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Knowing When Mac Was Last Used 1,790 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi,

If there was a new install of leopard on a computer would there be any way of finding out when it was last used by such things as the EFI? if so, how can I access that kind of information.
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Posted by rhodesy, on Apr 11, 2008 at 01:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
After doing a bit of research I found that these... 6,677 Views / 13 Replies  
After doing a bit of research I found that these were the best tv's for what i want

Sharp LC37XD1E (UK)

Sharp LC-42D62U(USA)
Posted by rhodesy, on Feb 16, 2007 at 08:05 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
:D I think I've foiund the one for me - unless I... 6,677 Views / 13 Replies  
:D I think I've foiund the one for me - unless I can find a 32" model.
BenQ United Kingdom - Computing (http://www.benq.co.uk/products/LCD/?product=636&page=features)
I like the picture in picture...
Posted by rhodesy, on Feb 16, 2007 at 07:08 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Well I would get a 1080 one for the higher... 6,677 Views / 13 Replies  
Well I would get a 1080 one for the higher resolution, but as you say, that's usually only with bigger tv's.

I used to have the 23" apple display running at 1920 x 1200 - which was very nice to...
Posted by rhodesy, on Feb 16, 2007 at 07:01 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Just the answer I needed, thanks! Do you know of... 6,677 Views / 13 Replies  
Just the answer I needed, thanks! Do you know of any monitors with hdmi/hdcp? (Im not 100% up on the hdcp so forgive me if that's a stupid question)

Thanks
Posted by rhodesy, on Feb 16, 2007 at 06:39 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Technically speaking - what si the reason for... 6,677 Views / 13 Replies  
Technically speaking - what si the reason for this?
Posted by rhodesy, on Feb 16, 2007 at 04:28 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Monitor or HDTV? 6,677 Views / 13 Replies  
Hi all,

I am just about to splash out on a new display and I need some help.

Basically I need to know whether to get a HDTV or a monitor.

I have a macbook pro that I like to play games on....
Posted by rhodesy, on Feb 16, 2007 at 03:27 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Iv figured it out! It's because i was in mirror... 817 Views / 6 Replies  
Iv figured it out! It's because i was in mirror mode - it mirrors the resoluton too...

Could just be me but I dont see the different in quality between this and a dvd :S
Posted by rhodesy, on Jun 2, 2006 at 10:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I thought the dpi effected the text size - not... 817 Views / 6 Replies  
I thought the dpi effected the text size - not video.
Posted by rhodesy, on May 31, 2006 at 06:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Full Screen HD on Cinema 23" and MBP 817 Views / 6 Replies  
Hey,

I bought a 23" HD Cinema SCreen from apple and when in windows, the quicktime hd trailers are less than the screen width (which is right with a resolution of 1920x1200) However when loaded...
Posted by rhodesy, on May 31, 2006 at 03:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
just a thought - could it be that a lot more... 1,574 Views / 24 Replies  
just a thought - could it be that a lot more people have the whine problem than anyone realises - I'm thinking this because it's a high pitch noise and it might not be in every persons hearing range....
Posted by rhodesy, on May 31, 2006 at 02:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Any recommendations? 734 Views / 9 Replies  
Any recommendations?
Posted by rhodesy, on May 24, 2006 at 03:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
hmmm, apples pdf document about the mbp says the... 734 Views / 9 Replies  
hmmm, apples pdf document about the mbp says the optical out can be used for 5.1 surround sound - where does that leave me with which system to get?
Posted by rhodesy, on May 24, 2006 at 02:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I read that it has the optical out but didnt know... 734 Views / 9 Replies  
I read that it has the optical out but didnt know if it would then mean surround sound. Wouldn't apple want to say if the mbp had surround sound...
Posted by rhodesy, on May 24, 2006 at 02:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for that. Do you recken that the USB... 734 Views / 9 Replies  
Thanks for that.

Do you recken that the USB on the apple cinema screen (that is divided from one usb port into 2) would be enough to power the surround sound. Or even one of the firewire ones that...
Posted by rhodesy, on May 24, 2006 at 02:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Surround Sound with the MBP 734 Views / 9 Replies  
As the post title suggests - I am looking to setup surround sound with my MBP and 23" HD screen.

I was wondering what options I had and which option is the best.

Also - are there any COMPLETELY...
Posted by rhodesy, on May 24, 2006 at 02:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
On top of the above problems, the laptop often... 675 Views / 7 Replies  
On top of the above problems, the laptop often wont come out of standby and the front of the laptops casing is warping outwards yet apple haven't offered to send me out a new one!

It's been sent...
Posted by rhodesy, on May 22, 2006 at 06:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Confused about High Definition 546 Views / 2 Replies  
Right, I understand what HD is and that there's blu ray and hd-dvd coming out.

