Welcome to the MacNN Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

You are here: MacNN Forums > Search Forums > Search Results

Search: Posts Made By: fire3500
Thread Thread Starter Last Post Replies Views Forum
Health reasons? 2,230 Views / 50 Replies  
Health reasons?
Posted by fire3500, on Dec 16, 2008 at 06:20 PM, in MacNN Lounge
5400 vs 7200 12,337 Views / 65 Replies  
Well you can find some information http://www.lowendmac.com/ppc/power-macintosh-5400.html and http://www.lowendmac.com/ppc/power-macintosh-7200.html

I've got a 5400 that I'm trying to rehome,...
Posted by fire3500, on Oct 27, 2008 at 05:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Now why does this not surprise me? :lol: ... 4,874 Views / 122 Replies  
Now why does this not surprise me? :lol:



No, frankly you wouldn't... I'm a qualified engineer but I don't ridicule someone maintaining or adjusting equipment with something less than a Snap-On...
Posted by fire3500, on Apr 30, 2008 at 03:20 PM, in MacNN Lounge
"...and I'm a magician and my dad is in the SAS... 4,874 Views / 122 Replies  
"...and I'm a magician and my dad is in the SAS and is the only person ever to swim the channel underwater in 25 minutes holding his breath..."

:D

I have to call BS on that dude... if you're...
Posted by fire3500, on Apr 30, 2008 at 02:01 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Nice thread, I'm a bit of a watch nut... Macs and... 12,070 Views / 77 Replies  
Nice thread, I'm a bit of a watch nut... Macs and wristwatches are my poison :D

The daily...

http://www.theoldwatchshop.com/miscpics/Dscn4092.jpg

The beater...
...
Posted by fire3500, on Feb 29, 2008 at 02:21 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Great minds think alike :-) 1,354 Views / 23 Replies  
I did the same...

Was about to order 2.4Ghz MBP from the refurb store for £1299.00 this morning when the store went down, was a bit narked as I was itching to get the order in but then I realised...
Posted by fire3500, on Feb 26, 2008 at 05:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: I have a black MacBook (mid 2007) and it's for... 5,947 Views / 50 Replies  
I have a black MacBook (mid 2007) and it's for sale...

reason?

well, I'm a clean freak and my 2005 PowerBook is less of a fingerprint magnet and shows wear less readily. the black MacBook shows...
Posted by fire3500, on Feb 24, 2008 at 07:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well that was hilarious... :\ [language] ... 1,749 Views / 19 Replies  
Well that was hilarious... :\

[language]

Meh.
Posted by fire3500, on Feb 13, 2008 at 01:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I bought a MacBook last year, to replace my 1.67... 6,239 Views / 76 Replies  
I bought a MacBook last year, to replace my 1.67 15" PowerBook HR. I loved the "right click" on the track pad, I thought I would run Windows and I'd anticipated that the built-in iSight would be a...
Posted by fire3500, on Jan 27, 2008 at 02:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You made Pacifist... ahhhh *bows down* great... 1,843 Views / 35 Replies  
You made Pacifist... ahhhh *bows down*

great job! :) :thumbsup:
Posted by fire3500, on Dec 7, 2007 at 09:49 AM, in Applications
My 1.67Ghz PowerBook 15" is exhibiting reduced... 1,741 Views / 45 Replies  
My 1.67Ghz PowerBook 15" is exhibiting reduced battery life, down from @ 2.5hrs to about 30 mins... it's really annoying me as I hate being tethered and there are some times when I want my PB and...
Posted by fire3500, on Nov 21, 2007 at 12:58 PM, in macOS
that's the same worry that I have, I really want... 5,812 Views / 39 Replies  
that's the same worry that I have, I really want a touch but I use my iPod all of the time and when I'm walking I adjust it in my pocket or when I sleep it's tucked under my pillow... the touch...
Posted by fire3500, on Nov 19, 2007 at 06:29 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Can anyone explain what all this lot means... 2,276 Views / 29 Replies  
Can anyone explain what all this lot means though? Would be interested to know as when I run this on my MacBook I get the same result. Should I worry about it or just get on with my life? Gentle...
Posted by fire3500, on Nov 17, 2007 at 05:56 PM, in macOS
hiya, What PBG4? My 1.67Ghz AlBook runs it... 5,169 Views / 11 Replies  
hiya,

What PBG4? My 1.67Ghz AlBook runs it fine (except iMovie '08, but hell... iMovie '06 is much better :p )

I like it!
Posted by fire3500, on Nov 15, 2007 at 06:07 PM, in Applications
I'd say don't get a black one :) I got mine... 930 Views / 6 Replies  
I'd say don't get a black one :)

I got mine in February this year and it looks older than my 2 year old PowerBook. I don't think that the MacBook is a badly built computer by any stretch but the...
Posted by fire3500, on Sep 24, 2007 at 02:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Depends which app you're referring to though...... 673 Views / 8 Replies  
Depends which app you're referring to though... if you're an iMovie fan then you might find that even if you plumb for 08 that you want to still download the iMovie HD 06 version from Apple (free...
Posted by fire3500, on Sep 16, 2007 at 09:47 AM, in Applications
I feel the same actually, mine was bought in... 791 Views / 6 Replies  
I feel the same actually, mine was bought in February and looks like a beater in comparison to my 2005 PowerBook and more on a par with my 2001 PowerBook...

