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Actually, the Lowrance chartplotters I have on... 2,022 Views / 21 Replies  
Actually, the Lowrance chartplotters I have on our sailboat were chosen specifically for this reason. You still have to run a special map-building application in Windows, but it simply generates the...
Posted by mcaswell, on Dec 12, 2005 at 12:56 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I did a fresh install of Windows 2000 on my... 2,022 Views / 21 Replies  
I did a fresh install of Windows 2000 on my Powerbook, and did the whole Garmin procedure without a hitch, all in OS X.

I guess whatever prevented the older Garmin USB units from communicating...
Posted by mcaswell, on Dec 11, 2005 at 02:38 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Whoa... hold on a sec. Just for the heck of it,... 2,022 Views / 21 Replies  
Whoa... hold on a sec. Just for the heck of it, I tried it in OS X (VPC6, Windows 2000), and it worked. Everything I've read on the web indicated that Garmin USB will only work under OS 9. I...
Posted by mcaswell, on Dec 8, 2005 at 02:34 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
SUCCESS! Using Windows 2000 on Virtual PC... 2,022 Views / 21 Replies  
SUCCESS! Using Windows 2000 on Virtual PC (running under OS 9), the process went perfectly.

In summary: Didn't work in Windows 98 because (according to the Garmin installer) there was...
Posted by mcaswell, on Dec 8, 2005 at 02:05 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Yeah, I expected that XP would handle the... 2,022 Views / 21 Replies  
Yeah, I expected that XP would handle the newfangled USB device better than 98, but so far the opposite has been the case... I was able to upload new firmware via 98, but I can't do anything in XP...
Posted by mcaswell, on Dec 8, 2005 at 12:59 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
It's "City Select North America NT v7". I don't... 2,022 Views / 21 Replies  
It's "City Select North America NT v7". I don't know if it actually installs all the map data on the hard drive, but on the successful XP install, the folder is about 1.1gb (IIRC). Of course, I...
Posted by mcaswell, on Dec 7, 2005 at 06:35 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
This particular model GPS only has a USB port...... 2,022 Views / 21 Replies  
This particular model GPS only has a USB port... the setup that is required involves uploading maps for your particular area (it comes "blank" with no maps loaded).

There have been some reports of...
Posted by mcaswell, on Dec 7, 2005 at 05:10 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Macs & Garmin GPS – a rant 2,022 Views / 21 Replies  
It's now about 1:30am, and for almost 10 hours I've been trying to accomplish the seemingly simple task of readying the Garmin Streetpilot i3 I bought for my wife. It's been one endless headache. ...
Posted by mcaswell, on Dec 7, 2005 at 03:59 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I had this same problem connecting through my... 977 Views / 8 Replies  
I had this same problem connecting through my V600. I don't have my Bluetooth dongle handy right this second, so I can't detail exactly what fixed it, but in one of the Bluetooth settings areas,...
Posted by mcaswell, on May 29, 2004 at 12:16 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: iMove 3 weighs a TON!!!! 1,044 Views / 9 Replies  
On my Powerbook 1ghz and Dual 1ghz Quicksilver, it performs fine... a little slower than ver. 2, but not terrible. One thing that helped my launching time drastically is running MacJanitor. Give...
Posted by mcaswell, on Feb 4, 2003 at 02:41 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
NASCAR wouldn't see the wheel of my Logitech MOMO... 814 Views / 9 Replies  
NASCAR wouldn't see the wheel of my Logitech MOMO (but it did see the pedals). Someone on the IMG forums discovered a workaround... turn the wheel all the way in one direction and hold it there...
Posted by mcaswell, on Jan 31, 2003 at 01:20 PM, in Gaming
Need Help with Flash Project Buyout 493 Views / 1 Replies  
I am currently working on a mammoth Flash project that I'm about halfway finished with. It's not a website... more of a configurator-type app (if that matters). Anyway, at a meeting today, showing...
Posted by mcaswell, on Jan 28, 2003 at 04:14 PM, in Developer Center
Both my Powerbook and desktop machine usually go... 3,564 Views / 60 Replies  
Both my Powerbook and desktop machine usually go months without restarting (aside from software updates that require it). I do web development, photo retouching, Flash stuff, DVDs (not...
Posted by mcaswell, on Jan 21, 2003 at 09:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I saw something similar in the catalog for... 1,583 Views / 18 Replies  
I saw something similar in the catalog for www.cyberguys.com. It's a 1/2" "pad" you set the laptop on, and it has 3 fans which are supposed to draw heat from the computer. Only $23.49 (seems a bit...
Posted by mcaswell, on Jan 19, 2003 at 03:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: shifting data to new PB 604 Views / 2 Replies  
You should be able to simply start one of the machines up in "Firewire Target Disk Mode" (hold down T during startup). This computer will then just display a Firewire logo on screen, and when you...
Posted by mcaswell, on Jan 19, 2003 at 03:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Ok, ok! You win! I picked one up today. Though... 1,488 Views / 27 Replies  
Ok, ok! You win! I picked one up today. Though I'm still recovering from the pain of writing a $3,000 check, I'm very pleased with the machine so far.

