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Please don't accuse me of being London-centric! ...	1,162 Views / 16 Replies
Please don't accuse me of being London-centric! But demo ones have been spotted in Micro-Anvika, Square Group (both sizes on display) and John Lewis, Oxford Street. As to the back-order...
Posted by kokkao, on Nov 1, 2004 at 12:49 PM, in Mac Desktops

Well - I've just had the despatched email !!!! ...	13,479 Views / 188 Replies
Well - I've just had the despatched email !!!! 6-7 business days to finally arrive! And they've beaten the projected date by 7 days. :D
Posted by kokkao, on Oct 28, 2004 at 02:01 PM, in Mac Desktops

Ordered my 20" (std Ram, BT pack) 8/10/04 -...	13,479 Views / 188 Replies
Ordered my 20" (std Ram, BT pack) 8/10/04 - despatch is quoted on or before 5/11/04, but I'm hoping a little earlier which seems to be the usual.
Posted by kokkao, on Oct 21, 2004 at 10:04 AM, in Mac Desktops

The 17" looks undernourished compared to the 20"...	4,392 Views / 31 Replies
The 17" looks undernourished compared to the 20" which really has that "wow" factor! I dithered - and thought - and my 20" is due early November!
Posted by kokkao, on Oct 18, 2004 at 12:12 PM, in Mac Desktops

Yesterday, as I am almost on the point of...	1,518 Views / 10 Replies
Yesterday, as I am almost on the point of ordering a 20" , I visited 2 central London resellers to see what the wait time might be like. One had back orders for 16 20" BTO but had 11 standard 20" in...
Posted by kokkao, on Oct 6, 2004 at 03:06 AM, in Mac Desktops

Yesterday, as I am almost on the point of...	14,024 Views / 286 Replies
Yesterday, as I am almost on the point of ordering a 20" , I visited 2 central London resellers to see what the wait time might be like. One had back orders for 16 20" BTO but had 11 standard 20"...
Posted by kokkao, on Oct 6, 2004 at 03:01 AM, in Mac Desktops

Thanks for the thumbs-up review! Makes me even...	5,492 Views / 41 Replies
Thanks for the thumbs-up review! Makes me even more tempted to replace my 17" FP 800Mhz G4 with the 20" G5 - had look at one on demo the other day - it ain't half a big whopper! But soooooo lovely!
Posted by kokkao, on Oct 1, 2004 at 12:06 PM, in Mac Desktops

Couldn't disagree more! Took a non-computerised...	3,554 Views / 53 Replies
Couldn't disagree more! Took a non-computerised friend to have a look yesterday -comment - "great looking machine and I like the clear plastic protective edging!"
Posted by kokkao, on Sep 26, 2004 at 08:45 AM, in Mac Desktops

I know this is the bitching thread, but jamesa,...	6,240 Views / 119 Replies
I know this is the bitching thread, but jamesa, you've made your belaboured point , and we all know your views. :sleep: So why don't you all leave us in peace, and go off an buy yourself your...
Posted by kokkao, on Sep 26, 2004 at 08:40 AM, in Mac Desktops

Yep! Looks inherently unstable, and no place for...	2,120 Views / 24 Replies
Yep! Looks inherently unstable, and no place for all the additional gubbins' and gizmos!
Posted by kokkao, on Sep 22, 2004 at 12:11 PM, in Mac Desktops

Now to be a little more serious about Paco Loco's...	3,554 Views / 53 Replies
Now to be a little more serious about Paco Loco's "bloated" comments. It isn't a laptop and it has a lot more behind it than a simple flat panel display so a comparison with these is somewhat...
Posted by kokkao, on Sep 22, 2004 at 03:57 AM, in Mac Desktops

Paco Loco - Abuse! Abuse! :bicker:	3,554 Views / 53 Replies
Paco Loco - Abuse! Abuse! :bicker:
Posted by kokkao, on Sep 22, 2004 at 03:52 AM, in Mac Desktops

Now you can't really mean that surely - even...	4,260 Views / 61 Replies
Now you can't really mean that surely - even things that don't have BT?
Posted by kokkao, on Sep 21, 2004 at 08:46 AM, in Mac Desktops

For those in London UK as of this morning they...	3,554 Views / 53 Replies
For those in London UK as of this morning they are in Micro Anvika and on display. Only the basic 17" as yet but I expect that withing the next day or so the 20" will be up and running. I saw one...
Posted by kokkao, on Sep 21, 2004 at 08:42 AM, in Mac Desktops

Nowadays you would be surprised how many 'oldies'...	1,328 Views / 17 Replies
Nowadays you would be surprised how many 'oldies' are technically literate! So I would be careful about generalisations, if I were you, dear thing!
Posted by kokkao, on Sep 21, 2004 at 02:25 AM, in Mac Desktops

