Jopling
Nov 13, 09:14 PM
Does the Mac Pro firmware update solves the issue with the Mac Pro + x1900XT + ACD 23" with Bootcamp?
Frederic
It totally works now! :D
Frederic
It totally works now! :D
airforce1
Apr 28, 04:38 PM
Its not Apple that we are worried about here....Steve. Its how others will use this info.
And who ever they are they evidently knew more about it from the inside circle.
we are supposed to believe apple did not use this to track people when they limited the iMovie for iPads to ONLY WORK if you agree it uses your locations, same with photos tagged with locations, now final cut also promoting LOCATIONS, duh, yeah right, only Apple techs online would argue this is not true, they lied to the FCC and the FCC is also chasing them now
And who ever they are they evidently knew more about it from the inside circle.
we are supposed to believe apple did not use this to track people when they limited the iMovie for iPads to ONLY WORK if you agree it uses your locations, same with photos tagged with locations, now final cut also promoting LOCATIONS, duh, yeah right, only Apple techs online would argue this is not true, they lied to the FCC and the FCC is also chasing them now
freeny
Nov 17, 08:43 AM
Although I find this a very cool idea, it doesnt make sense cost wise. IMO all the functions attainable via the strap on controlls can be achieved without them. This would only create more plastic crap to buy, carry around and lose or break.
Thats just me though...
I do like the joy stick idea:D
Thats just me though...
I do like the joy stick idea:D
Peace
Oct 23, 12:05 PM
Remember the BitTorrent rumor in Leopard?
http://www.slipperybrick.com/2006/10/bittorrent-embedded-consumer-electronics/
http://www.slipperybrick.com/2006/10/bittorrent-embedded-consumer-electronics/
AtmChm
Mar 25, 11:11 AM
Wow, lots of miscellaneous comments, but to answer your questions directly, I've been maintaining several powermac G4s and G5s in a lab and here are my observations:
Long time PPC user here on a budget looking to retire my G4 and buy a G5 on ebay. I am noticing a bit of a slow down on my trusty powermac G4.
Specs...
PowerMac G4 867 single
1.25gb ram
10.4.11/classic
2 fx cards for two old monitors
I was planning on running this thing until it died but it just won't die ;). I do notice a bit of a slow down while on the web and playing online java and flash games, iTunes taking longer to load and do anything. :apple: no longer supporting Tiger is getting to me. Plus the boot drive has only 10GB free so I can't really use iMovie anymore. I did everything I know to keep it up to speed; permissions, check to see if I'm paging (I rarely do), run scripts, and even opened it and cleaned out all the dust and cat hair. While I wouldn't call it a dog, I do think it's age is showing. I just ran geekbench and got a 502.
n8
I agree the G4's don't seem to die. If I had a choice, I'd have at least one maxed out G4. You can still get processor upgrades for the G4 on e-bay and possibly some on-line sellers. I've upgraded the processor in 2 Cubes and they have both worked very well.
As for your questions:
1. Reliability: One of the early posters gave the repair statistics for various G5 models, and I would concur with the same experience. Our early 2x2GHz flaked out for a long time and finally stopped working. Several 2x2.7GHz liquid cooled leaked. Several G5s would/will power themselves up from being off for no apparent reason. Also, watch out for video cards that are fan cooled because they are now old and the fans will die.
2. Fan noise: the G5 is louder. Partly because it has more fans and partly because it tends to ramp them up when ever there is more than minimal load on the CPU. At full blast (which does happen) you think you'd have a room fan on high - that's how loud they can get. If you are doing a lot of cpu intensive stuff or even opening and closing things often you'll hear the fans cycle up and down often. For me, it's annoying.
For me, except for a few features such as stacks, quick look, and time machine, I consider 10.4 a superior operating system as compared to 10.5. You won't notice it on a G5, but if you put 10.5 on a G4 it will run slower, and may cause other problems.
So, if you are considering a G5 vs. maintaining/upgrading a G4, I'd seriously look at upgrading your G4. In particular max out your RAM, and look for a dual processor upgrade. For some applications your single 867 MHz CPU is inferior to a dual 500 MHz cpu. Here are some processor upgrades at OWC:
http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?sort=pop&model=156&type=Processor
Once upgraded, you could run 10.5 if you really wanted to.
Long time PPC user here on a budget looking to retire my G4 and buy a G5 on ebay. I am noticing a bit of a slow down on my trusty powermac G4.
Specs...