You guys were right about the fan issue......
Posted by mcaswell, on Jan 16, 2003 at 11:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for all the replies... these reports make... 1,488 Views / 27 Replies  
Thanks for all the replies... these reports make my decision much more difficult (would have been much easier hearing from dozens of 1ghz owners screaming about how much they hate these machines!). ...
Posted by mcaswell, on Jan 16, 2003 at 10:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Bottom line... is the 1ghz TiBook ok? 1,488 Views / 27 Replies  
A few months ago (actually, when the 867 and 1ghz machines were announced), I passed my 667 (the original DVD-only model) down to a coworker and bought a new 667dvi. I am extremely pleased with this...
Posted by mcaswell, on Jan 15, 2003 at 09:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Almost bought a Dell tonight 1,043 Views / 13 Replies  
First of all, I am a true Mac enthusiast... I get into the typical arguments with PC people all the time about why Macs are so much better. But at the same time, I do occasionally find myself gazing...
Posted by mcaswell, on Jan 13, 2003 at 03:35 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Thanks for the info. Yes, in hindsight, I could... 532 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks for the info. Yes, in hindsight, I could have just transferred all my stuff over. But I thought it would be really neat to simply drop the drive into the new machine and have everything...
Posted by mcaswell, on Nov 7, 2002 at 09:45 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Does 667 DVI have 'Reduce Processor Performance' Option? 532 Views / 3 Replies  
I got a 667 DVI today, replacing a DVD-ROM 667 (the version back when it was 550 vs. 667). To avoid reloading all my software, setting prefs, etc., I simply swapped hard drives between the old and...
Posted by mcaswell, on Nov 7, 2002 at 01:13 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Is constant 100% processor load ok? 621 Views / 2 Replies  
I have recently started running seti@home on my dual 1ghz Quicksilver. When it's running, both processors are pegged at 100% usage (I'm running 2 clients to make use of both). Of course, there's no...
Posted by mcaswell, on Nov 6, 2002 at 11:10 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks... oh, and please reply with your full... 400 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanks... oh, and please reply with your full name and address so I can file a lawsuit against you just in case it doesn't work. :p

--Mike
Posted by mcaswell, on Nov 6, 2002 at 06:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
667 orig. --> 667 DVI � Hard Drive Swap? 400 Views / 2 Replies  
Here's the situation... I have a 667 (original model, DVD-ROM drive, VGA port) with a retail 10.2 installation on the drive, along with all my files. I have bought a new 667 DVI, and my old 667 will...
Posted by mcaswell, on Nov 6, 2002 at 05:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Swapping Video Cards � Anything I Need to Know? 467 Views / 0 Replies  
My Quicksilver 867 has a GeForce3 and Radeon 7000. I'm taking that machine to work, and bringing home a new (well, refurb) dual 1gig that has the stock GeForce4mx. I want to take the GF3 and Radeon...
Posted by mcaswell, on Aug 16, 2002 at 05:11 PM, in Mac Desktops
Dammit, Amazon! I hate you! 500 Views / 5 Replies  
While I guess they have the right to "withdraw this offer at any time", I'm quite a bit annoyed that Amazon has all of a sudden changed their mind about the 10.2 rebate, which was advertised to be...
Posted by mcaswell, on Aug 1, 2002 at 02:47 PM, in macOS
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Posted by mcaswell, on Jun 19, 2002 at 01:12 PM, in Gaming
UPDATE: I found a newsgroup post in which... 843 Views / 7 Replies  
UPDATE:

I found a newsgroup post in which several people describe this same problem, and it is mentioned that it seems to be linked to the number of players participating in the game.

And last...
Posted by mcaswell, on Jun 8, 2002 at 11:00 AM, in Gaming
Same problem here. Powerbook Rev. B 667, lots of... 843 Views / 7 Replies  
Same problem here. Powerbook Rev. B 667, lots of RAM. As the previous post mentioned, it usually seems to happen after I've been playing for a while, and if I quit and restart RTCW, all is well. ...
Posted by mcaswell, on Jun 7, 2002 at 10:29 PM, in Gaming
New Mac Flight Sim Site! 488 Views / 1 Replies  
Macflightsims.org (http://www.macflightsims.org)

This is a website just for Mac flight sim enthusiasts, both beginners and experienced flyers. Also featured is a full set of flight sim related...
Posted by mcaswell, on Apr 30, 2002 at 07:24 PM, in Gaming
EV Nova Intro Music 480 Views / 1 Replies  
I spent some time (well, ok, over 4 hours) late last night playing Nova... incredible game so far, and I'm sure I've only just scratched the surface. But I just have to say that whoever chose "Mars"...
Posted by mcaswell, on Mar 18, 2002 at 11:46 AM, in Gaming
I briefly had a PNY SmartMedia reader that worked... 536 Views / 10 Replies  
I briefly had a PNY SmartMedia reader that worked fine with X (I returned it because I switched to a camera that uses CompactFlash).

It was very inexpensive ($25 at Best Buy), but felt cheap too....
Posted by mcaswell, on Jan 10, 2002 at 01:15 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Are you running these games in X? If so, I'm... 372 Views / 4 Replies  
Are you running these games in X? If so, I'm fairly certain this is where your problem with 4x4 is originating... you need to boot into 9.

4x4 runs fine on my 667, but I don't recall whether or...
Posted by mcaswell, on Dec 26, 2001 at 05:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Warbirds III on PBG4/667 364 Views / 0 Replies  
Anyone playing WBIII on their Ti? I'm running it in 9.2.2, and although it looks gorgeous, it's not performing well. Basically, I'm getting "stuttering" very frequently.

When I look at the frame...
Posted by mcaswell, on Dec 10, 2001 at 02:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
To answer the question that started this thread,... 519 Views / 22 Replies  
To answer the question that started this thread, as far as I can tell there is no sigificant difference in Airport reception on the new Ti's (despite a specific statement from Apple touting the...
Posted by mcaswell, on Nov 14, 2001 at 04:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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