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The Apple sale sparked my interest. After much... 3,168 Views / 39 Replies  
The Apple sale sparked my interest. After much consideration I ended up going with a new 1.8 dual G5. With Quark offering $300 off for the purchase of a G5 and Q6 it brought the price close to a good...
Posted by corp miler, on Mar 14, 2005 at 12:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for the offer, but I ended up going new. ... 533 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanks for the offer, but I ended up going new.

Quark is offering a $300 rebate with a new G5. That, an additional $100 off with a 1GB upgrade offer, put the price too closes to used. Had I not...
Posted by corp miler, on Mar 5, 2005 at 04:43 PM, in Marketplace
WTB: Dual G4 and 20-23" display 533 Views / 2 Replies  
I�m need to put together a system in the next week or so. I can get the educational discount on new, but am interested in well cared for deals. I�m looking for a late model (800mhz and up) dual...
Posted by corp miler, on Mar 3, 2005 at 03:24 PM, in Marketplace
Was this true on all MDDs? Is there a way to tell... 3,168 Views / 39 Replies  
Was this true on all MDDs? Is there a way to tell if a power supply should have been swapped and was not. I�ve asked a few sellers about this and I received either �it doesn�t sound loud to me� or �I...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 28, 2005 at 06:18 PM, in Mac Desktops
Used 22" vs new/newer 20" 642 Views / 3 Replies  
I am looking for an Apple display and am looking at either a new 20", a used 20" or a used 22". I was about to buy a used 22� from an Apple Certified dealer until I noticed the resolution is actually...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 28, 2005 at 04:07 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
867mhz or 1.0ghz or 1.25ghz? 3,168 Views / 39 Replies  
Looks like I'm on the hunt for a used dual G4. Price aside, which ones were problematic and what are some issue to be aware of? Is the 867 going to be louder than a 1ghz or 1.25ghz? Which models were...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 28, 2005 at 12:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
Big very careful on eBay. I�ve had 3 occasions... 3,168 Views / 39 Replies  
Big very careful on eBay. I�ve had 3 occasions were the auction looked legitimate. I asked the seller a simple question and they�ve come back with the Western Union scam (i.e., �send your xxxx US...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 25, 2005 at 10:39 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for all you responses thus far. Based on... 3,168 Views / 39 Replies  
Thanks for all you responses thus far. Based on all I've read and what I have to spend, I think a used dual G4 is the way to go. The dual G4 performance seems to be on par with an entry G5 but with a...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 25, 2005 at 01:21 AM, in Mac Desktops
Which dual G4 should I buy? 743 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanks to everyone's help on this site I'm in the market for a used dual processor G4. I've read many posts were people talk about loud fans and power supplies. Are there some models I should avoid?...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 25, 2005 at 01:13 AM, in Mac Desktops
Interesting. Just for the sake of discussion. How... 3,168 Views / 39 Replies  
Interesting. Just for the sake of discussion. How does the performance of a 1.8 iMac compare to a 1.8 Powermac using multiple apps such as Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator and Mail? I've been looking a...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 24, 2005 at 04:30 PM, in Mac Desktops
Just to clarify, I rather not spend the price of... 3,168 Views / 39 Replies  
Just to clarify, I rather not spend the price of a new G5. A entry G5 with additional RAM is in the $1700 range where as used dual G4s are going around the $1000 mark. If there are used systems out...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 23, 2005 at 03:58 PM, in Mac Desktops
Dual G4 or entry G5? 3,168 Views / 39 Replies  
I am looking at purchasing a PowerMac and need some advice. Currently I work on a 1ghz ti PowerBook with 1GB RAM and an additional monitor. The PB works great in Quark and Illustrator and pretty good...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 23, 2005 at 02:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
Alternatives to Apple and Dell displays? 717 Views / 3 Replies  
I�m looking for suggestions on an accurate LCD display. I see a lot of posts on either Apple or Dell (or Apple vs Dell). I currently have a 15� ti PowerBook (DVI port) and need another display. I am...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 22, 2005 at 06:17 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Sort of what I thought. Too bad, it was a great... 647 Views / 5 Replies  
Sort of what I thought. Too bad, it was a great little printer back in the OS8 days. Thanks.
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 22, 2005 at 04:23 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Personal LaserWriter 300 (serial) with a newer system 647 Views / 5 Replies  
I have an old circa �94 Apple Personal LaserWriter 300 (serial/localtalk) which has been in a box for the last 6 years. It�s been used so little, it is still on the first toner cartage. I�m currently...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 22, 2005 at 03:21 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks for all the input. Sound like the 1.8 DP... 1,422 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks for all the input. Sound like the 1.8 DP G5 is the best bang for the buck. I'll have to check out RamJet -- much cheaper than Apple's prices.

MI Rich, I was answering your question. And to...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 18, 2005 at 05:48 PM, in Mac Desktops
omar96, the Quark files are usually around 5-10... 1,422 Views / 10 Replies  
omar96, the Quark files are usually around 5-10 MB, but the PS files can be over 100 MB with layers. My Powerbook runs fine, but does start to slow a bit with larger files.

