Replacing my iBook G4 with Airbook

I'm finally replacing my iBook G4 with an Air
Seeking recommendations from community as to product and options ( memory, graphics, etc) for me:
Attributes I would like
1. Small design ( small screen ok)
2. Residential work - email, up to 10 websites open and operating
3. Light video - YouTube, etc.
4. No Gaming
5. Family pictures/video (rare)
6. Travel - so battery life important =7 hours plus
7. Some hobby business accounting application - Quickin Quickbooks
8. Using Airport Express Wireless in home
Pretty simple use.

I would reccomend the MacBook Air 11 inch. It's a great option if you're not planning on doing things that take up tons of memory. The screen is nice, and it has plenty of memory for the average computer user. Very portable, too.

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I have replaced my ibook hard drive but when I start up I get a folder with a flashing question mark. I have tried installing the OSX disk using the "C" key but can't get any further than the flashing "?." What do I do? What is the problem?

I have replaced my ibook hard drive but when I start up I get a folder with a flashing question mark. I have tried installing the OSX disk using the "C" key but can't get any further than the flashing "?." What do I do? What is the problem?

Which iBook do you have?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1772?viewlocale=en_US
Which version of the OS is installed, and which version are you trying to install?
You could try starting up with Startup Manager and see if it will allow you to select the OS X install disc as the startup disk. If so, maybe you can proceed from there. I would recommend repairing the hard drive first since you are evidently having a bit of a problem with it.

Will apple replace broken ibook with macbook

I don't know if Apple will replace my iBook G4 12" with a MacBook? I think that that won't happen for another 6 months or a year, is that true.
iBook G4, Dell 4550, Dell 2200, Toshiba AS257, iPod 3G 15 GB, 2, iPod G4 20GB, iPod Mini 1G 4GB Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Apple will make three repair attempts per unit and then they'll give up on it. When they decide to give up and replace your computer they will replace it with a current model most like the computer you have. If you have a 1.33 ghz iBook this would mean a 1.83 ghz MacBook.
But don't expect Apple to be willing to replace your computer. They'll replace every part in your computer on the first repair attempt if they have to. Logic board complaints usually result in apple replacing the logic board, keyboard, hard drive, etc. Basically when they repair a computer for logic board failure (the most catastrophic thing other than the monitor) you get almost a new system back.

Gray screen when turning on iBook G4 with tiny file folder in center of screen blinking the finder icon and a question mark. Have tried several things. Any help please??

Gray screen when turning on iBook G4 with tiny file folder in center of screen blinking finder icon and question mark. I cannot figure this out. Tried everything I know. Can someone help please???

Hello,
Ideally you need to boot from the disk as you have no other media advisable. (e.g your hard drive)
Without some form of system disk or restore you wont be able to diagnose the problem with your hard drive.
By using a Mac OS X system disk you can load up the Disk Utilities and repair the hard drive if shown it's available. If it's not available you would need to replace the hard drive and reinstall Mac OS. Without any disk to support you, you are going to struggle.
You can obtain replacement disk, both retail copies or system disk on the Internet.
If you know what version of Mac OS X you had install (I'm guessing that it would have been 10.3, but would recommend 10.4) A retail disk is normally black with a colored 'X' on it, while system disk are always.
Always try and obtain a copy of the system restore disks (Gray) for your iBook
Ebay is another outlet that has genuine system disk for sell, but like any auction site, it's as and when someone is selling them.
The only other thing you could do is take it to a Apple repair agent who could check the hard drive on your behalf. That way you can get confirmation if the problem is the drive or some other fault. They may even help restore the OS for you.
I can't think of anything else to try without some form of disk to help you.
There maybe just one other small thing you could try.
When booting up, firmly rest your palm of your hand on the iBook next to the tracker pad on the left side.
If it works then it's another fault that I'm aware of.

Replacing an ibook screen

My ibook took a tumble the other night off a couch and hit backend screen first (like the apple on the outside of the screen hit first) and destroyed the screen. it is now white, most of the LCD display is up towards the top of the monitor and the only way I can use it is to plug in an external monitor.
I called my local mac shop, and they suggested it would be 2200.00 to replace the screen. Then said it would be cheaper to buy a new one than to replace the screen.
Is this true? I can see the screen being expensive to replace, but actually more than replacing the ibook itself?
Anyone have any background on this? I cant believe that basically my ibook is done and my only real option is to buy a new one.
Thanks
Brian

I'm in a similar situation as the original poster. I saw someone advertising an iBook G4 800MHz screen from a computer with a bad logic board. Are there differences between that screen and the one that came with the iBook G4 1.2GHz?

IBook G4 with washed-out screen, vertical lines, won't boot

My father's 1.33 Ghz iBook G4 with 1GB RAM was working fine when it suddenly froze. Upon restarting, it displayed very colorful, vertical lines on a washed-out screen, almost like it was slowly dissolving into a white blob. It does nothing beyond this. However, I do get a start-up chime.
I can access the drive via target disk mode and was able to pull all of his information off the drive. Attempting to boot from the install disc does nothing but give me the same white-ish screen. I tried zapping the PRAM (allowing four bongs) and booting from the install disc. This yields the Mac boot screen for a few seconds then the logo shift down and to the left a few pixels and a couple of short, stray black lines appear where the logo originally was. I need to zap the PRAM again to at least get to this point again, otherwise it immediately get the washed-out screen. I can replicate these results every time.
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Thanks.

