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XServe SATA ports a la Mac Pro 644 Views / 2 Replies  
Does anyone know if the current XServes have additional SATA ports on the motherboard a la the Mac Pro?
Posted by Jupeman, on Nov 22, 2008 at 09:09 AM, in Mac Desktops
For those who already have an "early 2008" Mac Pro 638 Views / 1 Replies  
Are the two spare SATA ports on the motherboard still there a la the "old" Mac Pros?
Posted by Jupeman, on Jan 9, 2008 at 10:24 AM, in Mac Desktops
SAS for start up disk on new Mac Pro? 1,036 Views / 4 Replies  
So I spec'd my new Mac Pro with the RAID card and am debating how to set up the system. Should I/can I put one SAS drive in as the boot drive (I assume this is faster than a raptor) and then run 3...
Posted by Jupeman, on Jan 9, 2008 at 10:12 AM, in Mac Desktops
OK, order placed, gulp. Like others, I'll be... 12,667 Views / 226 Replies  
OK, order placed, gulp. Like others, I'll be waiting "3-5 weeks" because I spec'd the 8800GT.

My four year old Powermac will be sent to pasture over at my parents' house most likely. Its been a...
Posted by Jupeman, on Jan 8, 2008 at 06:11 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yes, I always hate this. I'm always waiting for... 12,667 Views / 226 Replies  
Yes, I always hate this. I'm always waiting for my new Mac because I select the better graphics. Oh well, I've waited this long...
Posted by Jupeman, on Jan 8, 2008 at 12:30 PM, in Mac Desktops
No Blu Ray, wtf? 12,667 Views / 226 Replies  
No Blu Ray, wtf?
Posted by Jupeman, on Jan 8, 2008 at 11:20 AM, in Mac Desktops
What are Nelham's benefits? 45,213 Views / 565 Replies  
What are Nelham's benefits?
Posted by Jupeman, on Nov 15, 2007 at 01:10 AM, in Mac Desktops
What are the special rebates through 10/7? 2,815 Views / 34 Replies  
What are the special rebates through 10/7?
Posted by Jupeman, on Oct 6, 2007 at 02:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I play Halo at full resolution on my dual 2.0 G5... 3,368 Views / 67 Replies  
I play Halo at full resolution on my dual 2.0 G5 with little issues. It is not perfect, but damn good.

Two monitors may be better for multitasking, but it is hard to replace the large screen for...
Posted by Jupeman, on Aug 13, 2006 at 06:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
Poll: I want 8 cores (e.g., 2 x 4)... 1,920 Views / 43 Replies  
I want 8 cores (e.g., 2 x 4)...
Posted by Jupeman, on Aug 12, 2006 at 10:20 PM, in Mac Desktops
Put the $800 towards a 30" monitor over the 23"? ... 3,368 Views / 67 Replies  
Put the $800 towards a 30" monitor over the 23"? I can't live without my 30"...
Posted by Jupeman, on Aug 12, 2006 at 10:19 PM, in Mac Desktops
Mac Mail sending problems 414 Views / 0 Replies  
About 8 out of every 10 mails I send receive an error message stating that the message could not be sent. If I go into the Outbox and click send "manually" the mail will usually go on its way. This...
Posted by Jupeman, on Jan 12, 2006 at 07:45 AM, in Applications
Help, please - iPod not recognized after 10.4.4 2,103 Views / 9 Replies  
I upgraded to 10.4.4 last night and to the new iTunes. After the upgrade my Mac does not recognize my 3rd Gen iPod. It does not appear in the Finder or iTunes. I cannot, therefore, apply the iPod...
Posted by Jupeman, on Jan 12, 2006 at 07:39 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I've paired the phone at least 50 times. ... 103,007 Views / 228 Replies  
I've paired the phone at least 50 times.

I've checked out that other thread, followed the very basic instructions and they don't work, either.

One strange thing is that I attempted to delete...
Posted by Jupeman, on Aug 21, 2005 at 08:57 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
No, the phone doesn't react at all. I have... 103,007 Views / 228 Replies  
No, the phone doesn't react at all. I have suspected this is not correct behavior! (Note that I have no problem sharing files, moving MP3s, pictures, etc., between my Mac(s) and the phone.)

I am...
Posted by Jupeman, on Aug 21, 2005 at 07:40 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Not much: "Aug 21 16:09:44 Powerbook... 103,007 Views / 228 Replies  
Not much:
"Aug 21 16:09:44 Powerbook ppd[838]: Connect script failed"

Should the Pbook automatically connect with the phone or to I have to establish a new connection each time (e.g., browse...
Posted by Jupeman, on Aug 21, 2005 at 04:16 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Understood, I'm using a GPRS script and no luck. ... 103,007 Views / 228 Replies  
Understood, I'm using a GPRS script and no luck.

