LA Computer Company: Specials on AppleCare, iMac's, Apple Batteries and Apple A/C Adapters. Also Great prices on Used Apple Computers. Call 1-800-941-7654 Click Here.
OWC: Burn DVDs, DVD-DL, CDs, DVD-Ram - FAST! Superdrive upgrades from OWC starting from $31.99 with options for nearly every Mac. Models with Lightscribe, Blu-Ray too!
Welcome to The 'Book Review, a new Low End Mac feature in which
we will review each week's iBook and PowerBook news in capsule form
- new products, price changes, software updates, and suchlike.
Except as noted, prices are in U.S. dollars, bold links are to
outside sites, and regular links lead to 'Book profiles on Low End
Mac.
And for some really Low End prices on reconditioned PowerBooks,
check out these offerings from DataTech Remarketing.
DataTech says, "Every system we sell has been thoroughly
reconditioned and tested at our own facility. And, every system is
shipped with a 180 day guarantee."
You might also want to check out prices at 1-800-4MEMORY or do some
comparison shopping at ramseeker.
PowerBook 3400 & Original G3
Lithium-Ion Battery
Is the battery in your PowerBook
3400 or original PowerBook G3
getting weak? Other World Computing has a special on Genuine Apple Lithium-Ion batteries for 3400 Series
PowerBooks. Identical to the battery that was installed in the
PowerBook at time of purchase. One year Warranty. This battery only
fits the PowerBook 3400 180/200/240 or the original PowerBook G3.
It will not work in the PowerBook
5300 series machines.
Trager Laptop Bags
Trager's laptop
bags come with their patented "Computer TransPack," which
they say is like having a bulletproof vest for your computer.
All Trager laptop carriers are made of Tru-Ballistic material, a
super-tough, technically advanced, compound fabric that can
withstand the test of time and activity and feature a variety of
handy organizational pockets, cell phone pouches, and wide,
comfortable shoulder-straps
Courier Laptop 745B
Main compartment includes removable Computer TransPack™
and computer accessory pockets. Exterior features include cell
phone pocket, two vertical side-zip pockets plus eleven more
pockets for maximum organization, ballistic front flap with
reflective trim, full length back slip pocket and removable load
bearing waist belt.
Colors: Black, Slate, Hunter
Fabric: True Ballistic; High Density Ripstop
Dimensions: 16 x 13 x 6
Capacity: 1700 cu. in.
Special Features: Taped Internal seams, Soft Touch Buckles
Organizers, Reinforced Stress Points,
Waterproof fabric with 1.5 oz. coating
Cross Country Laptop 740B
Shoulder bag, backpack... you choose. Protects laptop in padded
removable Computer Pocket.
Colors: Black, Slate, Hunter
Fabric: Tru-Ballistic 1050 D. Nylon; High Density Ripstop
Dimensions: 16.5 x 13.5 x 7.5
Capacity: 1600 cu. in.
Special Features: Taped Internal seams, Soft Touch Buckles
Organizers, Reinforced Stress Points,
Waterproof fabric with 1.5 oz. coating
Computer TransPack 840R
Hard-sided protection for your laptop. High impact shell and
double foam bottom cradles laptop for ultimate protection. grab
handles provide versatility, easy removal and carrying solo
Colors: Black
Fabric: High Density Ripstop
Dimensions: 13 x 11.5 x 2.5
Received an A+ from independent testing labs.
Patent Pending
Marathon Laptop 760B
Portable office for short and long hauls. This mega brief has
space for filing, storage, organization and a removable Computer
TransPack.
Colors: Black, Slate, Hunter
Fabric: Tru-Ballistic 1050 D. Nylon; High Density Ripstop
Dimensions: 16.5 x 13.5 x 7.5
Capacity: 1600 cu. in.
Special Features: Taped Internal seams, Soft Touch Buckles
Organizers, Reinforced Stress Points, Water proof fabric with
1.5 oz. coating
Rover Laptop 750B
Sized to accommodate all the essentials. This compact brief
includes a removable Computer TransPack.
Colors: Black, Slate, Hunter
Fabric: Tru-Ballistic 1050 D. Nylon; High Density Ripstop
Dimensions: 14.5 x 13 x 6.5
Capacity: 1400 cu. in.
Special Features: Taped Internal seams, Soft Touch Buckles
Organizers, Reinforced Stress Points,
Waterproof fabric with 1.5 oz. coating
Willow Design NL-11 Case for
PowerBook G4
Willow Design
has released the first of its carrying solution for the Titanium PowerBook G4. As with its other
laptop backpacks and laptop briefcases, Willow has gone the extra
distance to build extra functionality as well as superb protection
and carrying comfort into the case.
At only 3.1 lbs, the NL-11 case
is compartmentalized to fit the Titanium in a convenient upper
level compartment specially designed to
minimize heat build up if you're computing with the G4 inside the
case. For more cramped spaces, the horizontal divider which the G4
sits on can be removed and used as a platform for more secure
laptop computing.
With outside dimensions of only 15.5 x 13.5 x 6.0", the case
fits all the Titanium, power supply, external mouse and other
accessories, has extra room for paperwork or manuals and an outside
organizer pocket.
