crenz
Jul 3, 03:31 PM
I've been following MR for quite a while and finally decided to register in the forum since I have a question (will post it in another thread). Anyway, I thought I'll just mention about my switch to the Mac platform as an introduction.
I have used Macintoshes "for real" the first time about six years ago. Then, ever since I got that student job at a mostly-Mac internet company four years ago, I got to work on Macs occasionally. I really liked them, but most of my work is Unix-based (FreeBSD/Linux), so using a Linux desktop was way more convenient. However, after MacOS X was announced, I knew I was going to get a Mac eventually :) . I remember I first was a bit disappointed with the interface because I was used to OS 9, but it grew on me (and my Mac colleagues). During the last two years, I thought more seriously about getting a Mac, but it was only this year that I borrowed a left-over G3/266 from the office and started working on it at home.
I was positively surprised that I actually could do a lot with OS X even on this old machine (especially after I bumped up the memory to 224 MB). OK, application startup times are quite long, but I do alot of work on the terminal, so I can still live with it. Initially, I made an effort to use the Mac instead of my 266 MHz PC. Now the PC has been disassembled and sits in a closet, and I do everything on the Mac. Everything except Windows software development, which I still have to do in the office. I hope to get my first own Mac soon and settle this issue with VirtualPC :) and even more importantly do music composing/production as well.
Anyway, just wanted to share this. Sorry it got a bit long. Hope nobody got bored :).
I have used Macintoshes "for real" the first time about six years ago. Then, ever since I got that student job at a mostly-Mac internet company four years ago, I got to work on Macs occasionally. I really liked them, but most of my work is Unix-based (FreeBSD/Linux), so using a Linux desktop was way more convenient. However, after MacOS X was announced, I knew I was going to get a Mac eventually :) . I remember I first was a bit disappointed with the interface because I was used to OS 9, but it grew on me (and my Mac colleagues). During the last two years, I thought more seriously about getting a Mac, but it was only this year that I borrowed a left-over G3/266 from the office and started working on it at home.
I was positively surprised that I actually could do a lot with OS X even on this old machine (especially after I bumped up the memory to 224 MB). OK, application startup times are quite long, but I do alot of work on the terminal, so I can still live with it. Initially, I made an effort to use the Mac instead of my 266 MHz PC. Now the PC has been disassembled and sits in a closet, and I do everything on the Mac. Everything except Windows software development, which I still have to do in the office. I hope to get my first own Mac soon and settle this issue with VirtualPC :) and even more importantly do music composing/production as well.
Anyway, just wanted to share this. Sorry it got a bit long. Hope nobody got bored :).
ststephen
May 6, 10:48 PM
Being able to place the original and edited 8x10 next to each other on a 27" screen and have enough unused screen to locate your tools whether photoshop, elements, aperture, lightroom will make you quickly loose interest the MBP 17 or 15. Besides, or what advantage is portability in your main photo crunching Mac? Your mac should be color calibrated, and your printer should match the screen output. The ambiant lighting in your studio and your seating position should be a fixed constant, so you will "see" every before & after the same way. This is especially important when editing on i:eek: glossy screen, which adds its own "coloration" to the image. A matte screen would transform this into a very serious image workstation. Maybe this option will be added to the list?
cbegf
Nov 13, 08:53 PM
After about 10yrs i finally pulled our old SE out of the closet hoping someone has a solution to my problem! As soon as it boots up it goes right to the screen saver and it asks for a password and noone has a clue what it is how can i get this fixed?? I dont want to format it cause then i might as well throw it then. I want all the games i had on it. Can anyone help me save this thing????
ChrisA
Feb 16, 06:17 PM
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Is there a way to find out the quality of the audio that comes in on the usb cable from the vinyl player?
What format should the source files be saved in?
Firt find the specs for your USB turntable. If it is only doin 44K and 16-bits there is no point saving as 24-bits and 96K. Save the data at the naticve bit depth and sample rate.
As for format, any lossless format will do as will uncompressed WAV. Save your archive that way but you may wantothe compress to ssmall files for use with iTunes and your iPod.
PS.
I always wonder how they sell these USB turn tables. I would have thought that anyone who has vinyl records would already own a turn table and would simply use that connected to the audio input on the Mac.
Is there a way to find out the quality of the audio that comes in on the usb cable from the vinyl player?
What format should the source files be saved in?
Firt find the specs for your USB turntable. If it is only doin 44K and 16-bits there is no point saving as 24-bits and 96K. Save the data at the naticve bit depth and sample rate.
As for format, any lossless format will do as will uncompressed WAV. Save your archive that way but you may wantothe compress to ssmall files for use with iTunes and your iPod.
PS.
