Welcome to the MacNN Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

You are here: MacNN Forums > Search Forums > Search Results

Showing results 1 to 50 of 443
Search: Posts Made By: The Ginger Rat
Thread Thread Starter Last Post Replies Views Forum
Me too- after waiting nearly 2 mnths (ordered Sep... 82,242 Views / 651 Replies  
Me too- after waiting nearly 2 mnths (ordered Sep 21)

I am definitely looking forward to my 2 Gigs :thumbsup:
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Nov 11, 2004 at 02:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Still bloody backordered and they are slow to... 82,242 Views / 651 Replies  
Still bloody backordered and they are slow to respond to email.

Ah well, my PB is still doing quite well on 512M so I can wait a little longer.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Nov 9, 2004 at 03:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
:cry: :cry: 1,024 Views / 21 Replies  
:cry: :cry:
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Jun 8, 2004 at 08:39 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Isn't it illegal anyway? I though that if you are... 1,317 Views / 36 Replies  
Isn't it illegal anyway? I though that if you are operating a vehicle (and I think a bike qualifies) on the road you can't wear headphones or anything which will impact your ability to hear?...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Jun 7, 2004 at 06:20 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Yes, it was interesting how acceptable it got for... 2,428 Views / 26 Replies  
Yes, it was interesting how acceptable it got for many of them as time passed. As long as one didn't take an active step to end another's life, it became much more excusable to wait and take...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Jun 4, 2004 at 05:28 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Discover magazine (I think ) some years back had... 2,428 Views / 26 Replies  
Discover magazine (I think ) some years back had a great analysis of who died and why on the Donner party. Essentially, if you were a loner or had no strong family ties within the group, you became...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Jun 4, 2004 at 01:23 PM, in MacNN Lounge
God, that's sad. A healthy young animal... 1,279 Views / 30 Replies  
God, that's sad. A healthy young animal too(though why he ended up there is something odd).

I don't entirely buy the 'unpredictable behavior' comment. If I as a cougar got shot in the butt with a...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on May 27, 2004 at 08:25 PM, in MacNN Lounge
The drawing capability IMO should have really... 1,108 Views / 29 Replies  
The drawing capability IMO should have really been the defining characteristic of a tablet PC and a laptop. It made no sense to choose to write rather than type. OTOH, to be able to circle something,...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on May 15, 2004 at 01:47 PM, in MacNN Lounge
With who? Mikey? 910 Views / 12 Replies  
With who? Mikey?
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Apr 28, 2004 at 09:25 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Sounds as if it were primarily Pepsi's problems.... 1,575 Views / 33 Replies  
Sounds as if it were primarily Pepsi's problems. Distribution was apparently just terrible to major markets- LA didn't get bottles until 4 weeks after the Super Bowl ad. Sounds as if there were so...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Apr 28, 2004 at 09:17 PM, in MacNN Lounge
:err: :eek: 1,201 Views / 29 Replies  
:err: :eek:
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Apr 27, 2004 at 02:39 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Tsk, tsk- how could you forget David Warner? He's... 1,295 Views / 36 Replies  
Tsk, tsk- how could you forget David Warner? He's *always* the sneering smartass baddy!
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Apr 27, 2004 at 02:00 PM, in MacNN Lounge
My dog's heart stopped on the operating table,... 1,388 Views / 43 Replies  
My dog's heart stopped on the operating table, but I was told it was not a heart attack such as humans get, as dogs don't get such attacks. Heart failure, murmurs, etc. , yes.

I never did discover...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Apr 27, 2004 at 01:02 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I wonder, if true, whether the brains are... 1,201 Views / 29 Replies  
I wonder, if true, whether the brains are synchronized, as the article said the calf likes to lap water with both tongues. I wonder if the esophagus splits, or how much internal doubling there is.
...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Apr 27, 2004 at 12:49 AM, in MacNN Lounge
TIm Horton's filled doughnuts, like the Bavarian... 933 Views / 16 Replies  
TIm Horton's filled doughnuts, like the Bavarian creme, are superior to Krispy Kreme's.

