Welcome to the MacNN Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

You are here: MacNN Forums > Search Forums > Search Results

Showing results 1 to 50 of 167
Search: Posts Made By: xe0
Thread Thread Starter Last Post Replies Views Forum
We Mac users really need the 8800 line of cards... 2,907 Views / 15 Replies  
We Mac users really need the 8800 line of cards to become available soon. My Dual 30" setup at work, is desperate need of something more powerful than the current X1900.

An 8800GTX would be...
Posted by xe0, on Dec 9, 2007 at 08:51 AM, in Mac Desktops
I second that. The neutral scheme is very... 3,817 Views / 69 Replies  
I second that. The neutral scheme is very practical for creative design purposes. Personally I find the translucent menu bar works well, and the new folder icons fit a more professional market, such...
Posted by xe0, on Oct 29, 2007 at 09:02 AM, in macOS
Agreed mdc. I've bought every release of OSX... 734 Views / 9 Replies  
Agreed mdc.

I've bought every release of OSX since Jaguar. And I'll be at the stores tomorrow ready for Leopard.
The best form of support is purchasing it.
Posted by xe0, on Oct 25, 2007 at 08:03 AM, in macOS
Waiting impatiently for Leopard. 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
Waiting impatiently for Leopard.
Posted by xe0, on Oct 4, 2007 at 03:52 AM, in macOS
iMac Alluminium 20" 2.4 GHz 2600 HD 3gb... 30,708 Views / 286 Replies  
iMac Alluminium 20"

2.4 GHz
2600 HD
3gb Ram

52 seconds.
Posted by xe0, on Oct 2, 2007 at 08:37 AM, in Mac Desktops
So whats the consensus? Mac Pro coming to a... 44,960 Views / 565 Replies  
So whats the consensus?

Mac Pro coming to a store near you, in Late October, or January 08?
Posted by xe0, on Sep 12, 2007 at 10:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
Am I the only one who likes the transparent menu... 15,810 Views / 295 Replies  
Am I the only one who likes the transparent menu bar?

I use minimalist desktop images - so I can see my icon image previews on the desktop. I would think that having a transparent menu bar enables...
Posted by xe0, on Jul 2, 2007 at 08:51 AM, in macOS
I like the Menubar. And I think Leopard is... 9,861 Views / 297 Replies  
I like the Menubar.

And I think Leopard is shaping up very nicely indeed. Bring on October.
Posted by xe0, on Jun 12, 2007 at 07:38 PM, in macOS
Truly retarded. But not unexpected. However... 9,858 Views / 181 Replies  
Truly retarded. But not unexpected.

However - I am anticipating Adobe CS3 more then leopard. So while this news is disappointing, its not a big deal for me personally. Tiger is fine atm.
Posted by xe0, on Apr 12, 2007 at 10:15 PM, in macOS
Just ensure you wash your programs before the... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
Just ensure you wash your programs before the upgrade. I suggest a hot bubble bath. Light some candles when doing so - then dry them down and install.
Posted by xe0, on Apr 2, 2007 at 10:53 PM, in macOS
I think this Leopard delay rumor is unfounded. ... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
I think this Leopard delay rumor is unfounded.
We'll have to wait and see.
Posted by xe0, on Mar 23, 2007 at 10:05 AM, in macOS
Your probably right. However, your forgetting... 9,256 Views / 93 Replies  
Your probably right. However, your forgetting about a segment of people who use these machines to make a living.

As far as I am concerned, they can't build a computer fast enough. Until a...
Posted by xe0, on Mar 17, 2007 at 04:13 AM, in Mac Desktops
This is correct Aron. Im not quite sure why... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
This is correct Aron.

Im not quite sure why some people are assuming they would need to reach across their desk in order to use a multi touch system?

Its kind of a no brainer to imagine that in...
Posted by xe0, on Mar 15, 2007 at 06:42 PM, in macOS
Unless your fingers are abnormally unclean, I... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
Unless your fingers are abnormally unclean, I doubt that would be a problem. :hmm:
Posted by xe0, on Mar 12, 2007 at 11:55 PM, in macOS
That all depends on the amount of time its been... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
That all depends on the amount of time its been in development.

I too am unsure, however the article from Ars regarding logic makes you wonder... specifically:

"there will be no Logic 8. The...
Posted by xe0, on Mar 12, 2007 at 09:09 AM, in macOS
Two words. Multi touch. 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
Two words.

Multi touch.
Posted by xe0, on Mar 10, 2007 at 06:41 AM, in macOS
coincidence? 602 Views / 3 Replies  
Probably a coincidence.

