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Americans... No sense of humour. Uh... humor. ... 1,095 Views / 22 Replies  
Americans... No sense of humour. Uh... humor.

:stick:
Posted by Esquare, on Jan 10, 2004 at 06:16 PM, in macOS
I have the same PB. You should definitely get... 1,036 Views / 8 Replies  
I have the same PB. You should definitely get something like 3.5 hours for the stuff you describe.

EE
Posted by Esquare, on Oct 30, 2003 at 11:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: PowerBook G5 is probably released sooner 10,592 Views / 59 Replies  
Nice analysis. Utter crap, but nice. You forgot to mention the tealeafs, though.

Fact is that iBook and Powerbook have shared the same chip before (G3), and for quite some time at that. So that...
Posted by Esquare, on Oct 23, 2003 at 03:56 AM, in Mac Notebooks
But can you also live with the fact it's 8 inches... 10,592 Views / 59 Replies  
But can you also live with the fact it's 8 inches thick and weighs 20 pounds?

:stick:
Posted by Esquare, on Oct 23, 2003 at 03:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: G4 in the iBook must mean a G5 in the PB can't be too far off 10,592 Views / 59 Replies  
Sigh...
http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/topic/39023-1.html

:eek:
Posted by Esquare, on Oct 22, 2003 at 01:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sigh... ... 1,272 Views / 20 Replies  
Sigh...
http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/topic/39023-1.html

:brick:
Posted by Esquare, on Oct 22, 2003 at 01:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
He doesn't have the money for a decent camera,... 2,021 Views / 30 Replies  
He doesn't have the money for a decent camera, though. And I swear that is a picture of MY cat. It has the same black.... color...

:D
Posted by Esquare, on Oct 22, 2003 at 03:17 AM, in macOS
This reminds me of the Kernal vs. Kernel dual...... 9,981 Views / 60 Replies  
This reminds me of the Kernal vs. Kernel dual... eh, duel?

;)
Posted by Esquare, on Sep 21, 2003 at 08:54 AM, in Mac Desktops
If you like to shoot someone based on a range of... 857 Views / 11 Replies  
If you like to shoot someone based on a range of crappy rumors, I for one wouldn't like to live within a 1000 mile range of you.

You're a moron. Abuse reported.

:mad:
Posted by Esquare, on Sep 16, 2003 at 10:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Reasons NOT to buy a G5? 2,024 Views / 23 Replies  
Reasons I can think of:

* Expensive memory
* Large size
* Not able to run Virtual PC
* Price doesn't include OSX 10.3 (yet)
* No connector for old Apple Pro Speakers
* No PCI connectors in...
Posted by Esquare, on Sep 11, 2003 at 04:51 AM, in Mac Desktops
The Powerbook G3 (Wallstreet-Pismo) existed for... 2,591 Views / 57 Replies  
The Powerbook G3 (Wallstreet-Pismo) existed for almost 3 years, with some modifications. So the TiBook, introduced in January 2001, looks like having just about the same lifespan. Nothing special...
Posted by Esquare, on Sep 6, 2003 at 02:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
All valid points. But buying an old PC and new... 1,196 Views / 17 Replies  
All valid points. But buying an old PC and new PCI cards would cost about as much as buying a 1.4 GHz DP upgrade for my Quicksilver 933. (Disregarding the fact that I simply don't want to buy a PC...
Posted by Esquare, on Sep 2, 2003 at 04:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
I just replaced my printer and scanner two years... 1,196 Views / 17 Replies  
I just replaced my printer and scanner two years ago. I am just not doing this again that soon... Just cancelled my order.

:cry: :cry: :cry:
Posted by Esquare, on Sep 2, 2003 at 10:47 AM, in Mac Desktops
Sooo, to sum things up. The G5 I originally... 1,196 Views / 17 Replies  
Sooo, to sum things up. The G5 I originally planned to buy can't use my SCSI and Ethernet PCI cards (wrong voltage), won't run VPC, can't connect to my Apple Pro speakers...

:cry:
Posted by Esquare, on Sep 2, 2003 at 10:00 AM, in Mac Desktops
Well, it looks like you have to. Because I really... 749 Views / 5 Replies  
Well, it looks like you have to. Because I really can't see any Duals arriving at European addresses earlier than October...

