okwhatev
Jul 11, 08:14 AM
can anyone report from the grove?
swedishchef
Sep 28, 09:17 AM
Hi, I'm going to be ordering a 12" PB in the next couple of weeks, whether the much rumored revisions happen or not but in would be cool if they did. This will be my first Mac and I'm very excited but I have a couple of questions:
1) What do you guys think of Bluetooth mice? I've seen some complaints about problems with them connecting and lag time between mouse and cursor. The lag-time thing would be pretty unacceptable for me so should I go with BT or just get a regular RF? (I'm thinking of the Macally BTMouse)
2) RAM - I'm going to max out the RAM (1.25g) so is there any advantage to the RAM Apple installs on built-to-order machines that makes it worth the $400 price tag or is this just the cost of convenience? I've worked on PC's before so I wouldn't find the idea of purchasing RAM somewhere else and installing it myself all that intimidating.
3) I'm going to be doing a lot of video editing work with this computer, I know it's not the ideal machine for it but it's what I can afford and it should do the job until I can buy something better. My question is should I get a notebook cooling stand (with the fans in it) for when I'm doing these resource intensive operations or would something like the iCurve be enough?
Thanks for reading and for your advice.
Josh
1) What do you guys think of Bluetooth mice? I've seen some complaints about problems with them connecting and lag time between mouse and cursor. The lag-time thing would be pretty unacceptable for me so should I go with BT or just get a regular RF? (I'm thinking of the Macally BTMouse)
2) RAM - I'm going to max out the RAM (1.25g) so is there any advantage to the RAM Apple installs on built-to-order machines that makes it worth the $400 price tag or is this just the cost of convenience? I've worked on PC's before so I wouldn't find the idea of purchasing RAM somewhere else and installing it myself all that intimidating.
3) I'm going to be doing a lot of video editing work with this computer, I know it's not the ideal machine for it but it's what I can afford and it should do the job until I can buy something better. My question is should I get a notebook cooling stand (with the fans in it) for when I'm doing these resource intensive operations or would something like the iCurve be enough?
Thanks for reading and for your advice.
Josh
elVince
May 6, 11:25 PM
I had the same heating issues while playing WoW on my 15" Late-2009 MBP. I began looking at coolers and decided on the Rain Design mStand. While not an active cooler, it does lift the notebook off the desk surface, providing better air circulation. The aluminum design also helps dissipate heat. As an added bonus, it looks great too.
www.raindesigninc.com
:apple:
Meh, i dont want to have to deal with an external keyboard
I suggest the NZXT cooler.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834997340
The reviews on that seem to be mixed between it actually cooling things down and the usb ports working?
www.raindesigninc.com
:apple:
Meh, i dont want to have to deal with an external keyboard
I suggest the NZXT cooler.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834997340
The reviews on that seem to be mixed between it actually cooling things down and the usb ports working?
pyounderfire
Apr 24, 06:10 PM
For now - in MAC OS X 10.6.7, I have found the answer.
The answer is: the parental controls. When parental controls are off then, the IMac will fall asleep.
Regards,
Peter
The answer is: the parental controls. When parental controls are off then, the IMac will fall asleep.
Regards,
Peter
BigBeast
Apr 23, 01:29 PM
Hello everybody.
I have a question about putting the bottom case (plate) back.
Is there a special (or recommended) order to put the screws in to ensure that the bottom case is properly aligned? To avoid wobbling, creaking etc.
Maybe there is some kind of a "service manual" for the Air 2010? (there used to be one for the original Air).
ifixit.com.
'Nuff said.
I have a question about putting the bottom case (plate) back.
Is there a special (or recommended) order to put the screws in to ensure that the bottom case is properly aligned? To avoid wobbling, creaking etc.
Maybe there is some kind of a "service manual" for the Air 2010? (there used to be one for the original Air).
ifixit.com.
'Nuff said.
Gr80Likes2Boogi
Apr 30, 11:42 AM
Thanks, guys!
