iVeBeenDrinkin'
Mar 20, 01:28 AM
It's truly shocking how many empty headed people offer a mac mini as an idea when someone obviously wants an expandable system. He already has a tower and is looking at another tower so spending more and getting what he doesn't want is a solution somehow.. Wow.
Anyway.. some actual advice intended to help you. I wouldn't buy a G5 tower myself as they are far too unreliable. I have posted about this before and they are quite unreliable. This (http://www.macintouch.com/reliability/pmg5.html) link shows extensive research based on actual Apple repair records on G5's. A quick sum up is that even the most reliable one (the dual 2.3GHz) saw 11% go in the shop for one reason or another. The worst model (the first dual 2GHz) saw a whopping 32% in the shop for repair.
Best and cheapest solution in my mind..
Get a G4 MDD dual 1.25 or dual 1.42. Even the dual 1.25 will be a world apart performance wise compared to your single 867MHz. Not quite as fast as a dual G5 but really not all that much slower and much more reliable. A fair price on ebay for these models would be maybe 150-225. I prefer the heavily upgraded Sawtooth I have but it's a much bigger investment than an ebay MDD. Even the low end dual 867 MDD I used to own handled all flash quite well. A 1.25+ won't have any issues with anything you want to do at all.
To each their own.. most of my everyday work, about 70-80 percent is done on the PB G4 - basics.. only handbrake and dvd encoding is done on my 6-core mac pro.. I have no use for video editing, and personally will never touch it because I don't have the time nor desire to learn about it.
Well, I just replaced the 5400 120GB PATA in my PB G4 and replaced it with a OWC Legacy SSD drive and it has brought new life to my power book G4.
I say: Why not? My 2010 Mac Pro seems to love the company of its older brothers, the PPC macs.. and even my Gateway p-6860fx chimes along as well. All of them get along.. none of them hate each other.. why hate ppc? Why hate Intel?? So long as the computer can do what you ask of it, it is NEVER obsolete.
We should all play nice.
Anyway.. some actual advice intended to help you. I wouldn't buy a G5 tower myself as they are far too unreliable. I have posted about this before and they are quite unreliable. This (http://www.macintouch.com/reliability/pmg5.html) link shows extensive research based on actual Apple repair records on G5's. A quick sum up is that even the most reliable one (the dual 2.3GHz) saw 11% go in the shop for one reason or another. The worst model (the first dual 2GHz) saw a whopping 32% in the shop for repair.
Best and cheapest solution in my mind..
Get a G4 MDD dual 1.25 or dual 1.42. Even the dual 1.25 will be a world apart performance wise compared to your single 867MHz. Not quite as fast as a dual G5 but really not all that much slower and much more reliable. A fair price on ebay for these models would be maybe 150-225. I prefer the heavily upgraded Sawtooth I have but it's a much bigger investment than an ebay MDD. Even the low end dual 867 MDD I used to own handled all flash quite well. A 1.25+ won't have any issues with anything you want to do at all.
To each their own.. most of my everyday work, about 70-80 percent is done on the PB G4 - basics.. only handbrake and dvd encoding is done on my 6-core mac pro.. I have no use for video editing, and personally will never touch it because I don't have the time nor desire to learn about it.
Well, I just replaced the 5400 120GB PATA in my PB G4 and replaced it with a OWC Legacy SSD drive and it has brought new life to my power book G4.
I say: Why not? My 2010 Mac Pro seems to love the company of its older brothers, the PPC macs.. and even my Gateway p-6860fx chimes along as well. All of them get along.. none of them hate each other.. why hate ppc? Why hate Intel?? So long as the computer can do what you ask of it, it is NEVER obsolete.
