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Which adapter? 608 Views / 1 Replies  
So I just got a Mac Pro with an ATI 4870 video card. I have the DVI port hooked to my Samsung T260 but want to add another monitor. I am thinking of the Samsung P2270 which uses DVI-I. Reading Apples...
Posted by CobraNT, on May 21, 2009 at 02:13 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I am no Mac expert, but I was pretty sure the GPU... 643 Views / 8 Replies  
I am no Mac expert, but I was pretty sure the GPU was on the logic board. The guy I talked to, wasn't sure. I think this MBP is the worst unit I have had from Apple. My 17" Powerbook was great other...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 15, 2009 at 12:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for the reply. The logic board was... 643 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks for the reply. The logic board was replaced in my MBP a few weeks ago for a no video issue. When I called Applecare they seemed convinced the video card now needs to be replaced after I...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 15, 2009 at 09:12 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Well I called Applecare again today....they were... 992 Views / 16 Replies  
Well I called Applecare again today....they were about as helpful as calling Microsoft for Vista issues. Basically said to bad, take it into a service depot and have it repaired.....AGAIN! I even...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 14, 2009 at 08:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Logic board / video card separate? 643 Views / 8 Replies  
I have a MBP 17" 2.4. Anyone know if the logic board and video card are separate pieces?
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 14, 2009 at 07:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I am sure I will, but I simply cannot afford for... 992 Views / 16 Replies  
I am sure I will, but I simply cannot afford for this machine to be down again for another week. I am still trying to get caught up on work I missed while it was being repaired this last time. I pay...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 13, 2009 at 08:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well I got my laptop back. I was so happy to turn... 992 Views / 16 Replies  
Well I got my laptop back. I was so happy to turn it on a see an image on the screen verses that blackish gray "I'm broke" look. The bad news is now it has new video issues. I am getting so...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 13, 2009 at 08:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
And what about memory....I don't see a door to... 7,190 Views / 126 Replies  
And what about memory....I don't see a door to replace / upgrade the memory..
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 6, 2009 at 02:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I had never dealt with an actual Apple store so I... 992 Views / 16 Replies  
I had never dealt with an actual Apple store so I didn't know any better. I was in Florida when it went bad and thought it was amazing I could go to the Apple store and get it fixed the same...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 5, 2009 at 11:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Called Applecare. Was less then impressed with... 992 Views / 16 Replies  
Called Applecare. Was less then impressed with them via the phone. I could barely understand the guy and he misinformed me, even though he did it in a friendly manner. He told me to take the unit to...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 5, 2009 at 11:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Which Wacom Tablet? 1,078 Views / 3 Replies  
Been thinking about getting a Wacom tablet. I like the idea of the Graphire Wireless Tablet, but don't know much about them. Anyone have any advice or opinion on which of these tablets is the best...
Posted by CobraNT, on Dec 31, 2008 at 01:29 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Merry Christmas from Apple ... 992 Views / 16 Replies  
Turned on my Macbook pro 17" today and got no screen. Laptop is running, but just a black screen.....Merry Christmas From Apple.
Posted by CobraNT, on Dec 25, 2008 at 09:13 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Latest Apple Update break Photoshop CS3? 474 Views / 0 Replies  
Since installing the latest update, when I quit Photoshop it crashes and gives an error message. Anyone else experiencing this?
Posted by CobraNT, on Dec 20, 2008 at 11:15 AM, in Applications
Thanks for the replies guys. I actually think I... 9,973 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanks for the replies guys. I actually think I found my mouse issues. The problem was, since I got my new Macbook Pro I have had mouse problems. While moving the mouse it would occasionally trail...
Posted by CobraNT, on Feb 18, 2008 at 11:14 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
How is it for tracking speed? 9,973 Views / 7 Replies  
How is it for tracking speed?
Posted by CobraNT, on Feb 15, 2008 at 11:46 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Best Bluetooth Mouse? 9,973 Views / 7 Replies  
I have had it with my new so called Might Mouse. Between the random lagging and the poor battery life, I am searching for a new mouse. I have had a MS Intellimouse which worked well but didn't last...
Posted by CobraNT, on Feb 15, 2008 at 08:55 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Yep, I have owned a Mighty Mouse for just over a... 1,718 Views / 4 Replies  
Yep, I have owned a Mighty Mouse for just over a month and hate it. Gets laggy for no reason and is more of a pain than its worth. Looking for a Bluetooth alternative.
