iBook Dual USB!!!!

[Christopher]

Just bought it off of eBay, plan to get a bigger HD and I have a 256MB stick I can put in it now, also plan to put Jaguar on it since it has iMovie 2 which I am sure runs better then then say version 5 or 6.

Here she is. I am going to name it Mary.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Snow-12-1-iBook-500mhz-128mb-10gig-CD-G3-w-ps_W0QQitemZ150198595020QQihZ005QQcategoryZ80050QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Patrickool93]

Good price, I'd keep 10.3 on it though, it'd be much faster. You can still put iMovie 2 on it. Really, 10.3 will be faster. I have one similar, nice computer.

 

[Franklinstein]

One of the original models. This old thing should last a while, the first gen white iBooks held up much better than the later revisions, and very, very few of them have the GPU problem.

You might want to put something soft, such as a good paper towel or thin fabric, between the screen and the keyboard, otherwise the keyboard will leave permanent marks all over the screen, especially if you travel with it frequently.

 

[Christopher]

I can buy a faster logic board say the 900MHz model and it would work right?

 

[bluekatt]

yeehees but those models have a better gpu with more ram they are more prone to failing

the gpu wil come loose of the bga and then you either need to shim it or reflow it your self or let it be done

 

[Franklinstein]

Probably not. There are several differences between the original 500/600MHz PowerPC 750cx-based models and the later 700-900MHz 750fx-based models, mostly the heatsink and maybe a few random screws, in addition to the fact that the little cooling fan is a totally different style with a slightly different mounting scheme. You may be able to rig something up, but it may be more work than it's worth. Besides, the later models are notorious for the GPU problem.

If I were going to do anything, I'd just upgrade to the 600MHz version and call it good. There are enough improvements from the 500 to 600MHz models for the transplant to be noticeable, and the boards are completely compatible with one another.

 

[Christopher]

is the 66MHz bus vs. a 100MHz bus a big differance, same with the 500MHz vs. a 600MHz?

 

[bluekatt]

the most diffeence i notice dbetween the two was the better gpu in the 600 mhz

i didnt really noticed the faster bus speed but its nearly 3 years ago since i had a 600 mhz

 

[Christopher]

the gpu is the same despite being AGP 2x, big difference anyone?

 

[Byrd]

is the 66MHz bus vs. a 100MHz bus a big differance, same with the 500MHz vs. a 600MHz?

Yes - the bus speed increase improves graphics speeds considerably, and makes OS X nice and responsive for general tasks.

If you're handy with a soldering iron and not feint of heart, the iBook 500 can be overclocked to 600/100 speeds without issue. The 500 & 600Mhz iBooks have the same GPU - an 8MB ATI Rage 128.

JB

 

[Christopher]

Yea, last time I opened my clamshell for modding, I broke it.

 

[funkytoad]

Ah, she's a beauty

 

[Franklinstein]

The 500MHz models all had 66MHz busses, and all were PPC 750cx. These were the original iceBooks.

The next revision offered a choice: a 500MHz processor on a 66MHz bus, or a 600MHz processor (both 750cx (256k L2 cache)) on a 100MHz bus. Both had the same 8MB RAGE 128 Mobility graphics chip and other onboard stuff, but the 600MHz model had different drive options.

The revision after that changed things: they went to a 600MHz-minimum PPC 750fx (512k L2), with a 16MB Mobility RADEON video card. This revision's board is noticeably different from the previous versions, and thus may not fit properly into your model (one of the first two versions) without heavy modifications. These models are also prone to the GPU problem, whereas the first two didn't really have any issues with it.

If you're going to do a logic board swap, it's best to stick with the 600MHz 750cx board - it's going to be a challenge enough just to replace the board (you hafta strip the ENTIRE computer to replace the board, much like the original iBook), let alone performing any potential modifications and dealing with any future failures of one of the later boards' GPU. Plus, you'll notice enough of a difference between a 66 and 100MHz bus and an extra 100MHz in processor frequency to make the swap worth the effort.

 

[Christopher]

Now the Pismo I have been borrowing from a friend, is there a speed differance in it? I am wondering because I was able to do some über light video editing on it.

 

[Temetka]

The pismo has a 100MHz bus speed.

Same 8MB ATI Rage graphics though.

I might miss my old pismo, but the GPU in this 1GHz Ti sure is nice.

 

[Christopher]

Woops, already asked that.....

 

[Christopher]

I just got the tracking number and it will be here tomorrow!!!!! I can't wait!

 

[Christopher]

I got it!!! Awesome little machine, I like it because its not as big and clunky as the Pismo, now to figure out why it will not sleep when the screen shuts.

 

[Cory5412]

If you're going to do video editing on it, I would actually load up Mac OS 9.2.2 and install Final Cut 2.0 or 3.0, you likely won't be disappointed by FCP2/3's capability to capture DV footage and work with it fairly easily, even on the stock hdd in there. (although you may want to capture onto, and use an external drive when you're editing, as ten gigs will quickly become very very small when working with DV.)

Other than that, congratulations on the mobile computer!