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I thought that was a possibility too, but we... 663 Views / 5 Replies  
I thought that was a possibility too, but we tried a second install disc from my employer's IT department. As for the virus, I didn't put a lot stock in that option, but at this point I'm just trying...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Nov 3, 2008 at 02:13 PM, in macOS
Mac OS 10.5 Reinstallation Issues (multiple machines) 663 Views / 5 Replies  
Within 24 hours, I have had two of my machines (first the 1 year old MacMini, then the 3 year old G4 PB 17) crash and is now unable to boot. Yesterday, I ran Disk Utility and TechTool Deluxe to...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Nov 3, 2008 at 12:30 PM, in macOS
Unresponsive PB G4 1.67 - Help! 640 Views / 2 Replies  
Yesterday I was using my PB in battery mode until I got the low battery warning. I then closed the cover and put the PB to sleep. I went back to my desk and plugged the power supply back in to the...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Nov 4, 2007 at 11:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks
PrimateLabs... 936 Views / 5 Replies  
PrimateLabs (http://www.primatelabs.ca/blog/2007/08/mac-mini-performance-august-2007/) has posted their benchmarks comparing the mac Mini lineup. Overall, generally modest improvements over the...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Aug 13, 2007 at 03:00 PM, in Mac Desktops
I ordered mine the day of the announcement, but... 936 Views / 5 Replies  
I ordered mine the day of the announcement, but it hasn't shipped yet. I did a CTO with 2GB of RAM, 160GB HD and iWork installed. It is supposed to ship between the 14th and the 16th. The new...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Aug 13, 2007 at 11:54 AM, in Mac Desktops
I ordered mine as soon as the store came back up.... 1,238 Views / 19 Replies  
I ordered mine as soon as the store came back up. I was very pleased at the changes for the most part. The few disappointments came with the lack of 802.11N capability and no video card upgrade....
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Aug 8, 2007 at 09:48 AM, in Mac Desktops
do a quick refresh on your browser now... new... 485 Views / 1 Replies  
do a quick refresh on your browser now... new specs available
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Aug 7, 2007 at 03:11 PM, in Mac Desktops
Very true. A quick check around some Apple... 1,641 Views / 30 Replies  
Very true.

A quick check around some Apple resellers finds that for the mac Mini:

CompUSA - out of stock online and very limited or no availability at stores in the Midwest.
BestBuy - out of...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Aug 6, 2007 at 01:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'm making plans to hang out at my local Apple... 1,641 Views / 30 Replies  
I'm making plans to hang out at my local Apple store early tomorrow afternoon during the announcement. I'd like to but a mac Mini, preferrably new and improved ;) , but if they are discontinued :(...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Aug 6, 2007 at 12:37 PM, in Mac Desktops
New PowerBook - Odd Problems 687 Views / 2 Replies  
I just got my new 17" AL PB this weekend. It is wonderful. I upgraded from the original 17". I used the data transfer feature upon startup to get my info from the old to the new PB. The process...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Nov 21, 2005 at 09:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
This is good to know. I have the same old... 1,049 Views / 6 Replies  
This is good to know. I have the same old PowerBook you have and I'm waiting for the same replacement you received (the order is snaking its way through the bureaucracy at the moment :brick: )....
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 27, 2005 at 08:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've had one since they were first introduced. I... 908 Views / 11 Replies  
I've had one since they were first introduced. I take it everywhere with me, including to and from work 5 days a week. It goes with me on vacations and business travel. Having the right bag is key. I...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 7, 2005 at 08:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, the problem seems to have resolved itself ... 10,957 Views / 102 Replies  
Well, the problem seems to have resolved itself :) . He is using the Netgear Utility app to setup and change between networks. Pretty basic application. He has no problem accessing networks...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Aug 30, 2005 at 06:06 PM, in Networking
Logging on to an AirPort network via PC laptop 10,957 Views / 102 Replies  
Read through this thread and others, but couldn't find an answer. I currently have an AirPort Extreme network in my home consisting of two AirPort Express units (one connected to the cable modem and...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Aug 30, 2005 at 04:48 PM, in Networking
I had the exact same problem on my first gen 17"... 1,010 Views / 10 Replies  
I had the exact same problem on my first gen 17" PB. It started about two weeks ago. Shortly thereafter, the fan became unbalanced and started sounding like a paperclip was stuck in it. I took it to...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Aug 12, 2005 at 01:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I just got shuffled to this screen when... 5,585 Views / 80 Replies  
I just got shuffled to this screen when attempting to check the status of a saved order:

Thank you for shopping at the Apple Online Store

Apple's Online and phone Order Status services are...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Jul 26, 2005 at 08:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have one of the original 17" PowerBooks, having... 4,356 Views / 18 Replies  
I have one of the original 17" PowerBooks, having ordered it when they were first announced. It has been well over a year since the purchase and I have not had one single regret about this machine....
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Jul 16, 2004 at 03:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Think Secret believes that the new machines... 4,367 Views / 62 Replies  
Think Secret believes that the new machines announced tomorrow will top out at 2.6 GHz. I find this to be odd as we are supposed to see 3 GHz this summer. Maybe They will announce that the new low...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Jun 7, 2004 at 06:43 PM, in Mac Desktops
Ditto here. An on/off switch would definitely... 18,044 Views / 126 Replies  
Ditto here. An on/off switch would definitely extend the battery life, and I would love to be able to program the Back and Forward buttons to actually perform those functions.

