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I think I've solved the problem. After doing... 789 Views / 5 Replies  
I think I've solved the problem.

After doing some more digging, I think the culprit is the 120hz feature that seems to be enable by default on the HDMI ports. (Found a post on another forum by...
Posted by Rumz, on Nov 18, 2007 at 08:14 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Nope-- playback on the macbook pro's screen is... 789 Views / 5 Replies  
Nope-- playback on the macbook pro's screen is fine (no stuttering) and same goes for the Mini hooked up to a 20" Dell LCD.
Posted by Rumz, on Nov 18, 2007 at 07:37 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Problem playing dvds on new LCD HDTV from my Mac 789 Views / 5 Replies  
I've done some searching and haven't found any relevant threads yet, so I'll just ask the question.

I just bought a Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR4 46" 1080p LCD HDTV. For the short term, while I wait...
Posted by Rumz, on Nov 18, 2007 at 06:46 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Well it's working fine so far hooked up to HDMI... 3,540 Views / 5 Replies  
Well it's working fine so far hooked up to HDMI via a DVI -> HDMI adapter. I can't imagine what would be unique about a digital signal coming from a Mac Mini as opposed to a digital signal coming...
Posted by Rumz, on Nov 30, 2006 at 12:11 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
"Do not connect a PC to the TV's HDMI input." 3,540 Views / 5 Replies  
So, I just got a 1080p projection HDTV (Sony KDS-50A2000) and there's a note in the manual that says "Do not connect a PC to the TV's HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input instead when connecting...
Posted by Rumz, on Nov 27, 2006 at 11:33 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Yeah that's ridiculous. That's got to be a... 614 Views / 4 Replies  
Yeah that's ridiculous. That's got to be a hardware issue-- I took a different headphone plug and unplugged / plugged it in a few times until the light went off. Lame. Thanks again for the link!
Posted by Rumz, on Nov 12, 2006 at 01:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for the reference. I had done some... 614 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for the reference. I had done some searching but hadn't been able to find my same problem. Maybe I just didn't go back far enough. Thanks again :)
Posted by Rumz, on Nov 12, 2006 at 01:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Speakers no longer work on MBP (auto optical out) 614 Views / 4 Replies  
So, for the better part of a week now I can't get sound out of the speakers on my Core Duo MacBook Pro. If I plug headphones in, I get sound from there, and if I unplug the headphones, the optical...
Posted by Rumz, on Nov 12, 2006 at 01:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Here's what I found. I've been fiddling trying to... 1,854 Views / 4 Replies  
Here's what I found. I've been fiddling trying to get sound to work in flash since I installed beta 9 of Flash Player. Reverting to 8 didn't solve my problem, but I figured it out before I found this...
Posted by Rumz, on Aug 5, 2006 at 04:47 AM, in Applications
Got mine in late March (don't have it with me to... 3,966 Views / 39 Replies  
Got mine in late March (don't have it with me to verify serial number) and it has one problem:

Recently a fan on the right side of the unit has begun to make a racket (after being cranked up for...
Posted by Rumz, on Jul 12, 2006 at 07:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What happens, exactly? Before the firmware... 1,896 Views / 11 Replies  
What happens, exactly?

Before the firmware update but after a few other updates earlier this week, my macbook would freeze upon booting into OS X (Windows still ran fine, never froze-- ironic eh?)...
Posted by Rumz, on May 19, 2006 at 03:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
update 749 Views / 2 Replies  
After following a thread in the Apple forums I tried booting into Safe Mode (hold down shift as soon as the chime sounds on bootup) and removed VersionCue, which seems to have solved the problem (I'm...
Posted by Rumz, on May 14, 2006 at 10:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
OS X won't boot after recent updates 749 Views / 2 Replies  
So, I installed some updates last night (QT 7.1, keyboard update, security update), and upon rebooting, OS X just hangs. First time it hung at the login screen-- I can move the mouse curser around,...
Posted by Rumz, on May 14, 2006 at 09:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
No, I've never used missing sync.... I simply... 900 Views / 6 Replies  
No, I've never used missing sync.... I simply wanted to use DUN on my Treo to connect to the internet in locations where I don't otherwise have internet access.