But I get confused when computers are entered into the equation.

I have a MBP as well as a 23" HD Apple Cinema...
Posted by rhodesy, on May 22, 2006 at 06:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
well mine seems a little cooler along the left... 2,159 Views / 28 Replies  
well mine seems a little cooler along the left speaker but the bar above the function jkeys is still untouchable and is still very uncomfortable on my jeans...

My mbp is so hot that the glue that...
Posted by rhodesy, on May 18, 2006 at 01:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
brilliant thanks - Im on the phone with them at... 675 Views / 7 Replies  
brilliant thanks - Im on the phone with them at the moment - "Your laptops falling apart mate" is what the guy said hehe

Just listening to some gd ol' 50's music while they do summit or another.
Posted by rhodesy, on May 18, 2006 at 11:01 AM, in Mac Notebooks
No - I don't know how - I ordered it from the... 675 Views / 7 Replies  
No - I don't know how - I ordered it from the website and I've been looking at the support pages and it says to take it to one of the repair centers - then asks where I live but the form comes back...
Posted by rhodesy, on May 18, 2006 at 10:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Some Problems 675 Views / 7 Replies  
Hi,

I just made a quick list of problems with my mac book pro and thought I'd see if I could solve any of them on here!

Here ya go:

Laptop keeps turning off randomly when battery charged...
Posted by rhodesy, on May 18, 2006 at 09:35 AM, in Mac Notebooks
it's not the brightness - im a computing student... 1,354 Views / 13 Replies  
it's not the brightness - im a computing student and am at a screen all day so im used to it. i usually have the brightness turned down some what anyway because of the damn screen whine which...
Posted by rhodesy, on Apr 6, 2006 at 08:20 AM, in Mac Notebooks
yea - i updated as soon as it was released -... 476 Views / 3 Replies  
yea - i updated as soon as it was released - which was before the firmware patch
Posted by rhodesy, on Apr 5, 2006 at 07:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Firmware Restoration 476 Views / 3 Replies  
There must be something I'm missing because I cant intsall bootcamp cos i dont have the right firmware - i cant install the firmware cos it says i dont need it so im trying to use the firmware...
Posted by rhodesy, on Apr 5, 2006 at 06:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I wish I could boot into xp :( i cant find anyone... 20,718 Views / 181 Replies  
I wish I could boot into xp :( i cant find anyone else with the same problem as me - why is it always me! :P

are there any x1600 256 gddr 3 benchmarks for windows games around? i presumed that the...
Posted by rhodesy, on Apr 5, 2006 at 05:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Brilliant :) I read it on engadget or theregister... 20,718 Views / 181 Replies  
Brilliant :) I read it on engadget or theregister or something...

I'm getting confused by contradicting threads - can i Play CS and BF2 on the dual boot or not :S

I would much rather play games...
Posted by rhodesy, on Apr 5, 2006 at 05:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Anyone else had more migrains/headaches since getting a macbook pro? 1,354 Views / 13 Replies  
I've had so many more! I think it's to do with the screen whine rather than the left speaker whine.

:(

Just thought id see if I'm alone on this! (The headache thing)
Posted by rhodesy, on Apr 5, 2006 at 05:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm getting a wine from the screen if its more... 20,718 Views / 181 Replies  
I'm getting a wine from the screen if its more than half brightness and also the left speaker thing on and off...

I've had so many migrains since I got it :(

I still love it though :D will be...
Posted by rhodesy, on Apr 5, 2006 at 05:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Firmware Update Problem 23,848 Views / 397 Replies  
I downloaded the bootcamp and it told me I needed to update my firmware - so I downloaded the new firmware and tried to install it but it won't let me install it - it says my computer doesn't need...
Posted by rhodesy, on Apr 5, 2006 at 05:15 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Small but anoying mouse click problem 386 Views / 1 Replies  
I know this really aint a problem as such but it bugs the hell out of me.

I've had my new MBP for about 2 weeks and about a week ago, intead of the mouse button bring a smooth one click, its now...
Posted by rhodesy, on Mar 23, 2006 at 06:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've had my mbp for about a week now and I have... 7,406 Views / 112 Replies  
I've had my mbp for about a week now and I have noticed that it does indeed get very hot.

I wear jeans most of the time and I have never found it too hot to be on my lap (and im a hardcore...
Posted by rhodesy, on Mar 21, 2006 at 05:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Memory Usage 496 Views / 3 Replies  
I am new to macs and have just recieved my new macbook pro.

I have 2gb ram installed.

I am currently looking at the Activity Monitor and what i see is alarming me but I don't kn ow if it's just...
Posted by rhodesy, on Mar 20, 2006 at 06:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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