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Guess I won't be doing any email this evening ...... 1,005 Views / 11 Replies  
Guess I won't be doing any email this evening ... :\

Still down.
Posted by ruttopia, on Jun 2, 2008 at 08:26 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I had the new logic board put in about 10 days... 786 Views / 4 Replies  
I had the new logic board put in about 10 days ago and I still have the whine. It's better, but it still is obnoxious. It now only occurs when the power cable is plugged in - when it's running on...
Posted by ruttopia, on Aug 16, 2006 at 10:02 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Quicken 2007 anyone? 1,132 Views / 12 Replies  
Just curious if anyone has used Quicken 2007 and would be willing to offer up some of their experiences with / opinions of the product...?

thanks
Posted by ruttopia, on Aug 8, 2006 at 04:47 PM, in Applications
Connecting any bluetooth device kills the whine... 1,458 Views / 10 Replies  
Connecting any bluetooth device kills the whine instantly - only when it connects. I can power-on a keyboard but not press a key to connect it and the whine remains. But as soon as the connection...
Posted by ruttopia, on Jun 21, 2006 at 07:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
anyone running the new binary on a macbook pro? ... 3,078 Views / 38 Replies  
anyone running the new binary on a macbook pro? just curious what performance is like since there is NO DEMO. :rolleyes:
Posted by ruttopia, on Apr 17, 2006 at 07:10 AM, in Gaming
i too just got one of these coupons on ebay. i... 982 Views / 8 Replies  
i too just got one of these coupons on ebay. i googled around and couldn't find anything comparable. it cost $1.98 and was a $35 coupon that was delivered instantly to my email. i used it to get...
Posted by ruttopia, on Mar 21, 2006 at 08:13 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Poll: My MBP is the first Mac I've purchased in the... 3,217 Views / 22 Replies  
My MBP is the first Mac I've purchased in the last few years that has actually WOWed me and felt like a huge leap forward instead of a small step... I'm coming from a 1.5ghz PB (first generation...
Posted by ruttopia, on Feb 24, 2006 at 09:34 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I didn't even notice if the palmrests were warm -... 3,012 Views / 34 Replies  
I didn't even notice if the palmrests were warm - so I would say there's not significant warmth there. Of course, I should try playing Doom 3 or something to see how it gets after a few minutes... I...
Posted by ruttopia, on Feb 22, 2006 at 11:02 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Just doing some web browsing, emailing and... 3,012 Views / 34 Replies  
Just doing some web browsing, emailing and photoboothing last night for about 1 hour caused mine to get "warm". Not as hot as my 15" 1.5ghz PB gets when doing the same thing ... but still gets very...
Posted by ruttopia, on Feb 22, 2006 at 08:08 AM, in Mac Notebooks
my quickie test 3,089 Views / 32 Replies  
just got my MBP today. i let it charge to full, turned screen brightness up 100% (beautiful by the way!), had power settings at normal, and pulled the plug (magsafe is fun). let it sit for a minute...
Posted by ruttopia, on Feb 21, 2006 at 01:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
WOW - this feature is INCREDIBLE. I have been... 1,012 Views / 6 Replies  
WOW - this feature is INCREDIBLE. I have been waiting for this ... I can't believe it hasn't been published. Works flawlessly - thanks for pointing this out.

I can't get over how it syncs the...
Posted by ruttopia, on Jan 15, 2006 at 08:53 PM, in Applications
Thank you for checking this out! I too am... 737 Views / 6 Replies  
Thank you for checking this out! I too am considering moving to the v265 w/ Verizon (free upgrade for me from my current phone) and didn't see it listed on Apple's website for iSync compatibility.
...
Posted by ruttopia, on Jan 18, 2005 at 08:42 AM, in Applications
As a wanna-be developer, I'm working on an app... 778 Views / 13 Replies  
As a wanna-be developer, I'm working on an app and staying away from brushed metal because I don't want people to look at it as another iApp. I think using brushed metal makes it look like you're...
Posted by ruttopia, on Aug 26, 2004 at 09:15 AM, in Developer Center
Thanks for the info. Is this information... 893 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for the info. Is this information available on "online" ADC members or must I be a paying member to get info on it? (Haven't gotten that far yet obviously)
Posted by ruttopia, on Aug 24, 2004 at 08:09 AM, in Developer Center
iSync API or alternative? 893 Views / 4 Replies  
All,

I'm starting on some software that I'd like to incorporate a syncing technology into (essentially, what Apple has done with iCal syncing across Macs, etc).

