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Thanks for you help with this. Just thought... 4,568 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks for you help with this.

Just thought I'd close this out with the info that I was able to use migration assistant thru ethernet on my Rev A MacBook Air. I figured what the hell and plugged...
Posted by Spartan24, on Jun 13, 2009 at 11:46 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks for the response. It sounds like getting a... 4,568 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks for the response. It sounds like getting a 2.5" enclosure is on my list for today.

Interesting you should mention Time Machine because I tried to use migration assistant last night as I'm...
Posted by Spartan24, on Jun 13, 2009 at 08:34 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
New MacBook Pro install SSD 4,568 Views / 10 Replies  
Just picked up a new 13" MacBook Pro today and have just ordered the Corsair 256 GB SSD from Newegg. While I'm waiting for my new drive I'll be setting up the current drive with the applications and...
Posted by Spartan24, on Jun 12, 2009 at 06:53 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
In response to inquiries.. no this is the new... 745 Views / 12 Replies  
In response to inquiries.. no this is the new Glossy unibody 2.66 with stock 4 gig.

It's big! Coming from 13" Macbooks and MB Air it takes some getting used to, but makes a great desktop/laptop...
Posted by Spartan24, on Mar 23, 2009 at 05:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for the quick reply Steve I guess I'm... 745 Views / 12 Replies  
Thanks for the quick reply Steve

I guess I'm still a bit confused about what happens when I unplug the power adapter an take it on the road. Will this thing automatically park the heads on the HD...
Posted by Spartan24, on Mar 22, 2009 at 03:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Run Macbook Pro 24/7 745 Views / 12 Replies  
Can't seem to find anything specific with a search, so I was curious if I can run my new Macbook Pro 17" 24/7 so that it will perform scheduled backups and allow network connections when I am not...
Posted by Spartan24, on Mar 22, 2009 at 02:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I ordered the souped up model with 64 gig SSD a... 3,679 Views / 45 Replies  
I ordered the souped up model with 64 gig SSD a couple of days ago. Delivery is Feb 16th.

Does anyone have any idea how much quicker the SSD drive should be vs the HDD? I'm really hoping Steve...
Posted by Spartan24, on Jan 23, 2008 at 09:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks Guys.. Doh! Didn't even dawn on me... 1,163 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanks Guys..

Doh! Didn't even dawn on me that this would be the same as the Macbook Pro memory.. Just ordered 4 gigs from OWC for $230. Just a tad bit less expensive than from Apple :)
Posted by Spartan24, on Aug 8, 2007 at 09:06 AM, in Mac Desktops
iMac 4 gig memory? 1,163 Views / 7 Replies  
Just ordered the new 24" extreme with only 1 gig of ram expecting to be able to oreder 4 gigs of the PC2-5300 667 with no problem.. LOL

Looks like this is the same as in the Mac Pro Quad? Anyone...
Posted by Spartan24, on Aug 7, 2007 at 08:33 PM, in Mac Desktops
Final update to this is that I finally decided to... 4,091 Views / 19 Replies  
Final update to this is that I finally decided to start from scratch with the hardware. I shut everything down again and reconnected evrything piece by piece but still could not get the airport to...
Posted by Spartan24, on Jan 30, 2007 at 03:40 PM, in Networking
As an update to my last, I have just discovered... 4,091 Views / 19 Replies  
As an update to my last, I have just discovered that my weird "new" network I'm seeing since the update (Belkin54G) was caused by my neighbor installing a new router last night! Absolutely incredible...
Posted by Spartan24, on Jan 30, 2007 at 12:03 PM, in Networking
Hi GH Sorry, by hosed I mean I cannot... 4,091 Views / 19 Replies  
Hi GH

Sorry, by hosed I mean I cannot connect to the router or the internet thru my normal airport network. As I mentioned, I have restarted, rebooted all devices including the computer, tried...
Posted by Spartan24, on Jan 29, 2007 at 11:23 PM, in Networking
Hi Guys, The airport in my iMac Core Duo... 4,091 Views / 19 Replies  
Hi Guys,

