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Accounting software for small business - which one? 701 Views / 2 Replies  
I need some accoutning software for a small business. Which one do you all recommend?

I am trying Quickbook at this moment but it does so much more than I really need. So I like to try something...
Posted by beachmark, on Jul 6, 2006 at 10:59 PM, in Applications
Powerbook and non-working dvd drive 391 Views / 1 Replies  
Okay until about 24 hours ago i could use my cd/dvd drive model of drive:MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-815 in a Powerbook 17inch) without any hick ups. Only today at the start of a long listing of images to...
Posted by beachmark, on Jan 30, 2006 at 01:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks
spam rule for russian text e-mails 445 Views / 1 Replies  
I am getting really fed up with all those spam e-mails in a russian font. so far i have not managed to get rid of them whilst receiving.

Does anybody have a clue how i can tackle this problem when...
Posted by beachmark, on Aug 28, 2005 at 12:58 PM, in Applications
disappointing service from Apple 455 Views / 1 Replies  
I have my Powerbook now for just over two years and after having had serious problems over a year ago with the motherboard the other month the harddisk (Fujitsu) stopped from one moment to another)....
Posted by beachmark, on Jul 21, 2005 at 08:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I really recommend a Tom Bihn bag. As I already... 918 Views / 9 Replies  
I really recommend a Tom Bihn bag. As I already said in several other posts the small design and hard shell makes it for the ideal one as you can stick it in a backpack, caryy on or whatever else and...
Posted by beachmark, on May 2, 2005 at 11:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
For zero to hero. I hope you enjoy your new... 1,833 Views / 32 Replies  
For zero to hero.

I hope you enjoy your new computer. In a few weeks time you will wonder yourself why you waited so long for an Apple.
Posted by beachmark, on Apr 29, 2005 at 09:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Since July 2003 I am working with a 17 inch... 2,039 Views / 42 Replies  
Since July 2003 I am working with a 17 inch coming from a 15 inch titanium and i cannot live without the size anymore.

As far as G4 versus G5 i would recommend to make alisting of what you want...
Posted by beachmark, on Apr 3, 2005 at 04:22 AM, in Mac Notebooks
dialo: i downloaded a free programme called... 961 Views / 5 Replies  
dialo: i downloaded a free programme called temperature monitor and that is quite correct with the temperature.
Posted by beachmark, on Apr 1, 2005 at 11:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have this fan problem as well. My problem... 961 Views / 5 Replies  
I have this fan problem as well. My problem started as well after the third replacement of some parts. due to the fact that I boughtin mycomputer whilst living in the UsA and now being stationed in...
Posted by beachmark, on Apr 1, 2005 at 09:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have decided to stick with my 1GHZ until a G5... 780 Views / 5 Replies  
I have decided to stick with my 1GHZ until a G5 Powerbook is out. And even then i am going to keep it for another three months so that I am sure that the one i buy has no little hick ups or whatever....
Posted by beachmark, on Mar 8, 2005 at 06:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What kind of credit card did you use when... 6,877 Views / 52 Replies  
What kind of credit card did you use when ordering? Did you order through Apple USA? what were your shipping charges?


I am currently based in New Zealand too and wnat to order one from Apple but...
Posted by beachmark, on Jan 29, 2005 at 04:28 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
For me my Tom Bihn bag is still the best. The... 694 Views / 4 Replies  
For me my Tom Bihn bag is still the best. The system he designed with your computer 'hanging' in the bag has my vote.
Posted by beachmark, on Sep 4, 2004 at 08:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
ten reasons for an upgrade 1,152 Views / 14 Replies  
For just over a year I am now working with my 1ghz 17inch powerbook. Due to good results at work some extra money is coming my way. Shall I use it to upgrade to a new 1.5ghz powerbook built to order?...
Posted by beachmark, on Aug 11, 2004 at 08:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple repaired my Powerbook US$2400 1,305 Views / 13 Replies  
Some time ago i told you all about the problemsthat I had with my Powerbook 17inch.

When still living full time in the USA Apple told me that they were going to replace the computer because of the...
Posted by beachmark, on May 27, 2004 at 07:07 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Save yourself about 30 odd dollars by buying a... 534 Views / 3 Replies  
Save yourself about 30 odd dollars by buying a wall plug adapter in a store in germany. not only can you use it for your powerbook but as well for all your other rechargable equipment.
Posted by beachmark, on May 4, 2004 at 08:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple (non)service in Australasia 400 Views / 0 Replies  
Hello all of you,

In July of last year I got my BigAl Powerbook in the USA. I was happy the pappy with it.

