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I'm quite sure he was trying to be funny. I just... 3,089 Views / 31 Replies  
I'm quite sure he was trying to be funny. I just don't really see the point in a forum that's supposed to be about the iPod, not the state of one's facial hair.

I guess some people just feel an...
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 1, 2006 at 02:57 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Have to confirm when I get home after work. The... 3,089 Views / 31 Replies  
Have to confirm when I get home after work. The Shuffle is destined for one of my family members, so I think I'd be in the dog house if I opened it before then.
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 1, 2006 at 01:37 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Nice, thanks for the personal attack. I'm... 3,089 Views / 31 Replies  
Nice, thanks for the personal attack.


I'm afraid if I took off the beard, I'd be facing divorce, so I think I'll just keep it.
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 1, 2006 at 01:33 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
iPod Shuffle just arrived 3,089 Views / 31 Replies  
Hey, just got my new Shuffle here in Ontario, Canada. Shipped from China on Sunday.

http://homepage.mac.com/jkoliver/shuffle.jpg
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 1, 2006 at 12:43 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Wow. Could I have used the phrase "didn't pay"... 15,154 Views / 153 Replies  
Wow. Could I have used the phrase "didn't pay" one more time?

I need coffee.
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 15, 2005 at 11:48 AM, in Mac Desktops
I didn't pay for expedited shipping, and my iMac... 15,154 Views / 153 Replies  
I didn't pay for expedited shipping, and my iMac still shipped via FedEx. It got to Ontario from China in only three days, and I didn't pay a cent extra. Apple may have upgraded me to expedited...
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 15, 2005 at 11:47 AM, in Mac Desktops
Yup, mine is like a whisper. I have to TRY to... 15,154 Views / 153 Replies  
Yup, mine is like a whisper. I have to TRY to hear it. It is pumping out a good deal of heat through the top vent, but I guess that's to be expected. And I love the iSight. It's much clearer than...
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 4, 2005 at 10:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
It's here! Woo hoo! Shipped from Shanghai... 15,154 Views / 153 Replies  
It's here! Woo hoo!

Shipped from Shanghai on November 1.

Arrived today (Nov. 4) at 11:00 a.m. in Ontario, Canada.

http://homepage.mac.com/dcall/imac.jpg

Huzzah!
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 4, 2005 at 03:12 PM, in Mac Desktops
My iMac has landed in Anchorage, Alaska.... 15,154 Views / 153 Replies  
My iMac has landed in Anchorage, Alaska. Estimated arrival here in Canada on Friday.

Woo, as they say. hoo!
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 2, 2005 at 07:32 PM, in Mac Desktops
Shipped! 15,154 Views / 153 Replies  
Yay! Just got notification that my 20 inch iMac has left Shanghai, only 1 day after it was supposed to ship. Wasn't expecting it to ship so soon, as earlier this morning I received an email telling...
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 1, 2005 at 01:23 PM, in Mac Desktops
I ordered on the 17th, and my iMac was supposed... 15,154 Views / 153 Replies  
I ordered on the 17th, and my iMac was supposed to ship today. So far, no change in shipping status. Yes, the wait is agonizing. If it doesn't ship by the end of the day, Apple will be getting a...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 31, 2005 at 02:42 PM, in Mac Desktops
How do you delete a post on here? Grrr. 15,154 Views / 153 Replies  
How do you delete a post on here? Grrr.
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 28, 2005 at 05:00 PM, in Mac Desktops
Crap! That's exactly what I didn't want to hear! 15,154 Views / 153 Replies  
Crap! That's exactly what I didn't want to hear!
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 28, 2005 at 04:59 PM, in Mac Desktops
Crap! That's exactly what I didn't want to hear! 15,154 Views / 153 Replies  
Crap! That's exactly what I didn't want to hear!
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 28, 2005 at 04:59 PM, in Mac Desktops
Anyone had their 20 inch iMac ship yet? 15,154 Views / 153 Replies  
This is a self serving, make me feel better post. The wait for my 20 inch iMac to ship seems like forever. Oh, I know that "on or before October 31st" means it probably won't ship until the 31st....
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 25, 2005 at 02:59 PM, in Mac Desktops
Anyone in Canada received iLife 05? 502 Views / 4 Replies  
I was wondering if anyone in Canada, specifically Ontario, have received their iLife 05 orders directly from Apple. When I ordered, it specifically said delivery for the launch date of Jan. 29. My...
Posted by Macbear, on Jan 29, 2005 at 12:04 PM, in Applications
Powerbook Shipping Times 477 Views / 0 Replies  
Wondering if anyone can make sense of this.