In any case, still no luck, even...
Posted by Rumz, on May 6, 2006 at 11:54 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I haven't messed with it much since I posted this... 900 Views / 6 Replies  
I haven't messed with it much since I posted this thread. I may try this tonight, however-- someone suggested on the forums at apple that the following may work:

-soft reset the Treo
-turn on...
Posted by Rumz, on May 5, 2006 at 05:47 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Have you played said-files in Front Row? There... 959 Views / 2 Replies  
Have you played said-files in Front Row? There should be an Intel Mac divx extension for quicktime if I remember correctly. I guess the issue I was having was that the audio wasn't playing back...
Posted by Rumz, on May 4, 2006 at 01:48 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Media Center: converting DVDs to a compressed format with AC3/surround 959 Views / 2 Replies  
So I know a few people around here have one of the new Mac Minis with Front Row.

Now, the idea that I (and I'm sure many others) had was to rip DVDs to a compressed format for viewing on the Mac...
Posted by Rumz, on May 3, 2006 at 05:28 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Yes but 17", although about the same thickness as... 1,088 Views / 13 Replies  
Yes but 17", although about the same thickness as the new 15.4" mbp, has more area to put other components. The 15" is a tighter squeeze... that's the only rationalization I can come up with.
Posted by Rumz, on Apr 13, 2006 at 07:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
So how'd you get it to work-- just kept trying or... 900 Views / 6 Replies  
So how'd you get it to work-- just kept trying or what?
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 30, 2006 at 02:50 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I'm using a Logitech MX900 on my MacBook Pro and... 2,087 Views / 13 Replies  
I'm using a Logitech MX900 on my MacBook Pro and the only issue I have is that I have to re-set up the mouse every time I start up the computer. Otherwise the lag is not noticible-- just when you...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 23, 2006 at 09:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm waiting for proper video support before... 951 Views / 5 Replies  
I'm waiting for proper video support before tinkering with any of these dual boot shinanigans... then... video games :)
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 19, 2006 at 09:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Pretty much what he said. It's a combination of... 1,193 Views / 39 Replies  
Pretty much what he said. It's a combination of a secure browser and the site's she visits and the things she's downloading.

I rarely have software issues with my WinXP machine- it's the...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 16, 2006 at 01:09 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Poll: Snappy as anything. Makes my dual 1.8ghz G5 feel... 3,214 Views / 22 Replies  
Snappy as anything. Makes my dual 1.8ghz G5 feel sluggish....
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 16, 2006 at 01:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks
pairing Treo 650 w/ MacBook Pro 900 Views / 6 Replies  
So I'm trying to pair my Treo 650 with my MacBook Pro. I turned on bluetooth, enabled DUN, etc. In OS X, the Bluetooth Setup assistant sees the phone, I select it, and then it sits there saying...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 15, 2006 at 08:24 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
The Whine: it's there. I'm at work though and... 20,714 Views / 181 Replies  
The Whine: it's there. I'm at work though and there's a white noise generater here so I have to put my ear right next to the left speaker to hear it. Turning on Photobooth does knock it out. ...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 15, 2006 at 07:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well when I asked them on the phone they said... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Well when I asked them on the phone they said they would pre-authorize your card when you ordered but wouldn't actually charge you (ie funds aren't deducted) until the product ships. On my end, I...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 15, 2006 at 12:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Dang. Mine just his Memphis-- I'll see it... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Dang. Mine just his Memphis-- I'll see it tomorrow, if all goes well.
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 14, 2006 at 03:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah it's just how often FedEx updates their... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Yeah it's just how often FedEx updates their tracking info. Mine shipped the 11th, indicated it had missed the cutoff and looked like it was gonna be in China all weekend, but Sunday night it said...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 14, 2006 at 12:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Nice. Want to make me one? I've been eyeballing... 912 Views / 8 Replies  
Nice. Want to make me one? I've been eyeballing the 30" ACD for a while now... and is that a Treo 650? Right on.
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 13, 2006 at 01:20 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Same deal here. Looks like ours are in the same... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Same deal here. Looks like ours are in the same shipment -- both 2.16, 7200rpm machines ordered the same day and shipped the same day, stuck in China. What did your order confirmation give you as...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 12, 2006 at 04:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Interestingly, at the local Apple store in SLC... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Interestingly, at the local Apple store in SLC they have 3 MacBook Pro configurations listed that they stock-- a 1.83, 2.0, and 2.16. If I recall correctly, the 2.16 had an upgraded hard drive--...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 11, 2006 at 10:01 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Dang. Some are predicting a 17" MacBook Pro in... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Dang. Some are predicting a 17" MacBook Pro in April... (rumors of a 30th anniversary gathering @ Apple: http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1587). I convinced myself the 15.4" is the sweet...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 11, 2006 at 03:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Dang. No shipping notice yet-- but then, though... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Dang. No shipping notice yet-- but then, though I ordered on Feb. 14, the estimated ship date is March 16.
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 10, 2006 at 10:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
How fast is the broadband, realistically? ... 2,178 Views / 3 Replies  
How fast is the broadband, realistically?

