Young Spade
Apr 15, 09:55 AM
Have one what? A MacBook? or a bag? Well yea I could definitely recommend both :)
For the MacBook, what are you planning on doing with it? If you are doing things like watching videos, word processing, maybe a little picture editing (nothing serious) and web browsing, then any MacBook will get the job done.
The MacBook Airs are the smallest and lightest and the lowest spec'd overall, however they do have SSD drives (which I'm sure you can get in certain models of other Macs) but they fare pretty well with average day to day activities.
Since you dont' really have a computer at all though, I would suggest a macbook pro; they all have great specs and whatnot, and the reason that I didn't suggest a macbook is because an update to the line should be coming around the corner any time now.
For a laptop bag? Incase has some pretty good ones.... I like that overall look that they have; if you're into video games and know what MLG (Major League Gaming) is, Astro Gaming has a couple that are great quality; going to get one from them at the start of the summer.
For the MacBook, what are you planning on doing with it? If you are doing things like watching videos, word processing, maybe a little picture editing (nothing serious) and web browsing, then any MacBook will get the job done.
The MacBook Airs are the smallest and lightest and the lowest spec'd overall, however they do have SSD drives (which I'm sure you can get in certain models of other Macs) but they fare pretty well with average day to day activities.
Since you dont' really have a computer at all though, I would suggest a macbook pro; they all have great specs and whatnot, and the reason that I didn't suggest a macbook is because an update to the line should be coming around the corner any time now.
For a laptop bag? Incase has some pretty good ones.... I like that overall look that they have; if you're into video games and know what MLG (Major League Gaming) is, Astro Gaming has a couple that are great quality; going to get one from them at the start of the summer.
lbodnar
Feb 14, 12:07 PM
I want to give a Mac mini away for a couple of days to someone who would want to play with Mac for the first time. Is there a way to return OS X to a state where you find it straight after fresh OS X installation when Mac needs to be taken through registration process, given name, etc.
I want to install all the accompanying software like iLife'05 and apply all the recent OS and iLife updates and then "reset/deauthorise" OS X so that the new user did not have to install apps and download updates the first thing after powering the Mac up and going online.
If you are familiar with what sysprep does to Windows, that's what I am looking for Mac OS X.
I assume the process should include removing all the user accounts, deleting assigned Mac name and kicking in a registration app at startup.
I just hope one does not need to buy OS X server for that!
I want to install all the accompanying software like iLife'05 and apply all the recent OS and iLife updates and then "reset/deauthorise" OS X so that the new user did not have to install apps and download updates the first thing after powering the Mac up and going online.
If you are familiar with what sysprep does to Windows, that's what I am looking for Mac OS X.
I assume the process should include removing all the user accounts, deleting assigned Mac name and kicking in a registration app at startup.
I just hope one does not need to buy OS X server for that!
BenFL
Apr 5, 07:12 PM
If you need something to be safe around or in water, you cant go wrong with the GoPro. It impresses me more every time I use it. It isn't the most user friendly, but "bang for your buck" is, IMO, off the chart.
Ive been playing with one for a little over a month and it does some awesome stuff. Since I've had it I have seen them on TV several times, from Mythbusters to racing shows, to bizarre foods, to a new one about the bike couriers in NYC.
Ive been playing with one for a little over a month and it does some awesome stuff. Since I've had it I have seen them on TV several times, from Mythbusters to racing shows, to bizarre foods, to a new one about the bike couriers in NYC.
musique
Apr 27, 10:47 AM
I've never used it, but I've heard it's the kind of thing that may help. It's called Plural Eyes from a company called Singular Software. It's supposed to sync audio and video. I hope it helps.
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cubist
Nov 10, 03:50 PM
It wouldn't be so bad if their core content was good once you got through the garbage. But their rumors have always been iffy, and as edesignuk says, the gallery has always been slower than watching the grass grow. Maybe they'll take all this ad revenue and buy a newer server. I've got a PM 9500 I'm not using - I'll bet its 200MHz 604e would be a huge upgrade over their current Quadra 650. (Oh wait, maybe they're still using that IIcx they got at the yard sale last year)
senseless
May 3, 09:02 PM
On the front page, I had a spinning beachball for a few minutes and could not exit. Doing the software update which included Safari and Java seemed to solve this problem, but I'm not sure if that was the cause.
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uicandrew
Oct 4, 07:39 PM
can you be more specific on what you mean by "replacement iphone" please?
is it a refurbished iphone, or did they give you a brand new iphone?
i have a 16gb ipod touch coming in tomorrow, and i would like to have email on my iphone as well as a calendar feature.
is it a refurbished iphone, or did they give you a brand new iphone?
i have a 16gb ipod touch coming in tomorrow, and i would like to have email on my iphone as well as a calendar feature.
lbro
Oct 25, 12:10 AM
Looks really cool, especially the second picture.