Posted by CobraNT, on Feb 15, 2008 at 07:13 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks for the input guys. I ended up connecting... 496 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for the input guys. I ended up connecting my laptop to the G4 via a firewire cable and doing the full backup that way. Now the incremental backup is pretty quick over the network. Not sure why...
Posted by CobraNT, on Dec 30, 2007 at 11:15 AM, in Networking
Here is a break down of my network: IP Based ... 496 Views / 4 Replies  
Here is a break down of my network:
IP Based

Powerbook - Airport Wireless - Connects to Airport Extreme - DHCP IP from Base Station
Airport Extreme Base Station connected to cable modem, and...
Posted by CobraNT, on Dec 29, 2007 at 04:43 PM, in Networking
Network Speed 496 Views / 4 Replies  
I recently picked up a Dual 1Ghz G4 Tower to use as a server / backup system. The plan was to use it to backup to with Time Machine instead of always having my USB drive connected. I got it all setup...
Posted by CobraNT, on Dec 29, 2007 at 03:36 PM, in Networking
Are you saying I don't have to upgrade my... 1,126 Views / 7 Replies  
Are you saying I don't have to upgrade my software because I want to run Leopard? Please explain....
I will add I don't see this as Apple's fault. Adobe is to blame for me having to upgrade...
Posted by CobraNT, on Dec 19, 2007 at 05:33 PM, in macOS
Thanks for the link. Big surprise from Adobe. Not... 1,126 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanks for the link. Big surprise from Adobe. Not only is their software 500% over priced, they are pulling a Microsoft and forcing the customer to update if they want to use Leopard. Now I know I am...
Posted by CobraNT, on Dec 19, 2007 at 03:53 PM, in macOS
My initial install was an upgrade. After having... 1,126 Views / 7 Replies  
My initial install was an upgrade. After having too many issues to deal with, I backed up my Users files with Time Machine and did a fresh install, then restored my files. I still have a lot of the...
Posted by CobraNT, on Dec 19, 2007 at 12:48 AM, in macOS
Going back to Tiger.... 1,126 Views / 7 Replies  
I use my Powerbook for work. Like a fool I got caught up in everything Leopard and upgraded my stable Tiger laptop to Leopard. Since I have had nothing but issues. Closing apps causes crash errors,...
Posted by CobraNT, on Dec 18, 2007 at 10:48 PM, in macOS
Go into the Bluetooth settings and shut off... 997 Views / 11 Replies  
Go into the Bluetooth settings and shut off "Allow Bluetooth to wake this computer". I did that instead of disabling it and it sleep perfectly.
Posted by CobraNT, on Feb 12, 2007 at 12:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
After searching endlessly for a solution to a... 613 Views / 1 Replies  
After searching endlessly for a solution to a similar problem I think I finally figured it out. My Powerbook would go to sleep normal, then within .5 - 1 hour the sleep light would go off and not...
Posted by CobraNT, on Feb 5, 2007 at 08:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
After searching endlessly for a solution to a... 997 Views / 11 Replies  
After searching endlessly for a solution to a similar problem I think I finally figured it out. My Powerbook would go to sleep normal, then within .5 - 1 hour the sleep light would go off and not...
Posted by CobraNT, on Feb 5, 2007 at 08:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
LOL! So true. 5,694 Views / 39 Replies  
LOL! So true.
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 11, 2007 at 10:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
With all the cool features in Mac's, you would... 2,320 Views / 28 Replies  
With all the cool features in Mac's, you would think they would have thought of an Uninstall or Restore feature.....
Posted by CobraNT, on Jun 29, 2006 at 07:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
No, I didn't disable it. I downloaded the update,... 2,320 Views / 28 Replies  
No, I didn't disable it. I downloaded the update, then and closed the lid that night. The next day I opened it and nothing. It is like the screen isn't kicking on because I can press the sound button...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jun 29, 2006 at 11:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I am having an issue since updating. If I close... 2,320 Views / 28 Replies  
I am having an issue since updating. If I close my lid my Powerbook goes to sleep and doesn't wake back up when I open the lid. How do I uninstall the update? Anyone know?
Posted by CobraNT, on Jun 29, 2006 at 09:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Ummm...i just saw the 13" on the Apple... 14,147 Views / 187 Replies  
Ummm...i just saw the 13" on the Apple site....
Posted by CobraNT, on May 16, 2006 at 10:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Anyone notice any speed difference? I am still... 9,633 Views / 70 Replies  
Anyone notice any speed difference? I am still torn between selling my 17" 1.67 for a new 17" Mac Pro Book.
