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Maybe you could draw a picture of her. Make sure... 2,669 Views / 52 Replies  
Maybe you could draw a picture of her. Make sure to spend enough time on the shading of her upper lip. Do you have any good skills?
Posted by robbien, on Dec 25, 2004 at 11:19 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I think the unnatural lighting is what makes this... 1,042 Views / 23 Replies  
I think the unnatural lighting is what makes this photograph interesting. I like how the sunflower stands apart from the gloom of the impending storm.

Any reason you chose to go with the 10D...
Posted by robbien, on Dec 10, 2004 at 11:28 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Very true. A new 12 iBook costs around 900... 1,250 Views / 17 Replies  
Very true. A new 12 iBook costs around 900 dollars with the educational discount. I spent plenty of time at store.apple.com with my mouse ready to click on a new purchase. I eventually talked...
Posted by robbien, on Sep 21, 2004 at 03:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I got the dreaded hinge snap last week. I'm out... 1,250 Views / 17 Replies  
I got the dreaded hinge snap last week. I'm out of warranty without Apple Care. I went to the Apple Store in Cambridge, MA and they told me 620 dollars to fix it. Supposedly, they don't just...
Posted by robbien, on Sep 21, 2004 at 02:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The option to transfer Applications, Documents,... 2,560 Views / 72 Replies  
The option to transfer Applications, Documents, and Setting from another Mac via FireWire is awesome. It took 20 minutes to transfer everything from my PowerBook. All my Application preferences...
Posted by robbien, on Jun 21, 2004 at 09:58 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'm typing this post on my new G5. This thing is... 2,560 Views / 72 Replies  
I'm typing this post on my new G5. This thing is so freakin' fast. Command and Conquer Generals looks beautiful with this thing. I hope you guys get your machines soon!
Posted by robbien, on Jun 21, 2004 at 04:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
I care. Hope you enjoy your new G5. 2,560 Views / 72 Replies  
I care. Hope you enjoy your new G5.
Posted by robbien, on Jun 20, 2004 at 08:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
I ordered on 6/9. I'm so pumped for this machine. 2,560 Views / 72 Replies  
I ordered on 6/9. I'm so pumped for this machine.
Posted by robbien, on Jun 19, 2004 at 05:26 PM, in Mac Desktops
Dual 2 GHz Powermac rev. B 512 RAM (Upgrading... 2,560 Views / 72 Replies  
Dual 2 GHz Powermac rev. B
512 RAM (Upgrading to 2.5 with third party ram)
250 GB SATA HD
ATI Radeon 9600
BT + Wireless Keyboard + Wireless Mouse
17 Inch Studio Display
Posted by robbien, on Jun 19, 2004 at 01:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
My Computer shipped with a tracking number. ... 2,560 Views / 72 Replies  
My Computer shipped with a tracking number. Actually, its already at the FedEx facility near me, but I won't get it until Monday. The ship method was upgraded to overnight! Apple really came...
Posted by robbien, on Jun 19, 2004 at 12:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
I ordered a CTO dual 2.0 ghz through the ADC... 2,560 Views / 72 Replies  
I ordered a CTO dual 2.0 ghz through the ADC student program. For $3,030.80 I got,

Dual 2 GHz Powermac rev. B
512 RAM (Upgrading to 2.5 with third party ram)
250 GB SATA HD
ATI Radeon 9600
BT...
Posted by robbien, on Jun 18, 2004 at 10:48 AM, in Mac Desktops
I managed to make a sale. Thanks to everybody... 836 Views / 11 Replies  
I managed to make a sale. Thanks to everybody who was interested.
Posted by robbien, on Oct 15, 2003 at 11:04 AM, in Marketplace
The top bidder flaked out on me. This item is... 836 Views / 11 Replies  
The top bidder flaked out on me. This item is still for sale if anybody wants it. I'll listen to any counter offers anybody wants to make.

Robbie
Posted by robbien, on Oct 14, 2003 at 04:53 PM, in Marketplace
The auction has a couple hours left if anybody is... 836 Views / 11 Replies  
The auction has a couple hours left if anybody is still interested.
Posted by robbien, on Oct 12, 2003 at 10:36 AM, in Marketplace
Thanks for the heads up on the bidder. I went... 836 Views / 11 Replies  
Thanks for the heads up on the bidder. I went ahead and cancelled his bid.
Posted by robbien, on Oct 9, 2003 at 07:01 PM, in Marketplace
The items are now listed on Ebay: ... 836 Views / 11 Replies  
The items are now listed on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2758466278
Posted by robbien, on Oct 9, 2003 at 12:53 AM, in Marketplace
Three reasons for not returning: 1. I don't... 836 Views / 11 Replies  
Three reasons for not returning:

1. I don't have a car and I'm lazy

2. I'm nice and I want to give someone a good deal.

3. The receipt says no open box returns on the ram I purchased and...
Posted by robbien, on Oct 8, 2003 at 10:53 PM, in Marketplace
FS: iMac 1.25 GHz G4, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB HD 836 Views / 11 Replies  
I just bought it 2 days ago and I have serious buyer's regret. My Powerbook is enough computer for me. Here are the details of the system:

iMac
1.25 GHz G4 processor
1 GB RAM
80 GB HD...
Posted by robbien, on Oct 8, 2003 at 09:36 PM, in Marketplace
Batch convert Illustrator Files to EPS? 902 Views / 2 Replies  
Does anyone know of a utility that will allow me to batch convert a directory of Illustrator 10 files to EPS files?
Posted by robbien, on Aug 11, 2003 at 02:37 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
No. It is the test that is in directory listings... 708 Views / 12 Replies  
No. It is the test that is in directory listings in the finder and in the menu bars of applications. It looks like a pinkish "bleeding of color" at the edges of black text.
Posted by robbien, on Jul 17, 2003 at 11:46 AM, in macOS
The problem goes away when I switch from millions... 708 Views / 12 Replies  
The problem goes away when I switch from millions of colors to thousands of colors. Any idea why this might be the case?
Posted by robbien, on Jul 16, 2003 at 09:12 PM, in macOS
Well, deleting the plist file for the finder... 708 Views / 12 Replies  
Well, deleting the plist file for the finder didn't do any good. Anybody have another suggestion?
Posted by robbien, on Jul 16, 2003 at 07:47 PM, in macOS
I've verified that text in other applications... 708 Views / 12 Replies  
I've verified that text in other applications looks fine. I like the idea of trashing my finder preferences. How do I do this?
Posted by robbien, on Jul 16, 2003 at 02:53 PM, in macOS
I notice it with all text in the finder. 708 Views / 12 Replies  
I notice it with all text in the finder.
Posted by robbien, on Jul 16, 2003 at 02:19 PM, in macOS
I can change the settings in the system... 708 Views / 12 Replies  
I can change the settings in the system preferences, but the results aren't visble on the screen. When I change minimum size font to which font smoothing is applied, I can see the changes take...
Posted by robbien, on Jul 16, 2003 at 01:19 PM, in macOS
Stuck font smoothing settings 708 Views / 12 Replies  
My font smoothing settings appear to be set on high. I can tell, because my certain fonts appear to be "ghosting" when they didn't do this before. Any idea on how to force the settings to change? ...
Posted by robbien, on Jul 16, 2003 at 09:56 AM, in macOS
I've heard of people using Mathematica for their... 848 Views / 3 Replies  
I've heard of people using Mathematica for their charting needs. From what I understand, the output is quite good. However, is it easy to update charts with different datasets, change symbols, and...
Posted by robbien, on Jul 9, 2003 at 10:21 AM, in Applications
Does anyone use Aabel? 848 Views / 3 Replies  
I'm looking for a good charting program. I've used the demos of Kaleidagraph, Deltagraph, and Aabel.

Aabel seems to be the best suited for my needs. Does anybody have experience with this...
Posted by robbien, on Jul 8, 2003 at 11:19 PM, in Applications
Who's got the uptime record 1,193 Views / 22 Replies  
Start your terminal and type "uptime" and then press return. Let's see who's got the uptime record with their powerbook! I'm at 3 days, 3:37. That's probably nothing compared to what some other...
Posted by robbien, on Jun 30, 2003 at 10:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for all the information! I'm excited to... 935 Views / 29 Replies  
Thanks for all the information! I'm excited to get out to Boston. My lease doesn't start until September 1st, so I'm going to miss all the summer fun in Boston this year. I'm looking at...
Posted by robbien, on Jun 17, 2003 at 01:13 AM, in MacNN Lounge
wdlove: If the Orange line is a close walk from... 935 Views / 29 Replies  
wdlove:
If the Orange line is a close walk from my apartment, that would be perfect. If I recall correctly, there is an Orange Line stop right at the New England Medical Center.

I'm not actually...
Posted by robbien, on Jun 15, 2003 at 03:58 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Anyone here from Boston? 935 Views / 29 Replies  
I'm starting gradate school at Tufts (the medical campus) in September. I found a place to live at the intersection of Beacon and Mass Ave. My apartment will be on the west side of Mass Ave. Is...
Posted by robbien, on Jun 14, 2003 at 07:15 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Recommend a good Content Management System 681 Views / 4 Replies  
I'm looking for a good content management system. What are others using? I would like to use something that allows me to integrate my user database with that of vBulletin. It will also be nice if...
Posted by robbien, on May 21, 2003 at 06:25 PM, in MacNN Lounge
My 30GB iPod shipped today. I have a FedEx... 2,761 Views / 54 Replies  
My 30GB iPod shipped today. I have a FedEx tracking number. Does someone have to sign for a FedEx delivery? If so, is there a way around this. I won't be home during the day tommorow.
Posted by robbien, on May 1, 2003 at 07:27 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I think you're right. My gut reaction was that... 602 Views / 3 Replies  
I think you're right. My gut reaction was that the 20GB iPods were going to become severely devalued due to the release of the new line. I didn't stop to think that some iPod users PREFER the old...
Posted by robbien, on Apr 30, 2003 at 11:17 PM, in Marketplace
Sold 602 Views / 3 Replies  
Sold
Posted by robbien, on Apr 30, 2003 at 12:44 PM, in Marketplace
20GB iPod for 300 dollars 602 Views / 3 Replies  
I'm selling a 20GB iPod that is only 2 months old. I have all the original included accessories, including the box. The price is 300 dollars and you can purchase the unit by clicking "Buy It Now"...
Posted by robbien, on Apr 29, 2003 at 09:25 PM, in Marketplace
iTunes Library on External Drive 468 Views / 1 Replies  
I have my iTunes library on an external FireWire drive. If disconnect my FireWire drive, the location of my library changes in the preferences to my local drive. If I connect my iPod to my computer...
Posted by robbien, on Mar 29, 2003 at 12:13 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I do all of my charting in KaleidaGraph. It... 878 Views / 8 Replies  
I do all of my charting in KaleidaGraph. It exports to postscript perfectly for editing in Illustrator. In the print dialogue box you can select the destination as "file". Choose "print" and it...
Posted by robbien, on Mar 21, 2003 at 04:12 PM, in Applications
 
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