The airport in my iMac Core Duo (not Core 2 Duo) also got hosed by this latest Airport Update. Personally I have tried everything I can think of, including Simons comments of deleting the...
Posted by Spartan24, on Jan 29, 2007 at 09:04 PM, in Networking
Well, I wish I knew what caused this.. If anyone... 810 Views / 3 Replies  
Well, I wish I knew what caused this.. If anyone has a similar problem and discovers the cause I would love to find out. Here's what I did:

Copied my entire excel workbook from my Powerbook to my...
Posted by Spartan24, on Apr 5, 2006 at 11:06 PM, in Applications
Hi Mark.. The data in the actual workbook... 810 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi Mark..

The data in the actual workbook has quite a few additional sheets all linked with formulas, etc. The csv file opens in excel by default, I just need the data to enter into the workbook....
Posted by Spartan24, on Apr 5, 2006 at 10:13 PM, in Applications
can't copy in Excel? 810 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi everyone,

Just tried to dump a database file (csv) and copy the contents into Excel as I do almost every day and find that for some strange reason I cannot copy data from Excel or csv. It just...
Posted by Spartan24, on Apr 5, 2006 at 09:11 PM, in Applications
Hmmm, sorry thought you meant the .mac software.... 600 Views / 4 Replies  
Hmmm, sorry thought you meant the .mac software. I just searched for iBackup and found the site but it looks like it may not provide all the functionality either.
Posted by Spartan24, on Feb 1, 2006 at 08:17 PM, in Applications
I don't recall the Backup software available with... 600 Views / 4 Replies  
I don't recall the Backup software available with the Mac account or iBackup being able to make a complete bootable backup like SuperDuper or CC Cloner (which does look like the best alternative at...
Posted by Spartan24, on Feb 1, 2006 at 08:10 PM, in Applications
Backup software for iMac Duo 600 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi all,

Recently got the new iMac Duo and notice that my Super Duper (great app, BTW) will not work with it. I understand they will be updating this in March, but what can I depend on and use for...
Posted by Spartan24, on Feb 1, 2006 at 11:37 AM, in Applications
nothing like what you have described with my 20"... 2,370 Views / 16 Replies  
nothing like what you have described with my 20" - 2.0. As a matter of fact this is the quietest computer I have ever owned and just upgraded from a 20" - 1.25 G4 iMac.
Posted by Spartan24, on Jan 27, 2006 at 02:30 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for the quick response Mort... looks like... 848 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks for the quick response Mort... looks like there's and $80 difference for 2 gigs between Crucial and Mushkin.. This darn iMac Duo is practically begging for more ram! My local Apple store was...
Posted by Spartan24, on Jan 22, 2006 at 10:12 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks Mort I just got my new 20" iMac Duo... 848 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks Mort

I just got my new 20" iMac Duo today and seems like everyone is out.. Not familiar with the Mushkin ram.. have you used this brand before? Quite a price difference between them and...
Posted by Spartan24, on Jan 22, 2006 at 09:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
Sure looks like it should be a great machine. ... 80,669 Views / 767 Replies  
Sure looks like it should be a great machine.

I'm kinda surprised that they didn't mention battery life, and that they dropped the firewire 800.

It's also good to see that Apple has adjusted...
Posted by Spartan24, on Jan 10, 2006 at 03:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks again for your comments CR.. I have... 982 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks again for your comments CR.. I have installed the 1 gig module and can attest that the Mac does recognize it and use the full 1.25 GB.. Seems a lot "snappier" now! :) LOL