We should all play nice.
antpod
Apr 26, 07:07 PM
I posted this earlier but a good friend of mine who works at an apple store hasn't seen any white iphone 4 shipments or promotional stuff today at work.(hes still working)
twofourfifteen
Apr 6, 09:49 AM
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This pisses me off. It's a horrible example of decadence and wastefulness. Thing of all the energy and effort that went into making this device. From the mining of the metals to the labour to shipping it across the ocean. The truck that drove it to its final destination. If you've ever given any care to the environment, this should make you mad. Imagine explaining this to someone who has nothing. It went through a long journey. Did nothing. Now it's landfill. Sickening.
Exactly..
This is utterly depressing.
This pisses me off. It's a horrible example of decadence and wastefulness. Thing of all the energy and effort that went into making this device. From the mining of the metals to the labour to shipping it across the ocean. The truck that drove it to its final destination. If you've ever given any care to the environment, this should make you mad. Imagine explaining this to someone who has nothing. It went through a long journey. Did nothing. Now it's landfill. Sickening.
Exactly..
This is utterly depressing.
BillyShears
Nov 9, 10:50 PM
Regardless of when Leopard's released, at least Steve can tell us about those "super secret" features he was on about. Right?
Right?
Right?
CaptainChunk
May 1, 03:48 PM
And as for the "workstation" reality. I'm sure there are MP buyers that actually need Xeons over hex i7 chips. But how many. Really. Compared to the number of Mac users that want an iMac that has expansion slots.
Well, anybody who needs a DP workstation, anyway (you can't do dual i7s). I suppose you can make this argument for SP machines (SP i7 vs. SP Xeon), but two things:
1. SP workstation Xeons practically have pricing parity with their i7 equivalents, so it doesn't really matter much in the end. In reality, they're the same processors, only one has ECC memory support and one does not. Also, the W35xx Xeons run on the same Intel X58 chipsets the i7-9xx chips do. Overall manufacturing cost is essentially the same.
Example: The Xeon W3530 (2.8GHz) used on the base quad-core model is $294 (1000-part tray quantity) from Intel. Its i7 equivalent, the i7-930 is priced identically, at $294. Spec for spec, these chips are IDENTICAL, save for the Xeon's ECC memory support.
2. As mentioned before, workstation computer buyers expect workstation-class hardware, not consumer-class. So that means Xeons, ECC memory and a heavy duty platform.
Perhaps the biggest anomaly with Mac Pros is Apple's continued use of consumer-grade GPUs in their configurations. With PC workstations, it's practically given that you'll get a FireGL or a Quadro. But that's an entirely different discussion...
Well, anybody who needs a DP workstation, anyway (you can't do dual i7s). I suppose you can make this argument for SP machines (SP i7 vs. SP Xeon), but two things:
1. SP workstation Xeons practically have pricing parity with their i7 equivalents, so it doesn't really matter much in the end. In reality, they're the same processors, only one has ECC memory support and one does not. Also, the W35xx Xeons run on the same Intel X58 chipsets the i7-9xx chips do. Overall manufacturing cost is essentially the same.
Example: The Xeon W3530 (2.8GHz) used on the base quad-core model is $294 (1000-part tray quantity) from Intel. Its i7 equivalent, the i7-930 is priced identically, at $294. Spec for spec, these chips are IDENTICAL, save for the Xeon's ECC memory support.
2. As mentioned before, workstation computer buyers expect workstation-class hardware, not consumer-class. So that means Xeons, ECC memory and a heavy duty platform.
Perhaps the biggest anomaly with Mac Pros is Apple's continued use of consumer-grade GPUs in their configurations. With PC workstations, it's practically given that you'll get a FireGL or a Quadro. But that's an entirely different discussion...
gauriemma
Aug 18, 09:33 AM
Normally, how much are store bought DVDs in the US & Canada these days? I personally don't have any desire to buy DVDs. Like others here, I typically watch a movie just once. However, I've recently been able to justify purchasing some because (a) they are considerably cheaper than 2 movie tickets, and (b) my local video store's new ownership doesn't seem to like purchasing DVDs.
