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After finding that the price after rebate at... 1,567 Views / 9 Replies  
After finding that the price after rebate at Amazon was now exactly the same as the educatoin price through Apple, I opted to order from Amazon last night. I agree with newportnews, every computer...
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 31, 2006 at 10:23 AM, in Mac Desktops
So, I had an iMac 20" but....now what? 1,567 Views / 9 Replies  
For those who responded to my pre-Christmas questions about iMacs, here's an update and another question.

I bought a 20" Intel C2D as a refurb from Apple on December 14th. I bought a PowerBook 3...
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 30, 2006 at 09:48 AM, in Mac Desktops
This may defeat the purpose of your use of the... 1,219 Views / 8 Replies  
This may defeat the purpose of your use of the digital audio out, but the way I've gotten around this issue it to use an Aiport Express for the sound from iTunes. I understand that there is software...
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 17, 2006 at 08:58 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks! I just ordered the 20" iMac with the... 1,060 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks! I just ordered the 20" iMac with the 2.16 GHz, 250 GB, 1 GB configuration for $1299. Best "deal" I could find, thanks for the input!

Paul
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 15, 2006 at 09:32 AM, in Mac Desktops
And now the update.... Today I ordered the 20"... 10,408 Views / 21 Replies  
And now the update.... Today I ordered the 20" iMac from the refurb page of Apple.com, it seemed to me to be the best value overall for the hardware and price. Thanks again!
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 14, 2006 at 03:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
iMac - 17" or 20" 1,060 Views / 6 Replies  
Okay, the time has come, payments have been received for the old computers sold on e-bay, and I have to make choice. Originally I didn't consider the 20" because of the price, but Apple keeps...
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 13, 2006 at 09:28 AM, in Mac Desktops
Great news! Payment has been made so I'm now off... 1,055 Views / 6 Replies  
Great news! Payment has been made so I'm now off to begin shopping for the new computer for my son! Yippee!
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 13, 2006 at 09:18 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Thanks, discotronic, that's exactly what I needed... 1,055 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks, discotronic, that's exactly what I needed to know. I looked at e-bay but couldn't easily find the information. I will wait until tomorrow morning before making my next move.
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 11, 2006 at 09:47 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Opinion - sold PowerMac on ebay, but.... 1,055 Views / 6 Replies  
I'm looking for opinions here, particularly if you've sold on e-bay. I sold my PowerMac G4 MDD Duallie on e-bay Friday night (close of auction) to a bidder with 44 feedbacks, most of them positive. ...
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 11, 2006 at 08:15 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Wow, great ideas and conversation everyone. I... 10,408 Views / 21 Replies  
Wow, great ideas and conversation everyone. I have purchased refurbs a few times but I had discounted buying there again until I asked a question of one of the "chat" consultants this morning. I...
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 10, 2006 at 03:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
Well stated ghporter, I am not bothered by the... 528 Views / 2 Replies  
Well stated ghporter, I am not bothered by the windup into new production and the things that can come along with that. I worked in management for a major electronics retailer for too many years not...
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 8, 2006 at 10:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Failure/problem rate? QC? 528 Views / 2 Replies  
Not to beat a dead horse (and I'm sure we've all seen plenty of talk about problems with the new Macs) but my neighbor, whom I talked into buying a MBP C2D, received it with a defect in the latch, it...
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 8, 2006 at 05:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Where to buy an iMac? 10,408 Views / 21 Replies  
I recently sold my PowerBook and my G4 PowerMac is on ebay now. Where do I buy my iMac, in your opinion? I've used the Apple Store for most things (on-line) but I see Mac Connection has a package...
Posted by Semstudent, on Dec 5, 2006 at 12:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for your input everyone. I spoke with a... 699 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks for your input everyone. I spoke with a friend today who says he may have a home for the Powerbook at around $850, this coupled with selling my MDD Dual 1GHz should net enough to buy the iMac...
Posted by Semstudent, on Nov 17, 2006 at 09:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What next, my son likes making movies... 699 Views / 5 Replies  
