mainstreetmark
Nov 1, 12:09 PM
We have:
Apple CEOs
Apple Desktops
Apple Events
Apple Hardware
Apple ICs
Apple Information
Apple Laptops
Apple Services
Apple Software
Companies
Consumer Software
Graphics
Mac Desktops
Mac OS X
Networking
Operating Systems
Ports
Pro Software
Processors
Prosumer Software
Storage
Stubs
Third-Party Hardware
Third Party Hardware
Third Party Software
What a mess! We should standardize all these now, before it's too late! For example:
"Pro Software" vs "Prosumer Software" ??
Third-Party Hardware vs Third Party Hardware
I'm not really behind the whole "third party" distinction in the first place. We should have:
- Software
- Hardware
Software could be broken down in the various apple-provided subcategories as I described in a previous post. The whole "prosumer/consumer" category really only applies easily to Apple stuff. Sure, photoshop may be a "prosumer" app, but would Graphics Converter? It's used by pro's. I suspect most people who are looking for a solution wouldn't be going down a "pro" vs "consumer" road, but rather after a specific kind of application (an Internet utility, for example). This doesn't exclude a "Software->Apple Prosumer" category.
Hardware should similarly have a standard breakdown: Displays, CPUs, Mouses, etc... No need to necessarily differentiate between Apple/non-Apple stuff here. There should be no "Apple Displays" subcategory, but the Cinema Display could be in both Hardware->Displays, and Hardware->Apple Hardware (but not only Hardware->Apple Displays)
Apple CEOs
Apple Desktops
Apple Events
Apple Hardware
Apple ICs
Apple Information
Apple Laptops
Apple Services
Apple Software
Companies
Consumer Software
Graphics
Mac Desktops
Mac OS X
Networking
Operating Systems
Ports
Pro Software
Processors
Prosumer Software
Storage
Stubs
Third-Party Hardware
Third Party Hardware
Third Party Software
What a mess! We should standardize all these now, before it's too late! For example:
"Pro Software" vs "Prosumer Software" ??
Third-Party Hardware vs Third Party Hardware
I'm not really behind the whole "third party" distinction in the first place. We should have:
- Software
- Hardware
Software could be broken down in the various apple-provided subcategories as I described in a previous post. The whole "prosumer/consumer" category really only applies easily to Apple stuff. Sure, photoshop may be a "prosumer" app, but would Graphics Converter? It's used by pro's. I suspect most people who are looking for a solution wouldn't be going down a "pro" vs "consumer" road, but rather after a specific kind of application (an Internet utility, for example). This doesn't exclude a "Software->Apple Prosumer" category.
Hardware should similarly have a standard breakdown: Displays, CPUs, Mouses, etc... No need to necessarily differentiate between Apple/non-Apple stuff here. There should be no "Apple Displays" subcategory, but the Cinema Display could be in both Hardware->Displays, and Hardware->Apple Hardware (but not only Hardware->Apple Displays)
rockinrocker
Apr 25, 09:54 AM
Cool.
Any comments about the battery life?
Any comments about the battery life?
OrangeSVTguy
Mar 9, 10:38 PM
You can upgrade the RAM to a maximum of 1.5 GB on later 12" PBs and 1.25 GB on earlier ones, using a 1 GB PC2700 RAM stick.
The hard drive can also be upgraded to (I think) any capacity IDE/P-ATA 2.5" laptop drive.
I don't know of any processor upgrades; you might check Sonnet's website to see if they have any.
Also, video editing and encoding on a G4 is not quite what I'd call "less intensive" use--it can do it, but it'll be slow.
And depending on the processor, Leopard will be OK--the faster the CPU, the better. Leopard on a 867 MHz G4 12" could be painful, though . . .
What a shame that the late iBooks maxed out at 1.5gb of memory but the 12" Powerbooks maxed to 1.25gb :(.
The largest capacity for IDE/ATA 2.5" hard drives are the Western Digital 320gb 5,400 rpm drive. They do make SSDs for the older format but they are more costly than the SATA drives.
The CPU/GPU are not upgradable unfortunately as they are soldered. Can't really upgrade the motherboard unless you are replacing it with the same one or replace them from the same model #, you can upgrade a 1.33ghz > 1.5ghz motherboard.
Any of this cost effective, no. But if you want a decent little living room laptop, they are great little devices. I'd also consider a last-gen 12"-14" iBook G4.
Also note, the 12" Powerbook is also the worst laptop to work on if you need to replace anything. Just try upgrading the optical drive :p
The hard drive can also be upgraded to (I think) any capacity IDE/P-ATA 2.5" laptop drive.
I don't know of any processor upgrades; you might check Sonnet's website to see if they have any.
