Pilsbury Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter The Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter was designed specifically for use with the latest 12-inch PowerBook G4 (models introduced in September 2003). The adapter connects to the Mini-DVI port on the new 12-inch PowerBook G4 and provides both S-video and Composite video connectors. It allows many devices such as TVs, VCRs, or overhead projectors with S-Video or RCA (Composite) connectors to be connected to your new 12-inch PowerBook G4. Use a separate Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter for VGA video out support (included with all new 12-inch PowerBook G4 systems or available for order as a standalone kit). $19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 12, 2004 Author Share Posted May 12, 2004 Thanks for that. I'm going to check out a powerbook in a few days anyway, but with the resolution being so low, does the display look poor? the laptop i'm on right now looks CRAP with the same res, and so does my pc. Anyone care to clear this up? Am i better going for a laptop with a higher res? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsbury Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Display looks well. I have no issues with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EidrahS Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Ive seen the resolution on a12" PB (played with it for about 2hours). At first i wanted to turn the res up but couldne (i love high res) then as tou work with it you realise that that resolution works well with the 12". I dont thinh a higher res would be good on the 12" versions. Im looking at buying the 17" Powerbook soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 12, 2004 Author Share Posted May 12, 2004 Slightly concerned about the hard drive. Would it be painfully slow with the 4200 hdd, and would I see a noticable improvement with the 5400? Also, the website says it's SDRAM, not DDR. True? Also, is it easy to find RAM which works with the powerbook? Can I just buy any ram and put it in there (of the same speed/type of course)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 If you buy it from Crucial, you follow steps to make sure you can't buy the wrong memory. It sounds like upgrading the RAM is easier than it was on the iBook, even a muppet like you could do it mate. Not sure about the HD tho, How much is the 5200 model over the 4200 ? Same sizes? Do they do 7200 as well? I'm not much a portable man - Altho on occasions i get a Sack truck for my G5 :p ... Someone must know about PowerBook HD's here?! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalFreedom Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 That's how long you've been outta the PeeCee world mate! :D What would you compare the Powerbook with as standard, and with an upgrade to 512 ram (?60 for 256 upgrade! ouch!) put it simply in prgrams, key word, programs the powerbook will be faster than your pc, but when using the os it will seem slower because of all the eyecandy, be games should perform just about the same on the powerbook, and i say go apple, just to add i have a l337 3GHz ati r9800pro with 1gb of rd-ram, and my 366MHz G3 Apple iBook feels faster sometimes! it all depends on whoch programs you use.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsbury Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 The 5400rpm drive is 80GB, the 4200rpm is 60GB. The spin speed will make some difference, but, probably not as much as you'd hope. Cache is more important, not sure how much each has (normally manufacturers only use 2MB cache drives). Toshiba do a 60GB 16MB cache 5200rpm laptop drive that really makes a huge difference. Pity no-one includes that as standard in their machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 12, 2004 Author Share Posted May 12, 2004 Costs a lot I take it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsbury Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 About $20 / 30 more than any other 60GB drive. Well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsbury Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Worth noting that upgrading the hard drive yourself in the 12" PowerBook (and all iBooks) is a major job... (And voids warranty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 Yeah, I probably wouldn't upgrade the hard drive, but it does put me off a bit, because the hard drive does seem very slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsbury Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Any laptop you buy is pretty much going to have a 2MB cache 4200rpm drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 Oh right, that's cool then, cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 Btw, thanks to everyone for your help! You may just convert me yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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