And what's the speed limitation of Bluetooth (assume that one's phone has the latest commonly available version of bluetooth).
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 10, 2006 at 04:13 AM, in Mac Notebooks
So is it just the 1.83's that are getting bumped... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
So is it just the 1.83's that are getting bumped back? I don't think EDU ordering has anything to do with it, unless I'm mistaken.
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 9, 2006 at 02:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Finrock-- if you read about 3 posts up, patricr's... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Finrock-- if you read about 3 posts up, patricr's order that shipped Monday was an EDU order. That is, ordered through the education Apple Store online, not through a school. Is this what you're...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 9, 2006 at 09:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Shipped Monday? So what was your original order... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Shipped Monday? So what was your original order date, estimated ship date, etc?

I guess I would be happy if mine shipped Friday or Saturday... but somehow I can't get my hopes up.

What time...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 8, 2006 at 09:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Is it the power profile you have selected or does... 10,135 Views / 10 Replies  
Is it the power profile you have selected or does closed-lid mode not work period when not connected to AC power?
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 7, 2006 at 08:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah I hear you. I wake up every day thinking... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Yeah I hear you. I wake up every day thinking “ooh, maybe I got a shipment notification today”. It’s been torture ever since this other user, who pulled the same stunt as me, got theirs.



I...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 7, 2006 at 04:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Honestly I have never liked Logitech's software--... 1,213 Views / 13 Replies  
Honestly I have never liked Logitech's software-- never installed it for my MX510. As long as games recognized all the buttons I was fine with it. Being able to tie a couple buttons to expose would...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 7, 2006 at 01:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
MX900 is Bluetooth, right? I noticed Logitech... 1,213 Views / 13 Replies  
MX900 is Bluetooth, right? I noticed Logitech doesn't list it on their site anymore. Searching provides a link, but it's dead. I wonder if they're getting away from stand-alone bluetooth mice.
...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 7, 2006 at 11:45 AM, in Mac Notebooks
So no one who ordered after Feb. 8th has gotten... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
So no one who ordered after Feb. 8th has gotten shipment notification then?
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 7, 2006 at 11:37 AM, in Mac Notebooks
About a month ago I visited the apple store to... 2,773 Views / 44 Replies  
About a month ago I visited the apple store to check out the Intel iMacs. While there I took a few minutes to test all the different ipod stereos there by various manufacturers. Relative to their...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 5, 2006 at 03:25 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Remind me when your original order date was, what... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Remind me when your original order date was, what your config is, and if you upgraded the config on/after Feb. 14 :)
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 3, 2006 at 10:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
It would seem so: Appears that he... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
It would seem so:



Appears that he ordered Feb 7, and it shipped on Feb. 28-- 3 weeks after and approximately 4 days earlier than the order status page projected. I ordered one week later, I'm...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 2, 2006 at 09:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Intel Mac Mini cluster / farm 1,610 Views / 1 Replies  
So back when the Mac Mini first came out, one of the uses people came up with was to create a little cluster or farm out of 2+ Mac Minis. If I recall, one of the bottlenecks was gigabit ethernet,...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 2, 2006 at 07:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'm more curious to see if the Mini CPU is... 22,569 Views / 383 Replies  
I'm more curious to see if the Mini CPU is socketed like the iMac or soldered like the MBP. If so, what are the advantages of the more expensive Mini besides processor? Hard drive space (not a big...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 1, 2006 at 08:39 PM, in Mac Desktops
According to Crucial they're not SO-DIMMS. ... 22,569 Views / 383 Replies  
According to Crucial they're not SO-DIMMS.

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?Mfr%2BProductline=Apple%2BMac+mini&mfr=Apple&tabid=AM&model=Mac+mini+%28Intel+Core+Duo+-+1.66GHz%29&submit=Go
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 1, 2006 at 08:27 PM, in Mac Desktops
Actually you can share videos through iTunes-- so... 3,282 Views / 26 Replies  
Actually you can share videos through iTunes-- so if a PC has videos shared in iTunes, do you think Front Row can access them from a Mac on the same network? I'd give it a whirl but I'm still...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 1, 2006 at 08:10 PM, in Mac Desktops
If apple’s order fulfillment pace is about on par... 109,485 Views / 1,213 Replies  
If apple’s order fulfillment pace is about on par with how many orders they were receiving, it looks like if I’m lucky mine might ship in a week or so, as I ordered it on Feb. 14 (after canceling a...
Posted by Rumz, on Mar 1, 2006 at 05:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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