I love the look of the iMac G4, but that's purely aesthetic. It WOULD work for my application, though (just Qlab > Mbox2 > mackie whatever board they have me use that show)
Fortunately, when I sounded the horn on ye olde facebook, a friend offered his G5 tower for free. All I need to do is supply a monitor, and I can definitely Amazon me a cheap flat panel. Probably the best possible scenario! But now of course I just want a G4 to put up iTunes visualizer and never turn it off =)
EDIT: Talked the the guy who is selling the G4 iMac, and we worked out a deal that ends with me getting the iMac- FOR FREE! I work at Disneyland, so I have a pretty hefty bargaining chip... So now my dilemma is solved. 2 computers, no money out of pocket. Interesting how some things work themselves out!
I love the look of the iMac G4, but that's purely aesthetic. It WOULD work for my application, though (just Qlab > Mbox2 > mackie whatever board they have me use that show)
Fortunately, when I sounded the horn on ye olde facebook, a friend offered his G5 tower for free. All I need to do is supply a monitor, and I can definitely Amazon me a cheap flat panel. Probably the best possible scenario! But now of course I just want a G4 to put up iTunes visualizer and never turn it off =)
EDIT: Talked the the guy who is selling the G4 iMac, and we worked out a deal that ends with me getting the iMac- FOR FREE! I work at Disneyland, so I have a pretty hefty bargaining chip... So now my dilemma is solved. 2 computers, no money out of pocket. Interesting how some things work themselves out!
mcdj
Apr 24, 12:30 AM
They CANNOT be compared. Two totally different IEM's. Two totally different prices.
Exactly. I was pointing out that Ajays Four are nowhere near high end, by comparing them to something high end.
Exactly. I was pointing out that Ajays Four are nowhere near high end, by comparing them to something high end.
alph45
Apr 24, 11:07 AM
If your miniDV has RCA inputs(red/yellow/white), plug VHCS player in, make miniDV dups and transfer to computer via firewire. If your miniDV doesn't have RCA inputs your out of luck without buying more equipment.
This is assuming your using a MAC, some PC laptops have RCA in.
This is assuming your using a MAC, some PC laptops have RCA in.
hotsnuglemonstr
Jun 23, 09:28 AM
I think I'll be there... no so bright but quite early.
Sirobin
Jul 9, 04:54 AM
I'll be going to the At&t store in Capitola on Friday morning, around ten (earliest I can get there, unfortunately)
spillproof
Aug 9, 02:14 AM
Psssh, sissy. How about something manly.
http://geekologie.com/2007/03/tool-silverware.jpg
http://geekologie.com/2007/03/tool-silverware.jpg
Aaon
Jan 24, 09:04 PM
I just picked up a D-Link DI-524 802.11g router at Best Buy two days ago. Perhaps not the most feature-rich router out there, but there were 40 dollars in rebates, bringing the price to $20. At that price I figured I could make a foray into wireless networking in my house. So far it seems to be working well. It was very simple to set up, and it seems to provide reasonably good coverage. No problems yet!
Aaron
Aaron
liquid stereo
Apr 16, 09:55 AM
I am trying to extend my wireless network via an ethernet cable. The Airport Express is set to Join a wireless network, with the Allow Ethernet clients box checked.
I get nothing. According to the network preferences, there is no signal/ethernet connection. The cable is fine as I've plugged it into my Time Capsule and it works well.
Any suggestions? Thanks!
I get nothing. According to the network preferences, there is no signal/ethernet connection. The cable is fine as I've plugged it into my Time Capsule and it works well.
Any suggestions? Thanks!
AFPoster
Feb 21, 10:24 AM
Hi Guys, Im new to the forum but thought its the best place to ask. I have a interview for the role of a Apple Creative this week and just wanted to find out what happens at these event and how to they select the right candidates if we all in one big group?
any heads up would be good.
Thanks in advance!
When you do a group interview, be the most outgoing, talkative and fun loving person possible. Apple wants a go getter not a sheltered person who is afraid to speak up, talk, laugh and crack jokes. If you're afraid to talk in a group setting how are you going to be able to communicate to a customer. My buddy hire's at Apple and fills me in on some of the prospects.