Also, video editing and encoding on a G4 is not quite what I'd call "less intensive" use--it can do it, but it'll be slow.
And depending on the processor, Leopard will be OK--the faster the CPU, the better. Leopard on a 867 MHz G4 12" could be painful, though . . .
What a shame that the late iBooks maxed out at 1.5gb of memory but the 12" Powerbooks maxed to 1.25gb :(.
The largest capacity for IDE/ATA 2.5" hard drives are the Western Digital 320gb 5,400 rpm drive. They do make SSDs for the older format but they are more costly than the SATA drives.
The CPU/GPU are not upgradable unfortunately as they are soldered. Can't really upgrade the motherboard unless you are replacing it with the same one or replace them from the same model #, you can upgrade a 1.33ghz > 1.5ghz motherboard.
Any of this cost effective, no. But if you want a decent little living room laptop, they are great little devices. I'd also consider a last-gen 12"-14" iBook G4.
Also note, the 12" Powerbook is also the worst laptop to work on if you need to replace anything. Just try upgrading the optical drive :p
evilgEEk
Jun 5, 02:00 AM
I'm not interested in the phone, as I already have my own soon-to-be-outdated iPhone. ;)
But I had to comment on your avatar. Scrubs is my favorite TV program of ALL time!
Awesome show.
:D
But I had to comment on your avatar. Scrubs is my favorite TV program of ALL time!
Awesome show.
:D
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PowerGamerX
Apr 27, 06:05 PM
Don't get me wrong, I really love my Mac, and the aesthetics of it. The hardware is enough for my needs, and overall I would be happy...
Problem is I have had nothing but trouble with SL. Every application I have seems to have crashed at least one point in time. I never really had a problem with Leopard and, Leopard is what convinced me to switch to the Mac OS in the first place. However, now, I'm contemplating switching back to Windows (rather, using BootCamp full time).
It doesn't seem to matter if I use a different hard drive, swap out ram, etc. None of the problems I have are hardware based. It's all software.
I'm really just curious to see how many people feel the same way about Snow Leopard. In fact, the experiences I've had remind me of Windows XP. Nothing really wrong with any of my hardware. It's just none of my software seems stable.
I'm really hoping Lion turns out good though.
Problem is I have had nothing but trouble with SL. Every application I have seems to have crashed at least one point in time. I never really had a problem with Leopard and, Leopard is what convinced me to switch to the Mac OS in the first place. However, now, I'm contemplating switching back to Windows (rather, using BootCamp full time).
It doesn't seem to matter if I use a different hard drive, swap out ram, etc. None of the problems I have are hardware based. It's all software.
I'm really just curious to see how many people feel the same way about Snow Leopard. In fact, the experiences I've had remind me of Windows XP. Nothing really wrong with any of my hardware. It's just none of my software seems stable.
I'm really hoping Lion turns out good though.
matthew24
Sep 26, 10:52 AM
We share your feelings. Congratulations.:) :D ;) :cool:
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Kdeberk
Oct 3, 06:26 AM
Just registered to say that the new security update bricked my laptop.
Thanks, Apple. It just works huh?
Edit:
Tried to reinstall the update, but that crashes with an unknown error. Is there some tool that I can use to debug this installation and see the specific error condition?
Edit2:
Okay. I solved it, here is a description for anyone suffering from the same problem:
After installing 2010-006 the laptop (13" macbook pro OSX 10.6) came back from restarting, my clock was reset to January 1st 2001 and the system could not get a wireless connection. Manually downloaded the update using another computer and moved it over to the laptop. Manual reinstall failed. Set the date back to the present day and manual reinstall worked. The computer restarted and everything worked again.
Thanks, Apple. It just works huh?
Edit:
Tried to reinstall the update, but that crashes with an unknown error. Is there some tool that I can use to debug this installation and see the specific error condition?
Edit2:
Okay. I solved it, here is a description for anyone suffering from the same problem:
After installing 2010-006 the laptop (13" macbook pro OSX 10.6) came back from restarting, my clock was reset to January 1st 2001 and the system could not get a wireless connection. Manually downloaded the update using another computer and moved it over to the laptop. Manual reinstall failed. Set the date back to the present day and manual reinstall worked. The computer restarted and everything worked again.
bmorris
Jan 17, 09:03 PM
the meeting is 7 to 10c?
so it just started?
so it just started?
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Paradoxeon
May 1, 03:22 PM
Ok, I've checked the iPhoto version (version 9.0). So I decided, whatever, I'll update. However, my DOCK started to flash in and out (like when I killall Dock in Terminal) but automatically. It flashes every single second! I know it's the iLife apps because I uninstalled all of them in CleanMyMac app and did a reboot, and no dock flashing. But then, when I did a clean reinstall of my iLife '11, bam. Dock flashes. Right now I'm trying to ignore it, and am running Software Update - downloading updates right now. Here's my log in Console if it helps.
