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WRONG! AT&T is in the business of selling SERVICE... 2,586 Views / 46 Replies  
WRONG! AT&T is in the business of selling SERVICE PLANS.... they could care less about the phones themselves... why do you think they subsidize them so much... it's to sell more service plans and...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Jun 12, 2009 at 10:10 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Being contract free means d!ck unless you are... 907 Views / 8 Replies  
Being contract free means d!ck unless you are planning to upgrade to something... contract free is just a nice stepping stone when you are waiting for the next cool phone... if you're not planning...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Jun 12, 2009 at 10:07 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
keep dreaming.... besides CDMA dying a slow... 4,014 Views / 70 Replies  
keep dreaming.... besides CDMA dying a slow death... Verizon will never get the iPhone... their policies and philosophies (ie. controlling the UI, locking down phones tighter than Fort Knox) is...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Jun 12, 2009 at 10:03 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Don't worry dude... I had the original 8GB iPhone... 2,586 Views / 46 Replies  
Don't worry dude... I had the original 8GB iPhone (RIP)... and ordered a 32GB iPhone 3GS and the price is 299. Remember the original iPhone (1st gen) was not subsidized, so if you are upgrading from...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Jun 12, 2009 at 09:37 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Got my 32GB 3GS on order - will be here on June... 38,168 Views / 20 Replies  
Got my 32GB 3GS on order - will be here on June 19th (I hope Fedex doesn't screw that up)... I've learned long ago, always get he most capacity you can... I had the original iPhone in 8GB (that was...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Jun 12, 2009 at 09:31 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
what time is the keynote??? 7,006 Views / 107 Replies  
what time is the keynote???
Posted by mi_canuck, on Jun 8, 2009 at 12:46 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
using a moto razr V3xx (3G), I can tether via USB... 628 Views / 1 Replies  
using a moto razr V3xx (3G), I can tether via USB with no issues... i set my phone to "data connection" for its USB setting... i don't know if your K850 has such a setting... when i plug in the USB...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Apr 24, 2009 at 12:13 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
wow - that is great speeds for bluetooth... ... 102,884 Views / 228 Replies  
wow - that is great speeds for bluetooth...

running 10.5.6, with a V3XX (predecessor to the V9), on AT&T... using wap.cingular as well...

I get about 800kbps down and 300kbps up max... the...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Apr 24, 2009 at 12:07 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
True, but I bet it is because of the update.... 6,442 Views / 19 Replies  
True, but I bet it is because of the update. Dropped calls is a bug, and the update was "Bug fixes."[/QUOTE]

well i'm certainly hoping 1.1.4 fixes my chronic "CALL FAILED" issue... it's to the...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Feb 27, 2008 at 05:05 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
When is 1.1.3 expected to release? 3,226 Views / 41 Replies  
When is 1.1.3 expected to release?
Posted by mi_canuck, on Jan 9, 2008 at 11:59 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
just go ahead and get it now if you need it... 2,380 Views / 6 Replies  
just go ahead and get it now if you need it now... otherwise you'll be waiting forever for the next best thing... i was considering waiting much like you, but i just took the plunge... i'm typing...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Nov 25, 2007 at 10:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i ended up getting the Bose QC3... used them on... 3,650 Views / 4 Replies  
i ended up getting the Bose QC3... used them on some recent flights - hands down BEST investment i could have ever made - wow!!!! HIGHLY recommend them for anyone that does a lot of flying! you won't...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Nov 18, 2007 at 02:53 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thanks for all the feedback. Ordered a base MBP... 4,257 Views / 58 Replies  
Thanks for all the feedback. Ordered a base MBP 15" w/ 2.2GHz, 128MB vid, and 200GB 7200 rpm drive. Got the matte screen too. Plenty for what I'll be doing/needing. The 7200rpm drive pushes the...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Nov 5, 2007 at 03:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I think it's a no-brainer. Unless you absolutely... 1,958 Views / 25 Replies  
I think it's a no-brainer. Unless you absolutely need the small size of the Macbook - get the Macbook Pro.

I just ordered a Macbook Pro 15" - but since I'm limited on funds, got the 128MB video...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Nov 5, 2007 at 02:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Makes sense - I think the 200GB 7200 would be the... 4,257 Views / 58 Replies  
Makes sense - I think the 200GB 7200 would be the better way to go.

Since you do a lot of photography - do you see much value in either the 256MB video card, or even the 2.6GHz processor? I do a...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Nov 1, 2007 at 12:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
thnks for pointing these new silent changes out!!... 4,257 Views / 58 Replies  
thnks for pointing these new silent changes out!! sweet indeed!! i might just bite the bullet today...

question is - 250GB 5400 rpm, vs 200GB 7200 rpm.... hmmmm...... (space vs speed)....
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Posted by mi_canuck, on Nov 1, 2007 at 08:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Here's another question - well a couple.... ... 4,257 Views / 58 Replies  
Here's another question - well a couple....

1) If I won't be doing video, is the 256MB video card worth it over the 128MB video card?

2) Is the 7200 RPM 160GB hard drive a worthy upgrade? ie....
Posted by mi_canuck, on Oct 31, 2007 at 05:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I've heard the Vibe Duo are little heavy on the... 3,650 Views / 4 Replies  
I've heard the Vibe Duo are little heavy on the bass and lack some treble. Sounds like they do a good job of isolating - although they isolate everything (kind of like earplugs). Which is good in one...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Oct 29, 2007 at 09:53 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
OK - thanks for the replies! How about... 4,257 Views / 58 Replies  
OK - thanks for the replies!