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Xian Zhu Xuande
Jan 17, 11:30 PM
The store does it because they know they'll make more by doing this (and this is especially true in the case of an item which might be hard to find�not that this is really the issue anymore). It is capitalism at work. Kinda sucks for the consumer who wants the non-bundled item, though.
Some states have laws against this. :)
Some states have laws against this. :)
Chupa Chupa
May 6, 06:54 AM
The key question here is why kind of s/w will you need for your physics classes. If you are not doing anything too graphics intense then you can get by with integrated graphics.
If that is the case then I'd go w/ a low end 13" MBP. It's a 1lb lighter than the 15" and also the smaller footprint is going to make it easier on you when using a small classroom desk or workspace area.
I'd removed the hard drive -- put it in a separate ext. enclosure, and put in a 128GB SSD. They are fairly affordable now -- about $200-250. That will make the MBP a tad lighter, but more importantly, SSDs are more durable. Keep essential info on the SSD, and non-essential stuff (docs, etc. you don't usually need/want) on the ext. drive. Bump up the RAM to 8GB. RAM is cheap if you upgrade yourself.
Another option is to wait a month or two until Apple refreshes the MBAs to i3s -- though I think you'll do better with an i5 or i7 MPB. But 4.5 lbs can get to be a burden schelping around all day. Truly tough, personal choice.
Next question - do you have to spend the entire $2500? I'm asking b/c if not I'd put half of it in a 2 year CD (not that CDs are making a bunch of interest these days, but because you won't be tempted to spend it prematurely) and use it for a mid-college career upgrade.
As you advance in your major your hardware demands will probably increase. So your Jr. year would be the ideal time to sell the computer you bought freshman year and upgrade. Use the proceeds from the sale + the CD to buy the new machine. Using a 4 y.o. machine sr. year in a high science major will be miserable.
If that is the case then I'd go w/ a low end 13" MBP. It's a 1lb lighter than the 15" and also the smaller footprint is going to make it easier on you when using a small classroom desk or workspace area.
I'd removed the hard drive -- put it in a separate ext. enclosure, and put in a 128GB SSD. They are fairly affordable now -- about $200-250. That will make the MBP a tad lighter, but more importantly, SSDs are more durable. Keep essential info on the SSD, and non-essential stuff (docs, etc. you don't usually need/want) on the ext. drive. Bump up the RAM to 8GB. RAM is cheap if you upgrade yourself.
Another option is to wait a month or two until Apple refreshes the MBAs to i3s -- though I think you'll do better with an i5 or i7 MPB. But 4.5 lbs can get to be a burden schelping around all day. Truly tough, personal choice.
Next question - do you have to spend the entire $2500? I'm asking b/c if not I'd put half of it in a 2 year CD (not that CDs are making a bunch of interest these days, but because you won't be tempted to spend it prematurely) and use it for a mid-college career upgrade.
As you advance in your major your hardware demands will probably increase. So your Jr. year would be the ideal time to sell the computer you bought freshman year and upgrade. Use the proceeds from the sale + the CD to buy the new machine. Using a 4 y.o. machine sr. year in a high science major will be miserable.
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twentytwo22
Apr 8, 05:08 PM
Do you have SHSH blobs saved for 4.2.1. If you do then upgrade to 4.3.1 and save your SHSH blobs and then downgrade back to 4.2.1 using your 4.2.1 blobs.
This makes absolutely no sense. Even from 4.2.1 you can save your 4.3.1 blobs.
This makes absolutely no sense. Even from 4.2.1 you can save your 4.3.1 blobs.
carlos700
Sep 19, 09:32 PM
All I know is there are two 17-inch ACDs one with a gray translucent apple logo and one with a silver shiny apple logo. Performance\Quaility is the same.
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WardC
Apr 12, 08:39 PM
Well, the time has come, I thought I would share some photos of my Mac Portables with you. I have two Portables, a M5120 and an M5126 with the backlit display. Both have rebuilt batteries, and function flawlessly. I have posted 14 photos (1-9 of the M5126) (10-14 of the M5120). Enjoy!!
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable1.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable2.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable3.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable4.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable5.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable6.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable7.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable8.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable9.jpg
And now the M5120 (no backlight):
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable10.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable11.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable12.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable13.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable14.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable1.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable2.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable3.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable4.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable5.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable6.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable7.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable8.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable9.jpg
And now the M5120 (no backlight):
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable10.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable11.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable12.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable13.jpg
http://www.wardcurry.com/portable/portable14.jpg
snberk103
Aug 4, 09:30 AM
I didn't see any lights last night. *aww shucks*
Us either.... though I did see great falling star, and heard some owls.
ohh welll - so not a complete write off....