5/1/11 4:17:47.022 PM ReportCrash: Saved crash report for Dock[2307] version 1.8 (990) to /Users/Mac/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Dock_2011-05-01-161747_My-iMac.crash
5/1/11 4:17:47.027 PM ReportCrash: Removing excessive log: /Users/Mac/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Dock_2011-05-01-161333_My-iMac.crash
5/1/11 4:17:47.087 PM fseventsd: read_disk_log: error processing log file /.fseventsd/000000000022f938 (total_read 0, size 42)
5/1/11 4:17:49.686 PM mdworker: (Error) ImportPluginLoading: Couldn't load plugin '/Library/Spotlight/LogicPro.mdimporter/'
5/1/11 4:17:54.051 PM ReportCrash: Saved crash report for Dock[2309] version 1.8 (990) to /Users/Mac/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Dock_2011-05-01-161754_My-iMac.crash
5/1/11 4:17:54.055 PM ReportCrash: Removing excessive log: /Users/Mac/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Dock_2011-05-01-161340_My-iMac.crash
5/1/11 4:17:54.067 PM fseventsd: read_disk_log: error processing log file /.fseventsd/000000000022f938 (total_read 0, size 42)
5/1/11 4:17:47.022 PM ReportCrash: Saved crash report for Dock[2307] version 1.8 (990) to /Users/Mac/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Dock_2011-05-01-161747_My-iMac.crash
5/1/11 4:17:47.027 PM ReportCrash: Removing excessive log: /Users/Mac/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Dock_2011-05-01-161333_My-iMac.crash
5/1/11 4:17:47.087 PM fseventsd: read_disk_log: error processing log file /.fseventsd/000000000022f938 (total_read 0, size 42)
5/1/11 4:17:49.686 PM mdworker: (Error) ImportPluginLoading: Couldn't load plugin '/Library/Spotlight/LogicPro.mdimporter/'
5/1/11 4:17:54.051 PM ReportCrash: Saved crash report for Dock[2309] version 1.8 (990) to /Users/Mac/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Dock_2011-05-01-161754_My-iMac.crash
5/1/11 4:17:54.055 PM ReportCrash: Removing excessive log: /Users/Mac/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Dock_2011-05-01-161340_My-iMac.crash
5/1/11 4:17:54.067 PM fseventsd: read_disk_log: error processing log file /.fseventsd/000000000022f938 (total_read 0, size 42)
iphoner2010
Jun 19, 11:13 AM
I understand where you're coming from, but at the same time I went in and am giving them $200, and have spent over $5000 with apple in the past year.
Idk, I guess ur right, but I do just wish they would have handled it better.:apple:
Idk, I guess ur right, but I do just wish they would have handled it better.:apple:
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upaymeifixit
Feb 15, 06:33 PM
It would help if you clarified the following:
Which iPod (iPod Nano?)
"pulled in" (Plugged in?)
"sound from the ipod" (built in speaker?)
"both" (Built in speaker and headphones?)
"either device" (Built in speaker and headphones?)
I will assume you are asking if it is possible to get sound through the iPod's built in speaker and the headphones at the same time.
The answer is no.
Which iPod (iPod Nano?)
"pulled in" (Plugged in?)
"sound from the ipod" (built in speaker?)
"both" (Built in speaker and headphones?)
"either device" (Built in speaker and headphones?)
I will assume you are asking if it is possible to get sound through the iPod's built in speaker and the headphones at the same time.
The answer is no.
Encai
Apr 1, 05:44 PM
Hellhammer, just wanted to say thanks for creating the guide! It was very clear and easy for me to follow when I recently upgraded to Snow Leopard.
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evoluzione
Sep 25, 10:35 AM
from what i remember, the marriage was off, she couldn't get into the states, and gave up.
or something.
good luck to you rei, and glad you're being realistic about things when you get back to venezuela.
or something.
good luck to you rei, and glad you're being realistic about things when you get back to venezuela.
Tousiger
Jan 7, 12:27 PM
I'll be at the meetup AND very early in line :rolleyes:
I'll probably have that black :apple: shirt of Mac OS X Retailers (saying "Tomorrow. Available today!")
I'll probably have that black :apple: shirt of Mac OS X Retailers (saying "Tomorrow. Available today!")
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Arkman_1411
Jun 16, 10:56 AM
Originally posted by zebell1
The way I look at it if people can sue Cigarette makers for getting sick of them, then we should be able to sue Microsoft for our Blood pressure raising everytime that we eXPeriance a crash
LOL thats funny I know what you mean
The way I look at it if people can sue Cigarette makers for getting sick of them, then we should be able to sue Microsoft for our Blood pressure raising everytime that we eXPeriance a crash
LOL thats funny I know what you mean
nava
Jan 26, 03:27 PM
Yeah, she should get teh MySpace if she doesn't have one already. :)
Lol, are you being sarcastic?