If it's not a group setting it will be a series of 1 on 1 interviews with a majority of the managers. Be friendly, constantly talk highly about yourself and avoid what you lack. If you hit your negatives they stick with the managers. So speak highly don't degrade anyone, interrupt them or anything. Laugh with them and as my wife says "node and smile".
Hope this helps.
any heads up would be good.
Thanks in advance!
When you do a group interview, be the most outgoing, talkative and fun loving person possible. Apple wants a go getter not a sheltered person who is afraid to speak up, talk, laugh and crack jokes. If you're afraid to talk in a group setting how are you going to be able to communicate to a customer. My buddy hire's at Apple and fills me in on some of the prospects.
If it's not a group setting it will be a series of 1 on 1 interviews with a majority of the managers. Be friendly, constantly talk highly about yourself and avoid what you lack. If you hit your negatives they stick with the managers. So speak highly don't degrade anyone, interrupt them or anything. Laugh with them and as my wife says "node and smile".
Hope this helps.
12lemon
Jan 30, 07:21 PM
I was a Mac user for the first several years of my computing life. Then I purchased a G3 Wallstreet Powerbook. I liked it, but my wife got a Toshiba Satellite, it seemed(at the time) much faster, and was about half the price. Needless to say that I then converted to the dark side of the force...
It wasn't until I got a new job that I begin to shake off years of un-faithfulness. I had even tried to bring down an empire by convincing our CEO that we needed to switch from MYOB to QuickBooks so that he had to purchase PC's. Then I was given the gift of a G4 400 Mhz machine with OS X. I began to see the error of my ways, and within days had gone cold turkey with the PC...except my one reminder of the drunken stupor...we still have QuickBooks.
As soon as they figure out a solution for multiple users on the Mac side we will fully convert back.
That's my humble story.
It wasn't until I got a new job that I begin to shake off years of un-faithfulness. I had even tried to bring down an empire by convincing our CEO that we needed to switch from MYOB to QuickBooks so that he had to purchase PC's. Then I was given the gift of a G4 400 Mhz machine with OS X. I began to see the error of my ways, and within days had gone cold turkey with the PC...except my one reminder of the drunken stupor...we still have QuickBooks.
As soon as they figure out a solution for multiple users on the Mac side we will fully convert back.
That's my humble story.
GLS
Apr 23, 09:38 PM
Haha, luckily it wasn't independence day for him, since using a windows XP machine (I would presume) would cause a destruction of an alien mothership, and besides, how can you upload a virus to a ship the size of Jupiter in literally 60 seconds? You would need quantum-core infinite RAM with turbo powered processors, enough to power the sun.
He used a Mac.
http://boskolives.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/powerbook_5300_screen.jpg?w=400&h=263
He used a Mac.
http://boskolives.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/powerbook_5300_screen.jpg?w=400&h=263
itsme92
Apr 16, 12:16 AM
If I am going to hook up my Xbox 360 with HD DVD drive up to a 1080p TV, which will look better: VGA or HDMI? The reason I am asking this is because I want to know whether to go for the Premium or the Elite, seeing as I don't like the black color of the Elite and don't think that I'll fill up the 20GB hard drive in the premium. Does VGA look just as good as HDMI? Because then I think I'm just going to go for the premium. Or are the rumors true, and will the Elite, once it sells a certain number, have its price cut and become white again?
eyelikeart
Nov 7, 03:01 PM
Was that u, Dahl, who suggested like half a dozen Ween tracks yesterday?
