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The best way to save web pages for future viewing question. 2,843 Views / 5 Replies  
I have a question about the best way of saving web pages from a web site that is going to be taken down by it's owner in a few weeks. If I save the pages to my hard drive when the site is removed,...
Posted by lizardgator, on Apr 5, 2009 at 06:50 PM, in Applications
Quick iPod Touch question 460 Views / 2 Replies  
Is the iPod Touch exactly like the iPhone, without the phone? Does it have all of the other capabilities that the iPhone has?
Posted by lizardgator, on Dec 17, 2008 at 12:27 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Store is down, new Penryn MacBook Pro's today? 1,940 Views / 17 Replies  
I guess we'll see soon.
Posted by lizardgator, on Feb 5, 2008 at 08:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I was at the mall yesterday and stopped into the... 4,611 Views / 32 Replies  
I was at the mall yesterday and stopped into the Apple Store. I didn't even know the keyboards were out yet but when I saw it on the shelf I grabbed one. Man is it tiny!, at first it looked kind of...
Posted by lizardgator, on Oct 6, 2007 at 01:30 PM, in Mac Desktops
The new iMac is GORGEOUS! 3,533 Views / 58 Replies  
I'm at an Apple Store now typing on the new 24" iMac. None of the photos I've seen do it justice, in person it is absolutely gorgeous! The keyboard is also fantastic, much better quality than the old...
Posted by lizardgator, on Aug 9, 2007 at 11:56 AM, in Mac Desktops
iPhones still in stock at Apple Retail Stores? 991 Views / 4 Replies  
If you check Apples iPhone availability page it looks like all Apple Stores still have iPhones in stock. It says it is updated nightly so hopefully it is accurate. If ordered online delivery is...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jun 30, 2007 at 08:01 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
mduell, which processor will be the replacement... 1,081 Views / 11 Replies  
mduell, which processor will be the replacement for the current two dual core 2.66GHz, will it be the 2.33Ghz Quad?
Posted by lizardgator, on Jun 19, 2007 at 06:38 PM, in Mac Desktops
Next MacPro CPU update 1,081 Views / 11 Replies  
Does anyone have an idea which processor will replace the current Dual 2.66GHz Xeon used in the MacPro? The current processor has been available for quite a long time already so I'm trying to decide...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jun 18, 2007 at 08:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
Is anyone using the MacPro with an LCD HDTV? 690 Views / 7 Replies  
I'm considering buying a MacPro to use with a 40" LCD HDTV. I suppose I could hook it up with a DVI to HDMI cable but do I need a particular graphic card to accomplish this? Is the standard graphic...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jun 18, 2007 at 12:46 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Next iMacs to get redesigned? 28,536 Views / 334 Replies  
At least according to Appleinsider the next iMacs will be getting a complete redesign:
AppleInsider | Apple's next-generation iMacs to add a touch of grace...
Posted by lizardgator, on Mar 20, 2007 at 10:28 AM, in Mac Desktops
What could have happened? Install memory problem. 513 Views / 1 Replies  
I have a 1.8 Ghz G5 iMac with 512mb of memory. OS X seemed to be dragging so I ordered an additional 512mb of ram from Crucial and received it today.
I installed the ram, rebooted and after the gray...
Posted by lizardgator, on Nov 15, 2006 at 05:39 PM, in Mac Desktops
Vista on your MacPro? What is your performance score? 1,589 Views / 4 Replies  
I'm curious as to what the Vista performance score is on the MacPro, stock version or otherwise.
Posted by lizardgator, on Sep 26, 2006 at 08:46 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
I'm in a bit of a different situation. I'm moving... 3,485 Views / 32 Replies  
I'm in a bit of a different situation. I'm moving out of state and recently sold my Poermac. I'll be settled in my new home the second week of November and intended to purchase a new MacPro at that...
Posted by lizardgator, on Sep 26, 2006 at 06:16 PM, in Mac Desktops
Anyone running Windows Vista RC1 on a MacPro? 2,032 Views / 2 Replies  
Now that the MacPro firmware has fixed the problem of installing Windows on the MacPro is anyone running Vista RC1 on their MacPro? Is it possible to install Vista or just XP?
Posted by lizardgator, on Sep 22, 2006 at 06:48 AM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Yeah, I'm curious about this too. I know there is... 1,383 Views / 17 Replies  
Yeah, I'm curious about this too. I know there is a fix by
slipstreaming an XP disc but it would be nice if this firmware update fixes the problem.
Posted by lizardgator, on Sep 20, 2006 at 08:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
MacPro, Windows and Boot Camp 1.1.1 1,180 Views / 6 Replies  
Does Boot Camp 1.1.1 allow Windows to run on the MacPro? I had read that there was a problem putting Windows on the MacPro, something to do with the drive but I'd like to know if the Boot Camp 1.1.1...
