"the Apple Developer Connection kicks off a new series of technical articles to examine some of the powerful new features, APIs, and frameworks in Tiger....
This article will highlight some of the most exciting new technologies in Tiger and show what they will mean for developers. They are:

Spotlight

Dashboard

64-bit Development

Xcode 2.0

Automator

Core Image

Core Data"

BTW - the earlier report on the 100GB Seagate notebook drive from Don has been updated to note despite the Seagate web page, the drive's box lists it as 7200rpm and another owner of this drive also sent a PDF file that listed it as 7200rpm.

"Neptune FireWire HD price reductions
OWC Neptune FireWire 400 7200RPM solutions all include Dantz Retrospect for Mac/PC, Intech HD Speedtools(Mac), FireWire Cable, Preformatted/Pretested, with a 1yr OWC Warranty:
80GB 7200RPM 2MB was $119.99, now $115.99, $4 reduction
120GB 7200RPM 8MB was $144.99, now $139.99, $5 reduction
160GB 7200RPM 2MB was $149.99, now $139.99, $10 reduction
200GB 7200RPM 8MB remains $189.99
250GB 7200RPM 8MB was $239.99, now $209.99, $30 reduction
The complete value solution is a better value than ever. :)
Best Regards,
Lawrence R. O'Connor
Other World Computing"

** Update ** - the drives inside the 7200rpm marked boxes are actually "Momentus 54.2" models (verified personally on 2 samples at a bestbuy store - and per a phone call with Seagate tech support they say these boxes are being recalled because of the misprint and said the 100GB 7200rpm 2.5in drive model is not even in retail production yet. (original news item follows)

" Hi Mike, Swapped out my slow Fujitsu 2.5 inch hard drive for a Seagate 100GB 7200rpm/8MB cache hard drive. model ST9100823A
(update - according to this Seagate page, that drive model is 5400rpm, not 7200 rpm - However the packaging/box for the drive notes 7200rpm, and another reader (thanks Frank) sent a PDF file also for the "Momentus 7200.1" notebook drive model, which listed a 100GB version. I asked if the drive label had 7200rpm on it but Don said he didn't notice - Frank said it was on the drive label, but that can't be correct per my phonecon with Seagate on tuesday and checking 2 samples at a local bestbuy store - both actual drives had "Momentus 54.2" as the model on the drive label.-Mike)

I used the take-apart info that John Wolf provided in his article "PB G4 15 inch Aluminum take-apart". (one of several Powerbook guides on the systems page and IDE topics page here)
Once the top "keyboard" which is the entire top is separated follow these steps to remove the hard drive.

1. look to the right of the drive next to the DVD mechanism
2. remove that slim frame by removing two small screws, lift it off the tiny locator pin
3. the thin frame is like the fenders of a car covering rubber vibration protectors and screws
4. gently lift up and out the hard drive, be careful of the ATA connector
5. disconnect the ATA connector, I used small screw driver to gently pry it away
6. install new hard drive and be sure the id is correct(I just set mine to Master which was the Seagate factory default

Things to watch for: the DVD section in John's article, one could mess up there so pry gently. I worked it from right to left. Look at the DVD slot cover , it has "cuts in it that's where to use the screw driver" he mentioned.
The job would be infinitely easier with the correct tool for the hex head on top and all the little screws he mentioned. ,p. I would likened the difficulty to PPC 8100 ram install. Ha!
Tx for your site, it helped once again
Don
Detroit, Mi
ps only problem I had was using the Panther install disk to partition the drive then I had to re-boot once again to get the install to take. This is normal but not too well known. "

I've seen a few comments on that in drive db reports here. Since I have a portable FW case, I usually clone the internal drive to the new drive (temporarily put in the FW case) using Carbon Copy Cloner, then swap the drives (new drive internally) and re-use the old drive in a FW case.
I asked Don if he had run any performance tests with the new drive (being higher density plus higher rpm than the OEM drive it should be a noticeable boost in performance.)

