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You need to download and install X Region too : ... 832 Views / 22 Replies  
You need to download and install X Region too :
http://superdrive.cynikal.net/
It's in the last paragraph before the downloads.This lets you keep resetting your...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 13, 2004 at 07:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I've done a bit of research on the firmware... 953 Views / 17 Replies  
I've done a bit of research on the firmware update and it looks pretty solid, so I think I will go with that; just a little reluctantly.
All your suggestions were much appreciated - this is still...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 12, 2004 at 11:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've been trying the firewire target disc mode... 953 Views / 17 Replies  
I've been trying the firewire target disc mode with no luck. It starts off all good and then seems to get jammed up and freezes - I guess it can't handle all the information fast enough...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 12, 2004 at 08:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks Tooki, This did occur to me, but I... 953 Views / 17 Replies  
Thanks Tooki,

This did occur to me, but I haven't tried it.... could it be that simple? I will give it a go.
You are right about the region settings.We live in Australia (region 4) but work for...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 12, 2004 at 03:44 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Ginoledesma, Thanks for your reply. I know... 953 Views / 17 Replies  
Ginoledesma,
Thanks for your reply. I know about the region free patch but am reluctant to use it as it voids my warranty and applecare. My drive is not locked yet but I only have 2 more changes to...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 12, 2004 at 01:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks
how do I join 2 powerbooks? 953 Views / 17 Replies  
Hi all,
I'm the proud owner of a rev A 17" pb which I have had for 1 year now and am very happy with. My wife has recently bought a new 12" pb which I am also very impressed with.
We travel...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 12, 2004 at 01:20 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: 17 PB: Should I be thrilled or scared? 1,462 Views / 27 Replies  
I know what you're going through because I went through the same thing.
I can tell you this: RELAX!!!!
A little bit of fear and anxiety is a good thing as it just makes you appreciate your...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 24, 2003 at 03:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Re: Re: recommended portable speakers? 863 Views / 12 Replies  
Yep - Just plug them into your headphone socket .
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 23, 2003 at 12:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
[QUOTE]Originally posted by GlobalNomad: The... 1,028 Views / 11 Replies  
[QUOTE]Originally posted by GlobalNomad:
The old battle of region code changes.

To correct someone above you can only change the regoin 5 times.

Get Video Lan Client ( vLc...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 23, 2003 at 12:37 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: recommended portable speakers? 863 Views / 12 Replies  
I listened to heaps of portable speakers to decide on mine. I started with battery powered ones up to 12V which were o.k. but did not pack enough bass. Eventually I went for the sony SRS Z-750 which...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 23, 2003 at 12:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
iMovie 3 speed-up slow-down clip slider 589 Views / 0 Replies  
I have just found that the speed-up slow-down clip slider has changed in the latest iMovie version. I used to use this slider in iMovie2 to change the speed of certain clips slightly, to make a piece...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 20, 2003 at 06:33 AM, in Applications
need help with VLC media player 512 Views / 2 Replies  
First off - can anyone confirm that VLC media player can play commercial DVD's from any region ? Even if they are encrypted?
I heard it could and downloaded the latest version to use on OS X...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 18, 2003 at 11:34 AM, in Applications
Can anyone run me through this VLC media player ?... 952 Views / 9 Replies  
Can anyone run me through this VLC media player ?

I Have downloaded it but am having problems :

I am using the latest version , 0.5.3
I am running OSX 10.2.5

When I run the program...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 18, 2003 at 02:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Good Luck ! :) maybe it is just the 'brushes'... 13,155 Views / 310 Replies  
Good Luck ! :) maybe it is just the 'brushes' in the opening slot loosening up .
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 16, 2003 at 10:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I can't believe this sh*t you are going through !... 13,155 Views / 310 Replies  
I can't believe this sh*t you are going through !

My powerbook also has 1 dead pixel which I will try not to notice - it's over to the side - so not too bad . The screen did not have a...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 16, 2003 at 09:37 AM, in Mac Notebooks
What a day ! I called my reseller this morning to... 13,155 Views / 310 Replies  
What a day ! I called my reseller this morning to see if there was any news - nothing . Called Apple Australia - nothing, except they told me that all orders placed before 1st March would be filled...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 16, 2003 at 01:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Sorry mate I didn't make myself very clear there... 13,155 Views / 310 Replies  
Sorry mate I didn't make myself very clear there ! What i mean't was that my reseller where I have my order said just what yours did . They showed me some shipping page from apple that showed how...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 11, 2003 at 12:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Question : Crumpler Bags ; Especially the Crisp Suit and "Very Busy Man" 5,195 Views / 6 Replies  
Hey Johan,
I have a Crumpler Crisp Suit and will get my powerbook next week . I bought it after being assured from crumpler that the powerbook will fit ,and from the measurements I have taken...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 11, 2003 at 09:27 AM, in Mac Notebooks
"Worse yet, get this, they've found out only TWO... 13,155 Views / 310 Replies  
"Worse yet, get this, they've found out only TWO machines will be arriving!"


Funny - you said I was bullshitting when I posted this earlier...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 11, 2003 at 09:11 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Hi guys, well I dropped into the sydney... 13,155 Views / 310 Replies  
Hi guys,

well I dropped into the sydney store where I ordered my 17" and had a chat with them about this. They have been very up front with me so far and by checking what they tell me with what...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 8, 2003 at 11:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: direct import 17"powerbook 635 Views / 6 Replies  
Well you make it hard to give info on duty and freight by not saying where you are !
However I live in Australia and have looked into this . Another member from Australia has actually done it -...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 7, 2003 at 08:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks
hey guys, just noticed the est. build time... 13,155 Views / 310 Replies  
hey guys,
just noticed the est. build time for 17" powerbooks on the apple store australia page has gone from 3-5 weeks down to 2-3 weeks. Thats gotta be good news .... now lets see what happens...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 4, 2003 at 11:48 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thought it was about time I actively joined this... 13,155 Views / 310 Replies  
Thought it was about time I actively joined this forum as I have been lurking here since I ordered my 17" on Jan 14 from the Apple Center Broadway - Sydney.
They now have a demo in stock - which I...
Posted by MarkyP, on Apr 4, 2003 at 02:00 AM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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