Well said!! :thumbsup: Half of the...	4,260 Views / 61 Replies
Well said!! :thumbsup: Half of the "wishlists" seem to me to refer to a completely new machine - which is NOT a G5 iMac. Quite right! Maybe what is REALLY needed is one more model version...
Posted by kokkao, on Sep 20, 2004 at 03:05 AM, in Mac Desktops

None so far...	3,554 Views / 53 Replies
None so far in London UK - I looked this morning in Micro Anvika. I did see however that they are taking pre-orders for 5 versions - the 2 higher spec ones are being optioned with the Bluetooth +...
Posted by kokkao, on Sep 17, 2004 at 12:56 PM, in Mac Desktops

Poll: Re: Re: Boring!!	3,231 Views / 63 Replies
I quote also from Apple: You think Apple have not thought about it in Tiger?
Posted by kokkao, on Sep 2, 2004 at 09:44 AM, in Mac Desktops

Poll: Boring!!	3,231 Views / 63 Replies
I am sick and tired of the ranting and whining. It's done and dusted! Get over it! Just how many of you are both reasonably serious gamers AND are in the market for a new iMac? Have any of you...
Posted by kokkao, on Sep 2, 2004 at 03:28 AM, in Mac Desktops

Poll: G5 iMac	3,668 Views / 31 Replies
Well I think it looks just great! And the UK prices are way cheaper than I thought they would be. I'm starting saving for one.
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 31, 2004 at 08:44 AM, in Mac Desktops

UK Prices?	21,621 Views / 272 Replies
Taking a wild guess related to previous structures I would say around �1000 -�1100 for the basic one.
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 31, 2004 at 06:06 AM, in Mac Desktops

Same machine - same pleasure! I note that most...	5,910 Views / 43 Replies
Same machine - same pleasure! I note that most of the attempts to second guess the looks tend to use a conventional ratio screen and not a wide one which is IMO more likely. We can all moan but...
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 22, 2004 at 03:22 AM, in Mac Desktops

Speeding	694 Views / 8 Replies
Well I did it in an iMac 800 Mhz - 5400 to 7200 and I felt there was a small but noticeable speed increase.
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 20, 2004 at 11:32 AM, in Mac Notebooks

RAMming it in!	648 Views / 5 Replies
Ok so it's the slot for the extra RAM. You have got the right type of Ram? SDRAM PC100 or133 SODIMM laptop type RAM. With I think 144-pins? It goes in at a slight angle.
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 11, 2004 at 11:45 AM, in Mac Desktops

G5 iMac pricing?	6,623 Views / 35 Replies
This topic was sparked by something I just saw in one of London's Apple re-sellers. While I was waiting for the bus home there on display were the new cinema displays. Naturally I went to have...
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 11, 2004 at 07:06 AM, in Mac Desktops

Puzzled I am by this. Unless you got the wrong...	648 Views / 5 Replies
Puzzled I am by this. Unless you got the wrong type of RAM, taking off the baseplate,inserting it into the slot, and re-screwing the plate takes <5 minutes. So you are trying to do the simple user...
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 10, 2004 at 12:17 PM, in Mac Desktops

1035 seems to be working fine - possibly a bit...	9,650 Views / 148 Replies
1035 seems to be working fine - possibly a bit quicker on Safari (17" FP iMac 800Mhz). Mark you, I did use Panther setup disc to repair permissions before and after the update, and Mac Sweeper...
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 10, 2004 at 05:05 AM, in macOS

Price comparison Mac vs PC	5,678 Views / 23 Replies
I found this link on another forum - some of you may have seen it but some might not. http://gflpraxis.no-ip.com/mvp-price.html Thanks greatly to the author - I hope posting the link here is ok.
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 6, 2004 at 05:09 AM, in Mac Desktops

You beat me to it! So I wonder what the...	21,621 Views / 221 Replies
You beat me to it! So I wonder what the implication of this could be .... a starting price somewhat below the $1000 point perhaps for an AIO 15" screen as baby writer2 raised earlier?
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 6, 2004 at 05:04 AM, in Mac Desktops

Isn't it amazing how tastes differ! I love the...	4,434 Views / 65 Replies
Isn't it amazing how tastes differ! I love the shape and design. I hope the new one is as good and has a similar screen set up!
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 5, 2004 at 04:17 AM, in Mac Desktops

It's nice but it isn't an iMac. If it turns out...	21,621 Views / 221 Replies
It's nice but it isn't an iMac. If it turns out similar they've lost at least one sale - I'd rather get a late model 20" FP G4.
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 5, 2004 at 04:09 AM, in Mac Desktops

