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:brick: That's right, I just got confused with... 30,652 Views / 266 Replies  
:brick: That's right, I just got confused with the broken promise of a G5 PB.
Posted by smelias, on Nov 3, 2006 at 10:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Hi All! I am a long time Mac user who has... 30,652 Views / 266 Replies  
Hi All!

I am a long time Mac user who has been sitting on an unopened MacBook Pro CD2 2.33 box for two days now wonderring if I should bite the bullet or return it. I am going on a business trip...
Posted by smelias, on Nov 2, 2006 at 05:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks! I have resolved all know issues and... 893 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanks!

I have resolved all know issues and I am now loving it. I especially like the fact that my refurb came with an 8x DVD-R drive.

The only complaint is that it only has room for one...
Posted by smelias, on Aug 23, 2004 at 01:53 PM, in Mac Desktops
Webb, I believe that I read your article... 893 Views / 7 Replies  
Webb,

I believe that I read your article about being a gadget junkie and you were going to give up buying any gadget for a year.

If it is really you, then I want to let you know that your...
Posted by smelias, on Aug 23, 2004 at 01:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
Wow! Two days and still no responces. I guess... 893 Views / 7 Replies  
Wow! Two days and still no responces. I guess everybody is hooked on the new G5's which are starting to arrive:).

Well, when everybody is done looking at the pictures and discussing how cool the...
Posted by smelias, on Aug 20, 2004 at 11:15 AM, in Mac Desktops
How much disk drive space do I need? 893 Views / 7 Replies  
Hi all!

I am back on the forums after experiencing multiple problems with my refurb dual 2.0, but now Apple has made it all good and I am fired up!

This machine is awsome. My final purchase...
Posted by smelias, on Aug 19, 2004 at 10:10 AM, in Mac Desktops
I received a refurb G5 2.0 w/ the N5200 instead... 745 Views / 3 Replies  
I received a refurb G5 2.0 w/ the N5200 instead of the R9600 as advertised. Apple gave me a discount of $206 for the mistake and surprisingly enough, I think that the N5200 is good enough for...
Posted by smelias, on Aug 2, 2004 at 03:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
I have both and I can tell you that I love my... 958 Views / 8 Replies  
I have both and I can tell you that I love my PowerBook more than I do my G5. Although it is faster in many things, for some reason, it is less stable thank my trusted 1Gz PB 17". I never have any...
Posted by smelias, on Aug 2, 2004 at 01:18 PM, in Mac Desktops
Couldn't help notice that the only real upgrade... 745 Views / 4 Replies  
Couldn't help notice that the only real upgrade path for a G5 in the Radeon 9800. I thought Nvidia had video cards as well.
Posted by smelias, on Jul 22, 2004 at 05:55 PM, in Mac Desktops
I checked the heat sinks and I am positive that I... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
I checked the heat sinks and I am positive that I have a Rev A G5. I probably got a late model though.
Posted by smelias, on Jul 22, 2004 at 03:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
Where's the best place to buy video card for Mac? 745 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi all,

Out of curiosity, I was wonderring where is the best place to buy an upgrade video card for a G5. Buy.com seems to be pretty competitive.

Thanks
Posted by smelias, on Jul 22, 2004 at 01:48 PM, in Mac Desktops
Well, it has two heat sink plates so I think it... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
Well, it has two heat sink plates so I think it is a Rev A. Do you know how else I would be able to tell if it is a Rev A or B?
Posted by smelias, on Jul 21, 2004 at 02:54 PM, in Mac Desktops
Great minds think alike! That's what my original... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
Great minds think alike! That's what my original reasoning was to accept the credit, so that it would offset an inevitable upgrade to the 9800 or 6800. However, the prices right now are too steep...
Posted by smelias, on Jul 21, 2004 at 01:33 PM, in Mac Desktops
As an update, I received my replacement refurb G5... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
As an update, I received my replacement refurb G5 dual 2.0 yesterday and so far it has been as stable as the PB 17" it is replacing. However, the unit I received was configured with an Nvidia 5200...
Posted by smelias, on Jul 21, 2004 at 10:29 AM, in Mac Desktops
I appreciate your thoughts and will let everyone... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
I appreciate your thoughts and will let everyone know how it works out.
Posted by smelias, on Jul 14, 2004 at 10:08 AM, in Mac Desktops
Please! Don't even go there! I was hesitant at... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
Please! Don't even go there! I was hesitant at first thinking that they must be refurbs for a reason, and given my previous experience, I must be crazy, but the fact is that there are plenty of...
Posted by smelias, on Jul 13, 2004 at 05:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
Well, Apple Store Online gave me a $50 credit... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
Well, Apple Store Online gave me a $50 credit toward another purchase so I went ahead and ordered another refurb 2.0. I also got AppleCare with it. I hope that it works out.
Posted by smelias, on Jul 13, 2004 at 01:30 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: Nvidia 6800 Ultra using SLI on PC's w/ PCIe 1,123 Views / 14 Replies  
Actually, it is my understanding that the PCI-Express will replace both APG and PCI, so that there is only one standard for expansion. However, since PCI-Extreme is not backward compatible with PCI,...
Posted by smelias, on Jul 13, 2004 at 12:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
The problem is not performance, it's that PCI-E... 1,123 Views / 14 Replies  
The problem is not performance, it's that PCI-E is going to be the next standard, and a PowerMac that I buy now, will not comply with today's standards.

