RE: Re: G4 Powerbook 17

["aashram" <groups@xxxxxxx>]

my finger was on the buy button until i got the email from Murgatroyd =0D
about the special ed version of the ipod =0D
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From: Kevin Ellis - Forum Mail [mailto:forum_mail@xxxxxxx] =0D
Sent: Wed 15/10/2003 15:14 =0D
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx =0D
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Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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If you can get an Ipod at that price DO IT, you will not regret it. It has=
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Kevin=0D
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From: "aashram" <groups@xxxxxxx>=0D
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>; <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>=0D
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 2:52 PM=0D
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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> I seem to have uncovered a hidden apple club within ukha :-)=0D
> I am totally smitten with apple products at the moment.=0D
> yes they are expensive but they don't half look could.=0D
> I have just  remember that my girlfriend still has student status in
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> i can get education discount on the ipod. The price converts to
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> From: White, Peter [mailto:peter.white@xxxxxxx]=0D
> Sent: Wed 15/10/2003 14:28=0D
> To: 'ukha_d@xxxxxxx'=0D
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> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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> The 3G iTrip was originally due for launch at the end of August, then
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> used the 2G version, it really is the best execution of an FM solution
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> the iPOD - worth the wait.  I had been waiting for one to use in my
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> my new car has got a 3.5 aux jack fitted, so no longer need it. 
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> <http://www.welovemacs.com>  is a
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> Oh, and yes, the iPOD is fantastic, nothing else comes close!=0D
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> Pete=0D
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> -----Original Message-----=0D
> From: P Murgatroyd [mailto:yahoogroups@xxxxxxx]=0D
> Sent: 15 October 2003 14:25=0D
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx=0D
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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> Again... A most excellent piece of apple kit.. I have the rev3
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> model... No longer made now sadly...=0D
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> Easy to use, syncs your calendar, etc... Fantastic sound quality...=0D
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> My only gripe is the shiny metal back cover... You cant go near it
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> getting it covered in finger prints!=0D
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> There is indeed an FM solution for them... But Apple have stopped
sellin=
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> in the UK, as like most its illegal over here!  Its called the iTrip -
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> is made by Griffin Technology - the same people who make the
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> worlds coolest volume knob! - also useful if your editing video,
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> Looking on ebay, there are a few in the UK, but none are suitable for
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> new 3G iPods, so you'd either have to buy from the US, or wait a while
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> Might be worth waiting again though... Apple have a
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> 2. iTunes Music Store for Windows - hopefully this also means the
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> iTunes Music Store for Europe is also planned for early next
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> The iPod also uses the AAC compression format, which is more
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> Again... Any more questions, feel free :-)=0D
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> P.=0D
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> -----Original Message-----=0D
> From: aashram [mailto:groups@xxxxxxx]=0D
> Sent: 15 October 2003 14:09=0D
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx=0D
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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> hows the ipod - this on my list also.=0D
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> (now for the HA link :-))=0D
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> it is possible to get wireless FM solutions for the ipod.=0D
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> would make a great home audio choice if you are happy with=0D
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> the 10/20/40gb on board :-)=0D
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>       -----Original Message-----=0D
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>       From: P Murgatroyd [mailto:yahoogroups@xxxxxxx]=0D
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>       Sent: Wed 15/10/2003 13:43=0D
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>       Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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>       If your talking really and truly "on the go" then I'd
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>       PowerBook... All the features.. Just much much smaller :-)  If
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>       screen estate that you want then you would be able to cope with
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>       If your buying new though I'd wait a week or so for Panther to
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>       released... And then get it included... At the moment its free
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>       I know... The =C2=A3-$ conversion rate is always painful... Its
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> with Apple=0D
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>       than most though...=0D
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>       -----Original Message-----=0D
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>       From: aashram [mailto:groups@xxxxxxx]=0D
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>       Sent: 15 October 2003 13:32=0D
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>       To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx=0D
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>       Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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>       Thanks for eveyones comments.=0D
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>       I mainly need to record music on the go.=0D
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>       I saw a friend of mines and was well taken back.=0D
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>       The os is a dream and I think about 10 ppl now Have moved over
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>       mac in frustration is windows os.=0D
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>       (please this is just a comment no turf wars on mac vs pc)=0D
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>       I joined a home course a few years ago and I have been told
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>       with apple so I will get education discount.=0D
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>       I was in the states over the weekend and saw a place selling
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>       brand new - apple will cover the warranty over here too.=0D
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>       I don't know why I didn't pick one up DUH !=0D
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>       -----Original Message-----=0D
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>       From: P Murgatroyd [mailto:yahoogroups@xxxxxxx]=0D
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>       Sent: 15 October 2003 13:26=0D
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>       To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx=0D
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>       Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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>       Guys,=0D
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>       1Gig 17" Powerbook owner here :-)=0D
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>       If I start gushing please forgive me... ;-)=0D
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>       My main reason for purchase (apart from looks) was that I work
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> PC's all=0D
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>       day... And fancied a change in the evenings and at weekends...
I=
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> still have=0D
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>       my P4 Shuttle... But its not been on anywhere near as much as
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> used to be!=0D
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>       The screen is about the best I have seen on a laptop and I've
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> few!=0D
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>       (previous contract was laptop evaluation for large blue-chip
co)=
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>       Its bright, crisp and of course.... HUGE :-)  Perfect for
massive=
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>       spreadsheets, some image editing, making of videos, or just two
wo=
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> docs=0D
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>       side by side - wicked for watching the odd DVD too!=0D
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>       The weight of the laptop itself is actually not that bad.. I
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>       me every day to work and back and I don't notice that much=0D
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>       between it and the ThinkPad it replaced, it's the expression
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>       faces when you "get it out" that does it for me... As
if to say "s=
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> thin,=0D
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>       yet so powerful...... Wow"=0D
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>       OS X is a dream to use, yes it does crash now and then (nowhere
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>       that crashes and you can easily continue working.  You also have
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>       that underneath it all is a strong BSD Unix, so if you want you
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>       your unix programs - I've had KDE and Evolution running on top
of =
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>       you can run it up in a Virtual PC session.=0D
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>       One word of warning... The simple purchase of a mac doesn't
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>       Just noticed that as I have been typing this someone has
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>       one in the refurb store... I was going to mention this too. 
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>       from Apple UK's refurbished store online, this was about 2
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>       the laptop was going new for =C2=A32600.  Add to that the fact
tha=
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>       There.. I've rambled for a little too long... Any questions on
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>       -----Original Message-----=0D
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>       From: Ben McCormack [mailto:ben@xxxxxxx]=0D
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>       Sent: 15 October 2003 13:04=0D
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>       To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx=0D
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>       Subject: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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>       Asshram=0D
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>       I have been wanting to get a 17" powerbook for a while now
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>       It is a good time top get a 17 as they have just been updated
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>       The forums over here are a good place to get thoughs on the new
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>       http://www.macrumors.com/ <http://www.macrumors.com/>=0D
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>       One last thing, have a look at the Apple Education Store as if
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>       from there you will save =C2=A3200-=C2=A3300=0D
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>       Ben=0D
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>       --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "aashram" <groups@a...>
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