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I was excited when I saw it on stage last week,... 5,761 Views / 101 Replies  
I was excited when I saw it on stage last week, but I'm a little leary of it now. Gokivo was the first app of its kind and the developers are charging by the minute (99c per), 10 minutes ($3 per),...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 18, 2009 at 01:33 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
wow. So, are you saying that if she upgraded her... 1,273 Views / 9 Replies  
wow. So, are you saying that if she upgraded her 1st gen to the 3g, she wouldn't pay a penny more for her plan?
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 17, 2009 at 06:58 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I'm confused. The price went up or the price... 1,273 Views / 9 Replies  
I'm confused. The price went up or the price plan stayed the same? If it went up, was it a huge increase? I'm afraid if I have her upgrade from her 1st to my 3g, she's going to get nailed with the...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 17, 2009 at 05:30 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
what do you mean by grandfathered? 1,273 Views / 9 Replies  
what do you mean by grandfathered?
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 17, 2009 at 04:27 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Bump. Any knowledge on how upgrades like this... 1,273 Views / 9 Replies  
Bump. Any knowledge on how upgrades like this work would be appreciated.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 17, 2009 at 03:51 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
giving my iphone to someone else in family plan? 1,273 Views / 9 Replies  
When I purchased my 3G, I gave my first gen iphone to someone else in my family plan (consisting of 2 lines/phones). They upgraded from a crappy $10 plan with their current cheap phone to the first...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 9, 2009 at 11:52 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Understood. Thanks for the info. 887 Views / 11 Replies  
Understood. Thanks for the info.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 9, 2009 at 11:39 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Ok. So, regardless of when I buy the phone, do I... 887 Views / 11 Replies  
Ok. So, regardless of when I buy the phone, do I have to sign with another 2 year contract - making the total 3 years?
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 9, 2009 at 12:36 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
what the hell is with the new iphone prices? 887 Views / 11 Replies  
I bought a 1st gen iphone the week they came out. I bought a 3g iphone the week they came out. It cost $300 iirc. Now, Apple wants me to pay $500 for the 3GS???

I went through the process and...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 9, 2009 at 12:27 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I'm not asking for a TN monitor. I'm simply... 783 Views / 9 Replies  
I'm not asking for a TN monitor. I'm simply asking for an apple monitor size other than a $2300 30".

Now, when I look at this 24", it says it works with Mac Desktops - wouldn't that include mine?...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 9, 2009 at 12:10 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
so 30" is the only display Apple sells that works... 783 Views / 9 Replies  
so 30" is the only display Apple sells that works with power macs?
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 8, 2009 at 10:36 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
In my situation, I already have a 30". The 17 is... 783 Views / 9 Replies  
In my situation, I already have a 30". The 17 is a dual monitor, but I don't think I would like having two big monitors as my "main" one would have to be offset. I'd much prefer it to be dead...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 8, 2009 at 06:01 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
are 20" apple displays compeltely dead? 783 Views / 9 Replies  
I'm in the market for a new apple display, but the only one available I see is a 24". I don't have a need for a 30". This will be used to replace my current 17" ~10 year old apple lcd monitor. I'd...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jun 8, 2009 at 04:26 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
FWIW, a restore fixed the problem. I... 5,691 Views / 6 Replies  
FWIW, a restore fixed the problem.

I connected my iPhone to my computer, let it do a full backup and then restored it. Amazingly, when I used the backup to recover the data, it even kept all of...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:55 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I take it that means all of my app preferences... 5,691 Views / 6 Replies  
I take it that means all of my app preferences will get trashed as well? I want to avoid that at all costs if possible.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Sep 10, 2008 at 07:44 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
That didn't seem to do anything for me, 64. ... 5,691 Views / 6 Replies  
That didn't seem to do anything for me, 64. Perhaps the upcoming iPhone patch will correct the issue?
Posted by Foxdog175, on Sep 10, 2008 at 06:13 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
can't update any iphone apps 5,691 Views / 6 Replies  
I haven't been able to update my iPhone apps for several weeks. After a sync, I always get the error:

Some of the applications in your iTunes library were not installed on the iPhone because one...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Sep 10, 2008 at 12:25 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I went to Oakbrook today, even after seeing that... 2,546 Views / 58 Replies  
I went to Oakbrook today, even after seeing that they wouldn't be having any in today (or so said the availability page). Just as I arrived at 12:30, an apple rep announced that they would be...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jul 16, 2008 at 12:44 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I checked Oakbrook in IL today - about 40 min... 2,546 Views / 58 Replies  
I checked Oakbrook in IL today - about 40 min away from chicago. The line was around 150 people with each person taking about 15-20 minutes per activation..yeah, do that math. I called another...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jul 11, 2008 at 05:38 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
is the iphone geocache-friendly? 726 Views / 1 Replies  
Does anyone know if the iphone would be useful as a geocaching gps unit? If not, what are the odds of someone creating an app that would let you punch in coordinates and have it give you directions?
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jul 11, 2008 at 12:26 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
For some odd reason, this worked for me also. ... 2,183 Views / 36 Replies  
For some odd reason, this worked for me also. I'm putting my money on it being a coincidence that we were just able to connect to the server though.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jul 11, 2008 at 11:50 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
It brought me back to the same point I was at... 2,183 Views / 36 Replies  
It brought me back to the same point I was at before. Same error. Restoring the iphone does nothing to remedy the problem. We just have to wait...:brick:
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jul 11, 2008 at 11:30 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
How were the lines? I'm going to be purchasing a... 2,183 Views / 36 Replies  
How were the lines? I'm going to be purchasing a 3G within a week or so and have really thought about getting white. Do you like that color? The only thing making me think twice is it's sort-of...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jul 11, 2008 at 10:32 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I found the following on how to restore an... 2,183 Views / 36 Replies  
I found the following on how to restore an iphone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzyy4puapig

Followed the directions, it worked and is now attempting to restore and install the newest...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jul 11, 2008 at 10:24 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
uh...impassable error updating my iphone 2,183 Views / 36 Replies  
Upon trying to update my iphone to 2.0, I am receiving the following error:

We could not complete your iTunes Store request. An unknown error occurred (-9838). There was an error in the iTunes...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jul 11, 2008 at 10:18 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Oh ok. Thanks for the info. 868 Views / 6 Replies  
Oh ok. Thanks for the info.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Apr 26, 2008 at 11:40 AM, in Mac Desktops
There is no spanning option... I'm trying to... 868 Views / 6 Replies  
There is no spanning option...

I'm trying to setup World of Warcraft to support both monitors, not just one.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Apr 25, 2008 at 03:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
8800GT Options Dialog 868 Views / 6 Replies  
Is there one for the Mac? I'm looking for an options dialog box for the card, but there aren't any downloads at nVidia's site. Specifically, I'm looking for an option like this:

"as one...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Apr 25, 2008 at 10:32 AM, in Mac Desktops
I just took it in today. I suspected they would... 755 Views / 3 Replies  
I just took it in today. I suspected they would take my iphone for a few days and just replace the battery. Nope..

They gave me a brand spankin new iphone! How awesome is that? I say 'fix it.'...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Apr 18, 2008 at 09:49 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
iphone battery life 755 Views / 3 Replies  
is non-existent now. I can't go a day or 2 without my battery completely depleting even under incredibly minimal usage. For example, I fully charged (overnight) my iphone 2 nights ago. Aprox....
Posted by Foxdog175, on Apr 9, 2008 at 01:06 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
It's nothing special; no RAID. It's simply two... 30,735 Views / 286 Replies  
It's nothing special; no RAID. It's simply two 500g internals that come standard with the new mac pros.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Feb 23, 2008 at 07:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
23.5 seconds Mac Pro 2 x 3.2 GHz (8 core) ... 30,735 Views / 286 Replies  
23.5 seconds

Mac Pro 2 x 3.2 GHz (8 core)
4 GB RAM
Nvidia 8800GT 512MB
CS 3
Mac OS X (10.5.1)
Posted by Foxdog175, on Feb 22, 2008 at 04:07 PM, in Mac Desktops
No probs here. 1,415 Views / 13 Replies  
No probs here.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Feb 21, 2008 at 09:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'm now a happy camper. I made the exchange... 1,115 Views / 13 Replies  
I'm now a happy camper. I made the exchange today for 32bit WinXP Pro, reinstalled Windows/3ds max and on the first test render frame, I got the following results:

PC: 3:20s
Mac: 30s flat

On...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Feb 21, 2008 at 09:23 PM, in Mac Desktops
I called Best Buy and I was told that even though... 1,115 Views / 13 Replies  
I called Best Buy and I was told that even though the box is opened, they'll still accept an exchange; I'll just pay the difference for XP Pro. Can I get a final confirmation to stay away from...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Feb 20, 2008 at 07:45 PM, in Mac Desktops
I may take XP Home back to Best Buy and try to... 1,115 Views / 13 Replies  
I may take XP Home back to Best Buy and try to exchange it for Pro to take advantage of the multiple processors.

