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Noise!!! 1,321 Views / 17 Replies  
Noise. Won't the imac be much quieter. I am thinking of getting the iMac as my main machine and server, and downgrade my powerbook 17" to the 12" ibook. I do love the 17", but it is not that quick....
Posted by capetown, on Sep 2, 2004 at 05:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
Laggy 2,121 Views / 23 Replies  
I had both the apple BT mouse and the mx900. I actually had the mx900 first. Updated both firmware and drivers. It was not accurate and laggy.

I stuck with the Apple BT even though it only had one...
Posted by capetown, on Jan 14, 2004 at 11:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
BT mouse 1,234 Views / 17 Replies  
The mouse is far better than the MX900 BT mouse. I had both.
Have you updated both your BT firmware and software.
The firmware comes with the mouse or is downloadable, and the software downloads...
Posted by capetown, on Jan 13, 2004 at 07:22 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
But does the gap close when you carry the... 888 Views / 8 Replies  
But does the gap close when you carry the powerbook, or when you push down on the screen when closed.

I am not sure what you are refering too - rubber stops. Can you send me a picture or...
Posted by capetown, on Dec 15, 2003 at 08:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
It doesn't really bother me, but I thought that... 888 Views / 8 Replies  
It doesn't really bother me, but I thought that if there was an easy solution I would give it a try so that my powerbook would be more perfect.

I noticed that the 12" - or was it the ibook - has...
Posted by capetown, on Dec 14, 2003 at 07:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
17" battery not flush. Solution? 888 Views / 8 Replies  
Hi,

My battery is not flush, it has a small lip between the battery and the bottom shell of the powerbook.

Does anybody know of a solution to make the battery sit flush with the shell of the...
Posted by capetown, on Dec 12, 2003 at 08:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
If you go to screen settings from the preference... 936 Views / 8 Replies  
If you go to screen settings from the preference pane, you will see two screens. One for tv and one for monitor. Just pick the resolution you want to try, and perhaps select the option for best for...
Posted by capetown, on Dec 10, 2003 at 06:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Still stumped with FCP4 - am i missing something? 700 Views / 8 Replies  
Thx
Posted by capetown, on Dec 9, 2003 at 06:30 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
FCP4 700 Views / 8 Replies  
But how do I do it with FCP4, or is this not possible.

I have gone to item properties where it shows me when I last modified the clip, and when I captured it onto the harddrive, but not when the...
Posted by capetown, on Dec 5, 2003 at 07:30 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Rev b still as the problem 1,208 Views / 17 Replies  
Blank plastic above the key also slopes!!

Just anoying as I paid a huge premium because I wanted OSx, and didn't want the problems that the 15" brought to the table.

Oh well - nothing is...
Posted by capetown, on Dec 5, 2003 at 06:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Information 700 Views / 8 Replies  
Apple + i brings up the import dialogue for me?

I am looking for the data i took the video sequence, NOT the date I captured the digital video onto the computer from the dv device?

Is this...
Posted by capetown, on Dec 4, 2003 at 04:39 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Let me know if it ever gets fixed 1,208 Views / 17 Replies  
Mine also arrived this way.

I too don't want to be without my laptop for over a week just for a key. But if it starts to affect the screen I will start jumping up and down.

Please email me if...
Posted by capetown, on Dec 4, 2003 at 11:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
!7" right arrow key is raised 1,208 Views / 17 Replies  
Hi, My right arrow key, and to some degree the function key, is raised above all the other keys.

I am worried that is will leave a mark on the screen and it does not look very nice.

I have...
Posted by capetown, on Dec 4, 2003 at 09:37 AM, in Mac Notebooks
DateTime Stamp when Capturing from DV 700 Views / 8 Replies  
Hi,

I was wondering what the best solution is when using iMovie, FCP or any other application to capture the DateTime stamp when capturing video from firewire.

I edit home videos and use the...
Posted by capetown, on Dec 4, 2003 at 07:36 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Full page printing 824 Views / 7 Replies  
Does TurboPrint allows all feature of the s9000?

Any limitations?

Would you recommend it?

Thanks
Posted by capetown, on Nov 25, 2003 at 12:11 PM, in Networking
Slow setting test 7,902 Views / 72 Replies  
I will run the lag test on the Apple BT mouse tonight.

Cheers
Posted by capetown, on Nov 25, 2003 at 05:44 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Apple BT vs MX900 975 Views / 7 Replies  
I have both.

Go with the Apple until Logitech comes out with drivers for the MX900. The MX900 has bad lag with my 17" powerbook.

A number of other MX900 owners agree with me and some feel that...
Posted by capetown, on Nov 24, 2003 at 07:10 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
MX900 lag 7,902 Views / 72 Replies  
So do you have any idea why I and a number of others are having such pad performance.