Other than that,...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Apr 23, 2004 at 05:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I ordered mine the other day. I just went back... 993 Views / 15 Replies  
I ordered mine the other day. I just went back and checked the date of the original purchase. I made it under the wire by one day. :-) And to think I was originally going to wait until tomorrow to...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Mar 25, 2004 at 11:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm having the same problem. The weird thing is,... 8,654 Views / 76 Replies  
I'm having the same problem. The weird thing is, the first day I tried this with a friend on a PC it worked flawlessly. It was the same quality I was getting Mac-to-Mac. We attempted to connect again...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Feb 17, 2004 at 12:19 AM, in Applications
- There are 8 total (left, right, scroll wheel,... 18,044 Views / 126 Replies  
- There are 8 total (left, right, scroll wheel, one forward of scroll wheel, two behind scroll wheel, and a forward and back set of buttons on the left hand side)

- 2 AA replaceable batteries -...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Feb 3, 2004 at 12:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I purchased the MX-900 about two weeks ago and... 18,044 Views / 126 Replies  
I purchased the MX-900 about two weeks ago and really love it. Though there are no drivers for OS X, I have all of the buttons except for three programed using Expose. It is very responsive and...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Feb 2, 2004 at 08:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Macintosh tops Playboy's "50 Products That Changed The World" 848 Views / 5 Replies  
In the 50th Anniversary Edition of Playboy (January 2004), the magazine presents its' list of a wide variety of products that have changed the world over the last 50 years. Not only did Apple make...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Nov 30, 2003 at 11:54 AM, in MacNN Lounge
:confused: I have a slightly different set of... 849 Views / 15 Replies  
:confused: I have a slightly different set of options that includes Print Type/Quality where I find a pull-down menu for Quality. Here, the choices are Draft, Normal, and Best (along with a...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Nov 3, 2003 at 06:37 PM, in macOS
Re: Panther Kills "Draft" Printing option? 849 Views / 15 Replies  
That's strange. I have an older HP 935 and can print draft documents without any problems using the HP driver that came with Panther. I wonder if your problem is specific to the 3820 model.
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Nov 3, 2003 at 01:47 PM, in macOS
Thanks. :D If you have headers turned off,... 626 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks. :D

If you have headers turned off, then it places the photo right in the text. I've turned on the default header, which is much better than it used to be and the photo now shows up...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 26, 2003 at 11:07 AM, in Applications
I'm seeing about a 12.5% increase in battery life... 2,156 Views / 14 Replies  
I'm seeing about a 12.5% increase in battery life on my 17PB revA. It lasted 2h 38m before the forced sleep mode kicked in.
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 25, 2003 at 05:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: What is the best way to use Xbattery to time the life of your battery? 594 Views / 2 Replies  
I have a revA 17AL. I had the same battery readings as you. I got 2h 38min beofre the screen went dark and it went into sleep mode. This is about 12% better than in Jaguar.
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 25, 2003 at 05:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Address Book Pictures in Panther Mail app 626 Views / 3 Replies  
While I love that the pictures from the Address Book show up when I get a message from someone, they cover up part of the message. Does anyone know how to move the image appearance location or...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 25, 2003 at 10:10 AM, in Applications
Panther Performance 2,385 Views / 11 Replies  
Has anyone tested out how well Panther performs relative to Jaguar? I did a before an after comparison on both my machines. For the most part, I was relatively impressed. My tower averaged nearly a...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 25, 2003 at 10:01 AM, in macOS
:D :D :D It's here !!! FedEx made a second... 7,758 Views / 117 Replies  
:D :D :D It's here !!! FedEx made a second delivery attempt. I'm currently loading it up on the tower. Very nice box by the way. I send feedback later.
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 24, 2003 at 06:00 PM, in macOS
:( :( Ughh :brick: - Of all days for my... 7,758 Views / 117 Replies  
:( :( Ughh :brick: - Of all days for my apartment office to close for meetings, they choose today. FedEx attempted a delivery but no one was there. FedEx didn't leave a note, so I'm hoping they...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 24, 2003 at 03:46 PM, in macOS
I just checked my status on FedEx. It arrived in... 7,758 Views / 117 Replies  
I just checked my status on FedEx. It arrived in town today at 5:46pm. So close... yet so far away. I'm coming home early tomorrow.:D
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 23, 2003 at 10:46 PM, in macOS
Before I load Panther tomorrow (hint to FedEX -... 6,725 Views / 39 Replies  
Before I load Panther tomorrow (hint to FedEX - please deliver as promised :)), I plan to time a couple of items in 10.2.8 and then compare them to 10.3 afterwards on both of my machines.

