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The MuVo will work with OS X without issue--that... 620 Views / 1 Replies  
The MuVo will work with OS X without issue--that is--until it stops working. Sometimes, the flash drive becomes corrupt, and then you have to reformat it with a special app on the PC. There is no...
Posted by masskinner, on Feb 15, 2003 at 03:06 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
The Sorry State Of Webcams 698 Views / 3 Replies  
Another year goes by, and here we are stuck with the same old webcams with their cheap plastic chassis that can barely do 640x480 at 30 fps and cost just as much as they did when they debuted over...
Posted by masskinner, on Nov 2, 2002 at 06:31 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
The only parts of the stand that could possibly... 876 Views / 5 Replies  
The only parts of the stand that could possibly scratch from normal use are the "moving parts." But even if these parts did become scratched, how would you even notice? I mean the stand is beneath...
Posted by masskinner, on Sep 24, 2002 at 01:08 PM, in Mac Desktops
eMac Stand 876 Views / 5 Replies  
Today I got a chance to see the eMac's "Tilt and Swivel" stand as it was attached to an eMac by one of our IS guys.

I am very impressed. Not only is the stand solid (one inch polycarbonate disc...
Posted by masskinner, on Sep 20, 2002 at 11:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
I also get this message. I got it before 10.2.1... 953 Views / 11 Replies  
I also get this message. I got it before 10.2.1 and I'm still getting it. I suspect it is related to nVidia's driver.
Posted by masskinner, on Sep 20, 2002 at 10:53 PM, in Mac Desktops
Personal File Sharing And AppleTalk 389 Views / 0 Replies  
Hello Forum People,

When Personal File Sharing is activated, I assume that Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) is being used. AFP is the file sharing protocol of the AppleTalk architecture. And yet AFP...
Posted by masskinner, on Sep 20, 2002 at 10:34 PM, in macOS
Re: Quicksilver 2002 933 How quiet? 790 Views / 3 Replies  
There's different kinds of noise. I don't mind fan noise (white noise), but hard drive whining is irksome. If you happen to have a noisy HD, do yourself a favor and replace it. The Seagate Barracuda...
Posted by masskinner, on Aug 21, 2002 at 08:00 PM, in Mac Desktops
I agree; you probably can disconnect the fan. ... 657 Views / 15 Replies  
I agree; you probably can disconnect the fan.

BTW, can you tell me any info on which "generic" cases you are using? Where did you get them?
Posted by masskinner, on Aug 20, 2002 at 12:36 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Do Firewire Dvd-rom drives still exist? 657 Views / 15 Replies  
Well it passed the BIG TEST, which is to say I burned a DVD consisting of assets from an HD and another DVD in the Pyro. So now I can burn one DVD from another.

Now that I have gotten this to...
Posted by masskinner, on Aug 20, 2002 at 09:06 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Re: Re: Re: Do Firewire Dvd-rom drives still exist? 657 Views / 15 Replies  
I purchased the Pyro and installed an old DVD drive from a Yikes. There appears to be two Pyro models: an older one (black and bronze) and a newer one (all black). I picked up the older model from...
Posted by masskinner, on Aug 19, 2002 at 11:25 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Re: Re: Do Firewire Dvd-rom drives still exist? 657 Views / 15 Replies  
Thanks for the advice CH.

Assuming I want the more expensive Oxford chipset in case I want to use it with an HD at some point, would you go with the enclosure that b00tang mentioned or the popular...
Posted by masskinner, on Aug 19, 2002 at 08:16 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
MiniDVD2 8x DVD Drive w/ Firewire Interface (Mac)... 657 Views / 15 Replies  
MiniDVD2 8x DVD Drive w/ Firewire Interface (Mac) $229.95

Interesting, but I don't need a portable solution (nor do I want to pay for one).
Posted by masskinner, on Aug 18, 2002 at 10:29 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Well I've been doing research and there are a lot... 657 Views / 15 Replies  
Well I've been doing research and there are a lot of options that are similar to the one you described: buying an external case and a third-party drive.

But what I would really like is an...
Posted by masskinner, on Aug 18, 2002 at 10:25 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Re: Do Firewire Dvd-rom drives still exist? 657 Views / 15 Replies  
I am also looking for an external firewire dvd-rom drive. I don't mind if it also burns cds but I don't want to pay ~$500 for dvd burning since I already have a burner.

I'll post here if I find a...
Posted by masskinner, on Aug 18, 2002 at 08:15 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
OK. So you need a monitor. First rule of computer... 1,613 Views / 23 Replies  
OK. So you need a monitor. First rule of computer expenditure: Never pinch pennies with the monitor; it is the only thing you are likely to reuse. Given, then, that whatever monitor you buy will...
Posted by masskinner, on Aug 14, 2002 at 01:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
In relative terms, $300 represents 13% of what... 1,613 Views / 23 Replies  
In relative terms, $300 represents 13% of what you are already committed to. So if you can imagine a Swiss Army Knife that costs $50, and a better one that costs $56.50, would you be unwilling to pay...
Posted by masskinner, on Aug 14, 2002 at 12:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
933 1,529 Views / 33 Replies  
I'm with awcopus on this one.

