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Slingbox AV or Eye TV Hybrid 1,305 Views / 0 Replies  
I just purchased a 24" iMac and would like to watch and record my digital cable TV service. I do not have any HD channels on my plan. My set top box has the composite outputs. If I purchase the...
Posted by PJ G4, on Nov 11, 2006 at 12:48 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Recording Digital Cable TV on iMac 2,153 Views / 0 Replies  
I just purchased the 24" IMac. I am really enjoying the computer. I would like to watch and record TV programs from my digital cable connection. I have a set top box with composite outputs. I was...
Posted by PJ G4, on Nov 10, 2006 at 03:09 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Where To Buy Dual Core Mac Mini 509 Views / 2 Replies  
I am interested in purchasing a Dual Core Mac Mini. I want a stock machine as I plan to purchase 2GB RAM from OWC or Newegg. Later on I can add a larger HD using a Mini Stack. I will also need the...
Posted by PJ G4, on Mar 27, 2006 at 08:07 PM, in Mac Desktops
24" LCD Options For Dual Core Mac Mini 824 Views / 4 Replies  
I am about to purchase a Dual Core Mac Mini I need some advice on a good 24" LCD monitor at around $1,000 I have heard that the Dell 2405FPW is a good option but will soon be replaced by a 2407FPW ...
Posted by PJ G4, on Mar 27, 2006 at 08:00 PM, in Mac Desktops
Mac Equivalent Programs For Windows XP 650 Views / 4 Replies  
I will need to use a Windows XP computer for work. Are there any Windows programs which are the equivalent to the following OS X programs: iPhoto, Mail, iCal, and address book. Thanks
Posted by PJ G4, on Nov 29, 2004 at 02:15 AM, in Applications
17" Powerbook vs 20" iMac G5 As Desktop Replacement 700 Views / 5 Replies  
I think I made a big mistake. I previously owned a 17" 1.33 Powerbook. I made the following upgrades: 1.25GB RAM, Apple Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse, and a LaCie D2 120GB Firewire Hard Drive. I had...
Posted by PJ G4, on Nov 5, 2004 at 04:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
20 Days To Deliver? 1,519 Views / 10 Replies  
I just received notice that my 20" iMac G5 was shipped Oct.5
The FedEx site shows delivery date of Oct. 25 I paid for the upgraded shipping to Texas. Is it possible that it will take 20 days to...
Posted by PJ G4, on Oct 5, 2004 at 09:59 AM, in Mac Desktops
application/x-oleobject error message with Safari 834 Views / 0 Replies  
I was trying to watch some Jay Leno video clips on the NBC web site. I keep getting the error message "application/x-oleobject" It say the browser does not support the MIME type. I have the...
Posted by PJ G4, on Sep 25, 2004 at 09:11 PM, in Applications
About To Purchase 20" iMac RAM Question 801 Views / 4 Replies  
I am about to purchase the 20" iMac Should I order the computer with the 256 RAM module and order two 1GB modules from Crucial and throw out the 256 or order the 512 module at $75 and the 1GB from...
Posted by PJ G4, on Sep 19, 2004 at 10:30 AM, in Mac Desktops
Best Audio Quality Internet Radio 722 Views / 2 Replies  
I would like to know who has the best audio quality internet radio. I mainly listen to jazz and have a 1024 mps cable internet connection. I am willing to pay a monthly fee if the audio quality is...
Posted by PJ G4, on Jun 27, 2004 at 10:45 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Best e-mail service To Use With Mail 561 Views / 2 Replies  
What are some e-mail services that I can use which are compatible with Mail. I have been using macmail.com but the service is awful. Hotmail is full of junk mail and I do not feel like spending...
Posted by PJ G4, on May 25, 2004 at 03:52 PM, in Applications
Problems With Macmail.com 749 Views / 0 Replies  
I have been using macmail.com for my e-mail. I have been having a lot of problems with their service. Mainly the delay in sending or receiving e-mails. I have tried writing to them but have not...