We'll try again tonight.
Us either.... though I did see great falling star, and heard some owls.
ohh welll - so not a complete write off....
We'll try again tonight.
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PlaceofDis
Nov 3, 11:09 PM
hmmm.... awesome!
soo much fun! :D
soo much fun! :D
MacRumors
Sep 28, 03:45 PM
http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif (http://www.macrumors.com)
Apple has released updates to the members of the iWork '06 suite via Software Update. The updates include:
Keynote 3.0.2 (2.7MB) - download page (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/keynote302.html)
This update addresses compatibility for accessing Aperture 1.5 content in Keynote.
Pages2.0.2 (2.7MB) - download page (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/pages202.html)
This update addresses compatibility for accessing Aperture 1.5 content in Pages.
iLife '06 (http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2006/09/20060928163522.shtml) was updated today as well.
Apple has released updates to the members of the iWork '06 suite via Software Update. The updates include:
Keynote 3.0.2 (2.7MB) - download page (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/keynote302.html)
This update addresses compatibility for accessing Aperture 1.5 content in Keynote.
Pages2.0.2 (2.7MB) - download page (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/pages202.html)
This update addresses compatibility for accessing Aperture 1.5 content in Pages.
iLife '06 (http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2006/09/20060928163522.shtml) was updated today as well.
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DonWilson
Jun 14, 09:10 PM
I lined up for the iPhone 3G last year! And I lined up with my girlfriend for the Palm Pre last weekend (http://www.crazyhawt.com/2009/06/06/palm-pre-waiting-in-line-first-impressions/). This year, i'm doing this by mail :). My 3GS should arrive on the 19th.
You actually lined up for the Palm Pre? I feel sorry for you.
You actually lined up for the Palm Pre? I feel sorry for you.
Rower_CPU
Oct 20, 04:05 PM
Originally posted by job
hah. not in post count. i was wondering about his physical location. haven't seen him on these boards in ages.
;)
D'oh...silly me for taking it in context. :p
He's been doing some field work, last I heard. He still checks in occasionally.
hah. not in post count. i was wondering about his physical location. haven't seen him on these boards in ages.
;)
D'oh...silly me for taking it in context. :p
He's been doing some field work, last I heard. He still checks in occasionally.
UTclassof89
Mar 24, 08:40 PM
and another one (attached). an ugly new gimmick that is becoming trendy?
frankieboy
May 6, 02:42 AM
The Zalman has a back that fully encloses the fans. From the pics, the CoolerMaster does not. My experience with another design that did not enclose the fans was that the wiring eventually got snagged on something and the fans no longer received power as a result.
I think you'd be pleased with the Zalman's build quality. I know I am.
I think you'd be pleased with the Zalman's build quality. I know I am.
Eidorian
Dec 22, 06:29 PM
mac mini's are cheaper and faster than mini ITX pc's so they have taken over their market, a G4 obliterates a VIA cpu.Yeah, I'm REALLY hard pressed to build my own Mini-ITX to play with Linux when I can but a refurb Mac Mini for less and with more power.
alph45
Mar 31, 04:51 PM
a few things you can do other than getting a stabilizer or mount.
- use built in optical stabilizer (assuming one)
- practice "body as a tripod", keep camera close to body, turn body, not camera.
- use the grid display function (assuming one) as a static reference. it's easier to see shaky movement on a static line/grid vs. dynamic motion.
- adding any weight to the camera will help. This technically a stabilizer, but as an example you can add weight via the threaded 1/8" tripod mount, an 1/8" bolt and some washers.
- use a monopod. a lot of tripod functionality but you can run with it.
- use built in optical stabilizer (assuming one)
- practice "body as a tripod", keep camera close to body, turn body, not camera.
- use the grid display function (assuming one) as a static reference. it's easier to see shaky movement on a static line/grid vs. dynamic motion.
- adding any weight to the camera will help. This technically a stabilizer, but as an example you can add weight via the threaded 1/8" tripod mount, an 1/8" bolt and some washers.
- use a monopod. a lot of tripod functionality but you can run with it.
HexMonkey
Nov 27, 03:05 PM
There hasn't been anyone against a Requested Articles page, so I've created one.
arn, if you're wanting a non-wiki solution, this page can just be used temporarily until we have something better. Otherwise, would it be a good idea to set this page as editable by everyone, not just users?
arn, if you're wanting a non-wiki solution, this page can just be used temporarily until we have something better. Otherwise, would it be a good idea to set this page as editable by everyone, not just users?
bigjnyc
Mar 11, 03:39 PM
You should let people know where you are. In case someone is looking for a spot with a short line