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Rats. I was hoping that wouldn't be the case,... 1,249 Views / 5 Replies  
Rats. I was hoping that wouldn't be the case, even though I knew better. Oh, well.

I bought the single processor G5 1.8 gHz about a month ago. But I had the PSU problem where is sounded like a...
Posted by WinTroll, on Dec 6, 2004 at 01:01 AM, in Mac Desktops
Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse 1,249 Views / 5 Replies  
Does the PowerMac G5 recognize the keyboard and mouse via the BTO bluetooth option when you are booting up the Mac?

In other words, can I hold the 'C' key on the wireless bluetooth keyboard and...
Posted by WinTroll, on Dec 5, 2004 at 12:43 AM, in Mac Desktops
iBook G4 12" - What model/type hard drive is in it? 1,175 Views / 15 Replies  
What hard drive is in this iBook?

I have an extra 60 gig HD from a Compaq X1360 that just happens to be the exact same drive used in the PB 12" Rev C.

So I was hoping that I could get a 12"...
Posted by WinTroll, on Dec 1, 2004 at 08:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
https://www.apani.com/cgi-bin2/form.cgi?form=eval&... 1,669 Views / 10 Replies  
https://www.apani.com/cgi-bin2/form.cgi?form=eval&prod=nortelvpn

They have an OSX client that I use with my company Nortel Contivity VPN solution. Works great, BUT, it costs $99 or so.

As far...
Posted by WinTroll, on Nov 27, 2004 at 04:16 PM, in Applications
Re: Re: iMac G5 - Loud Fan! 38,646 Views / 152 Replies  
And many thought I was being overly "fussy" about the noise when I first posted about this problem.

Again, it sounded just like an RC Model Airplane buzzing around. It was the hard drive fan. It...
Posted by WinTroll, on Nov 27, 2004 at 03:12 PM, in Mac Desktops
iMovie and iDVD Questions 810 Views / 3 Replies  
From what I have read, iDVD will only work with the built-in DVD burner. Is this true?

Does Roxio use external firewall/USB DVD burners?

Also, can iMovie save movies in a format that Roxio can...
Posted by WinTroll, on Nov 26, 2004 at 07:40 PM, in Applications
Re: The Perfect iMac G5 Desk 2,116 Views / 24 Replies  
The desk seems .... too busy.

:D
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 22, 2004 at 12:06 AM, in Mac Desktops
I ran Command & Conquer Generals on the 17" iMac... 18,526 Views / 381 Replies  
I ran Command & Conquer Generals on the 17" iMac G5 1.8 gHz with 768 megs RAM.

I ran it at 1024 x 768 at medium settings.

No problem!

No jerkiness, no slowdowns, very quick and responsive....
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 22, 2004 at 12:04 AM, in Mac Desktops
Yes. No restocking fee either. But that was... 38,646 Views / 152 Replies  
Yes. No restocking fee either.

But that was because I saved everything (literally) and reboxed like it was brand new.

I will look at getting the 20" next time though.

And I want to watch...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 22, 2004 at 12:01 AM, in Mac Desktops
:cry: No more in-stock though. Try... 38,646 Views / 152 Replies  
:cry:

No more in-stock though.

Try again in a few weeks (long backlog).

:cry:
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 20, 2004 at 09:57 PM, in Mac Desktops
:cry: I had to return it to the local Apple... 38,646 Views / 152 Replies  
:cry:

I had to return it to the local Apple Store today.

A sad day.

The tech came out and said that there was certainly something wrong with the fan making that buzzing noise. He heard it...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 20, 2004 at 08:29 PM, in Mac Desktops
I will reload it now from scratch after resetting... 38,646 Views / 152 Replies  
I will reload it now from scratch after resetting the SMU. Not a big deal since I have not installed much on it now (30 hours later).

And I have owned an iMac G4 17" too. I fully realize that it...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 19, 2004 at 11:57 PM, in Mac Desktops
It is not the fact that there is fan noise that... 38,646 Views / 152 Replies  
It is not the fact that there is fan noise that bothers me. I fully expected it (especially with a G5 chip).

But the tone or pitch of one of the fans is right at the point of being really...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 19, 2004 at 06:45 PM, in Mac Desktops
iMac G5 Gaming - Real World Test 1,043 Views / 8 Replies  
OK.

I bought an iMac G5 with the nVidia 5200 Ultra with 64 meg DDR memory.

I added a 512 meg stick to bring my iMac to 768 megs total system RAM.

I just played C&C Generals in 1024 x 768...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 19, 2004 at 06:34 PM, in Gaming
Ironic comment since Apple has long claimed this... 38,646 Views / 152 Replies  
Ironic comment since Apple has long claimed this as a feature over the PC world.

I shouldn't have to cripple my CPU (by reducing its speed) or constantly play iTunes to mask the annoying sound...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 19, 2004 at 02:19 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yes. The G4 iMac was incredibly silent. I used... 38,646 Views / 152 Replies  
Yes. The G4 iMac was incredibly silent. I used to have one.

And I fully expected that this G5 iMac would certainly be louder and was well prepared for that.

