<strong>Buy a 12" PowerBook with a SuperDrive. Give in. You know you want to </strong><hr></blockquote>
That's what I did. Here's hoping the lack of L3 cache wont kill the performace too much <img src="graemlins/bugeye.gif" border="0" alt="[Skeptical]" />
thanks everyone for the great imput, and for all the stuff i didnt consider that you guys brought up. it looks like i will wait for the new 15" powerbook update. It will be my only computer once i get it, and i really would like the 802.11g performace. If i guess i get the urge for one right now i can get the 12" and a display.
You may be able to get 802.11g with the 15" Powerbook by using a 802.11g card in your PC Card slot, Belkin is releasing some soon, though Mac OS support isn't going to be available for a month or so.
I don't think you'll ever notice the difference between b and g unless you're using the airport to shuffle files between computers. I can't think of any internet service that offers more than 3Mbps. So, if it's going to be your only machine, sticking to 11b shouldn't be an issue.
I don't think you'll ever notice the difference between b and g unless you're using the airport to shuffle files between computers. I can't think of any internet service that offers more than 3Mbps. So, if it's going to be your only machine, sticking to 11b shouldn't be an issue.</strong><hr></blockquote>
your very true, i have att broadband. And thats what i think there cap is too.
I don't think you'll ever notice the difference between b and g unless you're using the airport to shuffle files between computers. I can't think of any internet service that offers more than 3Mbps. So, if it's going to be your only machine, sticking to 11b shouldn't be an issue.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Are you saying you're better off picking up an older and cheaper AirPort which will suffice for most applications?
Are you saying you're better off picking up an older and cheaper AirPort which will suffice for most applications?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I don't want to speak for Matsu, but I think that's exactly what he's saying. 802.11b has an 11Mbit/s connection. That's way more than enough for consumer broadband uses. Even with the 54Mbit/s of 802.11g you won't see any speed increases. If you're using it to network computers, you'd see a difference in speed for things like large file transfers and application usage. But for nearly everyone, 802.11b is a viable solution.
I don't want to speak for Matsu, but I think that's exactly what he's saying. 802.11b has an 11Mbit/s connection. That's way more than enough for consumer broadband uses. Even with the 54Mbit/s of 802.11g you won't see any speed increases. If you're using it to network computers, you'd see a difference in speed for things like large file transfers and application usage. But for nearly everyone, 802.11b is a viable solution.</strong><hr></blockquote>
it may possible support another PC in my home but thats about it. And that is still up in the air.
In the home, I dunnathink it matters what base station you have as broadband won't come anywhere near saturating it for some time to come. You might consider 11g cards to swap files between computers even if you only have an 11b base station. 11Mbps to broadband and 54Mbps between machines.
Is it possible to use a broadband connected machine as a software base station? I though it was, then some people said that Apple took this capability away from us?
The printer thing on the new base stations seems like a nice feature to me though.
<strong>In the home, I dunnathink it matters what base station you have as broadband won't come anywhere near saturating it for some time to come. You might consider 11g cards to swap files between computers even if you only have an 11b base station. 11Mbps to broadband and 54Mbps between machines.
Is it possible to use a broadband connected machine as a software base station? I though it was, then some people said that Apple took this capability away from us?
The printer thing on the new base stations seems like a nice feature to me though.</strong><hr></blockquote>
OH YA the printing devise port is great...kinda like "why didnt i think of that."
And as you put it a "software base station" i tend to think not, just cause i havent heard of anyone doing that on a mac...that i think PC world thing. but i may be wrong.....hope some else posts.
[quote]Is it possible to use a broadband connected machine as a software base station? I though it was, then some people said that Apple took this capability away from us?<hr></blockquote>
Actually, I've found that the ATi Rage Pro Mobility 128 really is upgradeable! :eek:
The card can be upgraded from 8 MB to 16 MB of VRAM but Apple doesn't want ATi to provide the upgrade to PowerBook owners (in hope that they will buy a new machine).
It's too bad that someone doesn't offer a way to upgrade these GPUs like they can upgrade CPUs. Even an additional 8 MB of VRAM would be an amazing improvement.