:(
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 29, 2003 at 08:44 AM, in Mac Desktops
Yeah, well. I'm just p1ssed that these beasts... 1,938 Views / 15 Replies  
Yeah, well. I'm just p1ssed that these beasts aren't available in this part of the world until way into September. And that, when they are available, they won't be able to run Virtual PC for a year. ...
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 28, 2003 at 10:35 AM, in Mac Desktops
Expected within a year... ... 831 Views / 9 Replies  
Expected within a year...
http://asia.cnet.com/newstech/personaltech/0,39001147,39148247,00.htm

That is way too long for some users, including me. This means I cannot buy a G5 but have to upgrade...
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 28, 2003 at 09:15 AM, in Mac Desktops
So, let me get this straight. You reserved a G5... 1,938 Views / 15 Replies  
So, let me get this straight. You reserved a G5 you didn't need, just for the fun of it? This must be the summit of arrogance!

:brick:
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 27, 2003 at 04:30 PM, in Mac Desktops
The benchmark can be found at... 2,493 Views / 9 Replies  
The benchmark can be found at http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Cafe/4363/

Be sure to read the instructions about screen size and history setting etc.

:p
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 26, 2003 at 07:22 AM, in Mac Desktops
The only one that could confirm this, is Apple.... 2,898 Views / 26 Replies  
The only one that could confirm this, is Apple. And they most probably will not comment.

:p
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 25, 2003 at 02:43 PM, in Mac Desktops
That's what rumor sites are for, aren't they? ... 2,898 Views / 26 Replies  
That's what rumor sites are for, aren't they?

;)

Anyway, other sites report the G5's aren't actually recalled, but a problem was in fact found at the end of the assembly process. In that case...
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 25, 2003 at 02:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: my pmg5 1,561 Views / 11 Replies  
Thanks for the friendly message. Hope your G5 has got a severe case of Rev A and crashes on the first level.

:p
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 20, 2003 at 05:08 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: G5 Powerbook predictions 2,458 Views / 13 Replies  
Almost a year and a half... Chances of G5 PB's in January 2004 are VERY slim.

:err:
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 19, 2003 at 04:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
Huh, what's a G5? :err: 63,898 Views / 420 Replies  
Huh, what's a G5?

:err:
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 18, 2003 at 02:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I wouldn't go for anything less than a Dual 1.25.... 900 Views / 7 Replies  
I wouldn't go for anything less than a Dual 1.25. You can also check out the upgrades by Giga Design: they get very favorable reports on places like xlr8yourmac.com.

EE
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 14, 2003 at 02:48 AM, in Mac Desktops
Huh??? :confused: 1,140 Views / 22 Replies  
Huh???

:confused:
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 12, 2003 at 03:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
From my experience, they can do 90% of their work... 1,091 Views / 8 Replies  
From my experience, they can do 90% of their work at 10% of the price of a G5 (not any Mac: the eMac is quite cheap). Most of the people I know still work with a sub-Ghz PC that you can get second...
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 12, 2003 at 06:46 AM, in Mac Desktops
Hey guys, warn me when they come up for auction... 12,435 Views / 99 Replies  
Hey guys, warn me when they come up for auction on eBay! Will there be a Buy Now option?

:D
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 11, 2003 at 08:46 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: Re: Re: Powerbook shipping delays hint at tomorrow? 2,036 Views / 27 Replies  
Nah, not worth it.

EE
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 4, 2003 at 04:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Powerbook shipping delays hint at tomorrow? 2,036 Views / 27 Replies  
Because it's from youknowwho. Just be glad he didn't just copy one of your posts and dump it in a Spymac forum, like he did last week.

:D
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 4, 2003 at 03:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Judging by the rumors floating around, 'waiting... 3,729 Views / 36 Replies  
Judging by the rumors floating around, 'waiting customers' are the least of Apple's worries. The main problem is rolling out enough Dual G5 to satisfy the demand. In that respect the Dual 1.8 might...
Posted by Esquare, on Aug 4, 2003 at 06:47 AM, in Mac Desktops
Wrong: only if you walk through the "Nothing to... 1,597 Views / 29 Replies  
Wrong: only if you walk through the "Nothing to Declare"-gate and get away with it. Otherwise it will be treated as any other import.

:hmm:
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 28, 2003 at 03:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Apple should face reality 2,475 Views / 31 Replies  
1. There will be NO G5 PB in Jan/Feb 2004. That is completely ludicrous.
2. Students may be the biggest contributors to rumor sites, but they aren't the only buyers of computers.

