 GHz, 512/40/Combo, APX, OS X, $749.99
- 12" iBook G4/1 GHz, 512/30/CD, APX, OS X, $529.99
- 12" iBook G3/500, 128/10/CD, OS X, $209
- 12" iBook G3/500, 128/30/CD, OS X, $279
- 12" iBook G3/600, 128/30/CD, OS X, $329
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