Lol, are you being sarcastic?
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bern1812
Nov 10, 04:02 PM
I played around with one today since they bought it to put in our game lab at school. It is pretty neat. I played the dance game and watched people play the adventure game. It would be awfully depressing to play by yourself though, but seems perfect for a party. I may pick one up just to have in our apartment when we have people over for drinks.
It seems like it has a good bit of potential too. I could see Fight Night being awesome with the motion controls, along with light gun games and rail shooters that have you lean around corners.
It seems like it has a good bit of potential too. I could see Fight Night being awesome with the motion controls, along with light gun games and rail shooters that have you lean around corners.
Mal
May 3, 10:14 PM
It's still just a trojan, however. It's certainly malicious enough to be a worry, but easily prevented. Now, more than ever, though, is the time to remind Mac users not to go searching for and downloading anti-virus software because of paranoia; chances are tools like this will be used to produce lots of fake anti-virus software intent on trapping people who are paranoid about exactly this time of problem. Make sure anything you download comes from a reputable source (the Mac App Store should remain free from any of these types of apps, I'd imagine), and don't give you password unless you know what is requesting it and why.
jW
jW
Shannighan
Aug 15, 06:47 AM
replace bookshelf with floating shelves.
replace coffee table with storage ottoman.
do you have a closet?
if so, mount tv and put boxes, etc in closet; get rid of tv stand.
what's your budget?
replace coffee table with storage ottoman.
do you have a closet?
if so, mount tv and put boxes, etc in closet; get rid of tv stand.
what's your budget?
korndog2003
Aug 16, 09:29 AM
Got my vote, naked chicks plus computers = :D
Mal
Apr 27, 09:03 PM
Yes, any Apple Authorized Service Center will honor the AppleCare. I have worked for two so far, and generally I would recommend them over the Apple Stores for most situations.
I think you have to send it off to Apple for it to be fixed. I'm sure that resellers don't fix products. But I could be wrong. A reseller may replace the laptop, but I'm sure they won't fix it.
Note that he didn't say reseller. That would be a different story.
jW
I think you have to send it off to Apple for it to be fixed. I'm sure that resellers don't fix products. But I could be wrong. A reseller may replace the laptop, but I'm sure they won't fix it.
Note that he didn't say reseller. That would be a different story.
jW
bevhoward
Jul 27, 05:29 PM
The iPod touch bluetooth only works for headphones. There's no profile for anything else...
The blurb for the iTouch iOS4 upgrade blurb (http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/ios4-software-update.html) indicates that bluetooth functionality has been extended to include keyboards. Unfortunately, I have tested this on a 2gen itouch using two non apple keyboards that worked with an ipad, but they did not "discover" although there was indication that a dialog had transpired.
Very disappointing... anyone know anything more about what the ios4 brings to the BT table and if the 2gen is even included?
fwiw, I _was_ able to pair BT stereo headsets to the 2gen under os3 but it appears that the upgrade to 4 may have disabled even that option.
Beverly Howard
The blurb for the iTouch iOS4 upgrade blurb (http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/ios4-software-update.html) indicates that bluetooth functionality has been extended to include keyboards. Unfortunately, I have tested this on a 2gen itouch using two non apple keyboards that worked with an ipad, but they did not "discover" although there was indication that a dialog had transpired.
Very disappointing... anyone know anything more about what the ios4 brings to the BT table and if the 2gen is even included?
fwiw, I _was_ able to pair BT stereo headsets to the 2gen under os3 but it appears that the upgrade to 4 may have disabled even that option.
Beverly Howard
Mattstkc
Mar 1, 09:05 AM
I know we'll know for sure real soon, but I was just wondering if there's any expectation one way or the other regarding how likely the ipad2 will be jailbreak-able, either with the current apps or with current known but unused exploits.
usually the Dev Team keeps quiet on exploits, but with 3 betas to work with I'm sure they're ready to go with iOS 4.3 jailbreak when it's released with the iPad 2 as expected. Don't see why Apple would make any hardware changes that would put the breaks on Jailbreaking. Unlocking is a totally different animal so we'll have to see....
usually the Dev Team keeps quiet on exploits, but with 3 betas to work with I'm sure they're ready to go with iOS 4.3 jailbreak when it's released with the iPad 2 as expected. Don't see why Apple would make any hardware changes that would put the breaks on Jailbreaking. Unlocking is a totally different animal so we'll have to see....
A Pittarelli
Aug 6, 02:42 PM
i keep looking for the next picture in the series...:P
