Several readers have written about posts on the net regarding Digitek complaints and asked that I post a notice. See today's MacResource page for the full story.

Trade-up your iMac Rev B: [Update: Gordon replied he has gotten a taker and thanks all those that wrote.] Gordon Bell of Prosoft Engineering wrote to ask me if I'd post a note that he's looking to trade a new rev D iMac for an *unmodified* rev B iMac. I assume this is a first come/first served offer (one only).

"Hey Mike,
I need something that I think your reader's can help out with.

I need to get a Rev. B iMac-It cannot have any changes to it (CPU clock changes or anything like that). I will trade a brand new Rev D iMac for it (they can even chose the color)! Go ahead and put my email address there for anyone interested!
gordon "

I reminded him that Microconversions $349 (SRP) iMac modification includes a Voodoo2, Subwoofer mod and speed bump if all he was after was a mezzanine slot but I suspect he might want an IR port as well or just a pristine rev B model.

TurboMax Review: I've posted a review of the Promax TurboMax PCI IDE controller tested in a 9600/350 with a Western Digital 18GB Expert IDE drive. I was very pleased with the compatibility and performance and will be buying at least one more card for use with my PowerCenter Pro system.

Daniel Hines reports that the TrueX CDROM drive is not compatible with CVGS (as expected).

"Mike
Put the 52X in my Beige G3 because of the good things I read on your site. Works great for everything except VGS. If I load the CD it shows up on the desktop just fine. If I then launch VGS it does not read the CD. If I launch VGS first then insert the disk - it reads for a couple of seconds and then ejects the disk. Oh well - at least I have a real PSX too!
Dan"

[Dan later reported he had no fit problems in his Beige G3 MiniTower (it was close like in the 9600 but the tray cleared)] Officially CVGS requires an Apple CDROM drive but some have used the hacked CDROM driver with some success in the past I'm told, but not sure if the latest version still works that way.

This reader feedback on the Kenwood TrueX drive notes a AudioCD program I've not heard of before (NetCD):

"Mike,
I just installed my Kenwood TrueX CD-ROM. Everything you said rings true! This drive Rocks!!. I have had no problem aside from the Apple CD player not working correctly.

I found that if you use NetCD it works just fine. The interface looks nicer and it downloads the CD name and music tracks off the web so you don't have to type them in. If that's not great enough its FREE! No sense waiting around for Apple to update their player.
Thanks for a great web-site I read it a couple times daily! Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks!
Truman Whiting "

I'm running the drive in my 9600 with the TurboMax card (not audio cd compatible with that card, at least under OS 8.1) and have been impressed with the drive as noted in my review.

Powerlogix issued a press release on their $699 466MHz ZIF CPU upgrade (466/233/1MB). For reviews of their 466/311 ZIF and other models see my CPU Cards page.

Powerlogix also announced a combo cache control/speedmeter utility called G3 Cache Profiler. I assume this works like the current XLR8 cache control that automatically tests the maximum reliable cache speed. A full list of features and download links are at Powerlogix's Software page.

Charles Archer posed an interesting question - has anyone tested the OS X voodoo2 drivers (noted in yesterday's news) with a dual card/SLI setup? If so contact me.

Nick Klingaman sent a note we rated a mention in the Baltimore Sun newspaper!

"Mike,
Just thought you'd like to know that Accelerate Your Mac! was mentioned (and given high praise) by a front page Baltimore Sun article in the "Plugged In" technology section that comes out every Monday. The article was about replacing the processors in old Macs with G3 upgrade cards. The writer must've stumbled upon your wonderful database because he wrote:

"Before buying a CPU upgrade card, shop around. Make your first stop a Web site called Accelerate Your Mac (www.xlr8yourmac.com) which has exhaustive documentation as well as reviews of many upgrade cards."

Word sure gets around, doesn't it? Well, you deserve the recognition for all the hard work you put into the site. Thanks!
Nick Klingaman
Columnist, 1984 OnLine Magazine"

I see the article in question (dealing with CPU upgrades) is also online. Thanks Nick!

If you don't check every day's daily news (updated several times a day normally) you might miss something valuable. Check the summary list below for highlights of the last two days news and the archives page for older new page links. For a blast from the past, read what was on the news page here exactly a year ago.

Other Net News:

• Recent iMac Sightings (iteen)
• Palm VII: It's a bust (ZD/Net)
• Master Your Handheld (ZD/Net)
• Cool New Tools for your Palm Pilot (ZD/Net)
• 550MHz (PIII): It's Not About Speed (ZD/Net)

Monday's News Summary

• Another report of slow audio extraction w/B&W G3 DVD drive
• 3D Game News updated
• How to check for CPU Upgrades for your Mac
• FAQ updated for ZIF Cooling tips and IDE drive troubleshooting
• Report of Newer Tech G3 Nubus upgrade & Remus 1.4 extensions conflict
• PCPro owner reports VM has fixed audio problems with G3 upgrade
• OS X Developer Preview works with 8500 & G3 CPU Upgrade
• Notes on aftermarket heatsink/fan fit in B&W G3
• Reader's hack running 'OS 8.5 plus' with Sonnet L2 cache slot G3 upgrade
• FAQ updated to for new PB G3 CPU/Video upgrade question
• Question on TrueX and CVGS compatibility
• Farallon's new phone line home network kit
• FAQ updated
• G3 CPU Upgrade Ratings database updated
• Other Net News

Weekend's News Summary

• Notes on new purchases
• Using Fixed Speed ZIF CPUs w/ZIF Socket CPU Cards
• Kenwood TrueX CDROM in Beige G3
• SETI not a Good Benchmark
• Overclocked RAM Fails (peliter user)
• 3D Game News updated
• ZIF CPU Cooling Tips
• Troubleshooting Tips for IDE drives
• PowerCenter Pro/G3 Upgrade Tip
• XLR8 400 Maxes Out 9600/350! (60Mhz bus/480MHz CPU speed)
• MAJOR Performance Tip for SETI
• SETI Performance table of reader results
• OS 8.5.1/Virex Note
• Fixed ZIFs Tip (if the MB jumper settings are not working)
• Picture of PowerCC fan bracket trimming for CarrierZIF card clearance
• CarrieZIF Article updated
• 3D Game News updated
• Rate Your G3 Upgrade database updated
• Other Net News

For other recent site news/features links, see the Sidebar to the right and the Recent Site Features page.

If you own a G3/300 or faster Mac, you might want to get our PPC Checker utility that will report if your CPU is copper or aluminum based.

Considering a G3 Upgrade? Check the CPU Upgrade Owner's Survey results and search for owner reports by Mac model and/or card brand. The database is being updated daily for new reports. Also make sure you ask your dealer about any issues with current builds of some models (ie PF G3) as I have gotten several reports of issues with certain mac models in the last few months (Mach 5, PowerBase, 7300). I urge any owners that have had problems to report this via the Survey Form. Always give the most weight to recent owner reports (dated in the listing).