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There's an eternal Canon/Nikon debate with...	4,116 Views / 61 Replies
There's an eternal Canon/Nikon debate with passonate supporters on both sides. Both offer good products. Canon outsells Nikon in the DSLR market by a considerable amount. I've used Nikon F3 film...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Nov 7, 2005 at 04:37 PM, in Art & Graphic Design

The temperature for the drive bay in my G5 Dual...	888 Views / 11 Replies
The temperature for the drive bay in my G5 Dual 2.5 ranges in the low 80s F. This is with the stock 160GB Maxtor and an added Hitachi 250GB.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Jul 9, 2005 at 02:41 PM, in Mac Desktops

I bought this Sandisk card reader because I...	819 Views / 9 Replies
I bought this Sandisk card reader because I needed the ability to download both CF and SM cards. The reader also comes with a stand so it can be mounted vertically (click on more views or whatever...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Jul 5, 2005 at 04:19 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

How about this one. ...	649 Views / 2 Replies
How about this one. http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=82975 It also mounts vertically with an included stand. Click on "more pictures" to see what I mean. It works...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Jun 5, 2005 at 04:08 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

This week I purchased a DLink DUB-H7 powered...	648 Views / 4 Replies
This week I purchased a DLink DUB-H7 powered 7-port USB2 hub and a Sandisk 12-in-1 USB2 Card Reader. I was really surprised when I hooked the card reader to the hub and got the dreaded "low power"...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Jun 2, 2005 at 11:11 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

The answer is yes or no depending on whether you...	1,267 Views / 13 Replies
The answer is yes or no depending on whether you have the stock 64MB video card, which is no, or the built to order card with 128MB and a dual-link DVI port, that's yes. Check the system profiler to...
Posted by OldCodger73, on May 24, 2005 at 03:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Here's my 2¢. In your original post you mentioned...	1,088 Views / 15 Replies
Here's my 2¢. In your original post you mentioned only two choices, the 2.0 and Apple display or the 2.7. You can always upgrade your display but you can't the processor, so I'd go for the 2.7. If...
Posted by OldCodger73, on May 19, 2005 at 05:10 PM, in Mac Desktops

Have you set Activity Monitor to show "all...	590 Views / 4 Replies
Have you set Activity Monitor to show "all processes" rather than just "my processes"?
Posted by OldCodger73, on May 2, 2005 at 03:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Cadaver, did you try shutting down the iMac and...	802 Views / 5 Replies
Cadaver, did you try shutting down the iMac and let it sit for 10 minutes or so before restarting?
Posted by OldCodger73, on Apr 17, 2005 at 02:39 PM, in Mac Desktops

There were quite a few reports of the same thing...	802 Views / 5 Replies
There were quite a few reports of the same thing happening with 10.3.8. A total shut down was needed to get the light working again; a restart wouldn't do it.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Apr 16, 2005 at 03:47 PM, in Mac Desktops

IREZ, the ATI Radeon 9000 Mac Pro has a DVI and...	1,284 Views / 17 Replies
IREZ, the ATI Radeon 9000 Mac Pro has a DVI and ADC port, as Amacaprt states.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Apr 5, 2005 at 03:41 PM, in Mac Desktops

Of course, there's always the Dell 24"...	19,951 Views / 58 Replies
Of course, there's always the Dell 24" <grin>.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Mar 31, 2005 at 05:05 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

<<There is a new X800 XT ROM Xtender file from...	1,957 Views / 16 Replies
<<There is a new X800 XT ROM Xtender file from ATI, released today, which claims to fix the wake-from-sleep green pixel artifacts & corruption.>> There are several reports on the Apple Disscussion...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Mar 22, 2005 at 04:35 PM, in Mac Desktops

Driven, when you're checking prices be sure and...	12,504 Views / 122 Replies
Driven, when you're checking prices be sure and try both Dell's Home/Home Business and Small Business sections; often times one has a sale while the other doesn't. And do check...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Mar 17, 2005 at 11:26 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

<<What do the backs of these Dell monitors look...	1,160 Views / 18 Replies
<<What do the backs of these Dell monitors look like?>> Here's a link for the 2005. ...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Mar 16, 2005 at 04:04 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

I'm definitely not sure of this but my...	4,496 Views / 63 Replies
I'm definitely not sure of this but my understanding is that the sawtooth is 2X but will support a 4X card, as long as that card is also capable of running at 2X. I'm not sure if that's true of 8X...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Mar 13, 2005 at 05:35 PM, in Mac Desktops

<<I'm trying to decide between the Apple 20" and...	12,504 Views / 122 Replies
<<I'm trying to decide between the Apple 20" and the Dell 2005. I was about to order the latter when I read the following on Dell's website: "To optimize this monitor's performance, your system must...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Mar 13, 2005 at 05:24 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