Test...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 23, 2003 at 05:37 PM, in macOS
Didn't receive an e-mail yet, but I just checked... 3,660 Views / 70 Replies  
Didn't receive an e-mail yet, but I just checked my order status and woohoo, it shipped! According to the FEDEX tracking site, it is estimated to be delivered by 4:30pm on Friday :D :D :D
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 22, 2003 at 08:38 PM, in macOS
Same here. Overnight to 2-Day. As long as it... 4,042 Views / 70 Replies  
Same here. Overnight to 2-Day. As long as it comes by Friday night, I'll be happy. If they don't charge the extra $12 and it is still here on Friday night - WooHoo:D
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 21, 2003 at 11:47 AM, in macOS
Just checked my status. It hasn't shipped yet :( ... 1,076 Views / 14 Replies  
Just checked my status. It hasn't shipped yet :(
I ordered at 12:01PST on the 8th and selected overnight shipping. It still says delivery on or before the 24th. I really hope it's here when I get...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 21, 2003 at 07:11 AM, in macOS
inMotion 574 Views / 1 Replies  
Has anyone purchased and/or heard the inMotion speakers from Altec Lansing for the iPod? or a review somewhere?

I'd like to know how they sound and if they will take some type of 3rd party AC...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 8, 2003 at 08:31 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Re: Post-new update battery life 1,986 Views / 31 Replies  
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dubya's Dealer:
[B]Who's up-updated? Is the battery life issue fixed?

Woo Hoo!!! :D

Pre update: 2h 1min
Post update: 3h 6min

PowerBook 17 Rev A
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Oct 3, 2003 at 08:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: **how Is Your Rev A 17 Holding Up?** 800 Views / 9 Replies  
How are yours holding up? Are any of the seams starting to drift? Holding up very well. No problems at all with the case or seams.

Have any fan issues popped up? No. It rarely turns on. I do...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Sep 26, 2003 at 03:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Kanguru Solutions CD-RW 395 Views / 0 Replies  
Has anyone tried the Kanguru Solutions FireWire CD-RW or know where I could find some reviews. MacConnection has one for $70. I'm looking for a cheap firewire CD-RW for a friend who does occasional...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Sep 25, 2003 at 11:44 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Latch problem on PB 15AL? 727 Views / 3 Replies  
Has anyone noticed a problem with the latch on the new 15" PowerBook. My folks bought one this weekend (their first Apple since a ][+ ) and while I was setting it up for them, we noticed that the...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Sep 22, 2003 at 09:07 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I bought the first 17" PB at UT Austin and... 849 Views / 7 Replies  
I bought the first 17" PB at UT Austin and received it back in April. I absolutely love this machine. It really draws a crowd anywhere I take it, especially when I'm at the Dell dominated College of...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Sep 13, 2003 at 10:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I know what you mean. I've got four full size... 7,465 Views / 118 Replies  
I know what you mean. I've got four full size drives in my QuickSilver (500GB) plus one on a PC card. :( Expansion may have fallen victim to cooling issues. It looks like the design was optimized...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Jun 23, 2003 at 03:57 PM, in Mac Desktops
No problems at all. I put my 17 in and out of a... 817 Views / 7 Replies  
No problems at all. I put my 17 in and out of a backpack several times a day. My guess is that the problems associated with the other PBs is a bad glue mixture.
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Apr 26, 2003 at 11:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Decided to test this capability this morning... 5,550 Views / 32 Replies  
Decided to test this capability this morning after reading this thread. I have the 17" Al PB with the DWDB DVD-R Revision. I took a brand new Memorex DVD-RW v1.1 and was able to burn a short video...
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Apr 24, 2003 at 12:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: 17" Educational Shipments 1,291 Views / 24 Replies  
I received mine last Wednesday. It is absolutely wonderful. I ordered on Jan 10th. It was well worth the wait. It will draw crowds wherever you go.:D
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Mar 30, 2003 at 12:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
IT'S HERE!!!!:D :D :D It arrived at 10:05A CST.... 1,732 Views / 34 Replies  
IT'S HERE!!!!:D :D :D It arrived at 10:05A CST. WooHoo!!! I think the FedEx guy was surprised how fast I answered the door after his knock.:)
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Mar 26, 2003 at 12:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have a feeling it won't change until the end of... 1,732 Views / 34 Replies  
I have a feeling it won't change until the end of the day. It appears, at least from my observations, that FedEx has only been updating the tracking once a day.
Posted by HvyMtlMdns, on Mar 26, 2003 at 11:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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