" Sony/Ericsson T608 is now available to order 12/21/03 from Sprint.
Bluetooth lets mac notebook users access Sprints 3G high speed network for data. First Bluetooth solution from Sprint and long delayed. I ordered one today and was promised delivery in 2 days.
-Daniel H.
Also more info at: http://www.gizmodo.com/archives/009349.php "

A reader replied to this post:

" Mike! Thank you for the heads up! I just ordered the Sprint Sony/Ericson T608! I have an order number in hand! Sprint's web site doesn't list the phone, I called Sprint at 1-888-253-1315 and after a long hold, I was informed that the price was over $700!

After I picked my jaw off of the floor, I searched the web and found that you should call 1-866-PCS-AUTO. The price including my taxes and shipping was $221.
Thanks again!
vlad "

" Hi Mike,
Hitachi-IBM- DeskStar ATA 7K250 ATA-6 8MB Cache- IDE Disk Drive... 160 GB -$149 80 GB - $69
http://www.transintl.com/store/category.cfm?Category=2435

4x Pioneer DVD-R/RW,CD-R/RW Internal Bare Drive....$129
http://www.transintl.com/store/category.cfm?Category=866
Thanks, Ken
Transintl.com "

" Hi Mike, I've created a little app called "Silent Night" that takes care of the PowerBook Fan issue related to PowerBook G4 12in Rev. A. The installer reverts the fan's settings to their original state before the 10.3.2 update. The installer is located here:
http://homepage.mac.com/idrivex/silentnight.dmg
Thanks.
Chris T.
(I asked Chris for more info)

Yes, in the 'rev B' model, the fan already comes on at 125 degrees F. The 10.3.2 update brings the fan / temp. threshold in line with what was already on the 'rev b' models.
'rev A' Only
Before 10.3.2 Update, Fan would come on at 138 degrees F and shut off at 125 degrees F
After the 10.3.2 update, Fan would come on at 125 degrees F and shut off at 116 degrees F.
As I'm sure you know, just operating the 12" PowerBook will bring the temperature in the 125-130 degree range without much effort, so that fan continuously stays on now pretty much.
Chris T. "

• Mac OS X 10.3.2 Update: Information and Download
• Mac OS X Server Update 10.3.2: Information and Download
• Mac OS X 10.3.2 Update: Addresses Video Issues With ATI XCLAIM VR Card, Power Mac G3 (Blue and White)
• Mac OS X 10.3.2 Update Addresses Virtual PC 6.1 "Emulated" PostScript Printer Issue
• Shake: Qmaster Incompatibilities With Mac OS X 10.3 (Shake Qmaster users who upgrade to Mac OS X Panther should update to Shake Qmaster 1.1 and Mac OS X 10.3.2. Kbase doc lists 3 issues resolved.)
• Received Faxes Aren't Saved in Folder Whose Name Has 2-Byte Characters ("If faxes you receive with Mac OS X Panther aren't saved in the folder you've selected, update to Mac OS X 10.3.2 or rename the folder.")
• Mac OS X 10.3: Kernel Panic when using iSub (fixed) ("Mac OS X 10.3.2 Update resolves an issue that can cause a kernel panic when an iSub speaker plays audio. Harmon Kardon Soundsticks with iSub, for example, include an iSub speaker.")
• OS X 10.3, PowerBook G4 Computer stops responding when window is moved ("Mac OS X 10.3.2 Update addresses an issue in which your PowerBook G4 computer may stop responding when a Classic application's window is moved. Affects PB G4 DVI, PB G4 15in FW800, PB G4 17in")

I've added these links to the 10.3.2 feedback page also which has been updated again for more reader reports and one (strange) note from a G5 owner that replacing the 10.3.2 onboard audio driver with the one from 10.3.1 solves his problems. (Not seeing any problems on my dual G5 system w/10.3.2 so far - using ext. analog speakers w/onboard audio.)

" After installing the ATTO 3.0 driver, my ZIP 100 is no longer accessible. It doesn't show up in ATTO Config, or even in an 'ioreg'. System is 10.3.2 on a Dual 1.25 Ghz MDD.
I duplicated the problem on 10.3.1. 10.3.1 with Panther 2.0.4 ATTO driver - ZIP works. Installed ATTO 3.0 driver. ZIP drive ceases to exist. Reinstalled the Panther 2.0.4 driver - Zip drive works again.
Card is an (OEM) Apple/ATTO UL3D. Flash (firmware) is 1.6.6f0.
Wes "

I'd write ATTO tech support to see if they have any suggestions.
Previous ATTO 3.0 driver reports were in Dec. 18th and Dec. 19th news pages.

