MCE PowerBook G3 Expansion Bay Devices On Sale
The MCE Xcarét Pro 2000 Expansion Bay CDRW and MCE Xcarét Pro Expansion Bay CDRW are CDRW drives designed to fit into the right-side expansion bay slot of your PowerBook. Now you can write data to standard recordable (CD-R) and re-writeable (CD-RW) CD's at up to 8x speeds anywhere you can use your PowerBook. In addition, the devices will read pre-recorded CD-ROMs at up to 24x speeds! Our new 8x8x24 speed expansion bay CDRW drives also feature "Buffer Underrun Protection" to prevent making "coasters", or bad discs.
The MCE Xcarét Pro 2000 Expansion Bay DVD/CDRW Combo Drive allows you to burn CDs and read DVD-ROM discs on your PowerBook G3 1999 (Lombard, Bronze) or PowerBook G3 2000 (Pismo FireWire) with a single expansion bay drive.
These drives also allow WallStreet PowerBooks to read writable CDs, which the stock Apple WallStreet CD-ROM dirve won't.
MCE Xcarét Pro 8x8x24 Expansion Bay CDRW Drive
Designed for:
PowerBook G3 Series - 1998 (WallStreet 300MHz, 292MHz, 266MHz, 250MHz, and 233MHz models.)
Regular price: $399.00
Sale Price: $379.00
MCE Xcarét Pro 4x4x6x24 Expansion Bay DVD/CDRW Combo Drive
Designed for:
PowerBook G3 Series - 1998 (WallStreet 300, 292, 266, 250 and 233MHz Models))
Requires DVD CardBus Decoder Card (part # DVDMPG2 below) for DVD movie playback
Regular price: $479.00
Sale price: $449.00
MCE Xcarét Pro 2000 8x8x24 Expansion Bay CDRW Drive
Designed for:
PowerBook 2000 (Pismo - FireWire 500MHz and 400MHz models); and: PowerBook G3 Series - 1999 (Lombard - Bronze 400MHz and 333MHz models)
Regular price: $399.00
Sale price: $379.00
MCE Xcarét Pro 8x8x24 Expansion Bay CDRW Drive
Designed for:
PowerBook G3 Series - 1998 (WallStreet 300MHz, 292MHz, 266MHz, 250MHz, and 233MHz models.)
Regular price: $399.00
Sale price: $379.00
MCE Xcarét Pro 2000 4x4x6x24 Expansion Bay DVD/CDRW Combo Drive
Designed for:
PowerBook 2000 (Pismo - FireWire 500MHz and 400MHz models); and: PowerBook G3 Series - 1999 (Lombard - Bronze 400MHz and 333MHz models)
333MHz model requires DVD CardBus Decoder Card [part # DVDMPG2] or built-in hardware decoder)
Regular price: $479.00
Sale price: $449.00
MCE Xcarét Pro 4x4x6x24 Expansion Bay DVD/CDRW Combo Drive
Designed for:
PowerBook G3 Series - 1998 (WallStreet 300, 292, 266, 250 and 233MHz Models))
Requires DVD CardBus Decoder Card (part # DVDMPG2) for DVD movie playback
Regular price: $479.00
Sale price: $449.00
MCE CardBus DVD Decoder Card
For PowerBook G3 Series 1998 or 333MHz PowerBook G3 1999 that did not come with a DVD player and respective MCE Xcarét Pro DVD/CDRW Combo Drive.
$129.00
Bundle: MCE Xcarét Pro 2000 4x4x6x24 Expansion Bay DVD/CDRW Combo Drive with CardBus DVD Decoder Card
For the 333MHz PowerBook G3 1999 (Bronze) that did not come with a DVD player. Includes BOTH Xcarét Pro 2000 DVD/CDRW Drive AND CardBus DVD Decoder Card (decoder card required for DVD move playback on this computer).
$549.00
Bundle: MCE Xcarét Pro 4x4x6x24 Expansion Bay DVD/CDRW Combo Drive with CardBus DVD Decoder Card
for the PowerBook G3 Series 1998 (WallStreet)
Includes BOTH Xcarét Pro DVD/CDRW Drive AND CardBus DVD Decoder Card (decoder card required for DVD movie playback on this computer).
$549.00
CLEARANCE:
MCE Xcarét Pro 2000 4x4x20 Expansion Bay CDRW Drive
Includes expansion bay CDRW mechanism only.