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<strong>Buy a 12" PowerBook with a SuperDrive. Give in. You know you want to
That's what I did. Here's hoping the lack of L3 cache wont kill the performace too much <img src="graemlins/bugeye.gif" border="0" alt="[Skeptical]" />
signed~
punching keys on a pc in N.H. today.
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I don't think you'll ever notice the difference between b and g unless you're using the airport to shuffle files between computers. I can't think of any internet service that offers more than 3Mbps. So, if it's going to be your only machine, sticking to 11b shouldn't be an issue.
<strong>A note about 802.11b vs g.
I don't think you'll ever notice the difference between b and g unless you're using the airport to shuffle files between computers. I can't think of any internet service that offers more than 3Mbps. So, if it's going to be your only machine, sticking to 11b shouldn't be an issue.</strong><hr></blockquote>
your very true, i have att broadband. And thats what i think there cap is too.
Where in NH are you? It's very rare to see someone else from our state around here.
<strong>A note about 802.11b vs g.
I don't think you'll ever notice the difference between b and g unless you're using the airport to shuffle files between computers. I can't think of any internet service that offers more than 3Mbps. So, if it's going to be your only machine, sticking to 11b shouldn't be an issue.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Are you saying you're better off picking up an older and cheaper AirPort which will suffice for most applications?
<strong>Durham's pretty nice. A real college town.
ya, you sure hit the nail on the head, its so a college town. but on the other hand i do work for the university. So its kinda a double edged sword.
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Are you saying you're better off picking up an older and cheaper AirPort which will suffice for most applications?</strong><hr></blockquote>
well thats what i get from his post...hmmmm <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
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Are you saying you're better off picking up an older and cheaper AirPort which will suffice for most applications?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I don't want to speak for Matsu, but I think that's exactly what he's saying. 802.11b has an 11Mbit/s connection. That's way more than enough for consumer broadband uses. Even with the 54Mbit/s of 802.11g you won't see any speed increases. If you're using it to network computers, you'd see a difference in speed for things like large file transfers and application usage. But for nearly everyone, 802.11b is a viable solution.
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I don't want to speak for Matsu, but I think that's exactly what he's saying. 802.11b has an 11Mbit/s connection. That's way more than enough for consumer broadband uses. Even with the 54Mbit/s of 802.11g you won't see any speed increases. If you're using it to network computers, you'd see a difference in speed for things like large file transfers and application usage. But for nearly everyone, 802.11b is a viable solution.</strong><hr></blockquote>
it may possible support another PC in my home but thats about it. And that is still up in the air.
Is it possible to use a broadband connected machine as a software base station? I though it was, then some people said that Apple took this capability away from us?
The printer thing on the new base stations seems like a nice feature to me though.
<strong>In the home, I dunnathink it matters what base station you have as broadband won't come anywhere near saturating it for some time to come. You might consider 11g cards to swap files between computers even if you only have an 11b base station. 11Mbps to broadband and 54Mbps between machines.
Is it possible to use a broadband connected machine as a software base station? I though it was, then some people said that Apple took this capability away from us?
The printer thing on the new base stations seems like a nice feature to me though.</strong><hr></blockquote>
OH YA the printing devise port is great...kinda like "why didnt i think of that."
And as you put it a "software base station" i tend to think not, just cause i havent heard of anyone doing that on a mac...that i think PC world thing. but i may be wrong.....hope some else posts.
That feature has returned with Jaguar.
<strong>If there was only a way to upgrade the Pismo's VRAM, there would hardly be a reason to upgrade at all!</strong><hr></blockquote>
Maybe it's just me, but I think a display that doesn't need to be propped up to keep it from smacking the desk is a nice feature.
The card can be upgraded from 8 MB to 16 MB of VRAM but Apple doesn't want ATi to provide the upgrade to PowerBook owners (in hope that they will buy a new machine).
It's too bad that someone doesn't offer a way to upgrade these GPUs like they can upgrade CPUs. Even an additional 8 MB of VRAM would be an amazing improvement.