Get real:...
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 28, 2003 at 03:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Dual 1.42 PowerMac STEAL 2,382 Views / 15 Replies  
The bigger question is: where did you find the idiot paying $1300 for a Quicksilver 933? I'd like to know, because mine is for sale and it looks like I have to drop the price to sub 1000 level to get...
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 23, 2003 at 04:30 PM, in Mac Desktops
Better quit trying to figure out all these rumor... 63,898 Views / 420 Replies  
Better quit trying to figure out all these rumor sites.

;)
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 22, 2003 at 02:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I think you're right: the first very soon, the... 1,600 Views / 19 Replies  
I think you're right: the first very soon, the second Spring 2004, the third Autumn 2004. G5 (or something like that): early 2005.

EE
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 20, 2003 at 12:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
No, it took 1 year and 4 months. So something... 1,600 Views / 19 Replies  
No, it took 1 year and 4 months. So something like January 2005 would be the equivalent timepath for the G5.
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 19, 2003 at 03:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Powerbook secret 1,050 Views / 5 Replies  
Psst... I just got a call from SJ... He told me he's holding back the new Powerbooks 'til the day everybody has stopped whining!

:D
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 17, 2003 at 03:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Exactly. It's really funny to see people predict... 1,856 Views / 31 Replies  
Exactly. It's really funny to see people predict the arrival of new PoBo's, based on the craziest rumors, and then blaming Apple when they "don't deliver". Perhaps they should try a raindance or...
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 16, 2003 at 04:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah! And if they don't announce a new model in... 4,962 Views / 46 Replies  
Yeah! And if they don't announce a new model in Paris, wait until the Expo SF in January. Better yet, wait until 2007, when the 10 GHz Powerbook arrives.

;)
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 15, 2003 at 05:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yep. Sep 1999- Jan 2001. :rolleyes: 63,898 Views / 420 Replies  
Yep. Sep 1999- Jan 2001.

:rolleyes:
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 3, 2003 at 01:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Horrible Apple Experience continued 1,452 Views / 19 Replies  
That is exactly my point!



Consider yourself lucky! Apple Customer Service in Europe has always been awful... The last time I got in touch with them - that must be something like 8 or 9 years...
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 3, 2003 at 01:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Re: Horrible Apple Experience continued 1,452 Views / 19 Replies  
Look again then. They are blatant! :eek:

"I'm a loyal Apple customer for XX years blah blah blah..."

and

"blah blah blah...better buy a Dell"

are the two most common sentences used in...
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 3, 2003 at 03:12 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Horrible Apple Experience continued 1,452 Views / 19 Replies  
You have every right to complain. But frankly, sentences like these make me sick. Words like 'boyscout' and 'crybaby' come to mind.

Don't get me wrong, you have my sympathy, but such cliches...
Posted by Esquare, on Jul 2, 2003 at 04:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
GF stands for grandfather...right? :rolleyes: 12,435 Views / 99 Replies  
GF stands for grandfather...right?

:rolleyes:
Posted by Esquare, on Jun 28, 2003 at 05:00 PM, in Mac Desktops
There is notting rong with his zpelling! :D 3,230 Views / 25 Replies  
There is notting rong with his zpelling!

:D
Posted by Esquare, on Jun 28, 2003 at 04:55 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: G5s in PB not anytime soon! 11,709 Views / 88 Replies  
A LOOONGG time: first PowerMac G4 in Sep 1999, first PowerBook G4... Jan 2001. At that rate the first PB G5 can be expected around Jan 2005! Which would be my guess anyway.

Don't hold your breath,...
Posted by Esquare, on Jun 27, 2003 at 04:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Next steps... 6,573 Views / 78 Replies  
Jim, just curious: any news on this?

EE
Posted by Esquare, on Jun 13, 2003 at 03:22 PM, in macOS
Let's, for the sake of argument, suppose it's... 9,058 Views / 84 Replies  
Let's, for the sake of argument, suppose it's true that there will be new 2.2 GHz PowerMacs. And let's assume these will be offered at groundbreaking prices...

How many bricks (or more likely...
Posted by Esquare, on Jun 8, 2003 at 01:32 PM, in macOS
I'm running FruitMenu without any problems. In... 6,573 Views / 78 Replies  
I'm running FruitMenu without any problems. In the past, though, a corrupted FruitMenu preference file could cause this slowdown. It might be worth while to trash them and give it another try.

EE
Posted by Esquare, on Jun 3, 2003 at 03:23 AM, in macOS
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