A couple of quick questions on the Dell...	1,160 Views / 18 Replies
A couple of quick questions on the Dell UltraSharp 2005. Is the power supply a brick? If so, is there any audio interference from the brick? The connector for the 2005 is listed as a DVI-D. Isn't the...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Mar 11, 2005 at 11:17 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

Floyd, back to your original question. I have the...	4,496 Views / 63 Replies
Floyd, back to your original question. I have the older 64MB ATI Radeon 9000 Pro Mac Edition in a G4 dual 450 gigabyte computer, and it has two connectors, an ADC and a DVI. I think it included a...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Mar 11, 2005 at 04:52 PM, in Mac Desktops

Cadaver, as I follow up, yes I do have the Dual...	2,542 Views / 23 Replies
Cadaver, as I follow up, yes I do have the Dual 2.5. The temperature reading I gave was with the processors set for auto. Setting them for highest the memory controller temperature is in the mid to...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Mar 8, 2005 at 05:42 PM, in Mac Desktops

Cadaver, right now I'm reading MacNN and litening...	2,542 Views / 23 Replies
Cadaver, right now I'm reading MacNN and litening to music on iTunes without the visualizer on. Temperature Monitor shows the memory contoller heatsink teperature as being in the 150�155 degree F...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Mar 7, 2005 at 04:31 PM, in Mac Desktops

Poll: See Signatue.	16,354 Views / 122 Replies
See Signatue.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Mar 5, 2005 at 04:30 PM, in Mac Desktops

As has been pointed out the Dell 24" is now...	18,527 Views / 136 Replies
As has been pointed out the Dell 24" is now listed on their website. It shows a 1 � 2 shipping time. So who is going to be first on the block with one of these FPDs?
Posted by OldCodger73, on Mar 1, 2005 at 04:35 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

Basically I upgrade when my old computer will no...	2,735 Views / 46 Replies
Basically I upgrade when my old computer will no longer do the things I want it to at the speed I want. For example, I went from a Mac 7300/200 to a G4 Dual 450 when I got into digital photography...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Feb 28, 2005 at 04:57 PM, in Mac Desktops

Rich, thanks for your response. The Dells sound...	12,504 Views / 122 Replies
Rich, thanks for your response. The Dells sound great, congratulations. I'm not a great fan of widescreens as I work vertically, plus I use dual monitors. Presently I'm using a Formac 17" FPD and an...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Feb 22, 2005 at 08:45 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

<<Ordered a 2001FP to go with my 2005FPW.>> ...	12,504 Views / 122 Replies
<<Ordered a 2001FP to go with my 2005FPW.>> Rich, once you get the 2001FP would you mind posting your impressions of the image quality as compared to the 2005FPW? Thanks.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Feb 21, 2005 at 02:41 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

I agree, for me Verbatim is the gold standard for...	570 Views / 4 Replies
I agree, for me Verbatim is the gold standard for media. You might also check newegg.com, as they carry them.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Feb 19, 2005 at 03:43 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

G5 Single 2.0, Dual 2.0, Dual 2.2 and dual 2.5.	43,138 Views / 168 Replies
G5 Single 2.0, Dual 2.0, Dual 2.2 and dual 2.5.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Feb 15, 2005 at 04:10 PM, in Mac Desktops

Unfortunately, not all DVD burners treat all...	45,788 Views / 248 Replies
Unfortunately, not all DVD burners treat all brands equally. Case in point, the 8x LG burner in my G5 burns Memorex 8x at 2x. It burns Verbatim 8x and TDX 8x and the rated speed. So basically you...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Feb 15, 2005 at 04:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks

<<The 30-odd Power Mac G5s I unpacked at school...	1,406 Views / 18 Replies
<<The 30-odd Power Mac G5s I unpacked at school all came with manuals.>> Lucky school! Poor back? Those suckers are heavy.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Feb 13, 2005 at 04:58 PM, in Mac Desktops

<<If I do keep the 27 Gig drive internal too,...	1,231 Views / 10 Replies
<<If I do keep the 27 Gig drive internal too, doesn't that mean that I have to order a bracket for the drive that I am going to order (the Seagate 120)? Please let me know.>> No, the original...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Feb 3, 2005 at 05:05 PM, in Mac Desktops

I have the Pixma iP8500 and the Canon printer...	1,500 Views / 8 Replies
I have the Pixma iP8500 and the Canon printer driver does allow for 4X6 borderless printing. I print from Photoshop, in page setup I choose the printer, then 4x6 paper size, than 4x6 borderless. The...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Jan 5, 2005 at 04:28 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

I bought a Belkins F5D7010, with the LEDs on the...	845 Views / 8 Replies
I bought a Belkins F5D7010, with the LEDs on the fat portion, Saturday at the local Staples. Price was $20 with the included $30 rebate. Works like a charm in my TiBook 867.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Jan 4, 2005 at 04:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Just an update. I received the Newer battery....	937 Views / 15 Replies
Just an update. I received the Newer battery. From the on-line and included instructions installation of the battery looked to be a snap. Not so, the seam on my iPod seemed almost to be welded shut...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Jan 2, 2005 at 11:50 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