MichiganRich, I don�t...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 17, 2005 at 06:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
Advice on what to buy 1,422 Views / 10 Replies  
I am a graphic designer looking for suggestions on a system. I spend most of my time using Quark 5 (classic), a little time in Photoshop CS and even less in Illustrator CS. I have been using a 400mhz...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 16, 2005 at 05:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
Josh, thanks for the feedback. I also work on a... 693 Views / 2 Replies  
Josh, thanks for the feedback. I also work on a 1ghz PowerBook. I have the ram maxed out and still have problems with iDVD hanging up nearly 2 out of 3 burns. I do a fair amount of editing, but just...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 8, 2005 at 02:45 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Update iDVD/iMovie 3 to 5 or have a nice night out with the family? 693 Views / 2 Replies  
What notable enhancements are there between iDVD/iMovie 3 and 5? I bought version 3 when audio editing became possible and love the program. Version 4 didn�t seem to have any enhancements worth it to...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 7, 2005 at 01:00 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Hard wired auto start in a car? 970 Views / 0 Replies  
Is there any way to hard wire an iPod in your car so that it will power up and play when you turn the car on? I�m looking at getting an iPod for the car, but cannot see taking it to and from morning,...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 7, 2005 at 12:14 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Is there a better solution to Sound Check? 774 Views / 0 Replies  
I�ve been using my iPod for my home music library for years. I keep looking for a better solution to keep the volume levels the same. With the popularity of the iPod, I would think this would have...
Posted by corp miler, on Jan 20, 2005 at 10:15 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thanks for all the information. Looks like I�d be... 775 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for all the information. Looks like I�d be better off keeping the dedicated still camera. If that�s the case I can focus on which camcorder has the best VIDEO, period.

I�ve read the...
Posted by corp miler, on Jan 12, 2005 at 10:51 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Camcorder stills vs a dedicated digital camera 775 Views / 4 Replies  
I have a Sony TRV11 miniDV which has been giving me problems when its humid where it didn't previously. I also just bought a entry level Olympus digital still. I love the idea of just one camera for...
Posted by corp miler, on Jan 7, 2005 at 12:30 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Need miniDV buying advice 658 Views / 2 Replies  
I have a 4 year old Sony miniDV camera ($1200 new in �00) and a Olympus Stylist 3MP still camera. I�m having humidity problems with the Sony where I didn�t before and wouldn�t you know, the extended...
Posted by corp miler, on Jan 6, 2005 at 06:06 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
I don�t really know what programs are out there... 2,258 Views / 28 Replies  
I don�t really know what programs are out there for the kids. My friend's kids love Kid Pix and they play it on a 233 iMac. However I don�t think they can do much else. This all started when I went...
Posted by corp miler, on Aug 10, 2004 at 09:09 AM, in Mac Desktops
Blue G3 -- worthy of a kids computer or look elsewhere? 2,258 Views / 28 Replies  
I am interested in purchasing an inexpensive computer for my preschool aged kids to learn on. I'd like to stay as cheap as possible (under or well under $600) and still have a usable system for the...
Posted by corp miler, on Aug 9, 2004 at 02:38 PM, in Mac Desktops
Good point. I want to make sure this system will... 1,010 Views / 6 Replies  
Good point. I want to make sure this system will work at least a few years with kid apps. I'd guess most apps are now on DVD too.

I might have a deal that will work -- at least financially. I...
Posted by corp miler, on Aug 9, 2004 at 10:45 AM, in Mac Desktops
Ah, good point on the DVD. It could then serve as... 1,010 Views / 6 Replies  
Ah, good point on the DVD. It could then serve as the kids TV for watching movies -- which is probably what they'd end up wanting to do anyway. I saw on smalldog you can get a 1ghz 17" eMac for only...
Posted by corp miler, on Aug 6, 2004 at 02:21 PM, in Mac Desktops
Help choosing a "kids" computer 1,010 Views / 6 Replies  
I�m thinking about buying a used Mac for my kids (and their friends) to play with. I want to create a little �kid� zone in the basement and this would be a more educational toy. I want to stay cheap...
Posted by corp miler, on Aug 5, 2004 at 03:30 PM, in Mac Desktops
Tooki -- you nailed it. 1/8" plug with a small... 785 Views / 5 Replies  
Tooki -- you nailed it. 1/8" plug with a small rectangular 4 pin plug. The plug looked like it should plug into the firewire, but I guess not. Sorry for all the confusion. Perhaps I�ll post this...
Posted by corp miler, on Jul 19, 2004 at 02:06 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks for the quick reply.... First off, I meant... 785 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks for the quick reply.... First off, I meant �firewire� not the misspelled �ethernet� -- that�s called trying to do too many things at once. The remote definitely will not plug into my 1G. There...
Posted by corp miler, on Jul 19, 2004 at 12:49 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
1G iPod with a 2G remote? 785 Views / 5 Replies  
I have a first generation iPod without a remote. One of my friends who has a 2G gave me their remote. Of course the phono plug and the eithernet port don�t match up. I only want the remote so in the...
Posted by corp miler, on Jul 19, 2004 at 12:21 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Actually it can. I should clearify... what I'm... 748 Views / 3 Replies  
Actually it can. I should clearify... what I'm doing is recording off my satellite radio so that I can listen on the iPod to, from, and at, work. I'll record a 2 -3 hour segment then convert it to a...
Posted by corp miler, on May 20, 2004 at 05:31 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Analog input and editing on a tiBook? 748 Views / 3 Replies  
I've searched this forum and can't find the answer for this... I am looking for a way to record and edit amalog audio via microphone inputs (or other) on my G4 tiBook. I have a really complicated...
Posted by corp miler, on May 20, 2004 at 04:32 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
AAC to MP3... what bit rate? 567 Views / 1 Replies  
I am looking for the best settings to convert AAC files to MP3 so that I can listen on a CD player with MP3 playback. I have been burning my AAC files as AIFF to standard CD format then importing the...
Posted by corp miler, on Mar 16, 2004 at 01:15 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
For what its worth I sold my Pismo (with a... 804 Views / 5 Replies  
For what its worth I sold my Pismo (with a smaller hard drive) last spring for about $1000 and I had a backup buyer. The Pismo is still a great computer, especially for students. Even many...
Posted by corp miler, on Mar 11, 2004 at 03:40 PM, in Marketplace
great. thanks for doing the work for me. is this... 1,677 Views / 14 Replies  
great. thanks for doing the work for me. is this the same product as yours? if so, what do you think about the video quality at full screen view? does the usb connection make it look like a webcam...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 17, 2004 at 10:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for the info. I emailed their support... 1,677 Views / 14 Replies  
Thanks for the info. I emailed their support department and received this:

"The Capsure is no longer available. You will need a device called the USBLive new edition. You can view it on our web...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 11, 2004 at 03:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: watching tv on a ti powerbook? 1,677 Views / 14 Replies  
looks like this would work just fine, but i'd have to get the more expensive unit for suitable resolution and its not a whole lot less than an under-cabinet tv. anyway to get a video input on a...
Posted by corp miler, on Feb 9, 2004 at 03:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
watching tv on a ti powerbook? 1,677 Views / 14 Replies  
i have a nice little desk area in our kitchen by the breakfast table where i keep the powerbook. i've been wanting to get a small tv, perhaps an "under cabinet" flip down, for watching news, etc., in...
Posted by corp miler, on Jan 29, 2004 at 01:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Drives won't mount... how odd. Drives won't mount in 10.2.8 464 Views / 0 Replies  
I have a G4 running 10.2.8. Everything has worked fine for some time. While out of the office for a week our tech guy snagged my video card for a test and reinstalled it. Now that I'm back my...
Posted by corp miler, on Oct 29, 2003 at 03:58 PM, in macOS
Olympus Stylus not supported in iPhoto? 1,545 Views / 18 Replies  
So I think I'm down to three: Canon A70, Sony something 72, or the Olympus Stylus 300 (I can't find a Nikon deal locally). I was reading the reviews about the Canon A70 ($299). It looked like the red...
Posted by corp miler, on Jul 11, 2003 at 09:34 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
iBook for a toddler? 937 Views / 8 Replies  
I'm considering buying a used iBook (w/DVD) for my toddler. I went to the Apple Store and she made a B line for the iMacs. She loved playing on them. This at the same time when I was going to get a...
Posted by corp miler, on Jul 9, 2003 at 12:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for all the responses. It looks like a... 1,545 Views / 18 Replies  
Thanks for all the responses. It looks like a 2-3x zoom and 3 meg Canon is the way to go. Are these cameras safe to take the beach or say hiking in humid rain forest or is this a bad idea? I bought a...
Posted by corp miler, on Jul 2, 2003 at 03:51 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Digital camera -- NO idea what to buy. 1,545 Views / 18 Replies  
I'm looking for a little digital camera buying advice. I have been using a traditional 35mm for vacation and family photos which takes great photos. But, it's becoming cumbersome and I just had a bit...
Posted by corp miler, on Jun 23, 2003 at 05:10 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Re: Apple Pro Optical Mouse - USB - $25 shipped. 444 Views / 2 Replies  
Interested. Cannot access your email. Sent a private message.
Posted by corp miler, on Apr 3, 2003 at 10:27 AM, in Marketplace
Also having OS/battery problems since upgrading.... 811 Views / 8 Replies  
Also having OS/battery problems since upgrading. Running 10.2 the battery life was great. I could run at least 3 hours. After upgrading to 10.2.4 I quickly noticed the PB battery indicator always...
Posted by corp miler, on Apr 1, 2003 at 10:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
DVD tips on a PB? 657 Views / 2 Replies  
I just bought a new superdrive gigabook and I'm going to transfer all my miniDVs to DVD. What is the best media to use, Apple? Any tips so that I don't get a collection of toasters? Should I wait for...
Posted by corp miler, on Mar 12, 2003 at 12:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for the tip. Sounds like a power adapter... 1,356 Views / 16 Replies  
Thanks for the tip. Sounds like a power adapter is the way to go. Actually, a good part of wanting to take it is for my 1 year old. She loves watching cartoons on the PB. I've got a great photo with...
Posted by corp miler, on Mar 12, 2003 at 10:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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