Purchasing a PowerBook overseas

I'm currently stationed overseas in Japan. I'm looking to upgrade from my old PB and I'm not 100% sure that anything I buy from a local Apple store or vendor will be good to go once I return to the States.
Can any one point the way or give testimonials?
Thanks!

Hi again,
The speed increase was with the addition of the extra 1Gig Ram, for both PB's. Since they are running Panther and Tiger, it's tough to call. I do notice that Tiger seems to use memory better (less for the same load) then Panther does, but only about 50MB to 100MB difference. For me, they are both peppy! One would almost have to run them side-by-side with the same OSX doing the same program in order to see if there is much difference, and if the speed of the chip is the determining factor (sometimes it is, sometimes it's not), it would be a "slight" increase. The speed of the hard drive, the extra Ram, how much is going in the background, and a host of other maintenance items, all determine how fast the computer is. In Theory, if it is well maintained, and not overloaded with background tasks or Widgets, the 1.67 GHz should be faster then the 1.5 GHz in the same condition.
And your concern about a lemon is well taken. That condition would of maybe showed up already, if it was going to. And if not, there are ways to abuse the machine beyond what it was made for that can cause it. I'd be more concerned with getting a pampered computer, then worry about the lemon factor... considering these are '05 - '06 models.

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I want to purchase a powerbook that will run a music program like MOTU or Pro Tools as well as run Final Cut Pro without being sluggish...any help?

I want to purchase a powerbook that will run a music program like MOTU or Pro Tools as well as run Final Cut Pro without being sluggish...any help?

The only way that would work out is if you ran exactly the versions that were made for old PowerBooks. Anything newer may require Intel and not run, or will strain the poor old G4 CPU.
Your needs have to be modest, too, because the problem with older music and video software is that they are not current as far as formats and codecs for the Web. If you want to output H.264, the current standard for YouTube/Flash video, older software may not support it, and in addition, H.264 is processor-intensive and is tailor-made for today's multi-core, 2+ GHz processors. It will overwhelm a G4. A PowerBook G4 can barely play YouTube videos.
More perspective: The PowerBooks worked great for miniDV format editing. In other words, 480i SD/standard definition video in use from the late 1990s to the late 2000s. If that is all you want to do, edit tape from an old miniDV camera to SD output, then OK.
But if you want to edit today's HD video, whether 720p from a snapshot camera/iPhone 4 or 1080p from a DSLR, the PowerBook and the software for it will either not recognize AVCHD/H.264, or it will slow the PowerBook to a dead crawl.
I'm in agreement with the above: Intel Macs have been out for so many years that getting a used one is a much better deal than a dead-end PowerBook. And I loved (still love) my PowerBooks.

Using my Powerbook Overseas

I will be studying in the UK for about a year. I purchased the Apple travel adapters, but I am unsure whether it is still safe to plug my Powerbook into the wall with only the adapter. Does anyone have any knowledge in this area? Can the powerblock permit the amount of voltage in the UK?

Here is what is in an Apple knowledge base article:
Question 15: I will be travelling overseas and will be taking my PowerBook computer with me. Which adapters do I need for the power and modem?
Answer: The PowerBook computers can use 115 V and 230 V AC. You will need a power prong adaptor available at many electronic and travel retailers. Review the following technical document for more details. Document 129: "World Power Differences Can Limit International Product Usage"
It looks as if will work just fine with the adapters.

I recently purchased a powerbook 1400c/133 at a yard sale and need to know where to find a 24v,1.9a adapter to get it started?

I recently purchased a macintosh powerbook 1400c/133 at a yard sale and was wondering where i could get a 24volt,1.9a adapter to get it started?

Sandy,
If you enjoy yard sale shopping you should also look for computer recyclers in your area. The ebay power supply Jeff pointed to is a good price and has free shipping. The free shipping makes it nice because you do not have to leave home to get it. On the otherhand, recyclers may have other accesories and spare parts all in one location. They will often match or beat the price of an online source. Happy hunting. That is a very capable computer for its day.
Jim

Purchasing apps while overseas

I'm an American with an account at the US iTunes Store and an American credit card. I'm bringing my 2nd gen Touch to Turkey. Will I be able to buy and update apps if I'm connected via public wifi?

Hard to say for sure. The terms of use of the iTunes Store say that you agree not to attempt to use the Store from outside of the applicable country (in your case, from outside of the US) and there have been some indications that Apple has implemented technological means to enforce that restriction. So I would suggest you not count on it working and that you should purchase/update any apps before you head overseas.