When the 933's came out about six months ago, they cost $2,300. I was prepared to upgrade but the QS were not compelling enough at that price.

Now, the new Macs...
Posted by masskinner, on Aug 14, 2002 at 10:10 AM, in Mac Desktops
Sounds like bad ram. It happens. Try swapping out... 619 Views / 13 Replies  
Sounds like bad ram. It happens. Try swapping out the ram.
Posted by masskinner, on Mar 7, 2002 at 01:07 PM, in Mac Desktops
Keep in mind that a 40 gig Barracuda has only one... 714 Views / 26 Replies  
Keep in mind that a 40 gig Barracuda has only one platter whiler an 80 gig has two. If you are concerned about heat, just get the 40...
Posted by masskinner, on Feb 25, 2002 at 11:20 AM, in Mac Desktops
The power is the problem. But let's not make any... 648 Views / 32 Replies  
The power is the problem. But let's not make any mistake about whose problem it is. Since Apple is the company who invented ADC and is pushing ADC, then I really think that Apple should produce an...
Posted by masskinner, on Feb 25, 2002 at 11:14 AM, in Mac Desktops
The OEM Geforce 2MX? It has no fan, right? Where... 1,014 Views / 22 Replies  
The OEM Geforce 2MX? It has no fan, right? Where did you get the card?

I would only consider upgrading the stock card to another fanless card. The fan on the Radeon is crap.
Posted by masskinner, on Feb 15, 2002 at 03:29 PM, in Mac Desktops
Well if you're looking to improve your Cube's... 628 Views / 24 Replies  
Well if you're looking to improve your Cube's performance, this is a good first step. This drive is larger, faster, and much more quiet than the stock drive.
Posted by masskinner, on Feb 15, 2002 at 03:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
That's cool, but I also prefer the Seagate... 1,014 Views / 22 Replies  
That's cool, but I also prefer the Seagate Barracuda IV because it's quiet and the MTBF is considerably longer.
Posted by masskinner, on Feb 14, 2002 at 03:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
IMHO, if you have to add a fan of any sort, then... 628 Views / 24 Replies  
IMHO, if you have to add a fan of any sort, then it's just not worth it.

I leave the Cube on all the time because: 1) it's being used as a server; 2) it has no fan; and 3) it's quiet.

If you...
Posted by masskinner, on Feb 14, 2002 at 02:57 PM, in Mac Desktops
The irony is that the Cube is not fragile by any... 1,160 Views / 37 Replies  
The irony is that the Cube is not fragile by any means. In fact, most people are surprised at how heavy it is when they lift it. It's all metal inside; huge metal heatsinks. It's a tank. I wish all...
Posted by masskinner, on Feb 1, 2002 at 12:35 AM, in Mac Desktops
I'm saying you should have a choice. If you don't... 1,429 Views / 80 Replies  
I'm saying you should have a choice. If you don't want it, just subtract it and get back a few hundred. Or allow me to spend a few hundred more and add it...
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 28, 2002 at 11:23 AM, in Mac Desktops
It's not you. At least in regard to the low-end... 678 Views / 28 Replies  
It's not you. At least in regard to the low-end PowerMac. With no Superdrive option, Apple just took the fun out of that purchase? The $3000 GHz MP, on the other hand, is a real bargain.

I use the...
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 28, 2002 at 11:20 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I agree. This is pretty much the minimum Apple... 1,429 Views / 80 Replies  
I agree. This is pretty much the minimum Apple could have done to keep PowerMacs selling vis-a-vis the new iMacs. More like a maintenance release than anything else. Really makes you want to hold off...
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 28, 2002 at 10:53 AM, in Mac Desktops
LOL. Your machine is still very respectable. And... 1,429 Views / 80 Replies  
LOL. Your machine is still very respectable. And how nice to know that its performance will continue to improve over time as more software becomes MP-savy. That's what I like about MPs; to some...
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 28, 2002 at 10:42 AM, in Mac Desktops
I agree. How nice of Apple not to allow you to... 1,429 Views / 80 Replies  
I agree. How nice of Apple not to allow you to upgrade the low-end PowerMac with a Superdrive. Before they had an excuse; they could say the low end maybe wasn't fast enough. But now? IMHO, they...
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 28, 2002 at 10:38 AM, in Mac Desktops
New G4's released on a Saturday?! Man you just... 434 Views / 2 Replies  
New G4's released on a Saturday?! Man you just crossed the line...
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 23, 2002 at 11:42 AM, in Mac Desktops
G4's on Jan 24 - The How and Why 407 Views / 3 Replies  
Just thought I would kick off this inevitable thread... :p
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 23, 2002 at 11:29 AM, in Mac Desktops
<STRONG>Edit: changed all the GHzs to MHzs :) ... 899 Views / 33 Replies  
<STRONG>Edit: changed all the GHzs to MHzs :) --Scott