Apple Canada is replacing my defective 12" Powerbook. On Tuesday, the 19th, a new Powerbook was apparently listed as "shipped" from the States, and I...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 21, 2004 at 10:11 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Possability of iBook Revision at Paris Expo? 816 Views / 3 Replies  
I'm considering getting a 12" iBook for my significant other, but the question that keeps haunting me: Is there a chance that a speed bump or price drop for the iBook may be coming at Apple Expo in...
Posted by Macbear, on Aug 13, 2004 at 05:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm surprised no one has mentioned ISPQ. ... 1,263 Views / 9 Replies  
I'm surprised no one has mentioned ISPQ.

http://www.ispq.com

It's cross platform, allows you to meet new friends, and hook up for one on one chats with friends you already have. Audio...
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 17, 2003 at 03:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm using a 512 memory upgrade from Kingston RAM... 2,422 Views / 36 Replies  
I'm using a 512 memory upgrade from Kingston RAM in my 12" revB PowerBook and have had no problems. I've always had good luck with Kingston RAM.
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 7, 2003 at 12:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Mine reads: "IOBatteryInfo" =... 43,950 Views / 290 Replies  
Mine reads:

"IOBatteryInfo" = ({"Capacity"=4200,"Amperage"=1540

On my new 12" Powerbook.
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 6, 2003 at 09:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Here's the current desktop on my 12" PowerBook. ... 2,396 Views / 34 Replies  
Here's the current desktop on my 12" PowerBook. I just threw this together in Photoshop using a couple of standard Apple backgrounds and a scan from a Spongebob Squarepants coloring book. But I...
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 6, 2003 at 08:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Loving my new revB 12" PowerBook. I've had it... 3,829 Views / 42 Replies  
Loving my new revB 12" PowerBook. I've had it about a week now, and have had no problems. The only tricky part was adding more RAM... I didn't have a screwdriver tiny enough to remove the screws in...
Posted by Macbear, on Nov 3, 2003 at 12:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It's actually a fairly good possibility. My 12"... 531 Views / 1 Replies  
It's actually a fairly good possibility. My 12" PowerBook arrived here in Canada on October 28th. I wasn't expecting Panther to be included, but to my surprise, it was pre-loaded and the restore...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 31, 2003 at 03:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Since you say the laptop will be for stuff like... 1,140 Views / 25 Replies  
Since you say the laptop will be for stuff like surfing, email and music, I'd say the 12" would meet your needs quite well. I've had mine for about two days, and I'm very pleased. So far, no...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 30, 2003 at 12:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've had my 12" Powerbook now for two days. The... 2,020 Views / 20 Replies  
I've had my 12" Powerbook now for two days. The wrist rests do get warm, the left more than the right. It has never gotten "hot". It does get a little toasty if I'm using in directly on my lap, but...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 30, 2003 at 11:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I've noticed less signal strength with my new 12"... 761 Views / 4 Replies  
I've noticed less signal strength with my new 12" Powerbook too. I used to get four bars throughout my home using my old iBook. Now I get two and three bars. The only time I get four bars is...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 29, 2003 at 05:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sounds like MacMall has done it again. It's the... 4,020 Views / 36 Replies  
Sounds like MacMall has done it again. It's the sort of poor customer service and outright deviousness that prompted one unfortunate customer to launch www.f**kmacmall.com (you need to type the...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 29, 2003 at 03:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hi all. I placed my order on October 3rd, though... 1,052 Views / 6 Replies  
Hi all. I placed my order on October 3rd, though the University of Western Ontario Campus Computer Store. It arrived at the store on October 28. I was never given a specific ship date, it was just...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 29, 2003 at 01:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Panther came PRELOADED on new 12" Powerbook 1,052 Views / 6 Replies  
I posted this on another thread, but I thought it might be fun to see if anyone else has experienced this happy surprise.

My new 12" Powerbook, received today (October 28) had Panther preloaded....
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 28, 2003 at 10:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Panther PRELOADED on my new 12" Powerbook 492 Views / 1 Replies  
Just thought I'd let everyone know that my new 12" Powerbook, received today (October 28) had Panther preloaded.

The restore DVD clearly states Mac OS 10.3.

Cool news for those who are about...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 28, 2003 at 09:32 PM, in macOS
Just received my new 12" Powerbook today.... 1,450 Views / 11 Replies  
Just received my new 12" Powerbook today. (October 28).

Panther WAS preinstalled, and the backup DVD clearly states Mac OS 10.3.

Very pleasant surprise!
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 28, 2003 at 09:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I am now typing on my brand new 12 inch Powerbook... 2,938 Views / 52 Replies  
I am now typing on my brand new 12 inch Powerbook with Superdrive.

Biggest news? PANTHER was preinstalled and the restore DVD says Mac OS 10.3 right on it.

This is the first time I've heard of...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 28, 2003 at 09:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Oh Happy Day! I just spoke to the Campus... 2,938 Views / 52 Replies  
Oh Happy Day!