There does not appear to be a DUN option on the phone, but perhaps I don't know where to look.
Posted by Jupeman, on Aug 21, 2005 at 12:47 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
So, I've followed the above directions. I signed... 103,007 Views / 228 Replies  
So, I've followed the above directions. I signed up for MediaNet Unlimited, I've paired my Razr, I've chosen a Motorola script, but my Mac (Powerbook 15") doesn't seem to connect. It almost appears...
Posted by Jupeman, on Aug 20, 2005 at 02:23 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Poll: I damned the torpedoes, went balls-to-the-wall,... 7,322 Views / 103 Replies  
I damned the torpedoes, went balls-to-the-wall, and clicked "upgrade". No backup no nothing. Seems to have worked fine. So far so good. Mmm, Tiger...
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Posted by Jupeman, on Apr 29, 2005 at 09:08 PM, in macOS
OK, so I basically decided I needed to think like... 695 Views / 6 Replies  
OK, so I basically decided I needed to think like a Windows user: "What would a Windows person do to solve this problem?"

So I reinstalled the OS and it worked. :sleep:
Posted by Jupeman, on Mar 11, 2005 at 09:23 PM, in Applications
Yes, I think so. Is there any indication that... 695 Views / 6 Replies  
Yes, I think so. Is there any indication that you have? I say select, Windows installs something. If I select install/update again it tries to uninstall.
Posted by Jupeman, on Mar 11, 2005 at 05:10 PM, in Applications
Yeah, I was running 32 bit and just switched to... 695 Views / 6 Replies  
Yeah, I was running 32 bit and just switched to 16. No difference at all. I'm still stuck at 1024x768 and it won't run full screen any larger. :brick:
Posted by Jupeman, on Mar 11, 2005 at 08:21 AM, in Applications
VPC 7.0.1 resolutions - HELP! 695 Views / 6 Replies  
I have a PC application that has to run in 1280x1024 resolution. The max resolution my VPC allows me to run is 1024x768. How can I make this larger? I think I am running the additions, I have...
Posted by Jupeman, on Mar 11, 2005 at 01:43 AM, in Applications
Poll: How frequently does your machine kernel panic? 2,358 Views / 54 Replies  
I have been using Macs since 1986 and OS X since 10.0. I have never had a kernel panic on any of my machines (currently running three Macs in the family).

My sister has two Macs, never a kernel...
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 28, 2005 at 10:22 PM, in macOS
Sorry the image is not quite the right size,... 1,649 Views / 24 Replies  
Sorry the image is not quite the right size, that's what it was captured at by control-shift-3.

I played Halo 2 on the XBox the other day and the graphics in it SUCK compared to Halo on my Mac. ...
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 20, 2005 at 06:28 PM, in Gaming
I do not find it overkill at all. It is... 1,649 Views / 24 Replies  
I do not find it overkill at all. It is sensational for working with pictures and video. One also grows into the space very quickly. There is no going back. 30" is now the minimum!
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 12, 2005 at 09:11 AM, in Gaming
Ok, you asked for it! This is a command+shift+3... 1,649 Views / 24 Replies  
Ok, you asked for it! This is a command+shift+3 of the Halo screen. I've brightened it up a bit as the native capture was kind of dark (darker than it appears when you play the game).
...
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 12, 2005 at 09:00 AM, in Gaming
Ah yes, of course if I do that it won't look at... 1,649 Views / 24 Replies  
Ah yes, of course if I do that it won't look at all special since to reasonably post I would just shrink the image, anyway.
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 11, 2005 at 06:18 PM, in Gaming
Here's Halo @ 2560x1600 on my 30" ACD. ... 1,649 Views / 24 Replies  
Here's Halo @ 2560x1600 on my 30" ACD.

http://homepage.mac.com/jupeman/.Pictures/Halo.jpg
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 11, 2005 at 09:38 AM, in Gaming
What's this testing? (file sent, btw) 1,404 Views / 10 Replies  
What's this testing? (file sent, btw)
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 10, 2005 at 11:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'm not sure how to take screen shots at full... 1,649 Views / 24 Replies  
I'm not sure how to take screen shots at full res.

Halo big: Fwiw, once engaged in heavy battles (5+ opponents) the game slowed down a bit. I switched to 1900xYYYY (whatever that resolution is)...
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 10, 2005 at 08:07 PM, in Gaming
The updated drivers appear to help. I am now... 9,701 Views / 120 Replies  
The updated drivers appear to help. I am now able to run Command & Conquer generals at max resolution with my X800 XT. Prior to 10.3.8 the card could not draw the cursor and I was unable to select...
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 9, 2005 at 07:35 PM, in macOS
I hope to play some more later today and will... 1,649 Views / 24 Replies  
I hope to play some more later today and will report back from a more full experience.