"Hi Mike, I have a 17in Apple "Clearback" CRT that I still really like. (ADC CRT display, the one discontinued a couple of years ago. -Mike) Unfortunately, the ADC connector means upgrade choices for the graphics card are limited. (the adapters only work with digital flat panels) (The CRT ADC display draws a LOT of 28V power, literally the max possible to source from the Tower Power Supplies and more than the usual DVI-ADC adapters source-Mike)
When the retail Radeon 9000 Pro was released with ADC port, I bought it as soon as I could find one. I've been quite happy with it, but it had an annoying bug where it wouldn't sense the available resolutions right, resulting in a black screen when starting a game for the first time or when playing iTunes' visualizer fullscreen etc. I'd become pretty adapt at manually editing config files so at least games would work, but it was very annoying non the less. I had emailed ATi but never heard back from them. (This issue was commented on in the forums in the past. ATI has a tech doc on the issue also - linked in the FAQ here.-Mike)

I'm very pleased to say that this latest 10.3.2 update finally fixes all problems. The display pref pane only lists one frequency per supported resolution now and I haven't been able to produce a black screen from any of the apps that caused trouble before. Better late than never, I guess :)
regards and kudos for running such an invaluable site,
Kees "

• Giga Designs Dual G4/1.25GHz (at 1.4GHz) in (Gigabit) G4/AGP (rated 9)
• Other World Computing G4/1.25GHz in (sawtooth) G4/AGP (rated 10)
• Powerlogix G3/900 in Beige G3 (rated 8)
• Sonnet G4/1.2GHz in G4 Cube (rated 10)
  (My reviews of G4 and G3 upgrades w/apps/game tests, install info, etc. are linked here. OC/CPU module articles are on the Systems page.)

(Warning - Overclocking may not be reliable and could lead to hardware failure or corrupted data.) You can find the full reports by searching the database selecting the indicated Mac model and upgrade card brand/type. If you've upgraded the CPU on your Mac, please post an entry in the database. Search the database for entries from most every upgradable Mac model *before* you buy. (Searchable by mac model/upgrade brand). For detailed reviews with performance tests and install tips, see the CPU Upgrades page.)

CD-ROM Drives:
• Exp. bay TORiSAN CDR_U200 20x in Powerbook G3 lombard (OS X)
  (listed under "other" brands)
  
  DVD-ROM Drives:
• IDE Liteon XJ-HD166S (16xDVD/48xCD) in Dual G4 DDR (OS X)
  
  CDRW Drives:
• Firewire 52x32x52x "Porsche Design" used w/G4 Cube (OS 9.1)
  (no itunes/OS 9 burn support - didn't note drive mechanism but I'm guessing a Liteon LTR-52327s)
• USB Iomega CDRW6402EXT-B (16x10x40x) used w/G4 AGP (OS X 10.3)
• USB Iomega CDRW64892EXT3-C (52x24x52x) used w/Powerbook G3 2000 (OS X) (using modified burn support file w/10.2.8 via patchburn)
• IDE LG GCE-8523B (52x24x52x) in Beige G3 (OS 9.2)
  (FAQ's CDROM/CDR section here has itunes burn support file)
• IDE Liteon LTR 52327s (52x32x52x) in Dual G4 (OS X 10.3)
  (native burn support in 10.2.8 and later, didn't note if bootable from CD)
• IDE Yamaha F1 (44x24x44x) in PowerMac G5 (OS X 10.3)
  (noted fit/door opening issue - didn't comment on booting from CD, burn support, etc.)
  
  DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106 in G4/AGP (OS X 10.3)
  (noted problem playing "DVD +" discs.)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106 in single G4 DDR (OS X 10.3)
  (noted problem reading Warcraft III CD.)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106 in Dual G4 DDR (OS X)
• IDE Teac DV-W50D in G4/AGP (OS X )
  (using modified burn support plugin via Patchburn in 10.2.8)
  (Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model, Beige G3 MT and B&W G3 Macs)
  
  Hard Drives:
• IDE Hitachi 60GB/7200 rpm in Powerbook G4 (OS X 10.3)
  (Reader FYI - PowerBook G4 Ti 15in. LCD illustrated Hard Drive install guide here
  Alum. PB G4 15in take-apart guide here.
  Powerbook G4 12in LCD illustrated Hard Drive install guide here)
• IDE Hitachi DeskStar 180GXP 120GB in G4/AGP (OS X 10.3)
  (Illustrated guide to adding a 2nd HD here in B&W G3 rev2 and G4 towers up to the QuickSilver models.
  IDE articles page RAID section has an illustrated guide for adding 2 more drives in the side bays.)
• IDE Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 120GB in Dual G4 DDR (OS X )
• IDE Seagate ST94811A 40GB in iBook 2001 (OS X 10.3)
  (FAQ's iBook section has links to off-site HD upgrade guides)

You can find full owner reports (latest shown first) by searching the database by drive/brand/interface/mac models (the latest reports are shown first in searches). For guides to installing CD/CDRW/DVD drives or Hard drives in many mac models, see the IDE Articles page. The Firewire articles page also has guides on case kits, installing drives, etc.
If you've added a IDE, SCSI, Firewire or USB hard drive, CDRW, tape drive, etc. make sure you add a report to the database. (If you post an updated entry - make sure you use the same name, etc. as you did before so I can find your past entry. Thanks.)
(Incomplete entries are deleted. Do not post questions in the database, it's for drive reports not questions on what drive to buy - for that try searching the database for reports from owners of your mac model on the drive type/brand/interface, etc. you're interested in.)

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