" Hi Mike, I visit your site often and find it very helpful, thanks for all your efforts. After reading Klaus article, I decided to install my dlink usb bluetooth module into my G4 ibook, I now have built-in bluetooth everything works well.
After removing the usb case and connector I was left with a small logic board. I soldered five wires to the logic board four for the usb connections to the motherboard and one to extend the etched ariel to bypass the motherboard shielding giving better range as I found that the the shielding had diminished the range. I then insulated the dongle by sandwiching it with electrical tape laid it on the the motherboard then reassembled the ibook.
The hardest bit was soldering the wires to the logic board. Thank again for all your efforts for a great website.
Michael H. "

" There have been rumors lately that Garmin is considering developing Mac compatible software for their popular line of GPS devices. At the heart of this rumor is information provided by Garmin customer support saying that they recently received several Macintosh computers in order to develope support for their Palm based solutions.

GPSCity has had a poll for the last 8 months that has gathered 8,979 names. 8,500 of those in the last two months. I know that with the help of the Mac rumor and news community we can push those numbers much much higher so please help out with this cause even if you aren't currently a Garmin supporter or even a GPS owner.
All you have to do is click the link and fill out 3 boxes and that's it.
Thank you, Louis S "

• Apple 4400 PowerMac OverClocking report
• Giga Designs Dual G4/1.33GHz in (Digital Audio) G4/AGP (rated 10) (includes before/after tests w/FCP and LW3D v7.5)
• Other World Computing G4/G4 1.467-1.5 GHz in (Quicksilver) G4/AGP (rated 9) (includes results of before/after apps and game tests)
  
  (For full reviews of G4 and G3 upgrades compared to stock CPUs, including real world apps/game tests, install info, etc. - see the CPU upgrades page. OC/CPU module articles are on the Systems page.)

(Warning - Overclocking may not be reliable and could lead to hardware failure or corrupted data.) You can find the 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). For detailed reviews with performance tests and install tips, see the CPU Upgrades page.)

CDRW Drives:
• Firewire Lacie CDBP-241040A (didn't note actual drive brand) used w/B&W G3 (OS X) (another B&W G3 owner noting PCI FW card solved problems w/onboard FW ports)
  
  DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• Firewire Lacie d2 (NEC ND-3500AG) used w/eMac (OS X 10.3)
  (no native iApps burn support so using Patchburn 3.)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-A07XLA (retail DVD-107D) in B&W G3 (OS X 10.3)
  (native burn support in 10.3.3 and later for the 107D)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-108BK (black DVR-108) in (MDD) Dual G4 DDR (OS X 10.3)
  (no native iApps burn support so using Patchburn 3.)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-108 in (MDD) Dual G4 DDR (OS X 10.3)
  (4HD, 2 optical drive system, mentioned boot problems that he thought was PS related)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-108 in (MDD) Dual G4 DDR (OS X 10.3)
  (using Patchburn 3 for iApps burn support. Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model, Beige G3 MT and B&W G3 Macs)
  
  Hard Drives:
• IDE Hitachi Travelstar 7K60 60GB (7200rpm) in iBook 2002 (OS X 10.3)
• IDE Toshiba MK4025GAS 40GB in Powerbook G3 wallstreet2 (OS X)
  (PB G3 1998/wallstreet illustrated HD install guide here)
• IDE Seagate ST3120026A 120GB in iMac slot-loading (OS 9.2)

You can find full owner reports (latest shown first) by searching the database by drive/brand/interface/mac models (the latest reports are shown first in searches). For guides to installing CD/CDRW/DVD drives or Hard drives in many mac models, see the IDE Articles page. The Firewire articles page also has guides on case kits, installing drives, etc.
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. (If you post an updated entry - make sure you use the same name, etc. as you did before so I can find your past entry. Thanks.)
(Incomplete entries are deleted. Do not post questions in the database, it's for drive reports not questions on what drive to buy - for that try searching the database for reports from owners of your mac model on the drive type/brand/interface, etc. you're interested in.)