Brad, I think I vaguely remember that someone on...	845 Views / 8 Replies
Brad, I think I vaguely remember that someone on the Apple Discussion site->Powerbooks->TiBooks->Networking had the same problem, but only after doing the latest Airport software update.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 30, 2004 at 04:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks

IREZ, presently the letter sized i8500 is the...	1,374 Views / 17 Replies
IREZ, presently the letter sized i8500 is the top of the Pixma line. It uses the same print engine as the Canon's i9900, which is their ledger size printer. The i9900 has received excellent reviews.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 30, 2004 at 04:13 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

One thing you shound consider is that your...	933 Views / 8 Replies
One thing you shound consider is that your powerbook drive is probably 4200rpm, while the G4 dual 450 drive is most likely 7200rpm, so it'll be considerably slower. If you want additional storage in...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 29, 2004 at 04:37 PM, in Mac Desktops

This is good to hear as my Newer replacement...	937 Views / 15 Replies
This is good to hear as my Newer replacement battery is supposed to arrive tomorrow. Anybody have any thoughts about the problem with a Newer battery reported in this thread? ...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 29, 2004 at 04:24 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

So what kind of life are you getting from the...	937 Views / 15 Replies
So what kind of life are you getting from the Newer replacement battery? Does the battery take longer to recharge?
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 23, 2004 at 04:34 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

OK, has anyone here actually replaced the battery...	937 Views / 15 Replies
OK, has anyone here actually replaced the battery themselves in a 1G or 2G iPod? The Newer directions from the link in a previous post make it appear easy. Does anyone know what Apple charges for...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 22, 2004 at 04:12 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

The only way you're ever going to see a single G5...	1,128 Views / 10 Replies
The only way you're ever going to see a single G5 2.5 is when the Gx has matured enough that the 2.5 is the bottom of the barrel speed wise in the PM lineup. Don't hold your breath until that happens.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 17, 2004 at 05:09 PM, in Mac Desktops

Poll: Three, but only until Christmas, then it's back...	2,273 Views / 51 Replies
Three, but only until Christmas, then it's back to one. Sigh, the things we do for our children.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 17, 2004 at 04:55 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

I ordered a Pixma 8500 from NewEgg last Wednesday...	916 Views / 9 Replies
I ordered a Pixma 8500 from NewEgg last Wednesday and received it last Friday. I was unable to find time to set it up until Sunday. Setup went smoothly and fairly quickly using tthe illustrated setup...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 15, 2004 at 03:49 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

ASIMO. the Pixma 8500 has the same print engine...	1,374 Views / 17 Replies
ASIMO. the Pixma 8500 has the same print engine as the i9900, so if you don't need wide printing you can still have the quality of the i9900 in a smaller, less expensive package. I got a Pixma...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 15, 2004 at 03:16 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

Doug,unless you actually need a flat bed scanner...	618 Views / 2 Replies
Doug,unless you actually need a flat bed scanner or money is an issue, I agree with Chris-- go with a dedicated slide scanner. The Nikon Coolscan V, with a street price somewhere in the mid $500s...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 15, 2004 at 02:58 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

Thanks for your responses. I decided to go with...	916 Views / 9 Replies
Thanks for your responses. I decided to go with the Pixma IP 8500 and ordered it from NewEgg yesterday. I should have it Monday afternoon and will definitely post back how I like it. Acting on the...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 9, 2004 at 04:52 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

Epson 2200, Canon i9900, and Canon Pixma IP 8500	916 Views / 9 Replies
My old Epson Stylus Photo 870, which has been slowly dying over the last several months, is now on it�s last legs and needs replacement. I had originally planned on replacing it with the Epson...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Dec 8, 2004 at 02:15 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

Poll: << I was going to suggest a Canon Pixma. I just...	918 Views / 16 Replies
<< I was going to suggest a Canon Pixma. I just got one and love it. >> Which Pixma did you buy?
Posted by OldCodger73, on Nov 23, 2004 at 04:05 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

Which iApp, iMovie or iDVD?	713 Views / 1 Replies
Back in the dim recesses of the last century I did sound slide shows using a 4-track reel-to-reel tape recorder, a 4-in 2-out mixer and a Wollensak sound/slide sync cassette recorder. This setup...
Posted by OldCodger73, on Nov 5, 2004 at 04:26 PM, in Applications

Nikon Coolscan V ED	484 Views / 1 Replies
I'm in the market for a film scanner and am interested in the Nikon Coolscan V ED. Has anyone used this scanner and be willing to share their experiences? Thanks in advance.
Posted by OldCodger73, on Oct 11, 2004 at 02:41 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

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