Compatible with Apple's free iTunes and Disc Burner CD-recording software.
Designed for:
PowerBook 2000 (Pismo - FireWire 500MHz and 400MHz models); and: PowerBook G3 Series - 1999 (Lombard Bronze), 400MHz and 333MHz models)
$299.00
MCE Xcarét Pro 4x4x20 Expansion Bay CDRW Drive
Includes expansion bay CDRW mechanism only.
Compatible with Apple's free iTunes and Disc Burner CD-recording software.
Designed for:
PowerBook G3 Series - 1998 (WallStreet 300MHz, 292MHz, 266MHz, 250MHz, and 233MHz models.)
$299.00
For more information, visit:
http://store.powerbook1.com/mcexcarprome.html
MCE FireBay FireWire Expansion Bay Docking Station
Thought you could only use expansion bay devices in your PowerBook? With the MCE FireBay, your expansion bay devices become portable FireWire devices and can be used on any machine with a FireWire port.
Simply plug a PowerBook (FireWire) or PowerBook G3 Series - 1999 (Bronze/Lombard) expansion bay drive, such as your PowerBook's original CD/DVD expansion bay drive, into the FireBay and now you've got a portable, bus-powered FireWire device which you can use with the PowerBook G4 Titanium, the Power Mac G4 mini-tower, or any other FireWire-equipped Macintosh or PC computer. The FireBay is compatible with Mac OS 8.6 through Mac OS X.
If you've got more than one expansion bay device, you can now use them simultaneously by stacking multiple MCE FireBay docks using their built-in stacking mechanism - no need for an extra FireWire cable, the stacking interface is built in.
Supported expansion bay devices include Hard Drives, CD-ROM drives, CD-ROM/DVD drives, CD-RW Drives, CD-RW/DVD Combo drives, and LS120 SuperDisk/Floppy drives.
The MCE FireBay sells for $169.00
For more information, visit:
http://store.powerbook1.com/mcefirfirdoc.html
There is a quickly growing thread over at MacInTouch about 14.1" screens on Pismo and Lombard PowerBooks developing unsightly pink-shaded blotches, often shortly after the warranty expires. We would be very interested in knowing how widespread this problem is.
You can read the MacInTouch thread here:
http://www.macintouch.com/pinkpismolcd.html
J.R. Hill & Company Vinyl and Leather Laptop Screen Protectors
PowerBooks since the introduction of the Lombard have been plagued with the keyboards contacting the display surface when the 'Book is closed, which causes unsightly marks to appear on the screen.
In many cases these are just finger residue transferred to the screen, which can be washed off, but in others actual abrasion of the plastic occurs.
The PowerBook G4 is affected, but iBooks (old and new) and WallStreets are not.
J.R. Hill & Company's Full Size Vinyl Screen Protector solves that problem by covering the entire keyboard and track pad area. The PowerBook G4 screen protector measures 12 3/4" x 8 3/8" which fits the Apple Powerbook G4 laptops perfectly, and sells for $9.99.
The PowerBook G3 Series screen protector measures 11" x 5 1/2" and sells for $6.99.
The iBook version fits the 2001 iBook and any other laptop that has a keyboard of 11" x 5" or less, and sells for $7.49.
Also offered is a Full Size Leather Screen Protector that measures 12 3/4" x 8 3/8" which fits the Apple Powerbook G4 for $17.49.
For more information, visit:
http://www.jrhillandcompany.com/
Apple PowerBook/iBook Omnibus Power Adapter Guide
Confused about what Apple power adapters will work with your 'Book?
Apple has posted a comprehensive chart of portable power adapter specs and compatibility information that provides information for all PowerBook power adapters, batteries, and battery chargers, from the PowerBook 100 through the latest TiBooks and iBooks, and how to identify them.
You can check it out at:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=16168
Kingston Technology Releases 5GB PC Card Hard Drive
The Register's James Watson reports that Kingston Technology is releasing a new version of its DataPak device, which is essentially a 5GB hard drive on a PC card. The previous device from the company was only able to store 2GB of data.
Note: The guts of this unit are probably the same Toshiba 1.8" 5 GB hard drive that is used in the new iPod.