I just spoke to the Campus Computer Store at the University of Western Ontario, and it appears that my 12" Powerbook arrived this morning. I'll be leaving to get it soon. I ordered...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 28, 2003 at 03:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes, I agree. BUT... why are people who order... 2,938 Views / 52 Replies  
Yes, I agree. BUT... why are people who order directly from Apple not experiencing these delays in Canada? Why does it seem like Universities are getting the short end of the Powerbook stick?
...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 27, 2003 at 04:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I see a pattern developing here. I've read so... 2,938 Views / 52 Replies  
I see a pattern developing here. I've read so many stories now about people ordering 12 and 15 inch Powerbooks through educational channels here in Canada, and then experiencing incredible delays....
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 27, 2003 at 04:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I ordered my 12" with SD on October 3 through the... 32,144 Views / 513 Replies  
I ordered my 12" with SD on October 3 through the University of Western Ontario Campus Computer Store. Still no ship date or firm estimate. Every time I call them the story changes. It's an...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 25, 2003 at 01:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Congrats on receiving your new PowerBook! Looks... 1,691 Views / 9 Replies  
Congrats on receiving your new PowerBook! Looks great.

With any luck, mine may show up soon. Anyone else in Ontario, Canada experiencing long delays on 12" Powerbooks?

It's been almost a...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 24, 2003 at 12:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
While I feel your pain, others have been waiting... 1,432 Views / 10 Replies  
While I feel your pain, others have been waiting much longer. Some I've chatted with ordered their Powerbooks in September and still don't have them. Mine (a 12" with SD) was ordered on October 3,...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 23, 2003 at 10:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have used Kingston Ram many times over the past... 941 Views / 8 Replies  
I have used Kingston Ram many times over the past 10 years. Never had a problem. I just ordered another Kingston 512 for a 12" Powerbook. You should have no problem with it at all.
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 23, 2003 at 07:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have dealt with 1 Click 2 Computers twice now, ... 697 Views / 6 Replies  
I have dealt with 1 Click 2 Computers twice now, and they have all sorts of Apple upgrade stuff... including RAM for Powerbooks. You just really have to hunt to make sure you're ordering the right...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 22, 2003 at 11:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
This has been an ongoing problem outside the... 1,423 Views / 12 Replies  
This has been an ongoing problem outside the U.S., and not just the 15 inch models. There is a 3 week backlog on 12 inch Powerbooks here in Canada. I know, because I'm still waiting for mine to...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 22, 2003 at 11:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Nice discount at MacMall, but from what I've... 599 Views / 2 Replies  
Nice discount at MacMall, but from what I've heard and read, ordering from them is a lot like playing technology Russian Roulette.

Many, many customers have complained that they have no recourse...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 22, 2003 at 04:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Okay, so has anyone ordered one of these new... 5,490 Views / 55 Replies  
Okay, so has anyone ordered one of these new iBooks yet? I'm wondering what the Apple Store is quoting as a delivery time.

I ordered my 12" Powerbook with SD on October 3, and still don't have...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 22, 2003 at 11:12 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Shipments are running behind at the University of... 2,938 Views / 52 Replies  
Shipments are running behind at the University of Western Ontario Campus Store too. I ordered my 12" Powerbook on October 3rd. I still don't even have a confirmed ship date.

I hate being angry...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 21, 2003 at 11:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It's not a lie if you live outside the U.S. ... 4,141 Views / 51 Replies  
It's not a lie if you live outside the U.S.

I only wish it was! I'd have my 12" today, instead of waiting at least another week. Believe me, if you're not in the continental U.S., there is a...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 21, 2003 at 12:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
As long as you have an iMac with Firewire ports, ... 696 Views / 6 Replies  
As long as you have an iMac with Firewire ports, this will work.

Connect the two computers together with a Firewire cable. Start one of them up while holding down the "T" key. That computer...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 21, 2003 at 10:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Arrrggh! Just spoke to the campus computer... 18,282 Views / 302 Replies  
Arrrggh!

Just spoke to the campus computer store at the University of Western Ontario. My 12" Powerbook with SD was supposed to be here today, (ordered on October 3), but now it looks like it...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 20, 2003 at 04:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Arrrggh! Just spoke to the campus computer... 4,141 Views / 51 Replies  
Arrrggh!

Just spoke to the campus computer store at the University of Western Ontario. My 12" Powerbook with SD was supposed to be here today, (ordered on October 3), but now it looks like it...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 20, 2003 at 04:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Larger hard drives shipping faster 4,141 Views / 51 Replies  
Here's something odd. If you try ordering a stock 12" Powerbook with the 40 gig drive from the Canadian Apple Store, it gives an estimate of 7 - 10 days for shipping.

If you configure it with the...
Posted by Macbear, on Oct 17, 2003 at 11:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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