Pimp my Powerbook!

Discussion in 'PowerPC Macs' started by SPinc33, Oct 30, 2006.

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  1. SPinc33, Oct 30, 2006

    SPinc33 macrumors member

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    Ok, I need your help...

    It's about time for me to Pimp My Powerbook and I could use your advice. I want to keep this baby going for awhile longer, so any tips you have will be appreciated.

    This is what I plan to do:
    Upgrade 60GB harddrive to 160 (or 200, if not too expensive)
    Upgrade from 512 RAM to 1.256 (max)
    Replace my Superdrive (it's busted...no apple care :-(

    I'm looking for the cheapest way to do this. Also, I was thinking about a different maker for the Superdrive as there is no firmware crack for mine. I'm American, but travel a lot and live in Germany, so I need a region free player (or at least one I can crack).

    I'm a student, so cheap is important! Alright experts...GO! First one back with the cheapest solution wins a cookie.
     
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  2. davidjearly, Oct 30, 2006

    davidjearly macrumors 68020

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    What kind of cookie?

    My opinion is that you would possibly be better off buying a new machine unless you don't mind paying £300 for these upgrades. A new MacBook costs only £649 with student discount. If it was me, and I couldn't afford the cost of the MB, I would get a decent 120GB HD, Max out RAM and then just buy a combo drive unless you really need to make DVD's.

    Anything bigger than 120GB for your machine is going to set you back alot.

    Just my opinion.
    David
     
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