scem0
Mar 6, 11:03 PM
I know this isn't the right 'direction' to switch, but I saw no reason
not to share the story with y'all. I switched (basically) because I
couldn't afford a mac. I already had a 450 MHz g4, and my
parents were telling me to get a new computer, for myself, so my
mom could get my g4, and my dad could get my mom's g3. Since
my dad's computer broke. The computers would just go down
the 'assembly line'. Well, my parents set a $700 limit, I had to
make up the difference in however much I spent, and being a 15
year old, I had nothing to make the difference up with. Well, I
looked on eBay for ~$700 mac, and the best I could find were
~400 MHz g4 powermacs. I didn't want to downgrade from my
previous computer! So, I decided to just see what I could get
on the 'dark side' of eBay. I was astoundid when I saw the prices
of the PC's! PC's are priced amazingly on eBay. There are so
many people who custom build PCs and sell them on eBay, that
the supply and demand goes waaaaaaaaaay in the buyer's favor.
So, after searching for a LONG time, I managed to find a GREAT
PC for $700. I bought a PC with these stats:
2.4 GHz pentium 4
533 MHz quad pumped system bus
512 MB of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM (that is being used to its full potential)
Windows XP Home
Dell Dimension case
6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 back)
CD burner (40x10x40x)
Floppy Drive (I have actually used it too!)
I am posting this really late, I bought the PC about a year ago
(note the thread title) - and I haven't been disappointed by it
in the year that I have had it. It came to me fully loaded and
working great. It has only crashed twice (to where I had to
restart), the same number as my mac (which I had used longer).
It is FAST, it burns CDs FAST, and the p2p software rocks.
I encourage those who don't have much money for their next
computers to think about getting a custom built PC off of eBay.
So, I still like macs better, but I also like PCs, and I would have
a Mac if they weren't overpriced so badly. I know that is opinion,
but, to me, macs are severely overpriced.
I just thought I would share my 'switch' story. I'll also add that
I plan on spending my own money to get my very own PPC 970
power mac when one comes up. I might get one when it is
speed bumped. The new rumors talking about 2.5 GHz are making
my mouth water. ;) :D
not to share the story with y'all. I switched (basically) because I
couldn't afford a mac. I already had a 450 MHz g4, and my
parents were telling me to get a new computer, for myself, so my
mom could get my g4, and my dad could get my mom's g3. Since
my dad's computer broke. The computers would just go down
the 'assembly line'. Well, my parents set a $700 limit, I had to
make up the difference in however much I spent, and being a 15
year old, I had nothing to make the difference up with. Well, I
looked on eBay for ~$700 mac, and the best I could find were
~400 MHz g4 powermacs. I didn't want to downgrade from my
previous computer! So, I decided to just see what I could get
on the 'dark side' of eBay. I was astoundid when I saw the prices
of the PC's! PC's are priced amazingly on eBay. There are so
many people who custom build PCs and sell them on eBay, that
the supply and demand goes waaaaaaaaaay in the buyer's favor.
So, after searching for a LONG time, I managed to find a GREAT
PC for $700. I bought a PC with these stats:
2.4 GHz pentium 4
533 MHz quad pumped system bus
512 MB of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM (that is being used to its full potential)
Windows XP Home
Dell Dimension case
6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 back)
CD burner (40x10x40x)
Floppy Drive (I have actually used it too!)
I am posting this really late, I bought the PC about a year ago
(note the thread title) - and I haven't been disappointed by it
in the year that I have had it. It came to me fully loaded and
working great. It has only crashed twice (to where I had to
restart), the same number as my mac (which I had used longer).
It is FAST, it burns CDs FAST, and the p2p software rocks.
I encourage those who don't have much money for their next
computers to think about getting a custom built PC off of eBay.
So, I still like macs better, but I also like PCs, and I would have
a Mac if they weren't overpriced so badly. I know that is opinion,
but, to me, macs are severely overpriced.
I just thought I would share my 'switch' story. I'll also add that
I plan on spending my own money to get my very own PPC 970
power mac when one comes up. I might get one when it is
speed bumped. The new rumors talking about 2.5 GHz are making
my mouth water. ;) :D
doxavita
Jan 27, 04:26 PM
If it's a fifth-gen iPod, it's battery is probably weared down quite a bit already.
You're right. Usually I always do a full charge/discharge cycle to calibrate the battery a bit and see if it lasts longer. Do you think it may even be good to leave it charging more sometimes? I never forget to unplug it, just this one time.