You can read the report here:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/54/22374.html
Madsonline Makes Apple's Older AC Adapters Usable With Newer iBooks And G4 PowerBooks
Madsonline's new $20.00 Generation Gap adapter connects older (black M4402 or "yo-yo") power adapters to the new, smaller AC adapter plug introduced with the Titanium PowerBook.
Generation Gap adapters are tested on the following Apple AC Adapters: M7332, M4402, M4896, M4895, but are incompatible with MadsonLine's own Micro and some other third party adapters.
Now if they will only come out with one that does the vice-versa, so users with older 'Books can use the cool, new portable power adapters Apple unveiled last week!
For more information, visit:
http://www.madsonline.com/ggap.html
Adaptec Brings USB 2.0 Connectivity to Notebook Computers
Adaptec, Inc. has announced USB2connect for Notebooks, a new 2-port USB 2.0 CardBus adapter. This latest addition to Adaptec's USB 2.0 product line offers consumers more flexibility for connecting multiple USB devices and peripherals to their laptop computers. Now consumers can have access to high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity anywhere they travel.
Adaptec's USB2connect for Notebooks kit includes a high-speed 2-port USB 2.0 CardBus adapter for PC and Macintosh notebooks, providing laptops with plug-and-play connectivity for USB 2.0 devices such as hard drives, CD-RWs and scanners. IDC has estimated the size of the portable computer market to be over 31 million units in 2002. Adaptec's USB 2.0 drivers for Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me and 2000 are also included with USB2connect for Notebooks to ensure a complete, reliable solution for consumers.
USB2connect for Notebooks is fully backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices and has full USB 2.0 high-speed certification from the USB-IF. Products that pass this program's tests are deemed USB 2.0 compliant and are added to the USB-IF's Integrators List. This list allows consumers to verify before making a purchase that a particular product is a quality USB 2.0 compliant device.
With data transfer rates of 480 Mbps, USB 2.0 is forty times faster than the USB 1.1 specification. USB 2.0's high-speed performance makes it perfect for handling the growing demand of increased bandwidth/high-speed multimedia applications and products on the market today..
Adaptec's USB2connect for Notebooks has an MSRP of $99 and will be available at the end of October through select retailers, resellers, mail order and Adaptec's web site at:
Amazon.com
Amazon was offering the best price I've seen yet on a refurbished Lombard this week.
PowerBook G3 Lombard 400-MHz PowerPC G3/ 128 MB RAM/ 6 GB hard drive/ DVD-ROM Refurbished - $999.00
When I was there it said there was only one left:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005O03B/pbcentral/104-48362/107-3368185-7438924
ExperCom
ExperCom also has some pretty attractive refurb. deals:
PowerBook G4 /400 128/10GB/DVD/56k/15.2" /Apple 1 year Warranty Factory Refurbished - $1699
PowerBook G3/400 Pismo 64+256mb/10GB/DVD/56k/14.1" (USB/Firewire) - $1399 includes Free 256mb RAM ($19 installation fee required for free 256mb RAM)
PowerBook G3 233 w/DVD / Apple 1 year Warranty Factory Refurbished - $999
For more information, visit:
http://www.expercom.com/computer.htm
MacSelect
And check out these prices at MacSelect:
PowerBook Pismo G3 400Mhz/128MB/10GB Hard Drive/DVD/56K/14.1"/90 Day MacSelect Warranty/ Refurb - $1149
PowerBook G3 Wallstreet G3/300Mhz/128MB RAM/8GB Hard Drive/DVD/100MB ZIP/56K - 14.1" / Refurbished - $999
PowerBook G3 Wallstreet G3/266Mhz/64MB RAM/4GB Hard Drive/20xCD/100MB ZIP/56K - 14.1" Refurbished - $849
More info:
http://www.macselect.com/default.tpl
MacResQ
PowerBook G3/500 Pismo 128/12gb/DVD/56k/14.1" LCD - $1649.99
http://www.iresq.com/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=153
LA Computer Center
PowerBook G4 400 128MB/10GB/DVD-ROM6X/15.2 New - $1,775.00
PowerBook G4 500 256MB/20GB/DVD-ROM6X/56K/15.2 New - $2,093.00
For more information, visit:
Power Max
PowerBook G3 250MHz 32MB/4GB/CD/FD/13.3"/Factory Refurbished - $1029.00
iBook S.E. 366 64 Mb/6 Gb/CD/Eth/56K/Factory Refurbished - $988.00
Find them at: