Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ypu. What Larry said. Do it and don't look back. We're on our 6th Mac (iMac running 10.5.7) which we upgraded to a year ago Can't ever remember the previous Mac any more. Running about 3,400 image Full JPG with both iPhoto and Aperture - not one hiccup. A brand new, Solid Machined Aluminum Mac laptop is high on my Lust List. Go for it, Rabs. Bob On Jul 20, 2009, at 9:01 AM, Lawrence Zeitlin wrote: On Jul 19, 2009, at 10:29 PM, lug-request at leica-users.org wrote: > Mark Rabiner wrote: > > I think I'll have a large order of prognosis negative! > > My 12" Powerbook G4 monitor darks are darkening... The jewel like PB G4 12" laptop is an unusually sturdy computer and generally gives little trouble. If a visit to the Genius Bar doesn't produce results, I suggest that you take it to TekServe (www.tekserve.com ) on 23rd. St in NYC or send it to TechRestore (www.techrestore.com). The latter firm specializes in screen repair. Download and save all your important files first. However if the repair estimate for either firm is over $500, I would simply spring for a new MacBook Pro 13" model. The price should be about $1100, less if you opt for a refurbished model from the Apple store. The PB 12" has been my favorite laptop for years but it is reaching the end of its life. The newest operating system OS 10.6 will not run on li. It only supports 1.25 GB of ram and the maximum internal disc size is 250 GB. It seems to be happiest running OS 10.4.11. Since you probably use your 12" PB hard, write it off as a business expense and deduct the cost of a new laptop from your taxes. Remember a new MacBook Pro is only half the cost of a Leica lens. Larry Z _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information