On 08/01/03 10:33, "Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The gee-wiz factor is killing me. After watching the PowerBook intro movie, > <http://www.apple.com/hardware/video/> I'm even more amazed at what Apple > has done. > > Along with FireWire 800 (double the speed of the original FireWire) they've > added AirPort Extreme (http://www.apple.com/airport/> for a wireless (IEEE > 802.11g) connection that's 5 times the speed of the original AirPort. It > comes in two versions (with or without modem) and they sell for $199 and > $249. Apple also added a USB port to connect a printer. I wonder if the > range is still the same? > > The one that made me go Ooooo-Ahhhh, was the backlit keyboard (via fiber > optics) that automatically adjusts to the environment, as well as auto > adjusting the screen brightness. GEE-WIZ! > > Oh yeah, it also has Bluetooth. > > This is really killing me. And I'm still in love with my snow iBook!
I know what you mean ;-) I haven't been dreaming about any Macintosh since a few years now, with a B&W updated with a 500 MHz G4 and a Radeon, plus my Pismo. Even if both computers are not the fastest, they fit my bill. But, since the introduction of yesterday, I surprised myself dreaming about if I could spare $3300... Like I said, that's the first time that this is happening to me in the latest few years. I guess I'm starting to be ready for an upgrade... -Laurent. -- =========================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************* Usual disclaimers apply ************************* case and paste n.: [from `cut and paste'] 1. The addition of a new feature to an existing system by selecting the code from an existing feature and pasting it in with minor changes. Common in telephony circles because most operations in a telephone switch are selected using case statements. Leads to software bloat. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