But, German made tanks, regarded as the best in the world today, are named using titles of big cats.
In consecutive order - Milestone German tanks from WWII to present...
Posted by xe0, on Feb 22, 2007 at 10:01 PM, in macOS
Apart from the latest rumors of Leopard being... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
Apart from the latest rumors of Leopard being released sometime in March; has anyone found any substantial news?
The whole scene is so tight lipped... no screen leeks, no reports — nothing...
Posted by xe0, on Feb 22, 2007 at 10:11 AM, in macOS
This is right. OS9 also prioritized the user in a... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
This is right. OS9 also prioritized the user in a similar fashion. I hope 10.5 makes some advances in this direction.


Agreed :thumbsup:
Posted by xe0, on Feb 20, 2007 at 06:03 PM, in macOS
Or how about the fact that if I click to run the... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
Or how about the fact that if I click to run the device manger, the whole system locks up, and a message window appears asking if i really want to run the Device manger....

Or better yet.

The...
Posted by xe0, on Feb 20, 2007 at 07:50 AM, in macOS
lol. Nothing is wrong with my Mac. Lets be... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
lol. Nothing is wrong with my Mac.

Lets be realistic here. Both Windows and OSX have the strengths and weakness. Overall, Im sure I don't have to convince you guys that OSX is far superior to...
Posted by xe0, on Feb 19, 2007 at 08:36 PM, in macOS
I don't go by benchmarks. I prefer real world... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
I don't go by benchmarks. I prefer real world results. Vista's UI is far more responsive and snappy™ compared to Tiger. This is one area Apple really needs to spend some energy on. A responsive UI in...
Posted by xe0, on Feb 19, 2007 at 09:19 AM, in macOS
Well, Its still Windows ;) However, I've... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
Well, Its still Windows ;)

However, I've installed Vista on my MBP and I must admit, it is incredibly nice to interact with. The whole UI just feels more contemporary and snappy™.

Even though...
Posted by xe0, on Feb 13, 2007 at 06:34 PM, in macOS
Perhaps you misunderstood my comment. I was not... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
Perhaps you misunderstood my comment. I was not insinuating that all future Apple computers will be controlled by a mobile phone operating system... thats just dim. What I was referring to is the The...
Posted by xe0, on Feb 7, 2007 at 07:10 PM, in macOS
And yet another possible teaser as to the Leopard... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
And yet another possible teaser as to the Leopard UI...

http://www.savagemedia.com.au/temp/wwdc.jpg

An image from the wwdc 07 invite mail. I like this polished black & steel thing going on....
Posted by xe0, on Feb 7, 2007 at 01:10 AM, in macOS
A few obvious images that we've all seen, do lead... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
A few obvious images that we've all seen, do lead me to believe that a new black UI could be true.

iTunes7 Movie UI
http://www.savagemedia.com.au/temp/itunes7.jpg

Quicklook HUD...
Posted by xe0, on Feb 6, 2007 at 03:03 AM, in macOS
For those people that missed it. I'll sat it... 8,816 Views / 107 Replies  
For those people that missed it. I'll sat it again:
Posted by xe0, on Jan 11, 2007 at 12:47 AM, in macOS
100% agreed. Although one could argue that even... 8,694 Views / 71 Replies  
100% agreed. Although one could argue that even the way you access stuff on Vista is overcomplicated and somewhat of a deterioration in usability.
Posted by xe0, on Jan 9, 2007 at 08:14 PM, in macOS
Also its interesting that when Apple first... 8,816 Views / 107 Replies  
Also its interesting that when Apple first released the iPod, people were very confused and gave harsh disapproval of Apple.

Once again some people are displaying the same characteristics of this...
Posted by xe0, on Jan 9, 2007 at 08:10 PM, in macOS
I think some people let themselves accept the... 8,816 Views / 107 Replies  
I think some people let themselves accept the hype. Its inevitable to disappointed after listening to the extraordinary amount of rumors circulating prior to the expo. The expo was no different that...
Posted by xe0, on Jan 9, 2007 at 07:50 PM, in macOS
Illuminous... I think the new Apple teaser image... 145,551 Views / 2,183 Replies  
Illuminous... I think the new Apple teaser image does have a very strong connection with this rumor. The image clearly depicts light, or illumination in some manner or form. Im calling a possibility...
Posted by xe0, on Jan 7, 2007 at 09:25 PM, in macOS
greed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greed) 3,170 Views / 31 Replies  
greed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greed)
Posted by xe0, on Nov 26, 2006 at 07:26 AM, in Marketplace
Interested in the RAID card. Is it still for sale? 670 Views / 5 Replies  
Interested in the RAID card. Is it still for sale?
Posted by xe0, on Nov 10, 2006 at 10:45 PM, in Marketplace
what file format is your external drive? I... 958 Views / 5 Replies  
what file format is your external drive?

I cant imagine it would be anything other than Fat32 or NTFS - in which case OSX can read both and write Fat32.