Does Apple have any iSync...
Posted by ruttopia, on Aug 23, 2004 at 08:08 AM, in Developer Center
To clarify, I have the 1.25ghz model with the... 1,520 Views / 18 Replies  
To clarify, I have the 1.25ghz model with the 5400rpm drive. In any event, heat is not a problem at all for me with the laptop and it actually seems to run nice and cool for almost everything I do...
Posted by ruttopia, on Jan 19, 2004 at 08:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Ditto - 80GB 5400rpm drive has no issues that I... 1,520 Views / 18 Replies  
Ditto - 80GB 5400rpm drive has no issues that I can see... runs wonderfully.
Posted by ruttopia, on Jan 18, 2004 at 04:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, I'm taking the plunge. Amazon.com has the... 7,901 Views / 72 Replies  
Well, I'm taking the plunge. Amazon.com has the MX900 IN STOCK at $79.99 on sale with free shipping (if you're trying to save as much as possible).

Based on the many different opinions, the need...
Posted by ruttopia, on Jan 16, 2004 at 09:05 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Well the latest incarnation of the 'books came... 2,645 Views / 21 Replies  
Well the latest incarnation of the 'books came out in mid-September. The Powerbook G4 trade-in program runs through the end of March. I agree with most folks that if anything at MWSF it's a speed...
Posted by ruttopia, on Jan 5, 2004 at 01:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What config did you purchase? Mine shipped in 3... 4,559 Views / 22 Replies  
What config did you purchase? Mine shipped in 3 days - it was the 1.25ghz 15.2" with combo drive, 1 512kb memory chip, 5400rpm 80gig drive...
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 28, 2003 at 10:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, it arrived in town Christmas Eve morning. ... 4,559 Views / 22 Replies  
Well, it arrived in town Christmas Eve morning. So I called FedEx and picked it up instead of waiting until Friday. To the poster above who says he hopes it's worth it - IT IS. This is the most...
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 26, 2003 at 12:33 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, I pretty much will be boycotting FedEx at... 4,559 Views / 22 Replies  
Well, I pretty much will be boycotting FedEx at this point. I could have swam to Taiwan and gotten the Powerbook myself. It shipped on Friday the 19th and was in Alaska on Saturday. Made it to...
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 23, 2003 at 08:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Right, well my one confirmation email said it was... 4,559 Views / 22 Replies  
Right, well my one confirmation email said it was shipping from CA, but the FedEx tracking is showing it shipping from TW - which I assume is Taiwan?

So ... based on other websites (do a search on...
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 20, 2003 at 08:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for the great replies everyone. I feel... 4,559 Views / 22 Replies  
Thanks for the great replies everyone. I feel better given other experiences and also have accepted that if it comes on the 26th, there's nothing I can do. I've waited this long, what's a few more...
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 20, 2003 at 06:22 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple Store 2 day shipping - YEAH RIGHT! 4,559 Views / 22 Replies  
Alright, I have to rant. I bought a beautiful new PB G4 with expected ship date of 12/19 and 2 day shipping (free from Apple per the order details - how nice!). Well, it shipped on th 19th (today)...
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 19, 2003 at 03:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Viewing the store in a separate window will be... 2,069 Views / 22 Replies  
Viewing the store in a separate window will be great. Been wanting that feature since it came out..
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 18, 2003 at 03:35 PM, in Applications
Goooood stuff. Thanks for the replies! 887 Views / 3 Replies  
Goooood stuff. Thanks for the replies!
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 17, 2003 at 01:51 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
MX900 require base to work or just charge? 887 Views / 3 Replies  
Just ordered a new Powerbook with Bluetooth and would like to have a nice bluetooth mouse to use with it. However, I don't want a base station. It looks like the MX900 has a base station (like the...
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 17, 2003 at 09:25 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I can't compare it with another Powerbook, but I... 827 Views / 2 Replies  
I can't compare it with another Powerbook, but I do have an iBook 600 G3 and the trackpad on it seems much more 'stable' than the Powerbook. The Powerbook's felt flimsy in a way - I was playing with...
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 14, 2003 at 08:48 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I got it to work - I was calling [self updateUI]... 576 Views / 2 Replies  
I got it to work - I was calling [self updateUI] after I selected the row and it grays it out.

:rolleyes:

I didn't expect that behavior and thought I'd HAVE to call it for it to show up.
...
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 11, 2003 at 09:49 PM, in Developer Center
Hmmm .. you might want to code up a simple VBA... 756 Views / 5 Replies  
Hmmm .. you might want to code up a simple VBA script behind the spreadsheet tied to an Update button or something to calculate the values that way. I'm not sure if you can do an in-cell formula...
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 9, 2003 at 01:24 PM, in Developer Center
TableView editColumn doesn't work? 576 Views / 2 Replies  
I'm trying to use the editColumn method to go in and automatically start editing a column in a row in a table. However, all it does it select the row (the correct one!) in a gray color, but nothing...
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 7, 2003 at 09:47 AM, in Developer Center
I'm running a 533 G4 desktop with 640MB RAM and I... 487 Views / 2 Replies  
I'm running a 533 G4 desktop with 640MB RAM and I think it's very accceptable for a computer that I purchased 2.5 years ago. Thanks for mentioning this - I forgot it could do this and it is...
Posted by ruttopia, on Oct 24, 2003 at 11:32 PM, in macOS
They had to save something for iTunes 5.0 people!... 6,325 Views / 92 Replies  
They had to save something for iTunes 5.0 people! :thumbsup:
Posted by ruttopia, on Oct 22, 2003 at 01:05 PM, in macOS
Help - iBook/600 no sound AT FIRST problem 487 Views / 0 Replies  
This is a weird one - struggled with a meaningful title, but here's the issue.