Posted by CobraNT, on May 8, 2006 at 07:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I thought they were hilarious. It is about time a... 8,826 Views / 185 Replies  
I thought they were hilarious. It is about time a company stated the truth about PC's and MS. The "Uh-oh I think I'm going to crash" was like icing on the cake.
Posted by CobraNT, on May 1, 2006 at 09:46 PM, in MacNN Lounge
That fan looks evil. 666 Views / 9 Replies  
That fan looks evil.
Posted by CobraNT, on Apr 28, 2006 at 09:47 PM, in Marketplace
17" Powerbook 1.67, 2GB Ram Apple Care 2008 416 Views / 0 Replies  
17" Apple Powerbook 1.67Mhz
2GB Ram
120GB Hard Drive
ATI Mobility 9700 128MB Video Card
Built In Airport Extreme Wireless Network Card
Built In Bluetooth
Mac OS/X 10.4.6
Superdrive DVD / CD...
Posted by CobraNT, on Apr 28, 2006 at 09:08 AM, in Marketplace
Powerbook 1.67 Hard Drive 393 Views / 0 Replies  
Anyone had their PB 1.67 apart to see how the hard drive is removed? The reason I ask is I recently had my drive replaced under warranty. A few days after I got it back I noticed the key has a...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 12, 2006 at 12:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Check out this thread. ... 465 Views / 1 Replies  
Check out this thread.

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?t=253452

What you are decribing is the same noise I was talking about. Seems most with new PB have a similar noise. Nothing to be...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 10, 2006 at 07:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I totally understand. I did a bootable clone last... 690 Views / 9 Replies  
I totally understand. I did a bootable clone last night with Carbon Copy Cloner and put it in my fireproof safe. Hopefully it will survive in a fire, but I think I will create another copy and put it...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 8, 2006 at 12:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Great..sounds like Apple tech support is about as... 1,283 Views / 18 Replies  
Great..sounds like Apple tech support is about as good as Microjokes. Instead of spending the time to help resolve the problem, reinstall?
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 7, 2006 at 11:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I just went through a hard drive replacement. I... 690 Views / 9 Replies  
I just went through a hard drive replacement. I made the mistake of only backing up my User folder. I lost a huge number of fonts I forgot were in the system font folder. Make sure you have...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 7, 2006 at 02:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
That is all that came with mine if I recall. 671 Views / 7 Replies  
That is all that came with mine if I recall.
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 7, 2006 at 02:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks
My drive was originally a 100gb from Apple. The... 2,094 Views / 18 Replies  
My drive was originally a 100gb from Apple. The early 1.67's came with a 100gb max I believe.
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 5, 2006 at 12:37 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I got a Hitachi 100gb. 2,094 Views / 18 Replies  
I got a Hitachi 100gb.
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 4, 2006 at 08:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I run a 3rd party app called SmartReporter. It... 2,094 Views / 18 Replies  
I run a 3rd party app called SmartReporter. It stays in the Menu bar so it is always visable. Here is the link to the developer:
http://homepage.mac.com/julianmayer/
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 4, 2006 at 05:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes, it was very quiet and very predictable. I... 2,094 Views / 18 Replies  
Yes, it was very quiet and very predictable. I actually timed it and it would happen every time to the second. My original drive was a Seagate, and the one they replaced it with is a Hitachi. It must...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 3, 2006 at 11:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yep. That is the exact noise / symptom. Last week... 2,094 Views / 18 Replies  
Yep. That is the exact noise / symptom. Last week the SMART system of my drive reported a failure. It was replaced today under warranty. The drive is a little louder than the other one, but it no...
Posted by CobraNT, on Jan 3, 2006 at 09:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Installed it, made no difference with my cable... 2,042 Views / 26 Replies  
Installed it, made no difference with my cable speed....
Posted by CobraNT, on Nov 29, 2005 at 12:42 AM, in Applications
Missing Keystroke? 636 Views / 2 Replies  
I recently updated OS X with the latest updates. Since, I have noticed something strange. When I go to type, for example to post this thread, it misses the first keystroke. At first I though I was...
Posted by CobraNT, on Nov 13, 2005 at 01:37 PM, in macOS
Solution is simple. Your invoice was labelled... 5,936 Views / 73 Replies  
Solution is simple. Your invoice was labelled Single Use. They are going to take your files and run. This sounds like the type of client you don't want anyway. I never discount my work unless they...
Posted by CobraNT, on Sep 25, 2005 at 10:03 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
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