However, I understand that a 6800 Ultra...
Posted by smelias, on Jul 12, 2004 at 01:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
Nvidia 6800 Ultra using SLI on PC's w/ PCIe 1,123 Views / 14 Replies  
Hi all,

I am still considerring purchasing a new G5 but it concerns me that they use PCI-X instead of PCIe, especially when Nvidia and ATI are now migrating to the PCIe standard. Additionally,...
Posted by smelias, on Jul 12, 2004 at 11:33 AM, in Mac Desktops
Is PCI-X backward compatible with PCI? 729 Views / 4 Replies  
Well.....
Posted by smelias, on Jul 9, 2004 at 01:39 PM, in Mac Desktops
Don't really know. I want to upgrade to the PM... 1,667 Views / 18 Replies  
Don't really know. I want to upgrade to the PM G5 but I am a little confused as to whether I should go for the refurb again or just go for the new ones. Then again, I could just simply keep my...
Posted by smelias, on Jul 9, 2004 at 01:38 PM, in Mac Desktops
As an update.. I gave the unit to an Apple... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
As an update..

I gave the unit to an Apple store tech who then ran the unit for the whole weekend using some hardware test in loop mode. Anyway, he called me and let me know that they did not...
Posted by smelias, on Jul 8, 2004 at 04:54 PM, in Mac Desktops
As an update, Apple agreed to a return of the G5... 1,667 Views / 18 Replies  
As an update, Apple agreed to a return of the G5 and fully credit my account. Additionally, my local Apple store agreed to ship my refurb model back to Apple for me. That was nice gesture given...
Posted by smelias, on Jul 8, 2004 at 02:27 PM, in Mac Desktops
Well, to update you, I have been instructed to... 1,667 Views / 18 Replies  
Well, to update you, I have been instructed to bring the unit to the Apple store and have them work on it. It is the belief of an Apple engineer that one of my CPU's is broken, so they need to swap...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 30, 2004 at 10:28 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: Keep PB 17" 1Gz or Buy New 12" or 15" PB 892 Views / 9 Replies  
What do you mean? Is this firmware something that I get through software download or is it something that I have to download myself?
Posted by smelias, on Jun 30, 2004 at 10:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks
What was the problem and how long did it take for... 892 Views / 9 Replies  
What was the problem and how long did it take for them to finally swap it?
Posted by smelias, on Jun 29, 2004 at 04:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I am nice. It's just that this whole thing has... 1,667 Views / 18 Replies  
I am nice. It's just that this whole thing has become very inconvenient. I have never felt so tied to a purchase as I feel with this G5. Any other vendor would just have it replaced, since most...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 29, 2004 at 11:59 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: Keep PB 17" 1Gz or Buy New 12" or 15" PB 892 Views / 9 Replies  
Well then, that removes the 12". The 15" has the ATI Mobility 9700.
Posted by smelias, on Jun 29, 2004 at 11:54 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Keep PB 17" 1Gz or Buy New 12" or 15" PB 892 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi all,

I would like to get peoples opinion on whether the speed bumps and better grphics card are worth upgrading to the new 12 or 15" powerbooks (I can't afford a new 17"), or keep my old 17"...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 29, 2004 at 11:32 AM, in Mac Notebooks
What are my rights? 1,667 Views / 18 Replies  
Hi All!,

As some of you know, I just received a refurb Dual 2.0 G5's which keeps on freezing. I contacted Apple and they are investigating the issue, however, one look at the Apple message boards...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 29, 2004 at 11:04 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for the kind word. On the bright side, at... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
Thanks for the kind word. On the bright side, at least I din't purchase it new! If I had to deal with this on a new product, like the previous owner probably did, well, I just rather not imagine...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 28, 2004 at 02:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
Well, there is some logic to what you say,... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
Well, there is some logic to what you say, because I am starting to think that this was a defective unit which the purchaser returned out of frustration and Apple failed to adequately test it prior...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 28, 2004 at 10:53 AM, in Mac Desktops
Now that I think about it, since the Apple... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
Now that I think about it, since the Apple Hardware Test does not freeze when putting strain on the system, it would make sence that maybe, since the fans run on full blast during the test, that it...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 27, 2004 at 10:42 PM, in Mac Desktops
Again, thank you for the interest. I do... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
Again, thank you for the interest. I do appreciate it.