PowerMac G4 867 single
1.25gb ram
10.4.11/classic
2 fx cards for two old monitors
I was planning on running this thing until it died but it just won't die ;). I do notice a bit of a slow down while on the web and playing online java and flash games, iTunes taking longer to load and do anything. :apple: no longer supporting Tiger is getting to me. Plus the boot drive has only 10GB free so I can't really use iMovie anymore. I did everything I know to keep it up to speed; permissions, check to see if I'm paging (I rarely do), run scripts, and even opened it and cleaned out all the dust and cat hair. While I wouldn't call it a dog, I do think it's age is showing. I just ran geekbench and got a 502.
n8
I agree the G4's don't seem to die. If I had a choice, I'd have at least one maxed out G4. You can still get processor upgrades for the G4 on e-bay and possibly some on-line sellers. I've upgraded the processor in 2 Cubes and they have both worked very well.
As for your questions:
1. Reliability: One of the early posters gave the repair statistics for various G5 models, and I would concur with the same experience. Our early 2x2GHz flaked out for a long time and finally stopped working. Several 2x2.7GHz liquid cooled leaked. Several G5s would/will power themselves up from being off for no apparent reason. Also, watch out for video cards that are fan cooled because they are now old and the fans will die.
2. Fan noise: the G5 is louder. Partly because it has more fans and partly because it tends to ramp them up when ever there is more than minimal load on the CPU. At full blast (which does happen) you think you'd have a room fan on high - that's how loud they can get. If you are doing a lot of cpu intensive stuff or even opening and closing things often you'll hear the fans cycle up and down often. For me, it's annoying.
For me, except for a few features such as stacks, quick look, and time machine, I consider 10.4 a superior operating system as compared to 10.5. You won't notice it on a G5, but if you put 10.5 on a G4 it will run slower, and may cause other problems.
So, if you are considering a G5 vs. maintaining/upgrading a G4, I'd seriously look at upgrading your G4. In particular max out your RAM, and look for a dual processor upgrade. For some applications your single 867 MHz CPU is inferior to a dual 500 MHz cpu. Here are some processor upgrades at OWC:
http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?sort=pop&model=156&type=Processor
Once upgraded, you could run 10.5 if you really wanted to.
jtara
Apr 13, 02:08 PM
Nope, not a bit. Unless helping me realize that Crucial RAM is a much better deal than that site you keep pushing counts.
Since they'll buy-back my original 2 x 1GB Apple chips as well as my 2 X 2GB OWC's, the net cost is $77, not bad for their excellent customer support.
Since they'll buy-back my original 2 x 1GB Apple chips as well as my 2 X 2GB OWC's, the net cost is $77, not bad for their excellent customer support.
devilot
Jan 8, 12:04 AM
:o I didn't realize I was listed as going for sure... I'm still not sure if I'll be there or not. :o
Draythor
Jan 17, 04:19 PM
Mine: Self made wallpaper, available in colour and B&W.
killr_b
Mar 28, 04:59 AM
Really? NO internal Wi-Fi. Wow. W->T->F. :mad:
Vanilla Thunder
Jan 8, 08:45 PM
Go Ducks!!!
japanime
May 4, 06:27 PM
im hoping this quietly fixes the unresponsive home button issue.
I've been having problems with the home button on my iPhone, but figured it was just the hardware going bad. Perhaps not? Is this an issue many have been experiencing?
The trouble I experience is that sometimes when I double-click the home button, it takes me to the search screen rather than the multitasking bar. Other times when I double-click the home button (or even single-click it), it does nothing at all. Is that what you're also talking about?
And the biggest question of all � does this update fix it?
I've been having problems with the home button on my iPhone, but figured it was just the hardware going bad. Perhaps not? Is this an issue many have been experiencing?
The trouble I experience is that sometimes when I double-click the home button, it takes me to the search screen rather than the multitasking bar. Other times when I double-click the home button (or even single-click it), it does nothing at all. Is that what you're also talking about?
And the biggest question of all � does this update fix it?
zac4mac
Nov 14, 02:55 AM
Those of you with MBs or MBPs with heat issues - get Fan Control Pref Pane.
It works, I have a RavA MBP2Ghz that runs cool to the touch, even when maxxed out running BOINC.
No problems here with the update - beeped instead of flashing lights, then a progress bar, reboot and a dialog box after startup that said the firmware was successfully updated.
Z
It works, I have a RavA MBP2Ghz that runs cool to the touch, even when maxxed out running BOINC.
No problems here with the update - beeped instead of flashing lights, then a progress bar, reboot and a dialog box after startup that said the firmware was successfully updated.
Z
skunk
Mar 17, 05:31 AM
Yes you are right, the husband is obviously guilty of attempted murder. I'm just saying that in this case the guy should be let go. Call me a monster who believes in eugenics, but people who are stupid pollute the gene pool don't deserve to exist. Someone who throws themselves on a car is, to use your termonology, prima facie guilty of being an idiot; and therefore does not deserve to exist and pollute the gene pool (in my belief system at least).So you think it is perfectly acceptable to murder anyone you regard as an idiot, do you?
ipacmm
Sep 12, 12:33 PM
I guess it is a new look for him...maybe it is the new Intel look.
sunfast
Apr 16, 11:01 AM
I hope that if they do release iLife '07 (october?) they will give you a coupon for a free upgrade (or at least a significant discount) to iLife '08 if they plan on going back to a MWSF release.