The case is constructed of tough polyester and nylon fabric with
1/2" foam protection throughout reinforced on the upper display
sides by corrugated plastic, high density polyethylene on the
handle side and hardboard on the bottom.
As with all other Willow backpacks, other PowerBook and iBook
carry cases, the new Titanium G4 case is covered by Willow's 100%
satisfaction guarantee and lifetime guarantee against defects in
materials and craftsmanship.
The NL-11 case sells for $123.00 U.S./$185.00 Cdn. It is
available in black, charcoal, navy, teal, and purple.
Mac of the Day: PowerBook 170, Oct. 1991 - At 25 MHz, the PB 170 was at the top of the original PowerBook line.
List of the Day: The iPhone List Low End Mac's forum for discussing and supporting Apple's iPhone.
August 29 in LEM history: 00: My lowest low-end Mac - 01: Uncluttered organization - Microsoft wins over Mac user - 02: Salute to SatireWire - 03: Wireless Internet popping up everywhere - 05: World domination, online or off - A 3-dimensional Dock replacement - 06: Productive at the low end - PowerPC vs. Intel - Secure wireless
Recent Content on Low End Mac
Looking for a Content Management System That's as Easy as Mac, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 08.29.
Low End Mac needs to move to a content management system, but the few we've tried just don't cut it for people used to the simple elegance of the Mac.
Best Power Mac G4 Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 08.29.
Used 450 MHz AGP, $75; 500, $99; 800 QS, $199; 1.25 GHz MDD, $375; 450 MHz dual, $179; 867 dual, $300; 1 GHz dual, $395; 1.42 dual, $575.
Best iBook G3 Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 08.29.
Used 300 MHz clamshell, $150; 500 CD, $150; 800, $200; 600 CD-RW, $240; 900 Combo, $300; 14" 600, $360; 900, $400.
Best iPod nano Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 08.29.
Used 2 GB iPod nano, $89; refurb 3G 4 GB, $99; new, $140; refurb 8 GB, $149; new, $179.
10 Mac Browsers Compared, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 08.28.
A look at Internet Explorer, Radon, Opera, Safari, Shiira, iCab, Firefox, Netscape Navigator, Flock, and Camino running in Leopard.
Clone and Boot: Another Advantage of the Mac OS, Kev Kitchens, Kitchens Sync, 08.28.
Unlike Windows, Apple makes it possible to clone a bootable drive (Classic Mac OS or OS X) and use it with another supported Mac.
Best MacBook Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 08.28.
Used 1.83 GHz, $799; 2.0 black, $875; refurb 2.1 GHz, $899; 2.4, $1,099; black, $1,299; new 2.1, $1,019 after rebate; 22, $1,094; 2.4, $1,219 a/r; black, $1,394 a/r.
Best iMac G5 Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 08.28.
Used 17" 1.6 GHz Combo, $499; 1.8 SuperDrive, $530; 2.0, $600; 1.9 iSight, $625; 20" 1.8 GHz, $580; 2.0, $650; 2.1 iSight, $700.
Best classic Mac OS Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 08.28.
System 6, $10; 7.1, $12; 7.5.1, $4; Mac OS 7.6, $13; 8.0, $13; 8.1, $48; 8.5, $25; 8.6, $20; 9.0, $20; 9.2.2, $20; more.
CrossOver Strikes Out, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 08.27.
Running Windows apps on a Mac without paying for Windows is great in theory, but actually getting Windows software working is another story.
MacDrought: 4 Months with No New Macs, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 08.27.
The most recent Mac update was over four months ago, and the Mac mini has been unchanged for over a year.
Best Intel iMac Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 08.27.
Used 17" 1.83 GHz, $625; 20", $599; 2.16, $749; 24", $950; refurb 20" 2.4, $999; 2.66, $1,299; 24" 2.4, $1,299; 2.8, $1,549; new 3.06, $2,094 after rebate; more.
Best 15" PowerBook G4 Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 08.27.
Used 1.25 GHz Combo, $600; SuperDrive, $650; 1.33 Combo, $640; 1.5, $680; SD, $725; 1.67, $730; hi-res, $800.
Best Time Capsule and AirPort Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 08.27.
500 GB Time Capsule, $294; 1 TB, $468; AirPort Extreme Card, $39; 802.11n Base Station, $166; 802.11g AirPort Express, $60; 802.11n, $98.
Advice presented in good faith, but what works for one may not work
for all. Computers are like that. Please report errors to .
Letters sent to Low End Mac may or may not be published at the
editor's discretion. Email addresses will not be published unless
the sender specifically requests it. If you prefer that your
message not be published on Low End Mac, clearly mark your message
"not for publication." Letters may be edited for length, context,
and to match house
style.
LINK POLICY: This site allows and
encourages links to any public page, so long as the linked page
does not appear within a frame that prevents bookmarking the linked
page.
PRIVACY POLICY: In brief, we don't
collect any personal information unless you subscribe to one of our
email lists, in which case you have to give us your email
address.
Low End Mac is an independent
publication and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise
approved by Apple Computer, Inc. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh,
iMac, and iBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Additional company and product names may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of the individual companies and are hereby
acknowledged.
Laptop 745B
to
minimize heat build up if you're computing with the G4 inside the
case. For more cramped spaces, the horizontal divider which the G4
sits on can be removed and used as a platform for more secure
laptop computing.