Only shortly after I used it it turned out the superdrive was not working properly. I...
Posted by beachmark, on Apr 27, 2004 at 09:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Marketing wisse Apple will never make colored... 1,380 Views / 17 Replies  
Marketing wisse Apple will never make colored Powerbooks. Think marketing and you will come up with the answer yourself. Can you imagine the nightmare coming towards them when they start colors for...
Posted by beachmark, on Apr 11, 2004 at 05:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I am also having problems with my battery. And... 850 Views / 7 Replies  
I am also having problems with my battery. And brought it in to an Apple Service Partner. After a day I got a call from the guys (as i wanted to use the computer asap again). They told me that there...
Posted by beachmark, on Apr 11, 2004 at 05:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
survey results treatment of online customers 386 Views / 1 Replies  
Business Wire has done a survey after the quality of treatment of online customers.

Here you can read the results.

Apple rates only moderate.
...
Posted by beachmark, on Apr 5, 2004 at 03:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
battery indicator is acting weird 669 Views / 4 Replies  
Okay since a few days my battry indicator on screen has gone crazy: I get times that are unrealistic and due to that at the most inconvenient times BigAl (17inch, 1ghz version, system 10.3.3) is...
Posted by beachmark, on Mar 21, 2004 at 12:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
How did Apple score on battery life as far as... 1,209 Views / 9 Replies  
How did Apple score on battery life as far as portables are concerned?
Posted by beachmark, on Feb 7, 2004 at 11:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I set my Powerbook to automatic in the Apple menu... 675 Views / 5 Replies  
I set my Powerbook to automatic in the Apple menu and then locations. The computer than finds theright type of protocol and will ask you to fill in things when necessary.

By the way this is also a...
Posted by beachmark, on Feb 7, 2004 at 11:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I did just what you are wondering about. I have... 888 Views / 3 Replies  
I did just what you are wondering about. I have had many apples in the past decades and Apple keeps track of all of them and they have never made a problem about me buying stuff in the US and...
Posted by beachmark, on Feb 7, 2004 at 11:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My 2 cents: Upgrade your cube and buy a new... 1,401 Views / 16 Replies  
My 2 cents:

Upgrade your cube and buy a new 17inch.

I got my cube upgraded and now its performance is second to none. Increased processor speed, another hd, maxed out Ram and a dvd burner makes...
Posted by beachmark, on Jan 12, 2004 at 10:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
service and service 643 Views / 2 Replies  
First off: I am completely Apple crazy and there is not much bad that Apple can do to me.

In April this year I bought a portable pc Acer Travelmate 800LCi as a second (cros platform) computer next...
Posted by beachmark, on Dec 11, 2003 at 11:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
In 1989 I learned to work with a pc. I got a full... 1,683 Views / 15 Replies  
In 1989 I learned to work with a pc. I got a full time course for six months and knew still little about it.

Then only three days after finalizing the course i got a job and had to work with a...
Posted by beachmark, on Nov 29, 2003 at 09:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I had a Brain Cell in an ID and should have... 1,540 Views / 19 Replies  
I had a Brain Cell in an ID and should have stated that a Brain Cell is essential (in my humble opinion).

Sorry for the mishap.
Posted by beachmark, on Nov 19, 2003 at 01:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Absolutely the 17inch. I use to have a... 1,540 Views / 19 Replies  
Absolutely the 17inch.

I use to have a 15inch but switched earlier this year to a 17inch one. Not one second I have regretted this move. If you do nto needthe extra .33mhz I would go for an...
Posted by beachmark, on Nov 18, 2003 at 12:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
He guys, Please let us stop with the speed... 1,662 Views / 13 Replies  
He guys,

Please let us stop with the speed race. The other day I met an Apple exec and we spoke about processor speed and such. In the end we came to the conclusion that with more than 90 per cent...
Posted by beachmark, on Nov 10, 2003 at 12:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks
In order to tackle the whole route of talking to... 7,503 Views / 49 Replies  
In order to tackle the whole route of talking to different people in a case like this: does anybody have an US internal phone listing of Apple? With a listing like that it must be easy to get hold...
Posted by beachmark, on Nov 10, 2003 at 12:07 AM, in Mac Notebooks
PC's are constructed that you can slam them when... 1,326 Views / 6 Replies  
PC's are constructed that you can slam them when you get frustrated after the xx-time crash. Powerbooks however you treasure and care mroe than you partner: so slamming is the last thing on your mind.
Posted by beachmark, on Nov 9, 2003 at 11:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple has a bunch of locally charged phone... 552 Views / 4 Replies  
Apple has a bunch of locally charged phone numbers in Europe that youcan call.

However bear in mind that if you bought your Apple Care outside Europe you have to come up with a pretty good story...
Posted by beachmark, on Nov 9, 2003 at 11:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I do not think the 17 inch BigAl is heavy.... 1,737 Views / 12 Replies  
I do not think the 17 inch BigAl is heavy. Consider the things you add to your case and thenthe weight difference with a 15inch is next to nothing.