I wanted to stay away from Vista, seeing as all I hear about it is negative...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Feb 20, 2008 at 01:26 AM, in Mac Desktops
just received 3.2, 8800; benchmarking 3d 1,115 Views / 13 Replies  
I just received the following computer (mostly used for 3d):

2x3.2 8core
4 gigs ram
8800GT

And I must say I'm a little disappointed in the rendering tests I've done in 3DS Max 9 (32bit). ...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Feb 19, 2008 at 07:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
Ah, k. Thanks for clearing that up. 1,761 Views / 6 Replies  
Ah, k. Thanks for clearing that up.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Feb 11, 2008 at 12:45 AM, in Mac Desktops
Would it be beneficial to use a Radeon 9800 Pro... 1,761 Views / 6 Replies  
Would it be beneficial to use a Radeon 9800 Pro to power a 17" apple display while the 8800 powers a 30" apple display? Would that give the 8800 a little breathing room? What confuses me is what...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Feb 10, 2008 at 10:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
new mac pros: why 2 video cards? 1,761 Views / 6 Replies  
Is the sole purpose for multiple video cards the fact that you can run more than 2 displays? I have an 8800GT coming and I happen to have a Radeon 9800 Pro sitting around. Could I throw that in for...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Feb 10, 2008 at 10:12 PM, in Mac Desktops
Leaving external HD on indefinitely...bad? 700 Views / 7 Replies  
I have a 500g LaCie HD used for Time Machine. What are the longterm effects of leaving this HD on permanently in standby mode? I've left my Mac on for the past 5 or 6 years w/o problem, but will an...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jan 30, 2008 at 03:07 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Same here, AppleGirl. Mine said it had shipped... 958 Views / 9 Replies  
Same here, AppleGirl. Mine said it had shipped and was delivered, but I have nothing here.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jan 29, 2008 at 11:40 AM, in Mac Desktops
I ordered one with an 8800 on the 8th also and... 3,630 Views / 19 Replies  
I ordered one with an 8800 on the 8th also and I've got the same shipping date as you have. For me, the waitin' blues still carry on.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jan 24, 2008 at 01:48 AM, in Mac Desktops
If it's ADC, you'll likely need an ADC -> DVI... 1,171 Views / 4 Replies  
If it's ADC, you'll likely need an ADC -> DVI adapter. The most popular one is one that plugs into the wall which also has an external power supply. It runs $99 from Apple. Check with your local...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jan 13, 2008 at 11:32 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for the tip. I booted up a G3 Powerbook... 2,926 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanks for the tip. I booted up a G3 Powerbook that's been collecting dust for about 8 years and it was there.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jan 11, 2008 at 06:19 PM, in Applications
techno font 2,926 Views / 2 Replies  
long story short: I recently reinstalled leopard and didn't think to back up my fonts. I religiosly use the apple developed font Techno for work. I called the apple store. They told me to call...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jan 11, 2008 at 04:21 PM, in Applications
Ok, good enough. I'll just buy a new copy of XP... 1,252 Views / 3 Replies  
Ok, good enough. I'll just buy a new copy of XP then. Thanks so much for the information.
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jan 10, 2008 at 11:31 AM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Can I use my old PC's Windows XP disc on my Intel Mac? 1,252 Views / 3 Replies  
So I just bought my first intel machine and really customized it as a powerhouse (will be leaps and bounds over my previous PC for 3D rendering) and my question is...can I use the Windows XP that...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Jan 9, 2008 at 01:19 AM, in Alternative Operating Systems
mac store selling inexpensive G5s 621 Views / 0 Replies  
I don't remember which thread I saw this in, but someone mentioned in a post that a certain mac site was selling the currently latest G5's at a lower rate to make room for the new line that's coming...
Posted by Foxdog175, on Dec 17, 2007 at 07:27 PM, in Mac Desktops
Clock missing from Leopard? 754 Views / 2 Replies  
The big clock that you could stick on your desktop (via the Time and Date preferences). It seems to have disappeared. Can anyone else corroborate this?
Posted by Foxdog175, on Nov 6, 2007 at 11:26 PM, in macOS
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