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I got 3463kbps. iMac is certaintly much faster,... 5,276 Views / 11 Replies  
I got 3463kbps. iMac is certaintly much faster, but not bad still.
Posted by dbranham, on Sep 15, 2007 at 09:07 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Poll: I have mixed emotions about watching the... 2,818 Views / 33 Replies  
I have mixed emotions about watching the touchscreen interface take over the iPod landscape. On the one hand, i love my iPhone. But it unfortunately takes that hand AND the other hand to operate a...
Posted by dbranham, on Sep 7, 2007 at 11:39 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thanks for the input. Sounds like Apple TV isn't... 634 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks for the input. Sounds like Apple TV isn't such a viable alternative. I cant figure out what its good for. I'd like to stream music to my home theatre speakers, but dont want to pay $299 to...
Posted by dbranham, on Sep 7, 2007 at 11:13 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Apple TV as alternative to traditional cable 634 Views / 6 Replies  
I am considering ditching Time Warner Cable in favor of Apple TV. Is this a reasonable thing to do? Here are some of my concerns.

1. Which would be more economical (excluding Apple TV's purchase...
Posted by dbranham, on Sep 7, 2007 at 05:23 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Poll: I've been operating on a 2gb nano for some time... 1,243 Views / 15 Replies  
I've been operating on a 2gb nano for some time now. That 8gb nano fatty would be great for me to supplement my iPhone. Even the 4gb would probably satisfy me. Just gotta be more selective a/ my...
Posted by dbranham, on Sep 7, 2007 at 12:59 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I had no idea I can't use third party headphones... 1,236 Views / 13 Replies  
I had no idea I can't use third party headphones with my iPhone. How universally does this apply?
Posted by dbranham, on Sep 7, 2007 at 12:45 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I also love the fatty's look. I just bought an... 2,009 Views / 29 Replies  
I also love the fatty's look. I just bought an iPhone so there's no justification for a new nano. Maybe I can convince my wife that she needs one. LOL
Posted by dbranham, on Sep 7, 2007 at 12:14 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
My favorite. 495,882 Views / 1,355 Replies  
My favorite.
Posted by dbranham, on Sep 2, 2007 at 10:43 PM, in Mac Desktops
I use prune juice and a turkey baster. I'll be... 4,108 Views / 12 Replies  
I use prune juice and a turkey baster. I'll be the first to admit that it's not 100% effective, and in all honesty, it doesn't really even "clean" the thing. But doing it that way keeps my phone...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 16, 2007 at 10:39 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Don't pay any attention to analogika. He... 1,185 Views / 20 Replies  
Don't pay any attention to analogika. He initiates fights in every thread on this board. He's a socially maladjusted jerk. Period.
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 16, 2007 at 10:23 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I've never used skype, and quite honestly don't... 1,197 Views / 13 Replies  
I've never used skype, and quite honestly don't really understand how it works. But after seeing that skype was coming to the iPhone, I began considering its viability as a way to do much of my...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 16, 2007 at 10:19 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thank you, JKT! Some people could really stand... 29,880 Views / 153 Replies  
Thank you, JKT! Some people could really stand to be reminded that referring to others with derogatory pejoratives puts the accuser's own "arguments" in a position of heightened scrutiny.
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 15, 2007 at 10:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
Funny how innocuous threads degrade into pissing... 20,518 Views / 302 Replies  
Funny how innocuous threads degrade into pissing matches. It's a reminder that humans are indeed animals. Some have simply evolved a bit more than others (everyone here knows to whom I refer).
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 15, 2007 at 10:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
LOL. Black. 6,251 Views / 17 Replies  
LOL. Black.
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 15, 2007 at 10:29 PM, in Mac Desktops
4. Are you serious?!? I hardly know where to... 29,880 Views / 153 Replies  
4. Are you serious?!? I hardly know where to begin responding to someone like you. I fully realized you SAID "displays" rather than "LCDs." However, you attempted to make an unfounded comparison...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 15, 2007 at 11:41 AM, in Mac Desktops
LOL. Sorry, this is the 3rd time I've seen this... 29,880 Views / 153 Replies  
LOL. Sorry, this is the 3rd time I've seen this exact post from you. :lol::lol: I take it you've chosen not to purchase the new iMac?
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 15, 2007 at 10:56 AM, in Mac Desktops
LOL 20,518 Views / 302 Replies  
LOL
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 15, 2007 at 10:42 AM, in Mac Desktops
Don't take it too hard, man (girl?). Like I said... 4,507 Views / 32 Replies  
Don't take it too hard, man (girl?). Like I said before, I like it for the most part. Half the folks on this forum scour the threads for opportunities to trash anything and everything. Like you...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 14, 2007 at 11:31 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
In that Yahoo! article, the right-side (brighter)... 957 Views / 10 Replies  
In that Yahoo! article, the right-side (brighter) iPhone is too bright for my taste.
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 14, 2007 at 11:26 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Poll: More than adequate, here. I likely represent... 2,983 Views / 50 Replies  
More than adequate, here. I likely represent precisely the market for which Apple is shooting with these new iMacs. Constantly running: Safari, iTunes, Mail, iChat, and iCal. Also spend a good...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 14, 2007 at 11:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
4. Please. LCDs weren't around 60 years ago. ... 29,880 Views / 153 Replies  
4. Please. LCDs weren't around 60 years ago. Don't infer a 60 year trend in design technology from 5 years of reality.