Posted by PJ G4, on May 24, 2004 at 10:00 AM, in Applications
17" 1.33 vs 17" 1.5 4,698 Views / 15 Replies  
I currently own the Powerbook 17" 1.33 with 1GB RAM. Does it make any sense to sell my laptop and buy the new 1.5 model. My computer is only 6 months old. Will I be able to get much for my...
Posted by PJ G4, on Apr 22, 2004 at 10:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Eliminating Spyware 827 Views / 4 Replies  
Is there a Mac equivalent to Spybot available for OS X. Does the Mac have the same problems with Spyware as Windows machines. Thanks
Posted by PJ G4, on Apr 15, 2004 at 09:44 AM, in Applications
Apple Bluetooth Mouse Batteries 540 Views / 1 Replies  
What are some options for batteries for the Apple Bluetooth mouse. I have heard several comments that the batteries do not last very long but this varies quite a bit. Are there any good...
Posted by PJ G4, on Mar 25, 2004 at 10:00 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
USB DAC For Mac 752 Views / 3 Replies  
I currently own a 17" 1.33 Powerbook. Are there any USB DAC's available for my computer. I have done some searching and came across USB powered units from M-Audio, and Xitel but I am not sure if...
Posted by PJ G4, on Feb 3, 2004 at 09:59 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Photoshop 7 or Elements 679 Views / 4 Replies  
I am about to get into digital photography. Which would be better for me Photoshop 7 or Photoshop Elements. I am using Panther. Thanks
Posted by PJ G4, on Jan 12, 2004 at 03:13 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Any Word On Books For iLife 4? 478 Views / 1 Replies  
I plan on purchasing the iLife 4 software. To any of you who are at MWSF did you see any news on whether there will be any books on iLife 4 like The Missing Manual series or others.
These type of...
Posted by PJ G4, on Jan 9, 2004 at 12:55 AM, in Applications
Any Must Have Accesories For Powerbook At MWSF 778 Views / 0 Replies  
For those of you fortunate enough to attend MWSF are there any must have accessories that you have seen at the display booths. Thanks
Posted by PJ G4, on Jan 8, 2004 at 04:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Best Stand For 17" Powerbook 719 Views / 0 Replies  
I would like opinions on a stand for the 17" Powerbook. I am considering the Macally Ice Station and the iCurve. Are there any others.
Thanks
Posted by PJ G4, on Jan 8, 2004 at 04:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
How Is the Bluetooth Keyboard? 1,236 Views / 17 Replies  
What do you think about the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard. How is the feel of the keyboard. I currently own a Powerbook 17" and purchased the Macally USB IceKey and the RF Jr mouse.
I really like the...
Posted by PJ G4, on Jan 7, 2004 at 02:00 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Sleeve For 17" Powerbook 846 Views / 4 Replies  
I need to purchase a sleeve for my new 17" Powerbook. I have looked at the posts and have decided between the Waterfield and Booq.
Which would be the better choice based on protection and style....
Posted by PJ G4, on Dec 12, 2003 at 09:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Recording TV on Powerbook 1,328 Views / 9 Replies  
I have a Dish Network satellite TV set up with an S-Video output. How do I watch and record TV on my 17" 1.33 Powerbook. Do I need to purchase an external TV box as the ones sold by Dr. Bott or...
Posted by PJ G4, on Dec 8, 2003 at 12:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Strange Noise on 17" Powerbook 1,027 Views / 7 Replies  
I just purchased a 17" 1.33 Powerbook. When I am surfing the internet I get a strange whirring noise coming from the left side of the computer. Occasionally I also get a sizzling noise. This does...
Posted by PJ G4, on Dec 6, 2003 at 11:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Maxtor One Touch Or Lacie D2 External Hard Drive 583 Views / 0 Replies  
Which is the best external Firewire Hard Drive between the Maxtor One Touch and the Lacie D2. I plan to use the external drive with a 17" Powerbook. Will the cache make a difference. I think the...