Purchasing a Powerbook

I have the opportunity to purchase a reconditioned 15" 1.67GHz Powerbook G4 with 1GB of DDR2 and 128MB video card, and a 80GB hard drive. Its being offered at a decent price too. Before I purchase it though I would like some opinions on this notebooks quality. I've been hearing allot about apparent defects in 15" and 1.67GHz Powerbook's.
I've heard allot about lower DIMM slot and GPU failure with the 1.67GHz Powerbook's, but I've read nothing that clarifies whether or not these defects are limited to the DDR1 Models or all 1.67's. I also have the opportunity to buy a 17" Powerbook thats clocked in at 1.5GHz for around the same price as the 15", would this be the safer choice?
P.S. I don't want anyone telling me to go buy a Macbook because not only do I not have the funds, but I also don't like Intel;)

Hi again,
The speed increase was with the addition of the extra 1Gig Ram, for both PB's. Since they are running Panther and Tiger, it's tough to call. I do notice that Tiger seems to use memory better (less for the same load) then Panther does, but only about 50MB to 100MB difference. For me, they are both peppy! One would almost have to run them side-by-side with the same OSX doing the same program in order to see if there is much difference, and if the speed of the chip is the determining factor (sometimes it is, sometimes it's not), it would be a "slight" increase. The speed of the hard drive, the extra Ram, how much is going in the background, and a host of other maintenance items, all determine how fast the computer is. In Theory, if it is well maintained, and not overloaded with background tasks or Widgets, the 1.67 GHz should be faster then the 1.5 GHz in the same condition.
And your concern about a lemon is well taken. That condition would of maybe showed up already, if it was going to. And if not, there are ways to abuse the machine beyond what it was made for that can cause it. I'd be more concerned with getting a pampered computer, then worry about the lemon factor... considering these are '05 - '06 models.

Looking to purchase a Powerbook

Looking for suggestions. My son would like to get a Powerbook. He is not a high end user. Internet, games, fun stuff. Looking to buy a used one initially to see how much he uses and then maybe upgrade him to the latest and greatest in the future. I am not familiar with Powerbooks at all from a performance standpoint. Can anyone help with specs that I should look for, mainly minimums in processor, memory, disk size and monitor size or a suggestion that maybe I need to look at something newer than the PowerBook G4. There are a few on ebay in the local ads, but want to make sure I get one that is power enough for him. Thank you for your help.

Well, you have a myriad of options:
Basic stuff? You can try an old "Pismo" PowerBook with a G4 upgrade card in it. Good for internet, word processing, but not intense gaming. Just "fun" gaming. Even a stock G3 might do. Max the RAM to 1GB, get at least a G3 500MHz or the G4 550MHz third party upgrade installed in it already, and you can upgrade different things with its expansion bays galore! Screen resolution is 1024x768.
(In fact, let's jump the gun here right now-- if he's looking for gaming, the best bet is Intel-based Macs since current games require it, as far as the "high-end" games from EA, Electronic Arts. Fun games, those can be done on a G3 or G4 PowerBook).
You can up the ante, but if so, you'd best go further. You can go for a Titanium PowerBook G4 with at least a 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, and a SuperDrive (or at least a Combo Drive). But better to go for the Aluminum line. These have a 1280x854 resolution, and earlier versions with lower processors were even lesser resolution.
The fun one, in my opinion, is the 12-inch PowerBook G4. Compact and light and portable. Screen resolution at 1024x768, and processors from 867MHz to 1.5GHz with Combo Drive or Superdrive.
The 15-inch PowerBook G4 (aluminum) comes anywhere from 1GHz to 1.67GHz (early version) with 1280x854 screen, max RAM at 2GB, and either Combo Drive or Superdrive. These have an expansion slot in the PCMCIA cardbus whereas the 12-inch does not.
Then there's the special 1.67GHz Double-Layer SD model which has a high-res screen of 1440x960 with a double layer Superdrive and faster RAM (PC-4200) which also maxes at 2GB.
The 17-inch PowerBook G4 is way too big, but still portable and also matches the processors of its immediate sibling, the 15-inch. Screen resolution is much higher as well and same with the RAM.
Hard drives these days, no smaller than 80GB, but better if 120GB and above (250GB maximum). Speed should be at 5400RPMs, but you can go as high as 7200RPMs but it caps out at 100GB. A 15-inch display is optimal. 1GB RAM is the minimum best. 512MB is bare minimum. 2GB RAM is better. Minimum processor speed, I'd say no lower than 1GHz, best at 1.5GHz, but better at 1.67GHz, the highest possible G4 chip in a PowerBook.
You can also get some refurbished MacBooks at the Apple Store online for $799 (while supplies last... they come and go). That would be a great deal too. PowerBook G4s also go for $500 to $700 on eBay for the mid-range models, while the high-end models go for $700 to $1000. So you can see how well the PowerBooks still fare these days.
Maybe if you outlined what your son is looking for exactly, then I can pinpoint a better suggestion based on my experience.

