I've updated the Nvidia Mac GeForce Q&A article (noted earlier today) to include a photo of the OEM Geforce2 MX card. (Several readers asked if the card supported dual monitors. The current version Apple will ship does not - but I already suggested that a dual-head GeForce2 MX version would be a great option, even for G4 Cubes.)

• PowerBook G4 Titanium:
  
• G4 400Mhz and 500MHz
• 15.2" "Mega-Wide" Screen
• DVD Slot Loading Drive builtin
• 5 hour battery life (claimed)
• 1" Thick, 5.3 Lbs.
• Titanium Case
• Dual Airport antennas
• 128MB/256MB RAM
• 10/20GB Hard Drive
• Rage128 Graphics Chip w/8MB
• Pricing: $2599 (G4/400) and $3499 (G4/500)

In production, delivery started in late January 2001 (estimated). [Update - see the Powerbook section of the systems page for later PB G4 articles, performance tests, drive upgrade guides and more.]

DVD Studio Pro is a higher end version that will sell for $995. iDVD is included with all Macs that ship with a SuperDisk (combo DVD-R/DVD ROM/CDRW drive). [iDVD2 for OS X was later released in mid-2001.]

New PoweMac G4s: "Power to Burn"

• 466Mhz to 733 MHz G4s
• 4 models - 466MHz to 733MHz ($3499)
  Single CPU Models due to availability
  (dual 533MHz to be offered as BTO)
• CDRW Standard in All Models
• 133MHz Bus Speed
• AGP 4X with write combing
• Nvidia GeForce 2MX Graphics Card in top 3 models
• 10W Digital Audio Amplifer
• All models have 4 PCI Slots (+AGP)
• Faster PCI Bus noted
• Pioneer SuperDrive Combo DVD-R/CDRW/DVD ROM Std on 733MHz System
  (writes DVDs that can be read on DVD ROMs)
• Superdrive acts as a standard disk on the desktop
  (no need to use CDRW burning software or DirectCD, etc.)
• Pricing: $1699 (G4/466) to $3499 (733Mhz w/SuperDrive)
  (Top 2 models limited availability until Feb.)

They ran a similar Photoshop demo comparing a G4 733 Mhz vs Pentium 4 1.5GHz. In this 100+ action script, the G4 was 33% faster. [Update - See the systems page for 2001 G4 performance tests and related articles.]

15" LCD ADC Display Price Cut: Was $999, now $799. [later in 2001 the price was cut to $599.xx, with a 17" model debuting at $999. See the Video articles page, Displays section for a review of the 17" LCD display model.]

MacOS X Info: $129 and available at retail stores on Saturday, March 24th. Jobs did a long demo showing new features added as the result of feedback noting key concerns from beta testers. Customizable changes to the Dock, Toolbars, Fonts, and ways to emulate the old Finder window scheme were demonstrated to applause from the crowd. Over 75,000 feedback reports were read and categorized for incorporation into the final version.
Over 400 developers totalling 1,200 "name brand" applications for OS X were noted. During the keynote there was a demo of Alias Wavefront's Maya for Mac OS X. Alias noted the combination of OS X, a G4 and Maya was "awesome". They're going beta next week and shipping in the next quarter.

" Hi Mike,
We have some really great deals for the readers this week, starting off with the PowerLogix BlueChip G3/500 WallStreet upgrade.
It's priced by itself for $639.95- The best price out there!

And, even better, we've taken the most popular upgrades for the WallStreet and made some special bundles to go along with the PowerLogix BlueChip 500-

Bundle #1
PowerLogix BlueChip G3/500 & OWC 256mb SO-DIMM(full size) $734.95

Bundle #2
PowerLogix BlueChip G3/500 & IBM TravelStar 20gb 2.5" Hard Drive $829.95

Bundle #3
PowerLogix BlueChip G3/500, OWC 256mb SO-DIMM & IBM 20gb 2.5" TravelStar Hard Drive $929.95

All of these specials are listed on our site in detail, and all are also available through the XLR8YourMac specials page
PowerLogix page with descriptions
XLR8YourMac Specials Page
Sincerely,
Jamie Dresser
Operations Manager
Other World Computing, Inc."