How about glossy vs matte? I was in a Apple Store today, and quite frankly, the glare/reflection off of the glossy screen seemed to far outweigh any extra colour...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Oct 29, 2007 at 12:12 AM, in Mac Notebooks
V-moda Vibe Duo ear buds vs Bose Quiet Comfort 3 3,650 Views / 4 Replies  
I need some really good earphones for my iPhone for frequent plane travel. I've tried the Bose Quiet Comfort 3 in the store - and they seem to work quite well and are comfy. Since these are for use...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Oct 28, 2007 at 11:56 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Both my gmail account worked this morning. When I... 3,722 Views / 38 Replies  
Both my gmail account worked this morning. When I went into the setting via the web browser on my PC - both already had IMAP enabled (they used to be POP enabled) - I didn't have to switch anything -...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Oct 28, 2007 at 11:03 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Any updates to Macbook Pro coming? 4,257 Views / 58 Replies  
Thinking of getting a Macbook Pro (15"). There's a some on the refurb site at a decent price. So I'm thinking about either a refurb or maybe a brand new base model configured to what I want (7200rpm...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Oct 28, 2007 at 10:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
iphone crashes per day? zero for me... rock... 6,695 Views / 26 Replies  
iphone crashes per day? zero for me... rock solid... most stable phone i've ever owned... running v 1.0.2... no third party apps

best phone i've ever owned... bar none.

peace
Posted by mi_canuck, on Sep 5, 2007 at 01:26 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
yes - from the first day i got my iPhone - i've... 761 Views / 7 Replies  
yes - from the first day i got my iPhone - i've been wondering and hoping if Apple would ever offer OTA iTune downloads... would make a lot of sense... yeah EDGE would be slow to download multiple...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Sep 5, 2007 at 01:23 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
in one month of ownership... only had 1 freeze...... 17,265 Views / 39 Replies  
in one month of ownership... only had 1 freeze... easily rectified with the two finger salute... otherwise stable as a rock.... most stable phone i've ever owned and definite by far the best phone...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Sep 5, 2007 at 01:10 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
8600M vs X1600? 1,013 Views / 2 Replies  
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT vs ATI Mobility Radeon X1600... How do they compare?

Between an X1600 w/ 256mb, and an 8600M w/ 128mb - which is preferable for some light photoshop work? How about for...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Aug 7, 2007 at 09:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
MBP C2D - video question... 527 Views / 1 Replies  
MBP C2D..... video memory: 128MB vs 256MB ... ATI mobility X1600

For a non-professional (ie. light Photoshop work, for personal use, not income generating), is the 128MB adequate? Is the 256MB...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Apr 17, 2007 at 01:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well I can get a MBP C2D 2.33 through my work (or... 1,381 Views / 16 Replies  
Well I can get a MBP C2D 2.33 through my work (or any mac for that matter) for 10%, and on top of that have it paid with pre-tax dollars (so essentially saving give or take 30% post-tax). So would...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Apr 12, 2007 at 01:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well that didn't last long. Looks like all the... 1,381 Views / 16 Replies  
Well that didn't last long. Looks like all the MBP's that were on Apple's refurb site aren't there anymore (sold out?)...


peace
Posted by mi_canuck, on Apr 11, 2007 at 07:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I guess I'm debating if getting a CD w/ 256MB of... 1,381 Views / 16 Replies  
I guess I'm debating if getting a CD w/ 256MB of video mem is better or not than a C2D w/ 128MB. How limiting really is 128 vs 256?

But from the sounds of it, there a lot of benefits to a C2D...
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Posted by mi_canuck, on Apr 10, 2007 at 06:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sorry about that... I changed it. Thanks for... 1,381 Views / 16 Replies  
Sorry about that... I changed it. Thanks for pointing that out. ;)


peace
Posted by mi_canuck, on Apr 10, 2007 at 02:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Macbook Pro: Core Duo vs Core 2 Duo? 1,381 Views / 16 Replies  
I'm contemplating getting a refurb Macbook Pro Core Duo for some screaming deals. However it seems Core Duo won't support 64bit and/or Leopard?

Is it worth the extra money to get a Core 2 Duo at...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Apr 10, 2007 at 01:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Can the imac 24" have it's graphic card upgraded... 1,071 Views / 7 Replies  
Can the imac 24" have it's graphic card upgraded by the user from a 7300 to a 7600? Or is the card hard soldered in there?


thnx
Posted by mi_canuck, on Mar 9, 2007 at 12:23 PM, in Mac Desktops
Can the iMac 24" have it's graphic card updated... 1,078 Views / 9 Replies  
Can the iMac 24" have it's graphic card updated by the user (ie. from a 7300 to a 7600)?

thnx
Posted by mi_canuck, on Mar 7, 2007 at 03:11 PM, in Mac Desktops
That would be really cool. I have an eye on a 24"... 1,078 Views / 9 Replies  
That would be really cool. I have an eye on a 24" iMac, but from the rumoured refresh coming soon, I can definitely hold off. :thumbsup:

cheers
Posted by mi_canuck, on Mar 4, 2007 at 04:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
iMac 24" - which graphics? 1,071 Views / 7 Replies  
Which graphics to do some minor Photoshop work,, maybe some Aperture? Retouching photos, etc. Let's say skill level is higher that the average point-and-shooter, but not necessarily needing...
Posted by mi_canuck, on Mar 4, 2007 at 04:27 PM, in Mac Desktops
 
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