Dreadnought
Mar 6, 12:13 PM
If it doesn't know the command work, then it isn't installed (correctly). Remove any old files and install it again. You should be getting something like this:
Computer-van-Rody-Geertsema:~ rodygeertsema$ work
Start of data
Process 1
Protein: p2129_ww2129
Protein: p2124_lambda_5way_melt_4_10011
Completed 15800000 out of 20000000 steps (79%)
Completed 16000000 out of 20000000 steps (80%)
Completed 16200000 out of 20000000 steps (81%)
Completed 16400000 out of 20000000 steps (82%)
Completed 16600000 out of 20000000 steps (83%)
-rw-r--r-- 1 rodygeer admin 0 Jan 13 21:54 wudata_05.arc
-rw-r--r-- 1 rodygeer admin 45408 Mar 6 19:07 wudata_05CP.arc
Process 2
Protein: p2414_Ribo_tryptophan280
Protein: p3039_supervillin-03
Completed 350000 out of 5000000 steps (7%)
Completed 400000 out of 5000000 steps (8%)
Completed 450000 out of 5000000 steps (9%)
Completed 500000 out of 5000000 steps (10%)
Completed 550000 out of 5000000 steps (11%)
-rw-r--r-- 1 rodygeer admin 0 Mar 3 12:50 wudata_07.arc
-rw-r--r-- 1 rodygeer admin 348744 Mar 6 19:05 wudata_07CP.arc
End of data
Computer-van-Rody-Geertsema:~ rodygeertsema$ work
Start of data
Process 1
Protein: p2129_ww2129
Protein: p2124_lambda_5way_melt_4_10011
Completed 15800000 out of 20000000 steps (79%)
Completed 16000000 out of 20000000 steps (80%)
Completed 16200000 out of 20000000 steps (81%)
Completed 16400000 out of 20000000 steps (82%)
Completed 16600000 out of 20000000 steps (83%)
-rw-r--r-- 1 rodygeer admin 0 Jan 13 21:54 wudata_05.arc
-rw-r--r-- 1 rodygeer admin 45408 Mar 6 19:07 wudata_05CP.arc
Process 2
Protein: p2414_Ribo_tryptophan280
Protein: p3039_supervillin-03
Completed 350000 out of 5000000 steps (7%)
Completed 400000 out of 5000000 steps (8%)
Completed 450000 out of 5000000 steps (9%)
Completed 500000 out of 5000000 steps (10%)
Completed 550000 out of 5000000 steps (11%)
-rw-r--r-- 1 rodygeer admin 0 Mar 3 12:50 wudata_07.arc
-rw-r--r-- 1 rodygeer admin 348744 Mar 6 19:05 wudata_07CP.arc
End of data
bennetsaysargh
Dec 21, 08:49 AM
i think it's kinda odd to have a trailer for a website that has been over-hyped for a while, but whatever floats their boats i suppose.
Mr. Anderson
Sep 28, 05:02 PM
Or better yet, what do I do to keep people from viewing the directory if there isn't a index.html
D
D
MmmPancakes
Sep 23, 03:24 PM
Your in luck. There are a few in your price range with semi-reasonable shipping:
click here (http://search.ebay.com/ipod-shuffle_W0QQcatrefZC6QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQfromZR10QQfrtsZ3000QQfsooZ 1QQfsopZ3QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQsacatZQ2d1QQsaprchiZQQsaprcloZQQsascsZ2QQsbrbinZt)
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click here (http://search.ebay.com/ipod-shuffle_W0QQcatrefZC6QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQfromZR10QQfrtsZ3000QQfsooZ 1QQfsopZ3QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQsacatZQ2d1QQsaprchiZQQsaprcloZQQsascsZ2QQsbrbinZt)
.
Mikesus
Apr 30, 06:18 PM
This started happening around Thursday. The touch screen do not response anymore. Hardware button works. Rotational sensor works. A hard reset (home+power for 10 seconds) sometimes work.
Being a tech person, I systematically deleted apps that I installed to that date, but that was not the problem.
I wonder if it is related to network -- i.e. if it is access the wireless network (checking mail, push notification etc) and gets locked up.
Any one else starting to having this problem?
P.K.
Yes happened after latest update... Did a RESTORE and everything is fine now.
Being a tech person, I systematically deleted apps that I installed to that date, but that was not the problem.
I wonder if it is related to network -- i.e. if it is access the wireless network (checking mail, push notification etc) and gets locked up.
Any one else starting to having this problem?
P.K.
Yes happened after latest update... Did a RESTORE and everything is fine now.
iBlue
Jan 15, 07:44 AM
yeah ok, I had a massive brain fart. many pardons.