Is there a way to check the date i purchased my powerbook G4?

cant exactly remember/.

Unless you registered with Applecare when you bought it, there's nothing from Apple online to verify the date bought. It's possible you could contact your local Apple store or Apple Customer Service to ask if they could tell you. Or, if you paid by check or credit card, go find those records.

Powerbook purchase - does where I purchase matter?

Hello,
I will be purchasing a new powerbook in a few days.
My question is this: what difference does it make, if any, if I purchase the powerbook from an Apple Store, Apple on line, or an Apple retailer (apple authorized reseller)? In order of lowest to highest price are:
1. Apple retailer -- $150 rebate (free shipping & no tax)
2. Apple on line -- education discount plus coupon
3. Apple Store -- education discout but no coupon
I have been reading the threads here -- am I correct in understanding that I will get more service if I encounter problems if I have purchased the powerbook directly from an Apple store?
My budget is tight, but I am new to mac (an experienced windows user). I will be using software to transfer my files and doubt I will need assistance, but should I find something wrong with the powerbook, I'd like to resolve the issue(s) as simply as possible, even if it means spending a bit more at the onset. Oh, and yes, I will be purchasing Applecare.
Thanks in advance,
LJW

Main difference seems to be return policy and flexibility - Some people have said Amazon have a generous return policy, and Apple allow you 14 days or so - some other retailers don't, but repairs etc are still handled by Apple and Applecare, so after the first 14 days it's a moot point.
You could try calling the Apple Store and seeing if they'll do a price match with the retailer. Also, if you determine that return policy is the only difference, check with your credit card company - as they often offer extra protection to consumers that most people don't realise.
Welcome to the Apple Club, you'll really enjoy it. BUT - take a good hour or so to work out how it works and what the structure of OSX is - it will save you a lot of frustration later if you learn how it works at the start - file structure and the way applications are "installed" are the two biggest differences (much better) - ask here for advice. If you get to a point where you think something is worse than windows, check here, you may just be making a mistake.
Anyway, best of luck.

Powerbook G4 can't connect via ethernet but connects via airport

We have a small office network connected to an Efficient Networks DSL router that's managed by our isp. The router has 4 ports and a linksys 8 port switch is connected to one of those ports. Another D-Link wireless router/switch is connected to another port.
2 i-macs connect without problem via ethernet cable. They are set to DHCP and get 192.xx private addresses. Both run 10.4.5. Another older imac running 9.2.2. also has no problems.
I recently purchased a powerbook G4 and it will not connect via ethernet to the Efficient networks router. At first it was connected to the linksys, so decided to connect it direct to the Efficient Networks router. With DHCP, it acquires a 169. internet address which is self generated (i.e. no real connection). I tried to give it a static private address (talking to the isp provider). They could see the powerbook but saw all zero's (presumable mac address). By the way the Powerbook works perfectly at home connected via ethernet cable to a D-Link router connected to a cable modem so it's not a physical problem. I even checked the ethernet cable I used in the office with another computer - no problem.
When I switch to airport in the office, the powerbook connects to the network and the internet. I get some strange warning messages showing the server's and the router's private ip addresses. I click ok, and the powerbook finds an unassigned private ip address. It's the only way it will work, but it causes problems, because I can't connect to one of the network printers. Speed also isn't great.
Can anyone give me advise how to proceed. I am no expert on this stuff so keep it as simple as possible.
Tks