Unfortunately I do not have WoW, but I hope to play some other games to test at large resolution, too...
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 8, 2005 at 11:02 AM, in Gaming
Halo @ 2560 x 1600 full effects = amazing! 1,649 Views / 24 Replies  
I just hooked up my 30" ACD with X800 XT yesterday. I only played briefly but I set Halo up for full screen resolution and it plays pretty nicely! I'll report back when I've had more time to...
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 8, 2005 at 10:08 AM, in Gaming
I just set up my 30" with the ATI X800 XT card... 740 Views / 7 Replies  
I just set up my 30" with the ATI X800 XT card yesterday. I have not changed my font size yet on Safari and don't seem to mind. I'm actually sitting a bit farther back from the 30" than I was from...
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 8, 2005 at 10:05 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Tearing: Tearing occurs when a surface is blit... 1,862 Views / 23 Replies  
Tearing: Tearing occurs when a surface is blit before it has been completed. This causes objects or parts of objects to be visible on the screen in multiple places at once.

So what is "blit"?
...
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 6, 2005 at 08:06 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I can "kind of" answer your question... I... 1,049 Views / 11 Replies  
I can "kind of" answer your question...

I have a 30" sitting in its box on the floor in front of me as I type this. I am eagerly awaiting the delivery of my ATi X800 XT card to drive the monster...
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 5, 2005 at 09:07 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Will a 9600XT work in a G4 Powermac? 700 Views / 1 Replies  
So here's the deal...

My sister has in-flight a 2.5 Powermac. She kept the basic 9600XT card in the order because she is taking my 9800 Pro and I'm upgrading to a X800 XT (due Tuesday!). As a...
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 4, 2005 at 06:37 PM, in Mac Desktops
X800 XT Drivers question 501 Views / 1 Replies  
I have an ATi X800 XT video card en route due to arrive in four calendar days. I assume the card comes with an installation disk with drivers. The question is: should I install the drivers off the...
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 4, 2005 at 10:03 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
As a data point for 2.5 availability, my sister... 2,773 Views / 40 Replies  
As a data point for 2.5 availability, my sister ordered a BTO 2.5 on Monday and it shipped today.
Posted by Jupeman, on Feb 3, 2005 at 06:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
Fwiw, by one measure the 20" is the "best deal"... 1,862 Views / 23 Replies  
Fwiw, by one measure the 20" is the "best deal" of the three Apple monitors. Cost per pixel:

20": .00067 $/pixel
23": .00078 $/pixel
30": .00072 $/pixel

Many also think they can get "2...
Posted by Jupeman, on Nov 15, 2004 at 06:34 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
30" monitor footprint 623 Views / 1 Replies  
What's the 30" monitor's base footprint? A friend is in the market and wants to ensure his desk is adequate for this monster... :)
Posted by Jupeman, on Nov 15, 2004 at 06:23 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I used to play hours upon hours of MacPro... 6,590 Views / 107 Replies  
I used to play hours upon hours of MacPro Football. I'd love someone to recreate that game!

Anyone else play that game? It used to generate very realistic stats, in later versions you could...
Posted by Jupeman, on Aug 26, 2004 at 09:25 PM, in Gaming
It is a very cool port, it supports both. I... 918 Views / 9 Replies  
It is a very cool port, it supports both. I bought a Toslink to 1/8" digital mini at Radio Shack, $3. I re-used one of the many standard Toslink-ended optical cables I have lying around.
Posted by Jupeman, on Jul 18, 2004 at 05:05 PM, in Networking
I received mine today. I was a bit frustrated... 1,595 Views / 26 Replies  
I received mine today. I was a bit frustrated that it requires a Mac with a wireless card to set it up initially. Once I was able to use my Powerbook to set it up, I could access the unit through...
Posted by Jupeman, on Jul 15, 2004 at 07:38 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Runs fine on my dual 2ghz G5, 9800 Pro, 1.5GB... 3,893 Views / 70 Replies  
Runs fine on my dual 2ghz G5, 9800 Pro, 1.5GB RAM...
Posted by Jupeman, on May 22, 2004 at 12:08 PM, in Gaming
I was originally disappointed with the game... 3,893 Views / 70 Replies  
I was originally disappointed with the game compared to Starcraft and Warcraft III. I plugged a long and played another scneario (I started with the USA, didn't notice it was the third thing you...
Posted by Jupeman, on Apr 25, 2004 at 07:51 PM, in Gaming
iChat hogging processors! 497 Views / 4 Replies  
I am running 10.3.3 and whenever I fire up iChat it consumes an inordinate amount of processor time on my 2Ghz G5, like 30-40% per processor at least. Anyone else experience this?
Posted by Jupeman, on Apr 19, 2004 at 09:29 PM, in macOS
I reinstalled and applied 1.041 patch. I had... 743 Views / 5 Replies  
I reinstalled and applied 1.041 patch. I had been using the 1.04 patch. It works now. Thanks!
Posted by Jupeman, on Apr 4, 2004 at 07:28 PM, in Gaming
Damn, if twice as good I'd really like to play... 743 Views / 5 Replies  
Damn, if twice as good I'd really like to play it!

I tried WCIII, it is fine as is the Unreal Demo. The intro screens all display fine, but the basic starting menu is even screwed up in Halo. ...
Posted by Jupeman, on Apr 4, 2004 at 06:39 PM, in Gaming
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