I always wonder how they sell these USB turn tables. I would have thought that anyone who has vinyl records would already own a turn table and would simply use that connected to the audio input on the Mac.
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eljanitor
May 5, 12:45 AM
That's better then the G4 you were looking at. Did you get the ALS ambient light senor model? or the standard? Either way it's priced right for a G5 with blue tooth and airport.
The only advice that I have for these models is that you open it up carefully, and blow any dust or dirt (with an air can not a compressor!!!!)out of the heatsink and fans that may have accumulated over time.
Look at the picture I attached to open the iMac G5. It's really simple. Just a note when the 3 case screws stop moving stop turning them, they do not come out, do not try to force them to come out. And don't touch the electronics inside with your bare hands unless you're properly grounded (http://www.wikihow.com/Ground-Yourself-to-Avoid-Destroying-a-Computer-with-Electrostatic-Discharge).
The only advice that I have for these models is that you open it up carefully, and blow any dust or dirt (with an air can not a compressor!!!!)out of the heatsink and fans that may have accumulated over time.
Look at the picture I attached to open the iMac G5. It's really simple. Just a note when the 3 case screws stop moving stop turning them, they do not come out, do not try to force them to come out. And don't touch the electronics inside with your bare hands unless you're properly grounded (http://www.wikihow.com/Ground-Yourself-to-Avoid-Destroying-a-Computer-with-Electrostatic-Discharge).
McGiord
Feb 12, 02:46 PM
none...get an iphone
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Rgladman
May 6, 08:56 AM
Seagate 7200.12 on 2.7 27".
Darwin
Jan 16, 11:30 AM
My questions are... Could I still use the G5 as some kind of server for the rest of the macs in the house, what would I need to install and what benefits would I get from doing this?
Sorry it's such a broad question, but I think it'd be a shame to stop using the G5 as I still feel it's a great machine.
It all depends on what kind of service(s) you want the server to provide.
Sorry it's such a broad question, but I think it'd be a shame to stop using the G5 as I still feel it's a great machine.
It all depends on what kind of service(s) you want the server to provide.
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Tmelon
May 5, 05:30 PM
I did but sorta regret it ... it's not SO unstable that it's unusable, but some features such as no Rosetta and the few bugs that make it annoying to use, do make me regret upgrading. Thankfully updates are coming regularly so things are only improving, and I dual-boot into W7 whenever something needs to get done bug-free.
Using Windows to get things done bug free? How ironic. ;)
Using Windows to get things done bug free? How ironic. ;)
NateEssex
Apr 23, 10:07 AM
I don't think this will need a data plan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176172
That looks good, but I did a review search and it was cited as having low audio volume. I would need that for my older mom.
Anything else?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176172
That looks good, but I did a review search and it was cited as having low audio volume. I would need that for my older mom.
Anything else?
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mojohanna
Jan 12, 06:54 PM
I think Macbook Air sounds kinda stupid. Macbook mini, macbook lite, macbook nano, macbook just about anything other than air.
What if Apple is launching something like its own nationwide wireless network (wifi, not cell), ties into .mac, iphone, itouch etc? Possibly the technology is easily rolled to other countries and that is part of the reason why the foreign press has been invited.
Pure speculation on my part. I have no "inside sources" or a deep throat.
What if Apple is launching something like its own nationwide wireless network (wifi, not cell), ties into .mac, iphone, itouch etc? Possibly the technology is easily rolled to other countries and that is part of the reason why the foreign press has been invited.
Pure speculation on my part. I have no "inside sources" or a deep throat.
likemyorbs
May 4, 03:30 PM
Good. Pay your taxes amazon. Why should they not have to? If there were a federal law in place they would have no other options. No more tax breaks for corporations.
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solowmodel
May 5, 04:51 AM
I giggled. :p
nobunaga209
Dec 25, 09:00 PM
^^I wouldn't go as far as to post pics of my daughter but def agree. Wouldn't ever live without her this month or any other month for that matter.
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bafonso
Apr 30, 03:08 PM
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TetherMe
AppSync
Can you share internet with itether using a ipad 3g on 4.3.2? I'd like to use my 3g on my computer in coffee shops...
TetherMe
AppSync
Can you share internet with itether using a ipad 3g on 4.3.2? I'd like to use my 3g on my computer in coffee shops...
anng12
Mar 11, 05:50 AM
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Line status please!
Line status please!
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MrXiro
Apr 15, 01:56 AM
Interesting update, for those that care/may be wondering. As a test, I grabbed a 2 GB Ram stick from my laptop and placed it in one of the free slots on my iMac. Computer now reports 6 GB RAM installed, but the 2 x 2GB already installed now underclock to 1067. It seems that Ram will always run as fast as the slowest installed. Still, 6 GB @ 1067 has to be better than 4 GB @ 1333, right?