Tim,
Thanks for your help. Here's what I've done before reading your e-mail. The D-Link DI-524 wireless router is connected to the Effiicent Neworks DSL router as you mentioned. One ethernet port of the EFF.Net. router is connected to the WAN port of the DI-514.
Because I have a D-Link router at home which works flawlessly with my powerbook, I decided to connect the ethernet cable of the powerbook to the D-Link which has 4 ethernet ports. Lo and behold, the powerbook acquired a private ip address and connected to the LAN and internet!
When I connected the powerbook direct to the Efficient Networks router, it could not communicate. I believe that there must be some software incompatibility between the powerbook and the Efficient Networks router. By connecting to the D-Link, the D-Link assigned an ip address to the powerbook, and it could connect to the server, lan, etc..
Only problem is that I have a Brother network printer that cannot connect to the powerbook. My powerbook cannot find it on the network. Because there is a linksys switch connected to the efficient networks router's third ethernet port, maybe as you said, going through the D-Link via DHCP (when the Linksys is also acting as a DHCP server, might cause this type of problem. What do you think?
As a final note, other imac G5's connected to the linksys switch (which then connects to the Efficient Network's router) have no problem connecting to the lan or internet and have no problem connecting to any of the printers. When I put the powerbook on that switch, I could not connect to the internet - i.e. whether connecting via the lynksys switch or direct with the efficient networks router - same results: no internet connection whether manually or via DHCP.
So the imac G5 has no problem with the efficient networks router but the powerbook G4 hits a brick wall. The G4 likes the D-Link router. I am concerned (and I will have to check this) that if I turn off the dhcp server feature from the D-Link, that whatever software issue crops up between the powerbook and the Efficient Networks router, will rise up again, because the D-Link will act like a simple switch (just like my linksys switch), and we'll be back to square zero. In any case, no harm in trying. This may be the cause of the Powerbook not seeing that Brother printer (even though it sees another printer and other macs).
Having spent hours reading about network problems, I think it's safe to say that macs have problems with certain routers. Why a G5 works and a powerbook G4 doesn't is beyond me, but clearly software must play a role.

Unable to Install OS 10.2 (Jaguar) or OS 10.3 (Panther) on PowerBook G4

I was having issues with my PowerBook G4 Titanium (667 MHz) running OS 10.3 (Panther), see http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=5846471#5846471, so I zeroed and erased the harddrive before installing the original operating system, OS 10.1 (Puma). Using the Software Update feature, I updated to OS 10.1.5, verified/repaired permissions and the harddrive, and then updated firmware before proceeding to install OS 10.2 (Jaguar) using a full retail upgrade disk. The installation produced a kernel panic in the final stages, so I repeated the process from the beginning (zeroed and erased the harddrive, etc.). The second go-around, the installation hung up in the final stages (with 8 minutes to go, which went on for a good hour), until I received an Unexpected Error. (Exit Code 0). I restarted the computer while holding down the Option key to select the original OS 10.1 startup disk, and now my laptop starts up with the smiling mac icon and a crude black-and-white spinning sun. I used the Disk Utility feature to verify/repair permissions and the harddrive, but ejecting the Installation CD and attempting to start up still displays the smiling mac and crude sun.
I suspect the harddrive itself may be defective (at least that's what started this whole chain of events), but the Disk Utility verifies the harddrive. If it's not the harddrive (how else can I tell?), is there something else that may be impeding installation of OS 10.2?
My OS 10.3 is an upgrade CD, not a full retail installation DVD, so I am reluctant to try and jump from the original OS (10.1) to 10.3 without first installing 10.2. Or, is that possible?
Would I be able to install OS 10.2 using the full retail CD, or do I have to install the original, base OS (10.1) first?
I appreciate any advice the forum is willing to offer.