For a guide to installing drives in a PowerBook Wallstreet, see the Hard Drives section of the IDE Articles page or the PowerBook section of the Systems page.

" Hi Mike,
We tested here on a Blue and White and were able to bench in 2.5. Althought the mounted network volume doesn't show up in EPT in the Volume Window. We highlighted one of the volumes in the Volume Window, went into Benchmark. Once the benchmark came up, we were able to select the network volume to bench. Let us know if you need anything else. If all else fails, just use the 2.4.1 for benching purposes.
Regards,
Judy A. Barnas
ATTO TECHNOLOGY "

" Although not exactly earth-shaking news, I figured that since you mentioned something on the front page (a few weeks ago) about adding 2 PCI slots to a J700, I thought you should know it was a success:
bbs.xlr8yourmac.com/ubb/Forum11/HTML/000143.html
[Original forum post here with Connector P/Ns, etc.]

See my webpage
members.home.net/gionpeters/J700.html
Tom P "

• Apple OEM G4/350 ZIF in Beige G3 (rated 10)
• Metabox G3/350 in 9500/132 (rated 8)
• Newer Tech G3/500 in Beige G3 (rated 8)
• Newer Tech G3/500 in 7500/100 (rated 2)
• Powerlogix BlueChip G3/500 in PB G3 wallstreet2 (rated 10)
• Powerlogix BlueChip G3/500 in PB G3 wallstreet2 (rated 10) [different reader]
• Powerlogix G3/350 in PowerBase (rated 10)
• Powerlogix G3/350 in 8600/300 (rated 10)
  (followup report after 7 months)
  
  
• Apple G4/350 OC report
• Apple G4/400 OC report

You can find these 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)

DVD ROM Drives:
• IDE Hitachi GD-7000 in Beige G3
• IDE Toshiba SD-M1212 (6x/32x) in Biege G3
  (same drive/system as in my Toshiba DVD ROM drive review)
  
  CDRW Drives:
• IDE Sony CRX160E (12x/8x/32x) in Beige G3
• IDE Yamaha 8824Ez (8x/8x/24x) in B&W G3
• Firewire Sony CRX1600L (12x/8x/32x) w/Dual G4
• Firewire Sony CRX1600L (12x/8x/32x) w/G4 AGP
• USB Iomega ZipCD 650 w/Umax C500 (w/USB PCI card)
  
  Hard Drives:
• IDE Maxtor 30GB in Dual G4
• Firewire Western Digital 30GB w/PowerBook G3 2000
• SCSI IBM UltraStar 18GB in 7600

You can find these full reports by searching the database with the drive/brand/mac models listed above selected (the latest reports are shown first in searches).
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.

Software Updates:

• QPS Firmware Updates (QPS)
• Modem Magic 4.4
• Apple OpenGL 1.2.1 (direct download link)
• PC MACLAN v7.2.1
• iTunes installer
• Roxio Unveils Toast 5 Titanium
• DiskWarrior 2.1
• enotate
• Mimio 1.5
• Click 'N Burn
• Content Barrier

Apple TIL Updates: (See below for PB G4, G4/AGP and OS 9.1 TILs)
• Power Macintosh: Memory Configurations
• Power Macintosh: Using FPM, EDO, SDRAM, & SGRAM
• Power Mac G4 Computers: Connecting Additional Displays
• Desktop Macintosh Computers: Security Lock Ports
• iMac (Slot Loading)-CIP
• Troubleshooting Handbook: Starting Up From a CD
• Power Mac G4: Installing Internal Storage Devices
• Power Macintosh: L1 and L2 Cache Explained
• PowerBook and iBook: Resetting Power Manager
• PowerBook & PowerBook Accessories: Serial Number Locations
• iTunes: Only One Application Can Use Disc Drive at a Time
• Power Mac G4: How to Differentiate Between Models
• iMovie 1.0.x: Incorrectly Reports Trash not Empty
• Disc Burner 1.0: Requires Factory-Installed Disc Drive
• iTunes: About iTunes Document and Software
• Disc Burner: About Disc Burner Document and Software
• Power Mac G4 (Gigabit Ethernet): Power Supply Voltage Test
• Modular Macintosh: Power, Reset & Interrupt Buttons
• Power Macintosh: Bus Speeds
• Macintosh Family: Batteries and Part Numbers
• iTunes 1.0: System Requirements
• Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh, Mac OS 9.1: Updating Mac OS Disables Virtual Memory
• PowerBook G3 Series Released September 1998: Technical Specifications
• PowerBook G3 Series (M4753) released May 1998: Technical Specifications
• PowerBook and iBook: AC Adapter, Battery, and Recharger Identification
• Mac OS 9.x: Custom Removing Internet Access
• PowerBook: Rear Panel I/O Ports
  