I'm curious about this question too... I have the same situation but I have 8gb of RAM... what's better to have 8gb at 1067 or 4gb at 1333?
I'm curious about this question too... I have the same situation but I have 8gb of RAM... what's better to have 8gb at 1067 or 4gb at 1333?
dcormann
Jan 21, 07:34 AM
Hello all....this is my first post this to this forum as I am a new Mac user. Great site...
Anyway, I recently purchased a 12"Powerbook...which rocks by the way....Can anyone recommend a great wireless router? I was going to invest in the Airport Extreme for the compatibility however the reviews I have read say this isn't the best router out there for the $$$$.
Any suggestions?
-Dave
Anyway, I recently purchased a 12"Powerbook...which rocks by the way....Can anyone recommend a great wireless router? I was going to invest in the Airport Extreme for the compatibility however the reviews I have read say this isn't the best router out there for the $$$$.
Any suggestions?
-Dave
simX
Dec 21, 06:44 PM
Originally posted by Koyder
I guess the Star Wars kid can now kiss the "2003's Lamest" award goodbye...
Hahaha good one. Although SpyMac was always a contender for that award.
I guess the Star Wars kid can now kiss the "2003's Lamest" award goodbye...
Hahaha good one. Although SpyMac was always a contender for that award.
philipma1957
Apr 26, 06:16 PM
if you buy the 2010 quad 2.8 these are your best choices
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Intel-Xeon-UP-W3690-3-46-GHz-Processor-Socket-B-L-/400211861799?pt=CPUs&hash=item5d2e7c6127#ht_2851wt_1250
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Intel-Xeon-UP-W3680-3-33-GHz-Processor-Hexa-core-/150582738756?pt=CPUs&hash=item230f6e3f44#ht_3297wt_1250
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Intel-Xeon-UP-W3670-3-20-GHz-Processor-Hexa-core-/150568258094?pt=COMP_EN_Servers&hash=item230e914a2e#ht_3265wt_1250
if you buy the 2010 dual quad 2.4 you can upgrade to dual hex
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Intel-X5670-2-93-GHz-Processor-Hexa-core-/150579420677?pt=CPUs&hash=item230f3b9e05#ht_3281wt_1250
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Intel-Xeon-X5680-3-33-GHz-Processor-Hexa-core-/380334926231?pt=CPUs&hash=item588dba6997#ht_2867wt_1250
http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Xeon-Six-Core-X5690-3-46GHz-6-4GT-s-1366pin-12MB-/250810460857?pt=CPUs&hash=item3a6577eab9#ht_3993wt_802
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Intel-Xeon-UP-W3690-3-46-GHz-Processor-Socket-B-L-/400211861799?pt=CPUs&hash=item5d2e7c6127#ht_2851wt_1250
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Intel-Xeon-UP-W3680-3-33-GHz-Processor-Hexa-core-/150582738756?pt=CPUs&hash=item230f6e3f44#ht_3297wt_1250
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Intel-Xeon-UP-W3670-3-20-GHz-Processor-Hexa-core-/150568258094?pt=COMP_EN_Servers&hash=item230e914a2e#ht_3265wt_1250
if you buy the 2010 dual quad 2.4 you can upgrade to dual hex
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Intel-X5670-2-93-GHz-Processor-Hexa-core-/150579420677?pt=CPUs&hash=item230f3b9e05#ht_3281wt_1250
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Intel-Xeon-X5680-3-33-GHz-Processor-Hexa-core-/380334926231?pt=CPUs&hash=item588dba6997#ht_2867wt_1250
http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Xeon-Six-Core-X5690-3-46GHz-6-4GT-s-1366pin-12MB-/250810460857?pt=CPUs&hash=item3a6577eab9#ht_3993wt_802
rdowns
Feb 9, 03:41 PM
Angry Birds will kick ass on that.
alukado
Apr 20, 09:43 PM
Great to find there is a thread about peel 520.
I am planning to grab one as soon as possible , just wondering which one is better ? C peel T188 or yosion peel 2nd .
I am planning to grab one as soon as possible , just wondering which one is better ? C peel T188 or yosion peel 2nd .
skoker
Dec 8, 06:59 AM
what about it?
Well why is it only 6GB now?
Well why is it only 6GB now?
nygfan80
Apr 3, 05:51 PM
Is there any way I can change from discrete to the integrated graphics on Windows 7? I know how to do this on OS X but can't figure this out on Windows, if there is a way. Upon startup, I am not able to go into the bios because of bootcamp. Is there any other way to do this?
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