I would love to use it if I could figure out how to reduce the lag.

What is your setup and configuration.
...
Posted by capetown, on Nov 22, 2003 at 02:24 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Apple BT vs MX900 7,902 Views / 72 Replies  
I have now tested both at home with a powerbook 17" rev b (so using internal bluetooth module), with latest firmware and bt patches from apple.

MX900 vs Apple BT
Price in UK
- I believe PC World...
Posted by capetown, on Nov 21, 2003 at 10:51 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
MX900 1,743 Views / 18 Replies  
I have installed all the firmware and bt patches from Apple.

I still find the MX900 inconsistent and laggy.

I have just purchases the apple bt mouse to compare with.

The mx900 for �90 is...
Posted by capetown, on Nov 20, 2003 at 01:30 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Apple BT mouse 7,902 Views / 72 Replies  
Just had it out of the box (at work) - powerbook is at home.

It is promising - the mouse slides like a champ. Very low profile and comfortable. Far superior to the feel of the mx900.

When Apple...
Posted by capetown, on Nov 20, 2003 at 12:15 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Apple BT mouse 7,902 Views / 72 Replies  
Just bought the Apple BT mouse to test if it has the same lag that my MX900 suffers.

Will post my results tonight or tomorrow.

I would prefer the Apple BT over the MX900 if it has no lag, even...
Posted by capetown, on Nov 20, 2003 at 12:04 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
New One Touch 250gig from Maxtor 1,092 Views / 10 Replies  
I should receive mine on Monday.

I have only read good reviews, and it is really well price in the UK campared to Lacie and OWC drives.

Looks very nice, and uses the Oxford firewire chipset....
Posted by capetown, on Nov 20, 2003 at 11:50 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
LAG - further experience 7,902 Views / 72 Replies  
I have now had my mx900 for almost 2 weeks with 17" rev b powerbook.

Lag still p1ssing me off.

Last night I installed the bt firmware update from apple which has now given me the option to use...
Posted by capetown, on Nov 20, 2003 at 06:33 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
LAG 7,902 Views / 72 Replies  
What I mean by lag is when I move the mouse slowly in a horizontal direction it does not redraw the cursor consistantly - the cursor appears to move a little, then jump, then move, then jump.

If I...
Posted by capetown, on Nov 19, 2003 at 07:56 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Mx900 lag 7,902 Views / 72 Replies  
Hi,

I am using the mx900 on a rev b 17".

I have tried with bt 1.3 and 1.4.1 and it has a noticeable lag when compared to the trackbad and another wired optical mouse.

Do I need to get hold...
Posted by capetown, on Nov 18, 2003 at 06:06 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Panther available on apple UK store (NT) 427 Views / 0 Replies  
Check it out
Posted by capetown, on Oct 8, 2003 at 08:56 AM, in macOS
Multitasking 587 Views / 2 Replies  
Does that mean that while fcp4 renders, you can not use the powerbook for anything else. Does it slow down surfing, email etc?

Thanks
Posted by capetown, on Oct 3, 2003 at 05:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Speed? 1,290 Views / 14 Replies  
Can you guys give me an indication of how useable fcp4 is on an alpowerbook - speed wise.

Cutting clips, transitions, audio, keyframing.

I am happy to leave the mac to render while i'm surfing?...
Posted by capetown, on Oct 3, 2003 at 05:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
John Lewis 962 Views / 15 Replies  
I was definitely considering John Lewis.

MusicalTone - you mention a store on New Oxford street - what company is that.

So far the only company that I have found that overs both a vat refund...
Posted by capetown, on Oct 3, 2003 at 05:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
15" FCP 1,149 Views / 14 Replies  
Hi,

I'm switching and getting a powerbook in Nov.

Looking to use it for everything - inc. photo and video editing.

I have never had a laptop and am looking at 15" or 17".

If I go for the...
Posted by capetown, on Oct 2, 2003 at 10:35 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Budget 962 Views / 15 Replies  
Budget is important. I am in the UK, and can't really afford the 15" - but I want it!!! :)
We don't have apple stores in the UK, so it is difficult for me to get a demo of FCP, or photoshop.

Any...
Posted by capetown, on Oct 2, 2003 at 10:29 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks 962 Views / 15 Replies  
Still undecided - will go have a look at them.

Might go for the 15" - brighter screen, cheaper and can get an extra battery and isight for the same price.

Can always use external monitor for...
Posted by capetown, on Oct 2, 2003 at 06:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
15" vs 17" for video and photoshop - suggestions! 962 Views / 15 Replies  
I am going to become a switcher.

Looking at getting a portable to use on trips abroad, and btwn bedroom and lounge.

Will use it with dv camera and canon 10d doing video and photoediting, email,...
Posted by capetown, on Oct 1, 2003 at 12:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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