Posted by lizardgator, on Sep 19, 2006 at 09:01 AM, in Mac Desktops
Will the Merom MBP have a new video card? 750 Views / 2 Replies  
Or the same video card it does now. Any educated guesses?
Posted by lizardgator, on Sep 15, 2006 at 05:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
New MacPro processor in the near future? 514 Views / 1 Replies  
I've read on another forum that Intel is supposed to be coming out with a quad core processor sometime in November to replace the current dual core Conroe processor. Does anyone know if this is true...
Posted by lizardgator, on Sep 11, 2006 at 07:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
Anything new coming in November? 904 Views / 8 Replies  
I was just about to order a MacPro but I'm moving in a month and don't want to get a new MacPro until I'm settled in my new home. Are there any processor upgrades expected around November? If there...
Posted by lizardgator, on Sep 7, 2006 at 02:21 PM, in Mac Desktops
Crazy to buy a Cinema Display now? 710 Views / 4 Replies  
I'd like to buy a 23" Cinema Display but I'm not at all sure now is a good time. It's been quite a while since the Cinema Displays have been updated and they are due for a change. Of course the...
Posted by lizardgator, on Aug 25, 2006 at 05:59 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Can the quad 2.66GHz MacPro be over clocked? 608 Views / 2 Replies  
I was curious, can the quad 2.66GHz MacPro processors be over clocked?
Posted by lizardgator, on Aug 14, 2006 at 07:33 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks md. 1,550 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanks md.
Posted by lizardgator, on Aug 9, 2006 at 10:56 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT vs 6800 Ultra DDL video card 1,550 Views / 2 Replies  
I'm curious to know how the performance of the base video card in the MacPro, the Nvidia Geforce 7300GT compares to the Nvidia Geforce 6800 Ultra video card. I know the 7300 is PCI-E and the 6800...
Posted by lizardgator, on Aug 9, 2006 at 10:36 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
It's the type of thing that would bother some and... 911 Views / 8 Replies  
It's the type of thing that would bother some and not others. If it bothers you (and that's certainly your right) you shouldn't wait and either take it right back to an Apple Store or if you don't...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 29, 2006 at 10:34 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple admits the whine 4,127 Views / 40 Replies  
http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1916
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 27, 2006 at 04:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes but the big question is will Apple drop the... 4,247 Views / 34 Replies  
Yes but the big question is will Apple drop the Core 2 Duo chip into the current MacBook Pro or put it in a newly designed case. As nice as the MacBook Pro is the design is a little long in the...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 24, 2006 at 08:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
MacBook Pro, did Apple finally get it right? 4,829 Views / 33 Replies  
I'm at an Apple Store right now typing on a new 15" MacBook Pro with the glossy display. The display is stuuning, it's sitting right next to an older 15' MacBook Pro with the matte display and...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 23, 2006 at 02:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
30" Cinema Display and video card question 629 Views / 2 Replies  
I sold my Powermac with its original video card, right now I have the Nvidia 6800 Ultra video card installed so I have to remove it and install the original card (ATI Radeon 9600). My question, if I...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 19, 2006 at 02:38 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
How do I remove Microsoft Word files from my Mac? 550 Views / 2 Replies  
I hope I'm explaining this correctly.I had Microsoft Word on my Mac. I deleted my Word files from my document folder and removed Microsoft Office from my Mac by dragging the application to the trash....
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 18, 2006 at 05:19 PM, in Applications
New MacPro chips vs Conroe 2,405 Views / 25 Replies  
How do the chips Apple will use in the MacPro compare to the new Conroe chips?
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 15, 2006 at 12:28 PM, in Mac Desktops
I thought it might be a smaller form factor but... 11,616 Views / 132 Replies  
I thought it might be a smaller form factor but Dell has the XPS 700 which is just as large as the Powermac G5 case so I guess a smaler form factor isn't that important to most people. Maybe...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 13, 2006 at 10:54 AM, in Mac Desktops
Two questions on the next Mac Pro desktop system 1,294 Views / 14 Replies  
What video cards do you think it will have and do you think it will be a smaller form factor than the current Powermac G5?
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 11, 2006 at 07:31 PM, in Mac Desktops
I played with a 15" MacBook Pro with the glossy... 29,289 Views / 51 Replies  
I played with a 15" MacBook Pro with the glossy display at an Apple Store on Long Island NY. I was surprised because I was told that Apple Retail Stores would not carry MacBook Pros's with the glossy...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 10, 2006 at 10:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Selling Powermac G5, should I buy OS X Tiger 10.4 1,103 Views / 5 Replies  
Here's the situation. I am selling my dual 2.0GHz Powermac G5, the OS disc that came with it is OS X10.3 Panther. There is a clean Tiger install on the machine but I no longer have the tiger disc. I...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 10, 2006 at 08:41 AM, in Mac Desktops
Should I sell my Powermac? 1,149 Views / 11 Replies  
I just thought I'd ask your opinion. I have a dual 2.0GHz G5 Powermac with 1.5GHz of ram, it's the rev A version which holds up to 8gb of ram. It runs and looks like new, I've never had a single...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 9, 2006 at 08:40 AM, in Mac Desktops
$899 iMac 2,927 Views / 48 Replies  
I just heard on CNBC business news that Apple will be releasing an $899 iMac model targeted at the education market. No specs were given though.
