In a message dated 2/12/10 11:36:44 AM, [email protected] writes:
> On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 2:14 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Wow now I'm more confused than I started out. It looks like the adapter > is a > > WinBloze item. > > At the electronics interface level of PATA & SATA, there really aren't > "Windows" versus "Mac" items. (Well, the further back you go in time, > the less sure I would be about that. But I certainly think it's true > for drives or systems made within the last few years.) > > But I also would be surprised if the form factor for this item would > allow it to physically fit into a G4 Mac Mini. Then again, WTHDIK? But > that's why I decided to ask. > > I'm not even sure that post I'm referencing came from the OP. It is in > a different thread on another board. Figured it couldn't hurt to ask > though. I'm still not really sure what's what so far. > > -irrational john > > -- > I'm currently trolling for a Super drive for a TiBook 500 to replace a knocking one I have in it now, I was told by Bob at Operator headgap that a lot of PC SuperDrives drives will work in the Mac and are cheaper, but he did stress that not all will work. So I assume maybe the adapter will not even though some PC items will ineterchange. If it were me I think I'd settle for a 500 GB FW external. however that adapter would be kinda cool to mess with. If it weren't for the SATA to PATA issue :-) John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