I havethis Incase slimtravel thingie for it and...
Posted by beachmark, on Oct 20, 2003 at 09:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I am an Apple user since the late eighties and... 1,887 Views / 30 Replies  
I am an Apple user since the late eighties and never ever I had a problem with any charges when calling Apple afterthe 90 days period. As long as you are not calling every day and come with a good...
Posted by beachmark, on Oct 3, 2003 at 04:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I own a 17incher after having used for a year and... 1,004 Views / 10 Replies  
I own a 17incher after having used for a year and a half. And it is great. The complaint about weight is a non exsisting one for me. Look it might be a bit heavier than the 15 inch but what the heck....
Posted by beachmark, on Sep 27, 2003 at 05:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
ACER LCi800 or 600 series. The latter has also a... 1,934 Views / 17 Replies  
ACER LCi800 or 600 series. The latter has also a dvd+burner in it, first mentioned only cd burner
Posted by beachmark, on Sep 18, 2003 at 06:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have an Acer LCi800 Centrino laptop and an... 2,975 Views / 48 Replies  
I have an Acer LCi800 Centrino laptop and an Apple Big Al. I have to admit that I am very impressed by the performance of the Centrino in comparison to my Big Al. I wanted to have an Apple again and...
Posted by beachmark, on Sep 18, 2003 at 06:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Was it worth the wait? 1,700 Views / 22 Replies  
Okay Steve has given his keynote and presented the long awiated thingies. For everybody who waited for these: was it worth waiting for or are you disappointed. And if so the latter, what do you miss?
Posted by beachmark, on Sep 16, 2003 at 02:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I had the pleasure to talk to Paul Schiller, a... 8,353 Views / 48 Replies  
I had the pleasure to talk to Paul Schiller, a big boss from Apple, and currently visiting the IBC in Amsterdam.

Of course the subject turned to Powerbooks. On my question how about a G5 Powerbook...
Posted by beachmark, on Sep 13, 2003 at 05:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Guys, The best of happiness with your new... 1,095 Views / 11 Replies  
Guys,

The best of happiness with your new BigAl. I hope that you will be as happy with as I am at this moment. The deal you got is awesome and whatever improved version is being released later...
Posted by beachmark, on Sep 8, 2003 at 03:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Look before you leap. Wait until the new... 1,458 Views / 28 Replies  
Look before you leap.

Wait until the new models are introduced as only then we are sure what the upgrades really are. At that time you can first decide if it worth selling in comparision to the...
Posted by beachmark, on Sep 3, 2003 at 02:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
This sounds like the person who also took money... 1,833 Views / 10 Replies  
This sounds like the person who also took money from some Dutch guy around Christmas last year. He ordered two computers and never got anything. Not even a thank you for your money and we are gone...
Posted by beachmark, on Sep 2, 2003 at 03:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
How about saving before buying. In that way you... 1,086 Views / 10 Replies  
How about saving before buying. In that way you even get interest whilst looking forward to your new Powerbook. And if that is not even: by the time you have enough money to buy you can buy the...
Posted by beachmark, on Sep 1, 2003 at 12:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
CheesePuff Not selective reading from your side... 1,573 Views / 23 Replies  
CheesePuff
Not selective reading from your side would have avoided this question. See my earlier posting
Posted by beachmark, on Aug 25, 2003 at 04:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
mainemanx The announcement of the keynote use... 1,573 Views / 23 Replies  
mainemanx
The announcement of the keynote use is published on some European websites of Apple under the hot news heading.

echosphere:
I am not one of these Apple users who is naggin ghte time...
Posted by beachmark, on Aug 25, 2003 at 03:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Steve Jobs to open Paris Show 1,573 Views / 23 Replies  
Apple just released a press statement that Steve Jobs is to hold a key note speech at the opening of the Apple Show in Paris.

My goodness I really hope that he will announce somethingsignificant....
Posted by beachmark, on Aug 25, 2003 at 02:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
www.radtech.us a website with some handy... 600 Views / 4 Replies  
www.radtech.us

a website with some handy goodies for your computer. if you can afford it yourself get the screensaver and sleeve. they are not that expensive and prevend your previous 17inch from...
Posted by beachmark, on Aug 25, 2003 at 02:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Soem have posted remarks to the 'Yearof the... 2,170 Views / 40 Replies  
Soem have posted remarks to the 'Yearof the Laptop" statement by Apple. I gethe impression that the posters expected to see all the Powerbooks to be upgraded every so often. Personally I believethat...
Posted by beachmark, on Aug 24, 2003 at 01:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I agree with the previous poster: take it to a... 527 Views / 2 Replies  
I agree with the previous poster: take it to a professional. Why risk damaing a 3000+ machine for something liek this?
Posted by beachmark, on Aug 24, 2003 at 12:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I got a Podium Coolpad to raise my 17inch a bit.... 600 Views / 4 Replies  
I got a Podium Coolpad to raise my 17inch a bit. It is also great for cooling it off at the same time.
Next to that I bought the JBL Creature Speakers in the silver color. They match the 17inch very...
Posted by beachmark, on Aug 24, 2003 at 12:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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