My son's iBook G4 showed similar symptoms. After searching the web, it looked like the symptoms fit the solder connecting the gpu to the motherboard was cracked from stress/heat. The conventional solution is to replace the logic board at a cost of $300-$400; more than the iBook is worth.
A couple of sites suggested "reballing" the gpu which essentially means resoldering the gpu to the motherboard. GPUMEDICS (http://tinyurl.com/ycul2xu) will reball a bare motherboard for $30 or $75 if you send them the computer. Their repair fees include a 12 month warranty and return shipping.
It seemed worth the risk... I sent them the computer on Sat, they received it on Mon. (fast USPS service!), it was repaired by Wed, and I received it on Fri. According to my son, it seems to work fine. 2 minor problems: they didn't call when they received the iBook and I haven't received a receipt yet.
Granted, we've only had the repaired iBook back for a couple of days. But so far, I would recommend gpumedics if your iBook shows signs of gpu failure.

HT4059 How do I make ibook purchase with iTunes gift card rather than credit card on account.

How do I make ibook purchase with iTunes gift card rather than credit card on account.

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I just replaced my mac pro with an iMac and i can't get it to work with my epson stylus 3800 printer?

i just replaced my mac pro with an iMac and i can't get it to work with my epson stylus 3800 printer? i have downloaded the 3800 software three times and the imac keeps telling me there is no software to run the printer? Any help here?

Care to share which OS you are using?

How to replace typewriter (straight) apostrophe with typographic (curly) apostrophe?

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Then enter Find: " (space-") and Replace: “ (space-opt-[), and click Replace All. It will say 1 Replaced, meaning the quote mark preceding "It" in the second sentence (the only quote mark preceded by a space). Enlarge the replacement to see it clearly; it's replaced an ASCII " with another ASCII ".
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Replace one itunes account with another

I have the itunes application downloaded on my laptop but i recently made another itunes account and i want the new one to be on the Itunes application. So i uninstalled the application thinking that if i downloaded it again it would ask me for an account. Except all it did was restore the old account. I am wondering if anyone knows how to replace one itunes account with another. If you know anything that can be useful comment.

Store > Sign Out
Store > Sign In
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Just replaced my iphone 4 with new 4. restore from icloud is hung on an app I no longer use (password probably expired) how can i get the restore to move on to the next app

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Is there a way to have the iPad 2 "read" text from iBooks as with web sites or pages?

is there a way to have the iPad 2 "read" text from iBooks as with web sites or pages? A different App perhaps?

Isn't that you asking how to get it (undefined) back?
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I replaced my old iphone with a new one and i lost it i want the s/n of the new one

i replaced my old iphone with a new one and i got it without the box today my new iphone is stolen and i need the serial number of the new one
thanks

Read here for the various ways to locate the SN:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4061

How Can I replace newScale Text Strings with Custom Values?

How Can I replace newScale Text Strings with Custom Values?
How can I replace newScale text strings with custom values?
All newScale text is customizable. Follow the procedure below to change the value of any text string that appears in RequestCenter online pages.
Procedure
1. Find out the String ID of the text string you would like to overwrite by turning on the String ID display:
a) Navigate to the RequestCenter.ear/config directory.
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c) Save the file.
d) Repeat steps b and c for the RmiConfig.prop and RequestCenter.prop files.
e) Stop and restart the RequestCenter service.
f) Log in to RequestCenter and browse to the page that has the text you want to overwrite. In front of the text you will now see the String ID.
g) Note down the String ID's you want to change.
2. Navigate to the directory: /RequestCenter.ear/RequestCenter.war/WEB-INF/classes/com/newscale/bfw.
3. Create the following sub-directory: res/resources
4. Create the following empty text files in the directory you just created:
RequestCenter_0.properties
RequestCenter_1.properties
RequestCenter_2.properties
RequestCenter_3.properties
RequestCenter_4.properties
RequestCenter_5.properties
RequestCenter_6.properties
RequestCenter_7.properties
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Example: The StringID for "Available Work" in ServiceManager is 699.
If you wanted to change "Available Work" to "General Inbox", you would add the following line to the RequestCenter_0.properties file
699=General Inbox
Strings are divided into the following files, based on their numeric ID:
Strings are divided into the following files, based on their numeric ID:
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0 to 999 -> RequestCenter_0.properties
1000 to 1999 -> RequestCenter_1.properties
2000 to 2999 -> RequestCenter_2.properties
3000 to 3999 -> RequestCenter_3.properties
4000 to 4999 -> RequestCenter_4.properties
5000 to 5999 -> RequestCenter_5.properties
6000 to 6999 -> RequestCenter_6.properties
7000 to 7999 -> RequestCenter_7.properties
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7. Restart RequestCenter.
Your customized text should be displayed.

I've recently come across this information and it was very helpful in changing some of the inline text.
However, one place that seemed out of reach with this method was the three main buttons on an "Order" page. Specifically the "Add & Review Order" button was confusing some of our users.
Through the use of JavaScript we were able to modify the label of this button. We placed JS in the footer.html file that changes the value of the butt

I no longer have access to system folders that allow me to remove old or incorrect PAGES templates. Need to find out how to do that. The only way I can do it now is to blank the template and replace the bad template with a blank.

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