I have 1024 MB of RAM in the form of two (2) 512 MB chips which I installed shortly after purchasing my PowerBook G4 new some years ago (2002?).
In the event you can decipher the following, which I suspect you can, I am attaching both the finder.crash.log and pbs.crash.log, which I opened from the Console, as well as the Kernel Panic Log, which I opened in Apple System Profiler.
Date/Time: 2008-06-25 21:15:45 -0700
OS Version: 10.2 (Build 6C115)
Host: Gary-Huntzingers-Computer.local.
Command: Finder
PID: 384
Exception: EXCBADACCESS (0x0001)
Code[0]: 0x0000000aCode[1]: 0x01917000
Thread 0 Crashed:
#0 0x90519bf8 in _ZN17CIconStorageEntry17SetCompressedDataEmlPhl
#1 0x9051b6cc in _ZN22CIconStorageLocalEntry7SetDataElPcl
#2 0x90516b64 in _ZN17CIconStorageEntry16SetIconFamilyPtrEPK18IconFamilyResourcem
#3 0x9051fc30 in _ZN20CFileBasedIconLoaderC4EP17CIconStorageEntryPK5FSRefsmsPs
#4 0x905192e0 in _ISGetStorageByIconFile
#5 0x9300c8e8 in Z20GetStorageFromLSInfoPK5FSRefmmPK10_CFStringh
#6 0x9300681c in _Z16ISBuildBaseImagePK5FSRefPK12HFSUniStr255PmP13FSCatalogInfoP19CustomBadgeRes ource
#7 0x93008ed4 in GetImageForFSItem
#8 0x93007360 in GetIconRefFromFileInfo
#9 0x9073ab48 in _ZNK9TMetaData11ReadIconRefERP13OpaqueIconRefb
#10 0x90740be8 in _ZNK11THFSPlusRef11ReadIconRefERP13OpaqueIconRefb
#11 0x9073fcb0 in _ZNK13THFSPlusStore11ReadIconRefERP13OpaqueIconRef
#12 0x90737cc8 in _ZNK13THFSPlusStore10GetIconRefER18TPropertyReference
#13 0x90731d68 in _ZNK13THFSPlusStore11GetPropertyEmR18TPropertyReference
#14 0x90733578 in _ZNK5TNode11GetPropertyEmR18TPropertyReferenceRy
#15 0x90731f6c in _Z15GetNodePropertyPK13OpaqueNodeRefmPyR18TPropertyReference
#16 0x907359dc in GetNodePropertyAsIconRef
#17 0x000113fc in 0x113fc
#18 0x00004b54 in 0x4b54
#19 0x00007040 in 0x7040
#20 0x000128d8 in 0x128d8
#21 0x0000c4fc in 0xc4fc
#22 0x00022870 in 0x22870
#23 0x95020d6c in _ZN5LView4DrawEP15OpaqueRgnHandle
#24 0x95020d9c in _ZN5LView4DrawEP15OpaqueRgnHandle
#25 0x95020d9c in _ZN5LView4DrawEP15OpaqueRgnHandle
#26 0x95020d9c in _ZN5LView4DrawEP15OpaqueRgnHandle
#27 0x95020d9c in _ZN5LView4DrawEP15OpaqueRgnHandle
#28 0x95023f30 in _ZN7LWindow10UpdatePortEv
#29 0x000231e4 in 0x231e4
#30 0x000110dc in 0x110dc
#31 0x92ba25b4 in DispatchEventToHandlers
#32 0x92ba291c in SendEventToEventTargetInternal
#33 0x92ba5d28 in SendEventToEventTargetWithOptions
#34 0x92be6f10 in _Z17HandleWindowEventP14OpaqueEventRefm
#35 0x92bb209c in _Z29ToolboxEventDispatcherHandlerP25OpaqueEventHandlerCallRefP14OpaqueEventRefP v
#36 0x92ba266c in DispatchEventToHandlers
#37 0x92ba291c in SendEventToEventTargetInternal
#38 0x92bb4c88 in SendEventToEventTarget
#39 0x92bb6a4c in _Z22ToolboxEventDispatcherP14OpaqueEventRef
#40 0x92bc7f20 in CallEventDispatchHook
#41 0x92bb3484 in TryEventDispatcher
#42 0x92ba3ecc in GetOrPeekEvent
#43 0x92ba3b78 in GetNextEventMatchingMask
#44 0x92ba799c in WNEInternal
#45 0x92bad858 in WaitNextEvent
#46 0x00004340 in 0x4340
#47 0x00008c14 in 0x8c14
#48 0x00027cd8 in 0x27cd8
#49 0x00026d5c in 0x26d5c
#50 0x00026bdc in 0x26bdc
Thread 1:
#0 0x90042d68 in semaphoretimedwait_signaltrap
#1 0x9003ef94 in pthread_condwait
#2 0x902300ec in MPWaitOnQueue
#3 0x90737084 in _ZN13TNodeSyncTask12SyncTaskProcEPv
#4 0x9025e538 in PrivateMPEntryPoint
#5 0x90021428 in pthreadbody
PPC Thread State:
srr0: 0x90519bf8 srr1: 0x0200f030 vrsave: 0x00000000
xer: 0x00000000 lr: 0x90519bd0 ctr: 0x00000000 mq: 0x00000000
r0: 0x000026b2 r1: 0xbfffd360 r2: 0x00000000 r3: 0x04e6eaee
r4: 0x00000012 r5: 0x00000000 r6: 0x00000003 r7: 0x01917d8d
r8: 0x000000ff r9: 0x00000017 r10: 0x04e7eaf1 r11: 0x04e75085
r12: 0x90580f40 r13: 0x00000000 r14: 0x00000000 r15: 0x00000000
r16: 0x00000000 r17: 0x00000000 r18: 0x00000000 r19: 0x00000000
r20: 0x00000002 r21: 0x00000000 r22: 0xa2ffc74c r23: 0x0000008e