You're right. Usually I always do a full charge/discharge cycle to calibrate the battery a bit and see if it lasts longer. Do you think it may even be good to leave it charging more sometimes? I never forget to unplug it, just this one time.
diazj3
Apr 9, 05:31 PM
If you are going for 2TB drives, the WD Caviar Green drives are among the favorites. It's been reported they have some issues regarding the high load cycle counts (http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=WD%20caviar%20green%20high%20load%20cycle%20count&cp=10&pq=wd%20green%20high%20load%20cycle%20count&pf=p&sclient=psy&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=WD+caviar+green+high+load+cycle+count&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=6cbe03e6833a46ef) due to the firmware...
I personally like the Samsung F4 (http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&biw=1071&bih=1031&tbm=shop&q=samsung+spinpoint+2TB&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=2c1304d622775efd) drives. IME they are faster, low power and very quiet - and a bit less expensive.
But either way, you can't go wrong with any of them - or any major brand high capacity drive for that matter. You'll find opinions in every direction. All drives fail sooner or later, and all of them are subject to DOAs. All of them offer fairly good customer service, depending where you buy.
I personally like the Samsung F4 (http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&biw=1071&bih=1031&tbm=shop&q=samsung+spinpoint+2TB&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=2c1304d622775efd) drives. IME they are faster, low power and very quiet - and a bit less expensive.
But either way, you can't go wrong with any of them - or any major brand high capacity drive for that matter. You'll find opinions in every direction. All drives fail sooner or later, and all of them are subject to DOAs. All of them offer fairly good customer service, depending where you buy.
joepunk
Sep 11, 11:18 AM
It was 10 days before my second year of Community College classes were to start. I was in bed, just sort of waking up when my dad called to me to see what was happening on the TV. I was thinking from his reactions that what was happening was another Oklahoma style bombing or something (at that point I still had not made it to the living room and seen anything on the TV yet). Well my thoughts were quickly changed after seeing the first few minutes of the coverage
Mike Teezie
Sep 18, 10:10 AM
Nice, I'm digging the look.
I also would like to see some branding though.
Good job, it looks like a cool program.
I also would like to see some branding though.
Good job, it looks like a cool program.
zaxdude
Mar 29, 05:30 PM
thought i'd post an update here: I0n1c Gives Jailbreak Untether to iPhone Dev-Team for Release
More info here: iClarified Info (http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=14497)'
I think this is just for the iphone...but it could prove useful for the ipad too in the end...
More info here: iClarified Info (http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=14497)'
I think this is just for the iphone...but it could prove useful for the ipad too in the end...
latergator116
Feb 23, 07:53 PM
Here is another one if anybody is still interested: http://asp.cis.pitt.edu/thinkmov.html
Tailpike1153
Mar 4, 08:24 PM
Can you use RAID as an octane booster?
silverblack
Apr 18, 02:57 PM
I installed Bodyguardz, both front and back.
It was pretty wet at install, I used many solution, but apperently not enough.
It was dripping and I had to clean my desk.
Most of the bubbles will dry up in a week. Some small ones will take a 2-3 weeks, but eventually they'll be gone.
It was pretty wet at install, I used many solution, but apperently not enough.
It was dripping and I had to clean my desk.
Most of the bubbles will dry up in a week. Some small ones will take a 2-3 weeks, but eventually they'll be gone.
Dharma Logos
Apr 18, 09:52 PM
rm: /Volumes/UNTITLED: Resource busy
nomar383
Mar 11, 09:54 AM
Maybe 30 8:25
That's not bad for the rumored 10K stock from above lol
That's not bad for the rumored 10K stock from above lol
PedroCst
Apr 18, 09:08 AM
Hi again :)
Now I'm looking for some cases for my iPhones (3GS and 4), and I was thinking to buy these cases (Feather cases by Incipio):
http://www.myincipio.com/iPhone-4-Cases-Accessories/Incipio-iPhone-4-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
http://www.myincipio.com/iPhone-3G-3GS-Cases-Accessories/Incipio-iPhone-3G-3GS-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
But I'd like to know if these cases are really good.
I've been searching through other pages but Incipio is one of the pages who takes less for shipping them + 3GS case has 50% of discount.
Also I was thinking about buying Zagg's screen protectors for 3GS and 4.
Is this a good deal?
Thanks in advance ;)
Now I'm looking for some cases for my iPhones (3GS and 4), and I was thinking to buy these cases (Feather cases by Incipio):
http://www.myincipio.com/iPhone-4-Cases-Accessories/Incipio-iPhone-4-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
http://www.myincipio.com/iPhone-3G-3GS-Cases-Accessories/Incipio-iPhone-3G-3GS-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
But I'd like to know if these cases are really good.
I've been searching through other pages but Incipio is one of the pages who takes less for shipping them + 3GS case has 50% of discount.