I have an iBook/600 that I purchased in Dec '01. It was working great, but recently the sound stopped working ......
Posted by ruttopia, on Sep 30, 2003 at 08:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Confirm poor G5 Airport distance?? 987 Views / 4 Replies  
Can some people confirm the G5's poor airport reception? I have an iBook I keep downstairs and use my G4 as the gateway to the Internet. I was planning on purchasing a new 1.8 G5 in the near...
Posted by ruttopia, on Sep 28, 2003 at 02:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
Okay, the press release says it - uh yeah. Up to... 4,509 Views / 90 Replies  
Okay, the press release says it - uh yeah. Up to 9 months of usage on 4 AA's ... now I wonder what that REALLY means? I'd like to know hours per day usage. Are they talking 8 hours a day, 5 days a...
Posted by ruttopia, on Sep 16, 2003 at 07:21 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
What kind of battery life can we expect with the... 4,509 Views / 90 Replies  
What kind of battery life can we expect with the wireless keyboard? Don't see a mention of it on Apple's site - but it could just be because it's 7am and I haven't had any coffee yet ... :err:
Posted by ruttopia, on Sep 16, 2003 at 07:18 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Great responses - got what I needed. Thanks... 891 Views / 4 Replies  
Great responses - got what I needed. Thanks everyone!
Posted by ruttopia, on Aug 17, 2003 at 07:37 AM, in Developer Center
Write software that expires? 891 Views / 4 Replies  
How is software written that expires (such as Safari betas)? I searched on google and couldn't find anything that really answered my question - and I'm looking for a Mac approach (rather than...
Posted by ruttopia, on Aug 9, 2003 at 08:14 AM, in Developer Center
Poll: But ILLEGAL :rolleyes: 1,179 Views / 26 Replies  
But ILLEGAL :rolleyes:
Posted by ruttopia, on May 14, 2003 at 07:02 AM, in Applications
Opinions on current iMac offerings 550 Views / 2 Replies  
I currently own a G4 tower 533 system with a 17" Apple Studio Display (the good ol' CRT version). The sucker runs OS X very well and has 640mb RAM in (which of course helps!). I haven't upgraded it...
Posted by ruttopia, on May 2, 2003 at 10:51 AM, in Mac Desktops
AH man!!! Tell me where to go to post feedback... 1,296 Views / 13 Replies  
AH man!!! Tell me where to go to post feedback on this 'cause I use my TiVo 75% of the time for my music now since it pipes through my living room stereo ...As soon as I saw AAC my first thought was...
Posted by ruttopia, on Apr 29, 2003 at 09:46 PM, in Applications
I just left the country option blank and it... 737 Views / 12 Replies  
I just left the country option blank and it downloaded it.:thumbsup:
Posted by ruttopia, on Apr 28, 2003 at 05:21 PM, in Applications
I realize you are looking for a free piece of... 1,216 Views / 7 Replies  
I realize you are looking for a free piece of software - as was I originially. But I just purchased Bias Deck LE 3.5.1 and it's great. For only $99 ($69 if a student) you get 12 track recording. ...
Posted by ruttopia, on Jan 28, 2003 at 12:46 PM, in macOS
Does anyone know if the patent discussed in past... 1,399 Views / 14 Replies  
Does anyone know if the patent discussed in past weeks is the one that applies to the keyboard? If not, is there one?

Looking to research it for a class...
Posted by ruttopia, on Jan 14, 2003 at 09:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
iPhoto and 4x6 Photo Paper 929 Views / 2 Replies  
Apologize if this has been posted before, couldn't find anything related in searchs on this and other forums ...

I purchased a pack of Kodak's 4x6 photo paper (borderless) and tried to setup...
Posted by ruttopia, on Jan 6, 2003 at 12:07 PM, in Applications
Err ... don't you mean snappy?? 4,616 Views / 77 Replies  
Err ... don't you mean snappy??
Posted by ruttopia, on Jan 2, 2003 at 10:18 AM, in macOS
My framerates in the visuals have been cut in... 990 Views / 8 Replies  
My framerates in the visuals have been cut in half. They are back to the old days of ... WAIT A MINUTE ... maybe it reset my OpenGL preference? Hmm ... either way, the visuals are slow again. :( ...
Posted by ruttopia, on Dec 23, 2002 at 12:13 PM, in macOS
Well, alarms are essentially useless then for... 1,129 Views / 12 Replies  
Well, alarms are essentially useless then for personal use. My computer is asleep a lot of the time at home. I've gotten one alarm out of about 30 I've had scheduled since iCal came out. I just...
Posted by ruttopia, on Oct 17, 2002 at 08:49 AM, in Applications
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