And yes, it is that loud as to...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 19, 2004 at 02:15 PM, in Mac Desktops
True, the memory sticks in this iMac G5 1.8 lean... 38,646 Views / 152 Replies  
True, the memory sticks in this iMac G5 1.8 lean over towards the G5 casing.

Oddly, though, the G5 casing, while hot, was not as hot as the hard drive was.

I love this computer, so I am going...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 19, 2004 at 02:08 PM, in Mac Desktops
Mine is the middle of the road model (17" with... 38,646 Views / 152 Replies  
Mine is the middle of the road model (17" with SuperDrive).

And as a PC user, I know what loud is too.

This is unacceptably loud, even for a PC. If this were a PC, I would be taking it back...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 19, 2004 at 02:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
I notice lots of people in the Apple Support... 38,646 Views / 152 Replies  
I notice lots of people in the Apple Support Discussions complaining about this issue too.

I installed another 512 to bring it to 768 megs of RAM.

Lack of RAM is not the problem. I set the CPU...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 19, 2004 at 04:52 AM, in Mac Desktops
iMac G5 - Loud Fan! 38,646 Views / 152 Replies  
Is anyone else having this problem?

I just got mine at the local Apple Store here. Came home all excited and everything!

Turn it on and NO dead pixels, thank god.

However, the fan is...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 19, 2004 at 02:06 AM, in Mac Desktops
It happens, I guess. I wish your G5 a quick... 9,224 Views / 50 Replies  
It happens, I guess.

I wish your G5 a quick repair and safe return to you! :D
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 13, 2004 at 09:55 PM, in Mac Desktops
I am curious. How did they determine that... 9,224 Views / 50 Replies  
I am curious.

How did they determine that one of the processors is bad?
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:53 AM, in Mac Desktops
Mac's are definitely quieter than PC's. No... 9,224 Views / 50 Replies  
Mac's are definitely quieter than PC's. No doubt.

But now that the Mac's are neck and neck with PC's in terms of CPU speed, they will begin to face the same problems as well.

The problem of...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:52 AM, in Mac Desktops
I would have expected the dual 2.5 to be quieter... 9,224 Views / 50 Replies  
I would have expected the dual 2.5 to be quieter than a dual 2.0 because of the liquid cooling of the CPU. Either two less fans or one fan that would have to turn at lower rpm's (i.e. slower and...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:46 AM, in Mac Desktops
Excellent reply! The fans are put into the... 9,224 Views / 50 Replies  
Excellent reply!

The fans are put into the G5's for a reason. Not to just look pretty. Everyone wants a faster machine, and faster machines generate heat, and fans reduce the heat. Simple...
Posted by WinTroll, on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:43 AM, in Mac Desktops
The 32 meg DDR ATI 9200 mobility chip in my... 6,214 Views / 119 Replies  
The 32 meg DDR ATI 9200 mobility chip in my Compaq 1360 centrino based laptop plays DOOM3 perfectly at default settings.

So why would this faster nVidia card with twice the memory and twice the...
Posted by WinTroll, on Aug 31, 2004 at 01:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
http://cncden.com Awesome map collection!!! 5,299 Views / 7 Replies  
http://cncden.com

Awesome map collection!!!
Posted by WinTroll, on Jul 3, 2004 at 02:24 AM, in Gaming
I received his payment on friday evening. I... 1,376 Views / 26 Replies  
I received his payment on friday evening.

I shipped his 12" PowerBook at lunch today.

Overnight delivery, he should have it around 10:30am tomorrow.

Enjoy!
Posted by WinTroll, on Jun 28, 2004 at 11:07 PM, in Marketplace
WWDC = 20" iMac G5 1.8 gHz 120 gig HD 747 Views / 1 Replies  
My best guess.

$2100 too.
Posted by WinTroll, on Jun 24, 2004 at 12:42 AM, in Mac Desktops
You should wait for the G6 iMac. ... 8,578 Views / 92 Replies  
You should wait for the G6 iMac.

http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=516

:D
Posted by WinTroll, on Jun 23, 2004 at 11:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
I just got off the phone with him. The... 1,376 Views / 26 Replies  
I just got off the phone with him.

The PowerBook will be sold to him later this week.

Thanks to everyone who replied.
Posted by WinTroll, on Jun 21, 2004 at 08:45 PM, in Marketplace
I just finished sorting the replies. ... 1,376 Views / 26 Replies  
I just finished sorting the replies.

Techno_geek911 was the first to respond with a serious offer.

I sent him my response and phone number.

If I don't hear from him in a few days or he...
Posted by WinTroll, on Jun 20, 2004 at 01:30 PM, in Marketplace
Sorry folks. I was unable to respond to your... 1,376 Views / 26 Replies  
Sorry folks.

I was unable to respond to your pm's the last few days.

I am reviewing them again now.

Yes, the PB is still available.

Look for responses later today.
Posted by WinTroll, on Jun 20, 2004 at 01:09 PM, in Marketplace
FS: 12" Powerbook G4 1.33 w/Superdrive (Rev C.) for $1,200 1,376 Views / 26 Replies  
PowerBook 12" G4 1.33 (Rev C.) with SuperDrive & AirCard Extreme

Purchased at local Apple Store.