5. 2600 Pro STILL trounced the 7300GT , no?
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 14, 2007 at 10:54 PM, in Mac Desktops
imacman, you just proved my point. Upgraded CPU,... 29,880 Views / 153 Replies  
imacman, you just proved my point. Upgraded CPU, larger hard drive, thinner, LOWER PRICE, etc. How can you point out some of these upgrades, and then conclude that the machine is unequivocally...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 14, 2007 at 10:50 AM, in Mac Desktops
I don't know. It's not that bad. The bottom bar... 4,507 Views / 32 Replies  
I don't know. It's not that bad. The bottom bar looks very nice. Main area would be a cool (temporary) change of scenery every now and again. The top bar, however, is the iPhone equivalent of a...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 13, 2007 at 08:47 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Congratulations, Kenna. You won't be... 29,880 Views / 153 Replies  
Congratulations, Kenna. You won't be disappointed. Let us know your impressions.
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 13, 2007 at 08:36 PM, in Mac Desktops
imacman, can you offer objective proof that the... 29,880 Views / 153 Replies  
imacman, can you offer objective proof that the glossy screen is inferior? Sure, it produces more glare. But it's also brighter. Can you offer proof that the aluminum casing is inferior to...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 13, 2007 at 07:21 PM, in Mac Desktops
The negative feedback on this glass monitor is... 20,518 Views / 302 Replies  
The negative feedback on this glass monitor is astounding. I wonder if that's just a message board phenomenon, or if the general consumer population will echo the concerns I'm reading on here. For...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 13, 2007 at 06:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
lol 29,880 Views / 153 Replies  
lol
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 13, 2007 at 08:19 AM, in Mac Desktops
Why should you go with quality memory? ... 3,918 Views / 40 Replies  
Why should you go with quality memory? Obviously, he stock answer is that it will perform better. But I hear people constantly touting the necessity of high-quality memory, and I get the...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 12, 2007 at 08:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
I hear ya, kenna. There will always be... 29,880 Views / 153 Replies  
I hear ya, kenna. There will always be naysayers, but don't listen to them. I played with the new iMacs at the Raleigh Apple Store yesterday and they were sweet. Given, the new design isn't a huge...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 12, 2007 at 08:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hahaha, tell me about it. Science has proved... 20,518 Views / 302 Replies  
Hahaha, tell me about it. Science has proved that these nerds are, beyond reasonable doubt, the most vocal cry-babies in the universe. They complain incessantly about anything and everything. This...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 12, 2007 at 04:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
You guys are a bit harsh on the MM. Sure, you've... 1,059 Views / 4 Replies  
You guys are a bit harsh on the MM. Sure, you've got to lift your left finger in order to right-click, but that's not a big deal. It makes up for it's deficiencies with complete lack of wires...
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 12, 2007 at 04:07 PM, in Mac Desktops
When I bought my G4 a few weeks before Jaguar was... 1,450 Views / 12 Replies  
When I bought my G4 a few weeks before Jaguar was released, I got a discount on it. Only had to shell out ~$20, if memory serves.
Posted by dbranham, on Aug 11, 2007 at 11:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
HAHA, I can just imagine that. Sheesh! Went... 1,113 Views / 18 Replies  
HAHA, I can just imagine that. Sheesh!