But the original Krispy Kreme, fresh and warm, is so *good*, especially with a hot coffee.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Apr 27, 2004 at 12:36 AM, in MacNN Lounge
:eek: You have a good strong heart. 1,626 Views / 51 Replies  
:eek:

You have a good strong heart.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Apr 18, 2004 at 09:42 PM, in MacNN Lounge
And the number 1 offender- water. 2,143 Views / 77 Replies  
And the number 1 offender- water.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Apr 18, 2004 at 09:26 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Simey, you really think you wil be able to read... 1,187 Views / 37 Replies  
Simey, you really think you wil be able to read "dry stuff" while gently swaying under the trees, on a beautiful day with a light breeze and a frosty glass beside you?

-> :sleep: :sleep:

:D
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Apr 17, 2004 at 01:59 PM, in MacNN Lounge
It can be stressful to the trees, if they aren't... 1,187 Views / 37 Replies  
It can be stressful to the trees, if they aren't in the best of health. How big and old are they? Are they sturdy hardwoods?

Have you considered using a hammock stand instead? THey look nice and...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Apr 15, 2004 at 10:25 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Could you please describe the color of the gold... 1,438 Views / 34 Replies  
Could you please describe the color of the gold mini? I think that is the color I would like but want to be sure it isn't too blingbling.

Thanks! :)
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 29, 2004 at 06:13 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
You know what, phone them anyway- I have found... 1,089 Views / 19 Replies  
You know what, phone them anyway- I have found that sometimes websites simply aren't reliable.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 26, 2004 at 09:38 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
#2 thumbnails? EDIT: naw, I like nailfile... 804 Views / 14 Replies  
#2 thumbnails?

EDIT: naw, I like nailfile better
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 24, 2004 at 04:16 PM, in MacNN Lounge
It is, really. I hope he gets a big chunk of the... 2,407 Views / 76 Replies  
It is, really. I hope he gets a big chunk of the profits and not the damn label.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 24, 2004 at 04:06 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Wow, is the backpack discontinued? 1,089 Views / 19 Replies  
Wow, is the backpack discontinued?
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 23, 2004 at 09:20 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Daracle, check out the dealers listed on Burton's... 1,089 Views / 19 Replies  
Daracle, check out the dealers listed on Burton's website. You enter your region etc. and a list of stores that carry Burton gear is given. Alberta has quite a few.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 22, 2004 at 06:28 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
She's not making a rude German gesture, is she? 784 Views / 10 Replies  
She's not making a rude German gesture, is she?
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 19, 2004 at 10:47 PM, in MacNN Lounge
It's an awkward looking thing, and not very... 1,799 Views / 54 Replies  
It's an awkward looking thing, and not very elegant or professional looking. Large, too.

IMO the "iPod killer" moniker was used to generate hits- it doesn't really seem to serve the same market.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 18, 2004 at 10:34 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Severe price cutting on the PC side. If you... 1,799 Views / 54 Replies  
Severe price cutting on the PC side. If you google for the most recent IDC release on PC sales, more units are being sold but revenue is flat.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 18, 2004 at 10:32 AM, in MacNN Lounge
won't make target... 1,252 Views / 45 Replies  
won't make target (http://www.macminute.com/2004/03/16/jobs)

Distribution appeared poorly managed, for one thing.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 16, 2004 at 02:47 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Interesting how we automatically assume it is a... 1,187 Views / 12 Replies  
Interesting how we automatically assume it is a shark. That is what I did when I first saw the pic some months ago.

It is still one of the best photos I have seen (but the water sure looks rather...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 11, 2004 at 09:42 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I really disagree with the live insect eating and... 2,108 Views / 63 Replies  
I really disagree with the live insect eating and dumping them on contestants on Fear Factor. That is needless death.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 11, 2004 at 09:39 AM, in MacNN Lounge
2-3 days, can't remember for sure. I was in a... 844 Views / 15 Replies  
2-3 days, can't remember for sure. I was in a major funk after my dog died.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 11, 2004 at 09:35 AM, in MacNN Lounge
How long would it be for? I think it would be a... 1,099 Views / 21 Replies  
How long would it be for? I think it would be a great stint for a couple years. Go for it.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 10, 2004 at 12:43 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Well, they are now :) Mr. Blunt Butt (what a... 2,108 Views / 63 Replies  
Well, they are now :)

Mr. Blunt Butt (what a cool name!) is an awesome critter. I wonder if it stowed away on a banana boat or something like that.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 9, 2004 at 04:32 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Apparently Moore has two broken vertebrae in his... 862 Views / 27 Replies  
Apparently Moore has two broken vertebrae in his neck, a broken nose, a concussion, and will be in rehab for something like 5-6 months.