Actually I was...
Posted by Spartan24, on Oct 10, 2005 at 06:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks Trevor... I think I"ll add a 1 gig... 982 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks Trevor... I think I"ll add a 1 gig module... confusing to me why crucial doesn't offer it on the ram options for the G4 1.25?
Posted by Spartan24, on Oct 1, 2005 at 07:32 PM, in Mac Desktops
Maximum Ram in G4 iMac 982 Views / 6 Replies  
Has anyone added a 1 gig ram stick to their G4 iMac 1.25. Seems most places say that the max ram is 1 gig but I wonder if I were to add a 1 gig module, would it work ok and will it actually allow me...
Posted by Spartan24, on Oct 1, 2005 at 12:59 PM, in Mac Desktops
I've had the EyeTv200 for about a year and use it... 761 Views / 5 Replies  
I've had the EyeTv200 for about a year and use it on my iMac G4 20". This is really a great combination and I would highly recommend the Elgato products.. OH yeah, and firewire is the only way to go...
Posted by Spartan24, on Sep 25, 2005 at 02:35 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Looks like the problem was the DNS server in the... 609 Views / 3 Replies  
Looks like the problem was the DNS server in the proxy settings of Safari. I tried changing MTU and all that stuff but reverted it all back to default and then set the linksys router address in place...
Posted by Spartan24, on Aug 10, 2005 at 04:44 PM, in Networking
Thanks ghporter.... I am on a cable modem and it... 609 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks ghporter.... I am on a cable modem and it is, in fact, the new Linksys with 3 antennas.

LOL, never occured to me that I would have to RTFM.. hahaha .. Never had a problem with any of the...
Posted by Spartan24, on Aug 10, 2005 at 02:34 PM, in Networking
Speed difference between Linksys and AE base 609 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi everyone,

Was having a few problems with my AP Extreme Base Station (after the update) and had been looking for something to extend the range in my house anyway, so I picked up one of the new...
Posted by Spartan24, on Aug 9, 2005 at 06:06 PM, in Networking
Thanks OptimusG4... That did the trick.. ... 540 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanks OptimusG4... That did the trick..

BTW, what a PITA having to get the new Stuffit as well to expand the .sit file.. Geez..
Posted by Spartan24, on May 6, 2005 at 10:28 PM, in macOS
Transport Monitor error?? 540 Views / 2 Replies  
Did a few searches and it looks like no one else has seen this?? Oh Chit...

Just installed Tiger on both my iMac g4 and my Powerbook 1.5 using archive and install. Installation seemed to go well...
Posted by Spartan24, on May 6, 2005 at 08:28 PM, in macOS
I've had the EyeTv 200 (firewire) for quite a... 2,025 Views / 25 Replies  
I've had the EyeTv 200 (firewire) for quite a while now and love it.. Have it hooked up to satellite TV receiver and it makes a nice tv/recorder on a 20" iMac.

I believe these units work even...
Posted by Spartan24, on Apr 16, 2005 at 05:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
trip, No, 128 video was avail special order... 4,736 Views / 49 Replies  
trip,

No, 128 video was avail special order in 1.5G PB... I know.. LOL
Posted by Spartan24, on Apr 16, 2005 at 04:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks -Q- Just ordered the Family Pack from... 7,194 Views / 102 Replies  
Thanks -Q-

Just ordered the Family Pack from Amazon.. not bad with a $50 rebate..
Posted by Spartan24, on Apr 13, 2005 at 02:58 PM, in macOS
I realize that there is no serial number for the... 7,194 Views / 102 Replies  
I realize that there is no serial number for the install, but does anyone know if there is usually a "family pack" available from the Educational Store? We have 4 macs and even at $199 it's a good...
Posted by Spartan24, on Apr 12, 2005 at 04:08 PM, in macOS
Looks to me like Amazon pulled that $150 rebate... 11,018 Views / 121 Replies  
Looks to me like Amazon pulled that $150 rebate on the new iBook 12" (1.2 ghz).. I'm pretty sure we caught them with a coupon misprint from what I see at other sites who specifically list what is...
Posted by Spartan24, on Nov 13, 2004 at 11:21 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Mark me down for taking advantage of this great... 2,141 Views / 39 Replies  
Mark me down for taking advantage of this great offer at Amazon.. took me a few days to decide how badly I wanted the 60 gig HD as opposed to the stock 30 gig, but in the end thought this was too...
Posted by Spartan24, on Nov 10, 2004 at 10:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks davidflas, I reviewed the material... 858 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks davidflas,