Went to the Raleigh Crabtree store last night around 8pm and could have bought one immediately. Sure, the new iPhone "bar" was packed with curious...
Posted by dbranham, on Jun 30, 2007 at 04:52 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I'm having the same issue with my work PC and... 669 Views / 3 Replies  
I'm having the same issue with my work PC and home Mac. Gotta have those work calendars from Outlook, but must also have music, contacts, etc. from home. Now that we know the iPhone will probably...
Posted by dbranham, on Jun 26, 2007 at 06:36 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Yeah, the touchscreen idea for a desktop doesn't... 28,568 Views / 334 Replies  
Yeah, the touchscreen idea for a desktop doesn't appeal to me, either. I like to rest my lazy arms on the desk and just work this Mighty Mouse with the least physical effort possible. Constantly...
Posted by dbranham, on Jun 9, 2007 at 10:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
Cube --> Mini Seems like a re-tread to me. 28,568 Views / 334 Replies  
Cube --> Mini

Seems like a re-tread to me.
Posted by dbranham, on Jun 6, 2007 at 08:21 PM, in Mac Desktops
Of course BT is Bluetooth. Mental lapse on my... 29,396 Views / 16 Replies  
Of course BT is Bluetooth. Mental lapse on my part. Thanks.

Let me attempt to rephrase my question. You implied that you already know how the iPod syncing system functions. I wondered if you...
Posted by dbranham, on May 22, 2007 at 09:54 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
2 Questions: -What is "BT"? -How do you mean... 29,396 Views / 16 Replies  
2 Questions:
-What is "BT"?
-How do you mean iPods sync with music/contacts/notes/etc...? I know how the iPod syncs with these media on a single computer. Are you referring to how it syncs with...
Posted by dbranham, on May 22, 2007 at 07:38 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Another iPhone downside 1,191 Views / 2 Replies  
:cry: I just realized we won't be able to use coverflow on the iPhone when it's attached to docks or speaker systems such as the Bose SoundDock or Apple HiFi. Those devices require vertical docking...
Posted by dbranham, on May 22, 2007 at 05:08 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Will iPhone sync with work pc AND home mac? 29,396 Views / 16 Replies  
Like many of you, I use a PC at work and then come home to my Mac. That gives rise to separate calendars, contacts, and email. Although it isn't yet clear whether the iPhone will sync with Outlook...
Posted by dbranham, on May 22, 2007 at 04:31 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
They've got a LONG way to go. 4,838 Views / 68 Replies  
They've got a LONG way to go.
Posted by dbranham, on Feb 11, 2007 at 04:28 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Apple should partner up w/ M-$oft on this thing... 1,742 Views / 27 Replies  
Apple should partner up w/ M-$oft on this thing so they can come up with the best possible device: ZunePod!

:lol:
Posted by dbranham, on Feb 8, 2007 at 11:07 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
New widescreen hard drive based iPod --> either... 4,838 Views / 68 Replies  
New widescreen hard drive based iPod --> either March at the special event or June at WWDC
Posted by dbranham, on Feb 8, 2007 at 11:00 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Trudat 4,838 Views / 68 Replies  
Trudat
Posted by dbranham, on Feb 4, 2007 at 03:02 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Yeah, it would be nice if they could fit a... 1,742 Views / 27 Replies  
Yeah, it would be nice if they could fit a hard-drive into the iPhone form factor. But, I'm sure that would be impossible, unless they made it much larger. One of the great things about flash is...
Posted by dbranham, on Feb 4, 2007 at 03:00 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Let's not forget Apple's scheduled "special... 1,742 Views / 27 Replies  
Let's not forget Apple's scheduled "special event" set to take place on Tuesday, February 20th.
Posted by dbranham, on Feb 4, 2007 at 01:28 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I can't believe you guys think they'll merge the... 4,838 Views / 68 Replies  
I can't believe you guys think they'll merge the video iPod w/ the shuffle!! There is a very fundamental difference: one is flash-based, while the other is hard-drive-based. Also, the shuffle is...
Posted by dbranham, on Feb 4, 2007 at 01:14 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
From my experience using a MM in the Apple Store,... 1,770 Views / 13 Replies  
From my experience using a MM in the Apple Store, I find the side buttons difficult to push due to their position. One has to strain in order to squeeze their pinky finger at that angle--the thumb...
Posted by dbranham, on Oct 31, 2006 at 11:49 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Are you guys kidding? You set your brightness at... 5,594 Views / 18 Replies  
Are you guys kidding? You set your brightness at 25%, and even at te lowest setting?!? You're eyes are going to go bad.

I keep my 17" a mere 1 from the highest!
Posted by dbranham, on Oct 31, 2006 at 11:47 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'd put the default setup 24" iMac above the MBP.... 1,555 Views / 20 Replies  
I'd put the default setup 24" iMac above the MBP. People seem to assume the MBP is more powerful than it is simply b/c it's called "Pro," but the fact remains that it's a notebook. I feel like the...
Posted by dbranham, on Oct 27, 2006 at 10:37 PM, in Mac Desktops
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