New cinema displays	550 Views / 2 Replies
Not quite sure where to put this topic - but seeing as there's a lot of chatter about the new iMac format and whether or not it might be aluminium...... Just saw the new displays today in Micro...
Posted by kokkao, on Aug 1, 2004 at 11:03 AM, in Mac Desktops

Although I like the concept I hate the colour -...	21,621 Views / 221 Replies
Although I like the concept I hate the colour - unless there is 1. an iPod white option and 2. all all aluminium option. BUT..... aren't we all a bit too late with all this ranting?? The...
Posted by kokkao, on Jul 27, 2004 at 02:33 AM, in Mac Desktops

I came late to Mac as I could never get to grips...	21,621 Views / 221 Replies
I came late to Mac as I could never get to grips with OS9. But OSX, the increasing web- based intrusion/vandalism, and the constant need to keep XP up to date drove me into Apple's arms. The final...
Posted by kokkao, on Jul 26, 2004 at 07:12 AM, in Mac Desktops

Well I never....	2,154 Views / 20 Replies
:thumbsup: The disc failure turned out to be a false alarm. I had decided to use the services of a local IT place which deals with Mac as well the other OS. They said that is was quite possible that...
Posted by kokkao, on May 4, 2004 at 11:54 AM, in Mac Desktops

iMac upgrade	7,287 Views / 43 Replies
Drop the 15", then either increase the 17" and 20" spec. to top speed G4, 512Mb Ram as standard and improve the video card; add airport and a larger HD as standard on the 20"; and combine that with...
Posted by kokkao, on May 3, 2004 at 05:28 AM, in Mac Desktops

Freudian slip	2,154 Views / 20 Replies
oops!
Posted by kokkao, on May 2, 2004 at 06:31 AM, in Mac Desktops

Thanks	2,154 Views / 20 Replies
Thanks guys - xlr8yourmac had a complete set of photos of the pricess with an article - but have all been most helpful. The jury's still out on whether I DIY or get my local pcshop to do it for me. ...
Posted by kokkao, on May 1, 2004 at 06:32 AM, in Mac Desktops

www.xlr8yourmac.com has a picture article showing...	2,796 Views / 15 Replies
www.xlr8yourmac.com has a picture article showing how to take apart the Mac G4. It looks a quite daunting process!
Posted by kokkao, on Apr 30, 2004 at 11:02 AM, in Mac Desktops

A little more info...	2,154 Views / 20 Replies
I should have said that I am UK based and it is out of warranty. Any one done this replacement thenselves? Any hints as to easiest method?
Posted by kokkao, on Apr 30, 2004 at 02:34 AM, in Mac Desktops

HD fail imminent	2,154 Views / 20 Replies
SMART is warning me that my HD is soon to fail (17"FP iMac). Is replacement a DIY job or must I entrust my white friend to a professional? Presumably the OSX disk utility will do the formatting?
Posted by kokkao, on Apr 29, 2004 at 10:54 AM, in Mac Desktops

What guarantee is there that Disk Warrior would...	552 Views / 7 Replies
What guarantee is there that Disk Warrior would fix the problem? I have data backups on idisk, iPod and DVD using Backup. BTW /sbin/fsck -yf didn't work.
Posted by kokkao, on Apr 14, 2004 at 11:43 AM, in macOS

Pre-Panther preparation	552 Views / 7 Replies
I'm just about to upgrade from 10.2.8 to Panther. I've done the permission repairs. Went into single user mode to do fsck and got 2 things that don't seem to be what the book says. (I know nothing...
Posted by kokkao, on Apr 14, 2004 at 09:52 AM, in macOS

Slideshow problem iPhoto -> iDVD	576 Views / 0 Replies
I can't seem to get a slideshow to open in iDVD(2.1) after I send it from iPhoto (2.0) using the iDVD icon. I can save it e.g. to the desktop and its title appears in iDVd but nothing else. Any...
Posted by kokkao, on Feb 18, 2004 at 09:49 AM, in Art & Graphic Design

hmm...	938 Views / 7 Replies
So far so good but it has thrown up another problem. I managed to get it installed, but had to use the Installer Acrchive rather than the setup programme. Scansoft's option 2 was a non-starter -...
Posted by kokkao, on Feb 9, 2004 at 12:13 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

Well well	938 Views / 7 Replies
Thank goodness i did a search. I got a LIDE30 on Saturday and am having exactly the same problem. Great scanner but Omnipage won't load and says the same. I'll report on the results of trying the...
Posted by kokkao, on Feb 9, 2004 at 09:17 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

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