  New G4 Related:
• Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio): Disc Burner 1.0 Software Records Single Session Only
• Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio): Requires PC-133 Memory
• Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio): NVIDIA Video Card Specifications
• Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio): What's New and Different
• Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio): Digital Sound System Information
• Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio): Sound Output Ports
• Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio): Differences Between Models
• Power Mac G4: Display Compatibility
• Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio): Technical Specifications
  
  Powerbook G4:
• PowerBook G4: How to Find the Serial Number
• PowerBook G4: How to Install an AirPort Card
• PowerBook G4: How to Remove or Install the Battery
• PowerBook G4: Technical Specifications
  
  OS 9.1 Related:
• Mac OS 9.1: Some Sherlock 2 Channels May Appear Empty
• Mac OS 9.1: Pro Keyboard CD Does Not Install if Third-Party USB Card Is in Use
• Mac OS 9.1, FireWire 2.7: Third-Party FireWire Drives May Not Recognize Audio CDs
• Mac OS 9.1: Hard Disk Space Requirements
• Mac OS 9.1: AppleShare Client Disappears From Chooser
• Mac OS 9.1, AppleShare IP 6.3: Installing Mac OS Server Admin
• Mac OS 9.1: PowerBook 1400 Fails to Restart After PRAM Reset
• Mac OS 9.1: Software and Before You Install Document
• Mac OS 9.1: Start Up from CD to Install on Original Power Macintosh Computers
• Mac OS 9.1: Installer Only Updates the Startup Disk When Mac OS 8.5 or Later Is Installed
• Mac OS 9.1: Computer Stops Responding After Accessing Extensions Manager at System Startup Time
• Mac OS 9.1: Some Preferences Are Not Retained When Updating to Mac OS 9.1
• Mac OS 9.1: Dialog Box Does Not Cancel on First Attempt
• Mac OS 9.1: ARAP No Longer Available
  
  OS X Related:
• Mac OS X Public Beta, Mac OS 9.1: Classic Does Not Work With Mac OS 9.1
• Mac OS X Public Beta: Mac OS 9 TCP/IP Control Panel Ignored in Classic

Mac News: (Note: Regurgitated press releases, etc. are not listed)

• Sonnet Encore ST (Dual) G4 (sonnet)
• Mac Care Unit (maccareunit.com)
• Electric Image Introduces Amorphium PRO With Real-Time 3D Modeling And Vector-Based Flash (amorphium)
• Hello Macworld, Hello Fast Macs (wired)
• Mac Or Break Moment (ABCnews)
• Apple unveils new PowerBook (marketwatch)
• Apple unveils new Macs (CNNfn)
• Jobs rallies Apple fans (ft)
• Jobs unveils 733-MHz Power Macs; OS X delayed (cnet)
• Software for Mac OS X at the core of Macworld (cnet)
• Apple to Release New OS on March 24 (yahoo)
• Moto G4 Plus makes it to latest Power Mac line-up (the register)
• Counterfeit Adaptec PCI Cards [again!] (adapter/DPT)
• Corel releases OS X betas (macuser UK)

Misc. Hardware Related:
• VST FireRAID (VST)
• ATI Xclaim TV [looks like the prev. tuner model] (ATI)
• PowerFile C200 (dvdchanger.com)
• NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display Introduces New Line Of Flat Enterprise CRT Monitors (yahoo)
• NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display Introduces New Mitsubishi Diamond Pro(R) Series (yahoo)
• NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display Enhances Flat Professional Series with New NEC MultiSync(R) FP950, FP1355 and FP1375X (yahoo)
• Ecrix Introduces FireWire Interface For VXA-1 Tape Drive (ecrix)