Posted by PJ G4, on Nov 10, 2003 at 03:16 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Quicksilver Upgrade To Which Powerbook 602 Views / 1 Replies  
I currently own a Quicksilver 800 single processor and Apple 17" Studio Display. I have sold the system and need a new computer. I had the Quicksilver for a year and upgraded the RAM, Hard Drive and...
Posted by PJ G4, on Nov 9, 2003 at 02:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Panther $20 Upgrade on Refurbished Powerbook? 373 Views / 0 Replies  
Does anyone know if it is possible to obtain the $20 Panther upgrade on a refurbished 17" Powerbook purchased after this Friday. Thanks
Posted by PJ G4, on Oct 22, 2003 at 07:50 PM, in macOS
Refurbished 17"Powerbooks 575 Views / 2 Replies  
I heard that there are now starting to release factory refurbished 1.33Ghz 17" Powerbooks.
I can save $300 by purchasing a refurbished Powerbook. It does not come with Panther installed but may be...
Posted by PJ G4, on Oct 22, 2003 at 12:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for the replies to my post. Your... 1,159 Views / 9 Replies  
Thanks for the replies to my post. Your responses have been very helpful. Based on the battery life, and the open RAM slot I think I will go for the 17" One last question. How do the screens...
Posted by PJ G4, on Oct 7, 2003 at 03:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The $400 Question!! 1,159 Views / 9 Replies  
I am about to purchase my first Powerbook.
I previously owned a Quicksilver 800 and 17" Studio Display. I can not decide between the 15" Al Superdrive and the 17" laptops. I live in Mexico and we...
Posted by PJ G4, on Oct 6, 2003 at 04:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Watching TV on Powerbook 898 Views / 4 Replies  
Is there a way to watch and record TV on the new 15" Powerbook. I would like to use an S-Video connection if possible which would run from a DirecTV receiver. Thanks
Posted by PJ G4, on Oct 2, 2003 at 01:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Quicksilver 800 Trade Up To 15" Powerbook 434 Views / 0 Replies  
I currently own a Quicksilver 800 single processor. I have the Apple 17" LCD. I upgraded the CPU to 1.25GB RAM, a 120GB Western Digital Special Edition hard drive, and SuperDrive. I was thinking...
Posted by PJ G4, on Sep 19, 2003 at 04:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Alternative To Mac.com 519 Views / 1 Replies  
What are some good alternatives to mac.com for receiving e-mail. I do not feel like paying $100 per year just to receive e-mail. I currently use macmail.com and it is AWFUL. It is very difficult...
Posted by PJ G4, on Sep 11, 2003 at 02:28 PM, in Applications
New iMac 1.25 VS Quicksilver 800 1,659 Views / 14 Replies  
I currently own a Quicksilver 800 with the Apple 17" LCD. I have upgraded my computer as follows: increased RAM to 1.25GB, replaced the Combo Drive with the Pioneer AO5 Superdrive, and replaced the...
Posted by PJ G4, on Sep 8, 2003 at 07:54 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for the reply to my post. Now I have... 786 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for the reply to my post. Now I have several options to record audio on my G4.
The list includes the following: Audacity, Peak LE 4, Amadeus, Cacophony, and Sound Studio.
What are the...
Posted by PJ G4, on Sep 5, 2003 at 04:01 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Audio Recording Software 786 Views / 4 Replies  
I need some advice on audio recording software. I plan to record the digital audio output of my DirecTV box. I have heard of Sound Studio, Peak LE, and one from Griffin Technology. What would be...
Posted by PJ G4, on Sep 5, 2003 at 02:26 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Digital Audio Input Into Quicksilver 577 Views / 0 Replies  
Is there a way to get a digital audio input into a Quicksilver 800. I have an M-Audio Revolution 7.1 sound card but this only has an analogue input. I plan to record digital audio from a DirecTV...
Posted by PJ G4, on Sep 5, 2003 at 03:44 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
What are some good recording software to use with... 722 Views / 3 Replies  
What are some good recording software to use with OS X. I forgot to mention that I have an M-Audio Revolution 7.1 sound card. It has a line level input in the form of a mini-plug. Is this the best...