I recently bought Wedding Crashers, Firewall, and Syriana because they were only about 10 dollars each. Not bad. Children's movies-- one type than I can easily justify buying because of the multiple viewings-- are slightly more.
-Squire
Most new releases in the US can be had for between $15-20. But I rarely purchase movies. Probably 80% of my DVDs are live performances or TV show collections, both of which receive multiple, long-term viewings.
I recently bought Wedding Crashers, Firewall, and Syriana because they were only about 10 dollars each. Not bad. Children's movies-- one type than I can easily justify buying because of the multiple viewings-- are slightly more.
-Squire
Most new releases in the US can be had for between $15-20. But I rarely purchase movies. Probably 80% of my DVDs are live performances or TV show collections, both of which receive multiple, long-term viewings.
puttputt
Sep 12, 12:03 PM
CNBC just CONFIRMED a Wireless Streaming Device!
and it's $1499 right? Doubles as a computer probably too.
and it's $1499 right? Doubles as a computer probably too.
likemyorbs
Apr 8, 12:17 AM
Should have known you were an EASTERN UKRAINIAN... you all voted Russian and or for the Russianization of Eastern Ukraine, right?
Ok, so you are American.. good. But you also most understand that in America, there is no real culture.. What would life be like without Pyrohi or Pierogi? Holuptsi? Horilka?
I didn't vote for anyone except obama, i was born here. Didn't vote for russian anything. Although my great babushka was in the KGB. We have a cute little picture of her in her leather jacket with a gun and cigar in her mouth, god rest her soul! She would be turning in her grave if she knew how american my family would become. But in the end, i don't care about anything regarding russia or ukraine, i have no connection to it and i have no family left there. And America DOES have a culture, it's a mix of all cultures and their influences and contributions, part of the reason my family loves an appreciates this country so much. And as much as i like holuptsi and pierogi, i'd take me a good old bacon cheeseburger with cajun fries from five guys over any of that!
Ok, so you are American.. good. But you also most understand that in America, there is no real culture.. What would life be like without Pyrohi or Pierogi? Holuptsi? Horilka?
I didn't vote for anyone except obama, i was born here. Didn't vote for russian anything. Although my great babushka was in the KGB. We have a cute little picture of her in her leather jacket with a gun and cigar in her mouth, god rest her soul! She would be turning in her grave if she knew how american my family would become. But in the end, i don't care about anything regarding russia or ukraine, i have no connection to it and i have no family left there. And America DOES have a culture, it's a mix of all cultures and their influences and contributions, part of the reason my family loves an appreciates this country so much. And as much as i like holuptsi and pierogi, i'd take me a good old bacon cheeseburger with cajun fries from five guys over any of that!
JoeG4
Mar 23, 02:31 AM
If you're having trouble pulling the pin out, try squising the edge with a pair of pliers and then just push down on it with a screwdriver lol.
Chimera
Oct 17, 05:43 AM
so they moved the month ans search to the top...
not as bif an overhall as i was expecting :( but then again, dunno what iwas expecting:rolleyes: ;)
I think its clear that this won't be what the final version will look like, the day/week/month button writing is completely uncentralized, I imagine this is just an interim before they unveil a new type of button design, or maybe more, at MWSF.
not as bif an overhall as i was expecting :( but then again, dunno what iwas expecting:rolleyes: ;)
I think its clear that this won't be what the final version will look like, the day/week/month button writing is completely uncentralized, I imagine this is just an interim before they unveil a new type of button design, or maybe more, at MWSF.
Some_Big_Spoon
Oct 14, 12:14 PM
I think this is the #1 reason people don't switch; They think that the difficulties of windows are how computing is supposed to be, namely, complicated, expensive, and time consuming.
I have to fight tooth and nail at my company to use a mac because, and I quote my "IT Professional"; "Macs are too expensive, they get too many viruses, and they're too hard to network and support". Now, granted, this woman isn't bright and was "promoted" to network admin from some receptionist job at some point, but this is how most companies think.