I upgraded to the C2D and my 1.25 Powerbook G4 now goes to the boy. I bought a firewire hub so external scratch drive, iSight, DV is no problem, but I'm wondering if I should think about selling the...
Posted by Semstudent, on Nov 16, 2006 at 10:21 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I am not aware of hearing fans running at all in... 1,290 Views / 13 Replies  
I am not aware of hearing fans running at all in two solid weeks of use, though I haven't burned DVD's or anything instensive yet.
Posted by Semstudent, on Nov 13, 2006 at 10:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Mine does the same thing, about scared me to... 783 Views / 4 Replies  
Mine does the same thing, about scared me to death the first time I put a disc in. It's consistent and doesn't seem to have any problems, just loud.
Posted by Semstudent, on Nov 13, 2006 at 09:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Virtual memory shows as 5.5 gb, but today the... 1,262 Views / 11 Replies  
Virtual memory shows as 5.5 gb, but today the "free" ram is only 185 mb, I guess that speaks to what mduell said. I am going to begin the hunt for the best value ina 1 gig increase (I'd love to go...
Posted by Semstudent, on Nov 7, 2006 at 04:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks! Lots of room left on the 160 gig HD........ 1,262 Views / 11 Replies  
Thanks! Lots of room left on the 160 gig HD..... is the increased appetite for RAM in Intel machines due just to Rosetta, or are there other reasons?
Posted by Semstudent, on Nov 6, 2006 at 07:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
How much is enough? (MBP C2D) 1,262 Views / 11 Replies  
Greetings all,
I have been happily playing with my new toy, but have a concern. It came with 1 gig of ram, which is what I had in my PowerBook for as long as I owned it, I thought "1 gig should be...
Posted by Semstudent, on Nov 6, 2006 at 06:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I didn't have to use the AppleCare on my... 3,844 Views / 53 Replies  
I didn't have to use the AppleCare on my Powerbook for the first year and a half, but I've since used it THREE times on that machine. No question about buying it for my new MBP C2D. I highly...
Posted by Semstudent, on Nov 5, 2006 at 07:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Just to update, my computer arrived TODAY, a day... 4,473 Views / 55 Replies  
Just to update, my computer arrived TODAY, a day ahead of what FedEx said AND a full week ahead of when Apple said it would actually ship. Woo-hoo!
Posted by Semstudent, on Nov 1, 2006 at 01:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My new machine arrived today, a day ahead of what... 30,657 Views / 266 Replies  
My new machine arrived today, a day ahead of what tracking said through Fed Ex and a full WEEK ahead of when Apple said it would ship! It's charging up now (doing the proper battery protocal) and I...
Posted by Semstudent, on Nov 1, 2006 at 01:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
PB 15" display replaced, failing again, now what? 526 Views / 2 Replies  
I have a 15" PB G4 that has served me flawlessly, except for an issue with the display. The bottom of the display has a dark area (presumably a failure in one of the lamps?) that has come back, same...
Posted by Semstudent, on Nov 1, 2006 at 09:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Mine is the 15.4" 2.16, 1 gig, 160 gig C2D 4,473 Views / 55 Replies  
Mine is the 15.4" 2.16, 1 gig, 160 gig C2D
Posted by Semstudent, on Oct 30, 2006 at 08:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I just received an e-mail that mine shipped this... 4,473 Views / 55 Replies  
I just received an e-mail that mine shipped this morning, it wasn't estimated to ship until November 8th! Scheduled to arrive November 2nd.
Posted by Semstudent, on Oct 30, 2006 at 03:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes, a part of going through the education store... 934 Views / 11 Replies  
Yes, a part of going through the education store program and agreeing to the terms is the fact that you confirm that you are a student in an eligable institution. If your school, whether you are a...
Posted by Semstudent, on Oct 29, 2006 at 07:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
As mentioned, education store pricing is a DEAL! ... 934 Views / 11 Replies  
As mentioned, education store pricing is a DEAL! I bought my MBP C2D, got the AppleCare AND took advantage of the free printer (after rebate) all for about the same price as buying the MBP alone on...
Posted by Semstudent, on Oct 28, 2006 at 09:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I just ordered my new 15" MBP C2D with the 160... 1,086 Views / 6 Replies  
I just ordered my new 15" MBP C2D with the 160 gig drive, I thought it was the best value.
Posted by Semstudent, on Oct 28, 2006 at 08:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
iPod Mini refurb ships when? 583 Views / 2 Replies  
I ordered my new laptop and while I was at it, decided to order a pink iPod Mini refurb for my wife for a gift. I got my order confirmation and it says the iPod won't ship for three more weeks! I...
Posted by Semstudent, on Oct 28, 2006 at 08:27 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
 
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