r24: 0xbfffd760 r25: 0x00003ce5 r26: 0x00000000 r27: 0x00010000
r28: 0x00000012 r29: 0xbfffd7a0 r30: 0x01917000 r31: 0x90519b5c
Date/Time: 2008-06-25 21:15:39 -0700
OS Version: 10.2 (Build 6C115)
Host: Gary-Huntzingers-Computer.local.
Command: pbs
PID: 377
Exception: EXCBADACCESS (0x0001)
Codes: KERNINVALIDADDRESS (0x0001) at 0x00075e98
Thread 0:
#0 0x90074328 in machmsgtrap
#1 0x90006670 in mach_msg
#2 0x901490b0 in __CFRunLoopRun
#3 0x90181578 in CFRunLoopRunSpecific
#4 0x907f5a0c in -[NSRunLoop runMode:beforeDate:]
#5 0x90809244 in -[NSRunLoop run]
#6 0x00002dc8 in main
#7 0x00002a74 in _start
#8 0x000028f4 in start
Thread 1 Crashed:
#0 0x900052c8 in szone_malloc
#1 0x90005144 in malloczonemalloc
#2 0x900112c4 in strdup
#3 0x90264618 in ZN10VolFSMount5initEv
#4 0x9025b898 in _ZN7FSMount4initEv
#5 0x9022da98 in Z11INITVOLUMEP10VolumeInfo
#6 0x90268c38 in _Z19MountInitialVolumesv
#7 0x90268b44 in Z16INITFileManagerv
#8 0x90236ea8 in _Z21GetVolFSVCBByVolumeIDm
#9 0x902324d0 in Z17PathGetObjectInfoPKcmPP10VolumeInfoPmS4_PcS4Ph
#10 0x90234b48 in _Z24FSPathMakeRefWithOptionsPKhmP5FSRefPh
#11 0x9014ac44 in _CFGetFSRefFromURL
#12 0x9014ab4c in CFURLGetFSRef
#13 0x9016d68c in _CFBundleCopyInfoDictionaryInResourceForkWithAllocator
#14 0x90177790 in CFBundleCopyInfoDictionaryForURL
#15 0x00005bb4 in processFile
#16 0x00006084 in processDirectory
#17 0x00006504 in processDirectories
#18 0x000068a8 in processRequestData
#19 0x00006fbc in make_services
#20 0x00008860 in _NSUpdateDynamicServices
#21 0x907fd32c in __NSFireDelayedPerform
#22 0x90163884 in __CFRunLoopDoTimer
#23 0x901493e8 in __CFRunLoopRun
#24 0x90181578 in CFRunLoopRunSpecific
#25 0x907f5a0c in -[NSRunLoop runMode:beforeDate:]
#26 0x90809244 in -[NSRunLoop run]
#27 0x00008538 in -[ServicesServer runServicesServer:]
#28 0x9081cd38 in forkThreadForFunction
#29 0x90021428 in pthreadbody
PPC Thread State:
srr0: 0x900052c8 srr1: 0x0200f030 vrsave: 0x00000000
xer: 0x20000000 lr: 0x9000528c ctr: 0x9005e930 mq: 0x00000000
r0: 0x00000000 r1: 0xf002c520 r2: 0x00000000 r3: 0x00000001
r4: 0x00000001 r5: 0x00000000 r6: 0x80808080 r7: 0x00000000
r8: 0x00000000 r9: 0xa0001054 r10: 0x00000000 r11: 0x00075e90
r12: 0x9005e930 r13: 0x00000000 r14: 0x00062110 r15: 0x00000001
r16: 0xf002dfa8 r17: 0xf002dfa4 r18: 0xf002dfa0 r19: 0xf002dfac
r20: 0xf002dc90 r21: 0x00000000 r22: 0xf002dca0 r23: 0x00000000
r24: 0x0005125c r25: 0xf002c560 r26: 0xa00051ac r27: 0x00000001
r28: 0x00051010 r29: 0x00051060 r30: 0x00061100 r31: 0x900051ac
Unresolved kernel trap(cpu 0): 0x600 - Alignment DAR=0x03ffcd8d PC=0x0008d544
Latest crash info for cpu 0:
Exception state (sv=0x28200C80)
PC=0x0008D544; MSR=0x00009030; DAR=0x03FFCD8D; DSISR=0x000000A0; LR=0x00022184; R1=0x18943710; XCP=0x00000018 (0x600 - Alignment)
Backtrace:
0x00022268 0x00023B4C 0x0003913C 0x001D11D0 0x001DB11C 0x00027450 0x00092B14 0x0002903C
0x0008FE90 0x0008FC4C 0x000926B8
Proceeding back via exception chain:
Exception state (sv=0x28200C80)
previously dumped as "Latest" state. skipping...
Exception state (sv=0x296D6280)
PC=0x9005E930; MSR=0x0000D030; DAR=0x0006CE49; DSISR=0x000000A0; LR=0x901812D8; R1=0xF00379A0; XCP=0x00000018 (0x600 - Alignment)
Interestingly enough, I hadn't suspected the RAM. I always thought it was the hard drive going out on me (which it may still be).
I ran an Extended Test using my Apple Hardware Test CD and it revealed the following error code: mem_2/4
I verified that the RAM shows up in my System Profile in Apple System Profiler. Is it possible one or both of the RAM chips is going bad? Is it possible that the built-in RAM is going bad?
Do you recommend I remove one or both of the RAM chips and then run the hardware test again? Are there memory tests other than the Apple Hardware Test CD that may be able to better pinpoint the problem?
Thanks again for your help.