When she sits down at my mac to "fix it" (break something), she spends minutes looking for the complicated way of doing something instead of checking a box or pushing a button. The Principals of my company are the same. I'll do presentations in Keynote or make marketing movies or DVD's that the rest of the company loves, but since it's not supported on windows, the initiatives go nowhere. It's a mixture of ignorance and IT weasels looking to hold on to their jobs. If we had macs at work, she'd be out of a job and she knows it.
I hope Princeton's policies are platform agnostic, otherwise all the new mac users could find themselves in a difficult situation.
The only problem with some switchers is that they're so used to doing things the complicated way. I've had most of my friends go out and buy iTunes, some to switch to the Mac, but it seems like they're not used to the fact that their OS works for them rather than the other way around.
For instance, one friend organized his entire iTunes library in playlist. For each artist, each album -- he wanted one click access to every album. I then told him about the "Browse" feature and he was pretty pissed. It also seems like people aren't used to the fact that iTunes organizes your music files for you -- they want to go into each folder and name things themselves. SO DIFFICULT.
Fishes,
narco.
I have to fight tooth and nail at my company to use a mac because, and I quote my "IT Professional"; "Macs are too expensive, they get too many viruses, and they're too hard to network and support". Now, granted, this woman isn't bright and was "promoted" to network admin from some receptionist job at some point, but this is how most companies think.
When she sits down at my mac to "fix it" (break something), she spends minutes looking for the complicated way of doing something instead of checking a box or pushing a button. The Principals of my company are the same. I'll do presentations in Keynote or make marketing movies or DVD's that the rest of the company loves, but since it's not supported on windows, the initiatives go nowhere. It's a mixture of ignorance and IT weasels looking to hold on to their jobs. If we had macs at work, she'd be out of a job and she knows it.
I hope Princeton's policies are platform agnostic, otherwise all the new mac users could find themselves in a difficult situation.
The only problem with some switchers is that they're so used to doing things the complicated way. I've had most of my friends go out and buy iTunes, some to switch to the Mac, but it seems like they're not used to the fact that their OS works for them rather than the other way around.
For instance, one friend organized his entire iTunes library in playlist. For each artist, each album -- he wanted one click access to every album. I then told him about the "Browse" feature and he was pretty pissed. It also seems like people aren't used to the fact that iTunes organizes your music files for you -- they want to go into each folder and name things themselves. SO DIFFICULT.
Fishes,
narco.
dazzer21
Nov 17, 06:35 AM
Just thought - I'm mixing away, twiddling with my knobs and faders (ooer), I look at my watch - Arrrgh, late for meeting! - slam the lid shut in haste - opps - faders straight through the screen!!! :eek:
cvaldes
Apr 17, 12:02 AM
imho they have to release the iphone 5 in the summer, cuz many contracts will ending at this time.
My guess is that Apple will do whatever they damned well please and if that means delaying a handset launch by several months, they will do so and that their carrier partners will offer some sort of grace period or move their customers to month-to-month to avoid churn.
People purchase iPhones all year long and the two-year subscription cycle is not a worldwide requirement. It depends on the individual carrier:
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/01/chart-iphone-sales-by-quarter/69746/
My guess is that Apple will do whatever they damned well please and if that means delaying a handset launch by several months, they will do so and that their carrier partners will offer some sort of grace period or move their customers to month-to-month to avoid churn.
People purchase iPhones all year long and the two-year subscription cycle is not a worldwide requirement. It depends on the individual carrier:
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/01/chart-iphone-sales-by-quarter/69746/
virus1
Oct 12, 09:31 PM
downloading now.. i am guessing this is thier real deal, with the exciting new desktop, maybe the new intro... well i hope so anyway.. :D
timfucius
Apr 6, 11:07 AM
Too late.
They actually had a blog out: http://blog.officeformac.com/outlook-for-mac-and-your-calendars/
Lots of angry people there.