Added 512 megs RAM (total = 768 megs)

Includes the following:

Microsoft Office 2004 for...
Posted by WinTroll, on Jun 17, 2004 at 11:55 PM, in Marketplace
Re: Re: FS: PowerBook 12" G4 (Rev C.) w/SuperDrive (PRICE DROP) 718 Views / 4 Replies  
I'll answer each of your questions here:

1. This is a stock 60 gig hard drive.

2. I am including "ALL" original CD's, packaging, etc. I even save the cord ties!

3. It is an Incase brand...
Posted by WinTroll, on Jun 4, 2004 at 11:00 PM, in Marketplace
OK. I'll drop the price to $1,600 for the... 718 Views / 4 Replies  
OK.

I'll drop the price to $1,600 for the whole bundle.

Reply here if you are interested.
Posted by WinTroll, on May 31, 2004 at 10:56 PM, in Marketplace
FS: PowerBook 12" G4 (Rev C.) w/SuperDrive (PRICE DROP) 718 Views / 4 Replies  
PowerBook 12" G4 1.33 with SuperDrive & AirCard Extreme.

Purchased at local Apple Store.

Added 512 megs RAM (total = 768 megs)

Includes the following:

Microsoft Office 2004 for OSX...
Posted by WinTroll, on May 29, 2004 at 03:01 PM, in Marketplace
Poll: maybe some ann this weekend. 12,429 Views / 235 Replies  
maybe some ann this weekend.
Posted by WinTroll, on Mar 26, 2004 at 09:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
Poll: man the waiting is killing me.... 12,429 Views / 235 Replies  
man the waiting is killing me....
Posted by WinTroll, on Mar 25, 2004 at 08:12 PM, in Mac Desktops
I think only the AirCard Extreme supports WPA. 1,177 Views / 7 Replies  
I think only the AirCard Extreme supports WPA.
Posted by WinTroll, on Mar 24, 2004 at 11:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: 98 days?????? dude i hope u r wrong on this 12,429 Views / 235 Replies  
98 days??????

dude i hope u r wrong on this
Posted by WinTroll, on Mar 24, 2004 at 10:20 PM, in Mac Desktops
Vague answer for sure, but "it depends". I... 728 Views / 5 Replies  
Vague answer for sure, but "it depends".

I always prefer the latest and greatest if I can afford it.

Given the heat output of the current G4 CPU in the PowerBook series, I would DEFINITELY wait...
Posted by WinTroll, on Mar 24, 2004 at 04:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Start troubleshooting: 1. Backup your data.... 685 Views / 5 Replies  
Start troubleshooting:

1. Backup your data.
2. Remove the non-Apple memory
3. Boot from the Apple Hardware CD and test your hardware.
4. Reinstall OS X (complete format of the HD, writing...
Posted by WinTroll, on Mar 24, 2004 at 04:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
G5 is a better processor, obviously. New... 728 Views / 5 Replies  
G5 is a better processor, obviously.

New G5's (rev B, if you will) run cooler too. Which is a big deal in a laptop.

Apple HeatBook line could use a cooler CPU for sure.....
Posted by WinTroll, on Mar 24, 2004 at 04:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
G5 Question 600 Views / 1 Replies  
I am considering buying a G5.

I would like to use my NEC MultiSync 1765 with it. Is this possible and what connectors would I need to use?

Thanks in advance!
Posted by WinTroll, on Dec 1, 2003 at 01:28 AM, in Mac Desktops
I plug in my Harmon-Karmon JBL Creatures... 713 Views / 4 Replies  
I plug in my Harmon-Karmon JBL Creatures (line-out, not USB) and they immediately cutoff the Mac speakers.

But those circuits are right next to each other in the case, easy matter to do that. USB...
Posted by WinTroll, on Nov 26, 2003 at 01:02 PM, in Mac Desktops
Cool.... 760 Views / 5 Replies  
CaseCom, you rule!

Thanks for "active" link. This one worked great.

It was just what I was looking for too.

Again, thanks for the help.
Posted by WinTroll, on Nov 26, 2003 at 01:54 AM, in Mac Desktops
Dead Links and Dated Threads 760 Views / 5 Replies  
Did you seriously think I had not already searched and found those threads with "dead" and "non-existent" links and references?

Every one of those threads was useless. Although, one user did...
Posted by WinTroll, on Nov 25, 2003 at 12:48 PM, in Mac Desktops
iMac 17" 1 gHz - hard drive upgrade help 760 Views / 5 Replies  
I am looking to upgrade my hard drive. Not concerned about violating the warranty and I have years of experience putting together my own WinTel clones.

Does anyone have any links, pictures,...
Posted by WinTroll, on Nov 25, 2003 at 02:16 AM, in Mac Desktops
So the EyeTV device is able to change the channel... 704 Views / 4 Replies  
So the EyeTV device is able to change the channel to the right channel to do the recording?

Or must you do something on the set-top box as well (like leave it on that channel)?
Posted by WinTroll, on Nov 24, 2003 at 03:44 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
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