Other than that... Im at a loss as to...
Posted by xe0, on Nov 2, 2006 at 08:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
We would ask what you would need the Quark file... 4,856 Views / 83 Replies  
We would ask what you would need the Quark file for. If you were requesting the Quark file for print production only, then we would politely say to you, "we use a PDF workflow, which we find is the...
Posted by xe0, on Oct 26, 2006 at 07:27 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Correct. I have a rule I use with my... 4,856 Views / 83 Replies  
Correct.

I have a rule I use with my clients. Our agency owns all copyright on all works created. Period. If the clients request the source files - then we negotiate a new license that allows them...
Posted by xe0, on Oct 26, 2006 at 07:22 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
apparently, Apple has confirmed a resolution... 2,067 Views / 30 Replies  
apparently, Apple has confirmed a resolution independent UI in Leopard!

From Appleinsider:
Apple Computer's next-generation Mac OS X Leopard operating system will indeed make use of resolution...
Posted by xe0, on Oct 24, 2006 at 08:36 PM, in macOS
Direct link to screens ... 2,067 Views / 30 Replies  
Direct link to screens

http://www.thinksecret.com/archives/leopard9a283/
Posted by xe0, on Oct 24, 2006 at 04:18 AM, in macOS
Think Secret - New Leopard screenshots 2,067 Views / 30 Replies  
Think Secret - Gallery: New Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Screenshots (http://thinksecret.com/news/0610leopardshots2.html.html)

Build 9A283. Nothing new really, and damn disappointing if you ask me. I...
Posted by xe0, on Oct 24, 2006 at 04:16 AM, in macOS
lol!... Good night, and Goodluck :thumbsup: 13,072 Views / 170 Replies  
lol!... Good night, and Goodluck :thumbsup:
Posted by xe0, on Oct 9, 2006 at 12:25 AM, in macOS
Business 6,144 Views / 55 Replies  
Only a few days to go.

I really do hope that Apple are going to put more emphasis on the business side of Leopard.
A welcome change from the consumer driven updates of the past.
Posted by xe0, on Aug 3, 2006 at 03:23 AM, in macOS
Finally 6,144 Views / 55 Replies  
Finally!! Leaked screens!

Presenting, Leopard (http://home.iprimus.com.au/jcuda/leopard.jpg)
Posted by xe0, on Aug 1, 2006 at 09:34 PM, in macOS
a Vista to remember 578 Views / 2 Replies  
So beta 2 has been out for a while.


I installed it three days ago, and personally, I found Vista an abysmal windows release. I actually had a high expectations for vista, but there are so many...
Posted by xe0, on Jun 25, 2006 at 06:52 AM, in MacNN Lounge
[double post] 10,409 Views / 82 Replies  
[double post]
Posted by xe0, on Jun 20, 2006 at 07:31 AM, in macOS
Actually I find OSX to be slow, generally. Even... 10,409 Views / 82 Replies  
Actually I find OSX to be slow, generally. Even with regular maintenance.
Comparatively, XP seems to run particularly faster in regards to the UI. Although one could ague that the OSX is far more...
Posted by xe0, on Jun 20, 2006 at 07:31 AM, in macOS
Just installed it. Cheers for the link man :D 50,221 Views / 369 Replies  
Just installed it. Cheers for the link man :D
Posted by xe0, on Jun 16, 2006 at 02:31 AM, in macOS
I second that. And its not much better with... 10,409 Views / 82 Replies  
I second that.

And its not much better with x86 at the moment either.:thumbsdow
Posted by xe0, on Jun 16, 2006 at 02:02 AM, in macOS
File icon previews! XP does a much better... 10,409 Views / 82 Replies  
File icon previews!

XP does a much better job at displaying file previews, and its something I still struggle without.
True, most files display previews, but things such as Quicktime associated...
Posted by xe0, on Jun 16, 2006 at 02:00 AM, in macOS
http://macbricol.free.fr/coreduotemp/ Grab this... 1,599 Views / 18 Replies  
http://macbricol.free.fr/coreduotemp/
Grab this dude. It displays your cpu temperature and usage.
Far more convenient that the .kext :thumbsup:
Posted by xe0, on May 13, 2006 at 03:22 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Perhaps, depending on your point of view. A... 1,599 Views / 18 Replies  
Perhaps, depending on your point of view.

A computer operating 20 to 30º away from maximum CPU temperature threshold - is personally unacceptable.

Great to hear however that the guys over at...
Posted by xe0, on May 13, 2006 at 03:13 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Showing results 1 to 50 of 167
 
Top
Privacy Policy
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:31 AM.
All contents of these forums © 1995-2017 MacNN. All rights reserved.
Branding + Design: www.gesamtbild.com
vBulletin v.3.8.8 © 2000-2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.,