As far as Apple Tech is concerned, they will get back to me by Tuesday with my options/solutions for this problem. I have to say that the...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 27, 2004 at 10:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hi all, I have been on the phone with the... 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
Hi all,

I have been on the phone with the Apple Tech for the whole morning and he is going to forward my info to an engineer who will try to diagnose the problem. This is unfortunate and I hope...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 27, 2004 at 12:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
My Refurb PM G5 Dual 2.0 sucks! 3,401 Views / 45 Replies  
Hi all,

I have been an apple enthusiast forever, so it is with great regret that I must say that the refurb dual 2.0 sucks!

I have had it 2 days and in that time it has frozen during installs...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 27, 2004 at 08:32 AM, in Mac Desktops
I am tracking it right now! It is in Sacramento... 1,222 Views / 18 Replies  
I am tracking it right now! It is in Sacramento CA. On a FedEx truck. Hopefully it is on it's way here :)
Posted by smelias, on Jun 21, 2004 at 11:09 AM, in Mac Desktops
That sound pretty cool. How often does the... 1,863 Views / 26 Replies  
That sound pretty cool. How often does the convention come to town? As far as the MacWorld convention is concerned, having lived in NY and Rhode Island, it was pretty easy to go. I went to the one...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 20, 2004 at 09:48 AM, in Mac Desktops
The only items I still have is the Newton and the... 1,222 Views / 18 Replies  
The only items I still have is the Newton and the PowerBook 520c. Would you believe that they still work! I actually installed OS 9 on the 520c. As far as the rest, I donated the the IIe to my...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 20, 2004 at 09:40 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: Just ordered refurd dual 2 gz! What's next? 1,222 Views / 18 Replies  
I would, but whose got the time, or the money.:(
Posted by smelias, on Jun 20, 2004 at 09:36 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: Just ordered refurd dual 2 gz! What's next? 1,222 Views / 18 Replies  
Thank's! I am very happy about my purchase. What you said sounds very useful, however, does the addition of power to the firewire ports require some technical skill or does the card come with all...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 20, 2004 at 09:35 AM, in Mac Desktops
I hate to sound ignorant, but am I to assume that... 1,222 Views / 18 Replies  
I hate to sound ignorant, but am I to assume that the stock G5 comes with optical outputs? Also, I do have XM in my car and I love it so this kit sounds interesting. Add to that the new Aiport...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 20, 2004 at 09:32 AM, in Mac Desktops
Just ordered refurd dual 2 gz! What's next? 1,222 Views / 18 Replies  
Ok, Apple finally updated the refurb PowerMac G5's and I got myself a dual 2Gz. Now, what do people recommend as far as upgrading? I think I will start with Crucial memory, then a second HD. After...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 18, 2004 at 02:24 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'm starting to get a littel worried about the... 1,863 Views / 26 Replies  
I'm starting to get a littel worried about the availability of refurb G5's. It's been two days and I have not seen any pop up. I should have bought it last week when I had a chance. Well, I'll...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 17, 2004 at 11:32 AM, in Mac Desktops
Oh! This is so exciting! I just bought Unreal... 1,863 Views / 26 Replies  
Oh! This is so exciting! I just bought Unreal 2004 the other day and cannot wait to play it. However, I've go to get this video out the door first. Anyway, I am going to buy either the dual 1.8 or...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 16, 2004 at 01:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
Let me know how it goes. What town do you live... 1,863 Views / 26 Replies  
Let me know how it goes. What town do you live in, we may be neighbors!
Posted by smelias, on Jun 14, 2004 at 03:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: At $1,299, is a refurb 1.6 G5 worth it? 1,863 Views / 26 Replies  
I went to the Apple store this weekend and performed my own test. I started up iMovie on all the powermacs and a powerbook 1.33 which all had the birthday party home movie. I then selected to burn...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 14, 2004 at 02:59 PM, in Mac Desktops
I am actually going to the Wellington or TC mall... 1,863 Views / 26 Replies  
I am actually going to the Wellington or TC mall this morning to see their inventory (my 2.5 yr old is biased towards Wellington due to their indoor kids play area). Originally I was looking to buy...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 12, 2004 at 07:59 AM, in Mac Desktops
At $1,299, is a refurb 1.6 G5 worth it? 1,863 Views / 26 Replies  
Hi,

I Am very tempted to pickup a refurb G5 but am not sure if I can afford anything other than the 1.6 G5. I also think that for home movie work, it should do. My understanding that the iLife...
Posted by smelias, on Jun 11, 2004 at 04:16 PM, in Mac Desktops
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