on 7/27/03 2:23 AM, Scott at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Well I have been dieing to ask this question. I have been thinking of buying > a B&W but I want to know how many revs are there, and which one gives the > less problems, and some of the specs on the systems and what they are > capable of. I want to start getting more in the updated computer world. I > have a beige now finally running X and it is I must say running nicely. But > I have a small tiny glitch or 2 to deal with. But I think I would rather > have this system as a Classic machine instead, since I would like NATIVE USB > stuff like mice and Keyboard, I got a new USB Keyboard and I love it, it has > buttons for everything, but I still need the old ADB hooked up and that > takes to much room, unless I can use it. So I would like all your input, > also, how is the PowerBook 500MHZ Fire-wire laptop with X on it? I want that > machine in the worst way;-)
Rev. B is the one to get. AFAIK there were only 2 revs. I myself own a rev. A and the main problem these guys had were handling more than one hard drive and handling large hard drives using the on board ATA controller. However this was solved by getting an ATA card. Also there have been reports of blown firewire ports, data going missing, or systems crashing when transferring large amounts of data via firewire (usually files over 100MB). You can always solve this problem by getting a firewire card. Personally (knock on wood) I haven't experienced the problems regarding the firewire. I have a firewire DVD-ROM and movies play great through the port. I did experience system problems when I tried using more than one drive on the on board ATA port. I don't even use this port now since I got an ATA controller card. Everything works great. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