I reviewed the material for these printers and I must admit it looks like a pretty complicated process of setting up the gimp-print and the cups settings to make either of these...
Posted by Spartan24, on Nov 5, 2004 at 03:43 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks for the comments. They both are USB... 858 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks for the comments. They both are USB printers and are maybe 2 years old.
Posted by Spartan24, on Nov 5, 2004 at 10:36 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Officejet K60 / Photosmart 100 858 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi all,

Well, at my suggestion a friend bought 2 new 20" iMac G5's for he and his wife. I assumed that their printers would not be a problem making the transfer from PC world.. However...geez
...
Posted by Spartan24, on Nov 4, 2004 at 06:48 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I have a simialr setup to what you describe....... 893 Views / 8 Replies  
I have a simialr setup to what you describe.... Townhouse with 3 stories (counting the finished basement). I have ownled D-Link/G and Linksys/G and now the Airport Base Station and the reception is...
Posted by Spartan24, on Aug 10, 2004 at 06:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
LOL, some of you seem to make it sound like... 19,366 Views / 201 Replies  
LOL, some of you seem to make it sound like anyone who has recently purchased an Imac must have a screw loose somewhere. I recently purchased the 20" - 1.25 and absolutely love it.

Personally, I...
Posted by Spartan24, on May 10, 2004 at 06:44 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yep, working fine now.. LOL, I'll see how long... 1,170 Views / 19 Replies  
Yep, working fine now.. LOL, I'll see how long the batteries last now, I might be regretting this after all!

Thanks to all for the advice! :)
Posted by Spartan24, on Mar 24, 2004 at 08:57 PM, in Mac Desktops
I think the problem is solved.. I found the link... 1,170 Views / 19 Replies  
I think the problem is solved.. I found the link to the d-Link Bluetooth firmware update on the apple site and installed it. Now the Wake up with bluetooth check box is enabled..

Well, I'll find...
Posted by Spartan24, on Mar 23, 2004 at 09:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hey Parky, Well, I suspect this is because... 1,170 Views / 19 Replies  
Hey Parky,

Well, I suspect this is because you have Bluetooth built in??.. Like I said, I am using the usb D-Link bluetooth connector and I suspect that this is a problem consistent with this...
Posted by Spartan24, on Mar 23, 2004 at 08:36 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hey Parky, Yep using 10.3.3 and have already... 1,170 Views / 19 Replies  
Hey Parky,

Yep using 10.3.3 and have already downloaded and installed Bluetooth 1.5.. Hope I didn't overwrite a newer version by chasing down this "update" ? Also looked for a firmware upgrade...
Posted by Spartan24, on Mar 23, 2004 at 10:52 AM, in Mac Desktops
Hey Parky, I just restarted the machine... 1,170 Views / 19 Replies  
Hey Parky,

I just restarted the machine again and went into the Bluetooth preferences and founf the option you mentioned.. Sad to say that it was greyed out and therefore couldn't put a checkmark...
Posted by Spartan24, on Mar 22, 2004 at 11:16 PM, in Mac Desktops
There is an option in the Bluetooth Mouse /... 1,170 Views / 19 Replies  
There is an option in the Bluetooth Mouse / Keyboard System Preferences to allow a Bluetooth device to wake the computer.

Ian

Thanks Parky but I looked all over the place and can't find that...
Posted by Spartan24, on Mar 22, 2004 at 10:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
"Click the mouse or hit return on the keyboard,... 1,170 Views / 19 Replies  
"Click the mouse or hit return on the keyboard, works for me"

I have tried that.. I think it's the Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard that aremn't awake because the unit is sleeping?? The only way to...
Posted by Spartan24, on Mar 21, 2004 at 09:17 PM, in Mac Desktops
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