Battery exchange program: is proof of purchase really needed?!

I own Apple PowerBook G4 and my battery falls under this exchange program.
I'm from Russia but purchased my notebook in the USA.
On Apple Support website you write that only my computer serial number and battery serial number needed to participate in this exchange program.
I contacted Apple Distributors here in Russia (www.apple.ru, www.deepapple.com) about participating in this exchange program. But alongside with these two serial numbers they ask me for "proof of purchase" otherwise they refuse to exchange my battery.
Why is it so? Why I don't need that "proof of purchase" in the USA and in other countries listed, but need it in Russia? Why 2 serial numbers, the notebook itself, the original PowerBook box with documents package are not enough to exchange my battery?
Not so long ago I've noticed that my battery changed its shape and color but didn't know why it happened. After reading about this problem and the exchange program on Apple Support website I'm afraid to continue using my Apple computer and I am refused to exchange the battery.
What have I to do? Please help!
Apple PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.6) Apple iPod mini 4GB Green

Hi,
I live in the US, also where I purchased my PowerBook G4 12". When I received my replacement battery it did not fit, and when I called Apple about they asked me for a purchase date and told me that because I bought my machine from MacMall it would have to be registered with Apple. Now I have to fax AND email them an invoice proving that I purchased it just to get a SECOND replacement battery.
I don't know why a SN of both machine and battery isn't sufficient, except that maybe they want to know that you actually purchased the machine, not bought it from someone else (maybe the warranty doesn't transfer?) or that it's not stolen?

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Biting the bullet, I went over to OWC and purchased a 2 gig upgrade kit for around $66.00 +shipping, a few days wait, a 10 minute install later and smooth sailing on my PowerBook!
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Hi there!
I'm new to these boards as well as new to Apple. I have just purchased a Powerbook 15" and have some questions.
I have an hp deskjet printer...would I be able to hook my powerbook to that? Or are there specific apple friemdly printers I can purchase? Its nothing fancy, just some essays for school and resumes.
Also...when I ordered my Appple I didn't include any "software"...like iworks. Will my powerbook contain a word processing program? Or do I have to purchase office software?
One last question.... What is the easiest way to transfer music, photo and word documents from my PC to my new powerbook? Will they be recognized?
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--with my new PB, my HP deskjet 960 works great. The PB had the drivers already installed.
--you can get a student discount to purchase Office 2004 for Mac if you don't want to purchase iWorks. Your PB will have a trial verson of iWorks on it to try out. You can also use Simple Text, but the formatting doesn't always hold up in a MS Word environment.
--See this Knowledge Base article for ways to transfer files.
Welcome to the world of Macs!
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