They may as well not bother releasing iLife '07 in that case. Just go straight to '08
They may as well not bother releasing iLife '07 in that case. Just go straight to '08
drakino
Apr 19, 09:37 AM
I am considering which version to buy. Is it better to run under Mac OS or Windows 7 via Bootcamp? My computer is MBP 2010 17".
No need to consider. Buy it on Mac, and you get it on Windows too. Buy it on Windows, get the Mac version too. All you need is the Steam app installed in each OS, from www.steampowered.com. The best part is that your save games auto sync between the two sides, using the built in SteamCloud service. You can flip back and forth all you want.
No need to consider. Buy it on Mac, and you get it on Windows too. Buy it on Windows, get the Mac version too. All you need is the Steam app installed in each OS, from www.steampowered.com. The best part is that your save games auto sync between the two sides, using the built in SteamCloud service. You can flip back and forth all you want.
codo
Jul 12, 04:19 PM
I'm sure a .edu-discounted MacBook is going to be close in price anyway, and then there's the Mac mini, I doubt the student's Mac will usually be their first computer ever. Either one is probably a better fit.
The $900 iMac really is an institutional product, not aimed at personal users. Personally I think it'd work well as a corporate product too, if Apple could actually start selling to corporate customers.
How is that exactly? It�s a MacBook with a stand and a bigger screen. How is it not for personal use?
The $900 iMac really is an institutional product, not aimed at personal users. Personally I think it'd work well as a corporate product too, if Apple could actually start selling to corporate customers.
How is that exactly? It�s a MacBook with a stand and a bigger screen. How is it not for personal use?
iJaz
Oct 19, 05:09 AM
I suppose the "True Video" iPod will be released at a special event along side the iPhone and PowerBook G5? :p
(Well, two out of the three would be nice.)
One more thing: Jobs presents Duke Nukem Forever! :D
(Well, two out of the three would be nice.)
One more thing: Jobs presents Duke Nukem Forever! :D
Number 41
Apr 21, 03:06 PM
Everyone understand now why the iPhone 5 is a gigantic failure if LTE isn't included?
Data transfer rates = Whole Ballgame when it comes to cloud-based storage and access.
Data transfer rates = Whole Ballgame when it comes to cloud-based storage and access.
rtdgoldfish
Mar 28, 12:27 AM
I guess I'll be pre-ordering one of these tomorrow since my 360 is still MIA. Gives the cops a month to track it down. If I don't have my old one back by then, I'll grab the Elite.
Doesn't seem that bad a deal since it comes with an HDMI cable and the new 120 gig HD will retail for $179. The black color will also match most of my electronics (except for the Wii).
Doesn't seem that bad a deal since it comes with an HDMI cable and the new 120 gig HD will retail for $179. The black color will also match most of my electronics (except for the Wii).
Rt&Dzine
Apr 11, 11:51 PM
That would be illegal with the new law as well. AFAIK, it's now illegal in France to wear garments that conceal one's face in public - not only for women but for men too. Since it applies to women and men equally, it's not discriminatory.
He could have argued it was for health reasons (one of the exceptions). Ski masks are allowed (sporting activities are exceptions also).
He could have argued it was for health reasons (one of the exceptions). Ski masks are allowed (sporting activities are exceptions also).
cowbellallen
Apr 21, 03:53 PM
I have a dumb question.
Why do Dropbox, Amazon, and possibly iTunes not allow video streaming from the cloud? It seems like they all only offer music.
Why do Dropbox, Amazon, and possibly iTunes not allow video streaming from the cloud? It seems like they all only offer music.
oMc
Jan 7, 04:45 PM
Here's my desktop. :)
Can you share your dock and your wallpaper please ? Thank you ;)
Can you share your dock and your wallpaper please ? Thank you ;)
drumpat01
Oct 14, 11:42 AM
This effect can also be seen at my college, the University of North Texas (fourth largest college in TX). When I first got here in 2001 there weren't any macs anywhere besides a few computer labs that were still running OS 9 iMacs. Now you can see MB and MBP all over the place. Most computer labs now have a good number of G4 PowerMacs and the music building lab has about 10-15 G5 iMacs.
And on a more personal note, my roommate got his first mac about 3 days ago, a MB, and my mom is about to get her first mac Its either going to be a iMac or Mac Mini, depends on how much money I'm willing to pay for it. Its her wedding present from me.
And on a more personal note, my roommate got his first mac about 3 days ago, a MB, and my mom is about to get her first mac Its either going to be a iMac or Mac Mini, depends on how much money I'm willing to pay for it. Its her wedding present from me.
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