(from local radio station, all of which have been full of...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 9, 2004 at 04:23 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I missed it, but Bertuzzi apparently got him from... 862 Views / 27 Replies  
I missed it, but Bertuzzi apparently got him from behind and Moore got cut hitting the ice (at least that's when the blood started leaking all over the place).

Bertuzzi has not done well this year...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 9, 2004 at 02:54 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Wow. What a bitter thread this has turned... 2,974 Views / 93 Replies  
Wow.

What a bitter thread this has turned out to be.

Couldn't the poop-slinging have been confined to PM?

FWIW, I think Apple didn't send the package to the school because the gesture...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 9, 2004 at 02:50 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Inkjets have very expensive consumable costs,... 888 Views / 11 Replies  
Inkjets have very expensive consumable costs, generally not so nice font interpretations IMO, are slower to print a page, and the color printouts fade unbelievably fast. They are generally not...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 8, 2004 at 05:12 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I am ambivalent about the family's behavior.... 1,062 Views / 28 Replies  
I am ambivalent about the family's behavior. Maybe they were scared, but couldn't they have phoned the front desk or something like that?

This is a very sobering issue, but-
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 5, 2004 at 08:41 PM, in MacNN Lounge
yes, this is why I can understand delaying the... 1,789 Views / 50 Replies  
yes, this is why I can understand delaying the non-US launch to April (though I don't like it). Not only to balance the demand, but also distribute revenue to a new quarter, or else they would have...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Mar 5, 2004 at 08:35 PM, in MacNN Lounge
No they are NOT. No more than a Shetland Sheepdog... 1,678 Views / 57 Replies  
No they are NOT. No more than a Shetland Sheepdog is a shrunken Collie. They have totally different lineage.

A labradoodle is a very recent and limited attempt to create a new breed (with a stupid...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Feb 27, 2004 at 10:41 PM, in MacNN Lounge
It was taken offline due to lack of power... 1,129 Views / 30 Replies  
It was taken offline due to lack of power (huskies got tired)
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Feb 25, 2004 at 11:20 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Was it just the G5 accounting for the increase?... 1,145 Views / 21 Replies  
Was it just the G5 accounting for the increase? Apple's software acquisitions?
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Feb 25, 2004 at 12:49 AM, in MacNN Lounge
This is a very sad thread. I didn't realize so... 1,930 Views / 53 Replies  
This is a very sad thread. I didn't realize so many people had such close contact with very violent crime.

Good luck to us all.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Feb 21, 2004 at 03:34 PM, in MacNN Lounge
IIRC he drilled all those freaking little holes... 1,300 Views / 25 Replies  
IIRC he drilled all those freaking little holes himself. Yow!
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Feb 21, 2004 at 12:54 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Congrats- first one in Denmark, perhaps? :D ... 1,203 Views / 11 Replies  
Congrats- first one in Denmark, perhaps? :D

Nice photos- the three progressively closer zooms were funny!
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Feb 21, 2004 at 12:48 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
But did the student make a fuss? And did you give... 2,946 Views / 59 Replies  
But did the student make a fuss? And did you give it back? :D
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Feb 20, 2004 at 10:43 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Check out these links for some possible reasons... 2,949 Views / 69 Replies  
Check out these links for some possible reasons on the popularity of the Muvo2: cannibalizing the HD (http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=40&threadid=1226352&STARTPAGE=1) for digital...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Feb 18, 2004 at 12:56 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Dude, that is sooo cruel :D Nice gifts. 2,949 Views / 69 Replies  
Dude, that is sooo cruel :D Nice gifts.
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Feb 17, 2004 at 05:04 PM, in MacNN Lounge
An interesting article at the NY Times (free... 1,538 Views / 36 Replies  
An interesting article at the NY Times (free registration required)

The World at Ears' Length (http://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/15/fashion/15IPOD.html)

Some snippets (slightly edited):

"Idea...
Posted by The Ginger Rat, on Feb 17, 2004 at 03:25 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Showing results 1 to 50 of 443
 
Top
Privacy Policy
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:50 AM.
All contents of these forums © 1995-2017 MacNN. All rights reserved.
Branding + Design: www.gesamtbild.com
vBulletin v.3.8.8 © 2000-2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.,