Also I was thinking about buying Zagg's screen protectors for 3GS and 4.
Is this a good deal?
Thanks in advance ;)
brn2ski00
May 16, 02:39 PM
You can buy my 8GB if you want. Used 3 months, unlocked.
$400 OBO
$400 OBO
bamaworks
Jun 18, 05:01 PM
hmm... the iMac is only has a list value of like $220....
Mott's
Apr 17, 11:23 PM
Hi All,
I've unfortunately been issued a work PC, so I'm wondering if there is a way to take advantage of the real estate (not resolution) of my 30" ACD. The only way I think this will work is by doing the following:
1. Connecting the MiniDisplay cable from the Dual-Link DVI adapter into:
http://storeimages.apple.com/1837/as-images.apple.com/is/image/AppleInc/MB571?wid=326&hei=326&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.5,0.5,0,0&iccEmbed=0&layer=comp
2. Mini DisplayPort Coupler (Female to Female)
http://images2.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/65001.jpg
3.Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
http://storeimages.apple.com/1837/as-images.apple.com/is/image/AppleInc/MB572_AV1?wid=326&hei=326&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.5,0.5,0,0&iccEmbed=0&layer=comp
Is this a solution or should I prepare myself for failure? Is there a better way to do this?
Thanks!
I've unfortunately been issued a work PC, so I'm wondering if there is a way to take advantage of the real estate (not resolution) of my 30" ACD. The only way I think this will work is by doing the following:
1. Connecting the MiniDisplay cable from the Dual-Link DVI adapter into:
http://storeimages.apple.com/1837/as-images.apple.com/is/image/AppleInc/MB571?wid=326&hei=326&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.5,0.5,0,0&iccEmbed=0&layer=comp
2. Mini DisplayPort Coupler (Female to Female)
http://images2.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/65001.jpg
3.Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
http://storeimages.apple.com/1837/as-images.apple.com/is/image/AppleInc/MB572_AV1?wid=326&hei=326&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.5,0.5,0,0&iccEmbed=0&layer=comp
Is this a solution or should I prepare myself for failure? Is there a better way to do this?
Thanks!
applemacdude
Oct 4, 08:00 PM
[QUOTE=Nermal]Yay! One I know the answer to! :D
And, to make this post slightly more worthwhile, what was Mr Anderson's old username?
DukeStreet...Which was owned by me for a amount of time./.
And, to make this post slightly more worthwhile, what was Mr Anderson's old username?
DukeStreet...Which was owned by me for a amount of time./.
jamieg
Sep 13, 05:36 AM
Am I the only one that thinks this is a lame looking sandwich box? Also, I have my stuff on my Mac in another room. That's switched on, whilst I sitting in the living room watching my stuff on a TV, isn't that a bit pointless? Why not make it hard drive compatible or even put the content on the box?
More money than sense, and not much sense at that. Big screen TV's are a rip off, and the so-called 'sexy iTV' is quite the opposite.
Why don't they just put a HDMI socket on a Mac Mini? This would let you use Front Row on your flat screen TV, this gives you the option of DVD's, USB TV cards (and video recording), etc.......You can already access media on other comps via front row!
iTV only seems to be a Airport Express with a video output!
More money than sense, and not much sense at that. Big screen TV's are a rip off, and the so-called 'sexy iTV' is quite the opposite.
Why don't they just put a HDMI socket on a Mac Mini? This would let you use Front Row on your flat screen TV, this gives you the option of DVD's, USB TV cards (and video recording), etc.......You can already access media on other comps via front row!
iTV only seems to be a Airport Express with a video output!
WhatAmI
May 3, 04:39 AM
I installed something via iFile that i'd sent myself by e-mail.I now wish to remove it but where do i find it to remove it?
Any help appreciated ;)
If it's a deb I would assume you simply uninstall it via Cydia?
Any help appreciated ;)
If it's a deb I would assume you simply uninstall it via Cydia?