MS basically shipped the suite half-baked. It's amazing that Sync was left out for a future (much later in the future like TODAY) release.
We've migrated everyone to Mail, Address Book and iCal. No complaints so far. Having to run 3 apps at the same time was weird in the beginning but we're all happy campers now. Sans Microsoft.
But guess what comes after SP1? SP2!
They actually had a blog out: http://blog.officeformac.com/outlook-for-mac-and-your-calendars/
Lots of angry people there.
MS basically shipped the suite half-baked. It's amazing that Sync was left out for a future (much later in the future like TODAY) release.
We've migrated everyone to Mail, Address Book and iCal. No complaints so far. Having to run 3 apps at the same time was weird in the beginning but we're all happy campers now. Sans Microsoft.
But guess what comes after SP1? SP2!
twoodcc
Mar 11, 12:07 PM
I've been running at 4.2ghz. My volts are very good too at 1.26, I did manage 4.4 @ 1.27v but wasn't stable enough under my current cooling. I upgraded the mobo to an Asus Rampage III Extreme and upgraded the PSU to a TX850 Corsair. I'm getting my old 1600w Ultra X3 replaced with the X4 and will probably run that as I want to add more GPUs to my system, more than likely 2 more 460s.
nice! hey did i hear they released a 460 x2?
Interesting how the 970 @ 4.2 is about 4-5 min faster than the 2600k @ 4.5 on the same WU.
edit: Forgot that it was a hexacore :)
yeah 6 cores make a difference. both are still great. looking forward to the next gen 6 and 8 cores from intel
nice! hey did i hear they released a 460 x2?
Interesting how the 970 @ 4.2 is about 4-5 min faster than the 2600k @ 4.5 on the same WU.
edit: Forgot that it was a hexacore :)
yeah 6 cores make a difference. both are still great. looking forward to the next gen 6 and 8 cores from intel
MShock
Apr 11, 05:29 PM
I wouldn't mind seeing a change in the Macbook line from the white plastic to a dark cf or lm, or whatever like the current menu bar on Apple's website. Right now the MB is lagging behind both the MBA and MBP. I don't really know what it does� I say ax the super drive, put in more storage and have a 14.5 inch and 16.7 inch models to fill the gap between MBPs with a Core i3 processor and integrated graphics starting at $799. Keep it thin and light w/ USB 3.0 and lots of battery like the MBA. That would be perfect for those of use who just use the internet, music, and right lots of papers.
IscariotJ
Apr 25, 03:34 PM
The 11" is the true successor to the 12" PowerBook, simple as that. I had one of the original BlackBook's, and while it was an immense step up power-wise, it never felt as portable as the 12" PB did. The 11" Air brings the best of both worlds.
hawaiipoolman
Sep 29, 08:00 PM
I keep getting the "Router Incompatible" message. Any tips?
are you running connect360, this is a known issue.
are you running connect360, this is a known issue.
mlmathews
Apr 4, 10:08 PM
As much as I want to believe, loop insight has a much better record for these things.
I'm pretty sure Loop Insight's sources only said no hardware at WWDC. The fall timeline is speculation and rumors from elsewhere.
I'm pretty sure Loop Insight's sources only said no hardware at WWDC. The fall timeline is speculation and rumors from elsewhere.
TIGOS
Mar 3, 08:01 PM
http://localhostr.com/file/NM6vlgW/Screen%20shot%202011-03-03%20at%2010.58.51%20PM.jpg
pkson
Apr 10, 08:32 PM
That's an awesome title!
thl
Aug 7, 04:10 PM
it's indeed difficult to see... anyone knows how to DL?
And how great is the news about the pricedrops of the ACD, i am just thrilled about it:D :D
And how great is the news about the pricedrops of the ACD, i am just thrilled about it:D :D
mbl42
Jan 6, 09:44 PM
I'll be at Macworld on Monday around 3pm setting up some stuff at MacMod's booth, and Tuesday for the expo.
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