Posted by PJ G4, on Sep 4, 2003 at 03:16 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Recording DirecTV Audio 722 Views / 3 Replies  
I just installed DirecTV in my home. There are quite a few digital audio channels available with all types of music. There are no commercials so it would be possible to record the music. My goal...
Posted by PJ G4, on Sep 4, 2003 at 12:09 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Formac Studio TVR 1,645 Views / 14 Replies  
I need some comments on the Formac Studio TVR. I need a way to watch and record TV on my Quicksilver 800. I would like the best recording quality available. I have read this forum on the various...
Posted by PJ G4, on Aug 30, 2003 at 11:34 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Database Software 1,165 Views / 15 Replies  
What are some good database software available for OS X 10.2. I have heard about File Maker Pro and Microsoft Access. How do they compare and are there others. Thanks
Posted by PJ G4, on Aug 30, 2003 at 11:25 AM, in Applications
Samsung 172T vs Apple Displays 585 Views / 2 Replies  
How does the Samsung 172T compare to the Apple 17" or 20" displays. Has anyone compared them side by side. What are your comments. Thanks
Posted by PJ G4, on Aug 28, 2003 at 12:29 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Importing Macmail.com to Mail 513 Views / 0 Replies  
Is there a way to use macmail.com with mail. If not is there any other good alternative to mac.com that I can use with mail. Thanks
Posted by PJ G4, on Aug 13, 2003 at 09:39 AM, in Applications
Strange OS X Behavior 432 Views / 1 Replies  
I am currently running OS X 10.2.6 on a Quicksilver 800 with 1.25 GB RAM Recently I have noticed a problem with the OS. On the drop down menus at the top of the screen I get this strange orange...
Posted by PJ G4, on Aug 10, 2003 at 08:57 PM, in macOS
Sony VAIO PCV-W500GN1 or iMac 587 Views / 1 Replies  
I just noticed that Sony has come out with a new computer the W500GN1. It is similar in concept to an iMac. Here are the Specs:
Pentium 4 2.66 Ghz
400 Mhz system bus
512K Level 2 cache
512K PC...
Posted by PJ G4, on Aug 9, 2003 at 07:08 PM, in Mac Desktops
loh: My computer came with the IBM 40GB. ... 1,165 Views / 12 Replies  
loh:
My computer came with the IBM 40GB. Changing to the Western Digital Special Edition 120GB was a BIG improvement. Faster and much more quiet. The IBM was very noisy even at rest. The Western...
Posted by PJ G4, on Jun 30, 2003 at 10:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
Other upgrade options are as follows. The prices... 1,165 Views / 12 Replies  
Other upgrade options are as follows. The prices reflect the $135 credit for my processor
1.2 single processor 2MB cache $315
1.4 single processor 2MB cache $485
1.0 dual processor 2MB cache...
Posted by PJ G4, on Jun 30, 2003 at 04:42 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for the replies to my post. The only... 1,165 Views / 12 Replies  
Thanks for the replies to my post. The only upgrade I was considering was from OWC. They have a Powerlogix dual processor 867 Mhz with 2MB Level 3 Cache. Final cost with trade in of my processor...
Posted by PJ G4, on Jun 30, 2003 at 12:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
Upgrade or G5 1,165 Views / 12 Replies  
Now that the G5 has been announced does it make sense to upgrade. I currently own a Quicksilver 800 single processor. Does it make sense to upgrade the processor to a dual or should I sell my...
Posted by PJ G4, on Jun 29, 2003 at 06:29 PM, in Mac Desktops
Quicksilver Upgrade or G5 574 Views / 0 Replies  
I need help in deciding what to do now that the new G5's have been announced. I currently own a Quicksiver 800 single processor. I have made the following upgrades: replaced the combo drive with...
Posted by PJ G4, on Jun 25, 2003 at 09:23 PM, in Mac Desktops
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