Kennywayne3295
Mar 26, 08:30 AM
So i just got done taking the second hard drive out of my eMac (Traded out and Optical Drive for a HDD for Time Machine some months ago). Well, i remember that "some months ago" i accidentally ripped the out shell off with no regards to the power switch and it still works, though its less sensitive now, or the time (wait, actually same time) when i kinda "broke" the video connector plastic casing that goes from the CRT Board to the Logic Board, a little of some crazy glue or whathaveyou and i managed to fix my way out of that one too. Combine these experiences with that of my first, err second gen iMac G3 (Same bondi blue, yet no infer red sensor) I even tried to over clock it with my late father's help to no avail, but we were able to undo the over clock and that Mac too is still working. But the real reason for all this is to reminisce on how reliable these older Machines are. Currently, my eMac has made it's way to my Mother's desk as i work on her compaq craptop. Today when i took it apart to remove the time machine drive, after reassembly it wouldn't start. Now usually i'd freak out but after learning all the above, and even some more undocumented instances where i messed up, i learned you need patience. These Mac's just don't seem to Quit working. I've had it to where my iMac wouldn't start, and i changed outlets, and even power cords which solved these issues. Thats why these little guys can be temperamental! Jwhathaveyouust today i had to disassemble, make sure a couple things were fastened (Which i basically just unplugged afew wires and replugged em' in) and then reassemble my eMac. I know I can't be the only one - so feel free to share your story! I love these older machines, they're the most reliable even compared to my new pc (I've had more problems with my new pc than my 5 year old mac) and although they can be temperamental, they never seem to quit.
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Jan 10, 04:53 AM
If it isn't released as a podcast, you could go to www.javimoya.com and paste in the URL. That will let you download it and use isquint to change it from .flv
tkermit
Mar 13, 03:51 PM
If you're interested in random people's music libraries, why not go through a few last.fm profiles instead ?
Applying your suggested technique will also result in huge files for some:
http://grab.by/32ze
Applying your suggested technique will also result in huge files for some:
http://grab.by/32ze
mackage
May 4, 04:19 PM
...I am pretty much disappointed after waiting months for a refresh that was suppose to be a substantial upgrade over last years iMacs. I think alot of us had unwarranted expectations due to the HUGE increase in the MBP performance.
Here is where I am coming from. I am an accountant so spending money were a return isn't realized is against what I believe in. Therefore, I planned to buy the base 27" version. So many times before this refresh I was tempted to buy the base 3.6ghz dual core that was available. I am still a fan of a high clock speed because it makes a difference in daily single and dual core tasks. However, I waited mainly due to most on this forum stating I would regret it and the upgraded processors were going to be substantially better.
Let's compare the benchmarks:
32 bit
3.6ghz dual core (last year) - 7,000 average
2.7 quad core (sandy bridge) - 7950
64 bit
3.6ghz dual core (last year) - 7,745
2.7 quad core (sandy bridge) - 8625
Is this really a substantial jump? You take away clock speed (even though you do have turbo boost to 3.7) and add two cores and you get less than a 1,000 point increase.
Here is where I am coming from. I am an accountant so spending money were a return isn't realized is against what I believe in. Therefore, I planned to buy the base 27" version. So many times before this refresh I was tempted to buy the base 3.6ghz dual core that was available. I am still a fan of a high clock speed because it makes a difference in daily single and dual core tasks. However, I waited mainly due to most on this forum stating I would regret it and the upgraded processors were going to be substantially better.
Let's compare the benchmarks:
32 bit
3.6ghz dual core (last year) - 7,000 average
2.7 quad core (sandy bridge) - 7950
64 bit
3.6ghz dual core (last year) - 7,745
2.7 quad core (sandy bridge) - 8625
Is this really a substantial jump? You take away clock speed (even though you do have turbo boost to 3.7) and add two cores and you get less than a 1,000 point increase.
bella92108
Mar 31, 01:00 PM
yeah, i totally understand what you're saying. android definitely does a lot more straight out of the box than the iphone does. but i guess for me, if i had an android device i'd really like to be able to flash some really cool builds and kernels a lot of the guys at xda-dev release (like we all used to do on the old winmo days) that way i don't have to worry when the manufacturer quits releasing updates after ~6 months and i get stuck on an old os. i just hate the fact those manufacturers are trying to prevent that type of community from doing their thing.
Well that's kinda hypocritical posting in an Apple forum. Apple tries 100x harder to prevent users from jailbreaking than Android\Manufacturers do try to prevent rooting\modding.
Either way, I like current technology, so I don't worry about updates after 6 months. I replace my computers every 6 months, and my phones as well. This was one of the reasons I defected from Apple's phones, got tired of waiting for a one-a-year product cycle for a phone that wasn't even the latest and greatest technology.
Well that's kinda hypocritical posting in an Apple forum. Apple tries 100x harder to prevent users from jailbreaking than Android\Manufacturers do try to prevent rooting\modding.
Either way, I like current technology, so I don't worry about updates after 6 months. I replace my computers every 6 months, and my phones as well. This was one of the reasons I defected from Apple's phones, got tired of waiting for a one-a-year product cycle for a phone that wasn't even the latest and greatest technology.
InSides
Apr 7, 03:44 PM
Anyone have any thoughts?
Drag and drop is insanely problematic in Windows. Surely this is not intentional?
Drag and drop is insanely problematic in Windows. Surely this is not intentional?
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