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 5, 2006 at 09:08 AM, in Mac Desktops
How would the Intel Pentium 965 Extreme Edition... 853 Views / 4 Replies  
How would the Intel Pentium 965 Extreme Edition with Dual Core Technology @ 3.73GHz compare to the 2.5GHz Quad G5?
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 2, 2006 at 04:52 PM, in Mac Desktops
Which Intel processor is closest to the 2.5GHz Quad G5? 853 Views / 4 Replies  
Basically in a PC which processor would be closest in performance to the current top of the line Powermac G5?
Posted by lizardgator, on Jul 2, 2006 at 01:38 PM, in Mac Desktops
Just return it for a new one. If it isn't the ram... 1,348 Views / 15 Replies  
Just return it for a new one. If it isn't the ram why keep a new MacBook Pro that keeps crashing.
Posted by lizardgator, on Jun 27, 2006 at 07:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It's funny, I've always read that glossy displays... 29,289 Views / 51 Replies  
It's funny, I've always read that glossy displays are terrible outdoors and in sunlight but from my experience the glossy screens are way better outdoors than matte screens. I had a 1.67GHz 15"...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jun 26, 2006 at 01:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I wouldn't be surprised at all if the new MacPro... 11,616 Views / 132 Replies  
I wouldn't be surprised at all if the new MacPro looks exactly like the current G5 Powermac. After all when the Powerbook and iMac changed from the G5 processor to Intel they looked the same.
Posted by lizardgator, on Jun 24, 2006 at 01:08 PM, in Mac Desktops
How does my Powermac compare to the MacBook Pro? 923 Views / 5 Replies  
I have a first generation dual 2.0GHz Powermac G5. I was wondering how it compares performance wise with the 2.0GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro. Would anyone know the answer?
Posted by lizardgator, on Jun 24, 2006 at 06:58 AM, in Mac Desktops
New Cinema Displays with MacPro? 619 Views / 1 Replies  
Has anyone heard or read if there are supposed to be newly designed Cinema Displays released when the MacPro comes out?
Posted by lizardgator, on Jun 10, 2006 at 08:09 AM, in Mac Desktops
How can I reformat my G5 Powermac? 677 Views / 1 Replies  
I have a dual 2.0GHz G5 Powermac that I want to reformat. I had upgraded the machine from Jaguar to Tiger but now I misplaced my Tiger 10.4 DVD. I have a 1.8GHz G5 iMac, would I be able to use the...
Posted by lizardgator, on Jun 7, 2006 at 12:16 PM, in Mac Desktops
Does the MPB keyboard touch the display when closed? 805 Views / 5 Replies  
Is is necessary to have a screen protector between the display and keyboard when the lid is closed or is this not a problem with the 15" MBP?
Posted by lizardgator, on May 15, 2006 at 05:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Wish I could but there is no choice for just... 716 Views / 8 Replies  
Wish I could but there is no choice for just 512mb of ram.
Posted by lizardgator, on May 13, 2006 at 07:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Which MacBook Pro config should I go for? 716 Views / 8 Replies  
I have two 15” MacBook Pro configurations in my Apple Store cart but I’m only buying one. These are the choices

First: config.
2.16GHz Core Duo Processor
100GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
Two 512mb...
Posted by lizardgator, on May 13, 2006 at 07:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ordering a MacBook Pro , a few questions 561 Views / 2 Replies  
I want to order a loaded 15" MacBook Pro. I would get the 17" but I travel quite a bit and feel the 17" will be just a little too large. I want to get the 2.16GHz Core Duo processsor and 100GB...
Posted by lizardgator, on May 9, 2006 at 05:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sticky: I like your setup! How is the MacBook Pro display... 1,707,618 Views / 4,099 Replies  
I like your setup! How is the MacBook Pro display outdoors, is it easy to see in sun light?
Posted by lizardgator, on Apr 30, 2006 at 03:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
MacBook Pro Core Duo or Merom? 5,350 Views / 45 Replies  
I just noticed on Appleinsider that Intel will be releasing it's Merom processor the successor to the current Core Duo chip in August. Does anyone know if Merom will be a big leap forward compared to...
Posted by lizardgator, on Apr 28, 2006 at 06:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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