[ 01-23-2002: Message edited by: Scotttheking ]</STRONG>

Thanks. Thus illustrating the reason why I should not post so late at night! :)
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 23, 2002 at 09:16 AM, in Mac Desktops
It doesn't make much sense to me. If the 1 GHz... 899 Views / 33 Replies  
It doesn't make much sense to me. If the 1 GHz chip has low yields, then it isn't likely Apple would offer it in a dual configuration. The dual config would be the middle tier. Who would by a 933 MHz...
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 23, 2002 at 12:14 AM, in Mac Desktops
I did the same thing for the exact same reason. I... 752 Views / 13 Replies  
I did the same thing for the exact same reason. I also figured one platter would put out less heat than two.
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 21, 2002 at 09:48 PM, in Mac Desktops
It's not just the refresh rate--it's also the... 721 Views / 17 Replies  
It's not just the refresh rate--it's also the black levels (or lack thereof).
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 16, 2002 at 10:11 PM, in Gaming
This is cool. But if it's just a bit faster, why... 830 Views / 13 Replies  
This is cool. But if it's just a bit faster, why bother? Does the card make a significant difference when playing UT?
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 15, 2002 at 01:44 PM, in Mac Desktops
Agreed. But the concensus is that Apple is just... 1,041 Views / 59 Replies  
Agreed. But the concensus is that Apple is just clearing up their old iMac inventory. Unless sales for these older iMacs are brisk, I doubt we'll see them for long.

Given the quality and the sort...
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 9, 2002 at 12:21 PM, in MacNN Lounge
And I think that you should continue not trying... 1,041 Views / 59 Replies  
And I think that you should continue not trying to be witty.
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 9, 2002 at 09:48 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Thanks Jerkfish! I only have to waste a few more... 1,041 Views / 59 Replies  
Thanks Jerkfish! I only have to waste a few more posts on you and then I get another star...
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 8, 2002 at 05:59 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Because you're from New York I'll forgive you. ... 1,041 Views / 59 Replies  
Because you're from New York I'll forgive you. ;)
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 8, 2002 at 05:45 PM, in MacNN Lounge
You don't sound very sure of that. 1,041 Views / 59 Replies  
You don't sound very sure of that.
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 8, 2002 at 05:40 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Hey, we're both from New York. And we both think... 1,041 Views / 59 Replies  
Hey, we're both from New York. And we both think you're a jerk. Maybe you could start a rumor...
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 8, 2002 at 05:10 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Unlike this statement of yours, which is so... 1,041 Views / 59 Replies  
Unlike this statement of yours, which is so witty... :rolleyes:
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 8, 2002 at 04:01 PM, in MacNN Lounge
All rumor sites claim to have inside info. That... 1,041 Views / 59 Replies  
All rumor sites claim to have inside info. That doesn't mean they're not rumor sites. And I do not doubt that awcopus heard what he heard. But it's still a rumor as defined by M-W, because there is...
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 8, 2002 at 03:59 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Jerk--I mean Lerk. Do you not know the difference... 1,041 Views / 59 Replies  
Jerk--I mean Lerk. Do you not know the difference between a rumor and a joke? Listen, it's easy. Read about iFrame. That's what we call a rumor. Then go look in a mirror. That's what we call a joke....
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 8, 2002 at 01:26 PM, in MacNN Lounge
As has macosrumors, appleinsider, thinksecret,... 1,041 Views / 59 Replies  
As has macosrumors, appleinsider, thinksecret, and spymac, but I bet that won't stop you from sniffing around their ankles in the future.
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 8, 2002 at 01:22 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Who is speaking authoritatively now? Shall I save... 590 Views / 3 Replies  
Who is speaking authoritatively now? Shall I save this thread to quote you later when this too does not materialize?

Just to be fair, here is my prediction: new PowerMacs will be announced before...
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 7, 2002 at 06:00 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Well I think it might still be real. Just as... 1,191 Views / 71 Replies  
Well I think it might still be real. Just as iTunes came out well before iPod, iPhoto has been released ahead of iFrame. You will use iPhoto to download images/video to iFrame.
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 7, 2002 at 05:46 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Not to mention expensive! Let's see: $800 versus... 1,291 Views / 61 Replies  
Not to mention expensive! Let's see: $800 versus free. Hmmm...

I think iPhoto is great. I can't wait to download it later on.
Posted by masskinner, on Jan 7, 2002 at 05:31 PM, in MacNN Lounge
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