Glad it's not just me that feels this,...
Posted by fire3500, on Sep 10, 2007 at 06:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The firmware revision of my C2D MacBook is BE39,... 23,571 Views / 59 Replies  
The firmware revision of my C2D MacBook is BE39, so not showing KBVB and as much as I'd love to try it, I daren't.
Posted by fire3500, on Aug 30, 2007 at 07:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Well I'm heartened to hear that my malaise with... 7,530 Views / 143 Replies  
Well I'm heartened to hear that my malaise with Apple is not all-pervasive, so this is clearly a subjective feeling that the update was pointless. I'm keen to know if you're a .Mac subscriber and...
Posted by fire3500, on Aug 13, 2007 at 01:02 PM, in Applications
Most. Pointless. Update... Ever. Apple has... 7,530 Views / 143 Replies  
Most. Pointless. Update... Ever.

Apple has pretty much jumped the shark I think... for a sustained period we've seen innovation and real advances through the suite of consumer oriented iApps.
...
Posted by fire3500, on Aug 13, 2007 at 06:52 AM, in Applications
Can you please say whether iLife comes with a... 7,530 Views / 143 Replies  
Can you please say whether iLife comes with a trial disk of iWork, like the '06 version did?

Thanks
/ic
Posted by fire3500, on Aug 7, 2007 at 07:47 PM, in Applications
Looking for Leopard? 884 Views / 4 Replies  
I found this on the English website www.rathergood.com....

www.rathergood.com/looking

It certainly will tide me over until October I think :)
Posted by fire3500, on Apr 24, 2007 at 06:30 AM, in MacNN Lounge
but surely... 1,616 Views / 14 Replies  
Mac' is surely an abbreviation of Macintosh though? Ergo... Mac's as an abbreviated way of explaining that he loves all Macintosh computers is still correct?

It's much more annoying when people...
Posted by fire3500, on Apr 12, 2007 at 01:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Obviously depends on whether you need to run any... 7,876 Views / 2 Replies  
Obviously depends on whether you need to run any features of "Edgy" but you'll find that "Dapper" releases will work right off the bat with AE. I had this installed on my 1.67Ghz PBG4 with no issues...
Posted by fire3500, on Mar 29, 2007 at 05:35 AM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Thanks for fleshing out your opinion... with... 3,250 Views / 43 Replies  
Thanks for fleshing out your opinion... with regards to a graphics professional then maybe the pro tag has some resonance... but what if you're *not* a creative media professional? What if you're a...
Posted by fire3500, on Mar 21, 2007 at 01:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well that's nonsense... depends whether you're... 3,250 Views / 43 Replies  
Well that's nonsense... depends whether you're insecure enough to need a laptop manufacturer to slap a "pro" label and some extra £££'s to make you feel whole... I made the jump to a Black MacBook...
Posted by fire3500, on Mar 16, 2007 at 03:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
good lord... what a kerfuffle.... if you... 8,025 Views / 29 Replies  
good lord... what a kerfuffle....

if you need something different... buy something different... nobody forces a person to buy a MacBook or whatever... buy the thing that's fit for purpose and stop...
Posted by fire3500, on Mar 15, 2007 at 08:12 AM, in Mac Desktops
I'm finding Xubuntu quite fine under Parallels on... 1,529 Views / 15 Replies  
I'm finding Xubuntu quite fine under Parallels on my MacBook. Xubuntu has a more stripped down approach which skips a lot of the eye candy of Ubuntu and doesn't need so much resource. I'm running...
Posted by fire3500, on Mar 4, 2007 at 06:06 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Sorry Techound, I don't understand. I'm... 702 Views / 9 Replies  
Sorry Techound, I don't understand.

I'm hoping that some of my gear could be of interest to another Apple enthusiast, as I'm saving for an Intel machine.

I'm a reasonably long-term member of...
Posted by fire3500, on Dec 13, 2006 at 08:43 AM, in Marketplace
FS: Power Macintosh G4 933Mhz "Quicksilver" *East Yorkshire, UK* 702 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi,

Considered by many to be the best-looking of the stylish G4 Power Macintosh towers this Quicksilver 933Mhz is a great machine.

I run this as my everyday desktop at present and am typing...
Posted by fire3500, on Dec 11, 2006 at 09:20 AM, in Marketplace
FS: LaCie electron 22 blue monitor *East Yorkshre, UK* 702 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi,

Part of my financing of my upgrade to Intel is the sale of my 22" LaCie monitor. This is a great high quality monitor and has provided brilliant service with my Power Macintosh G4.

I'm...
Posted by fire3500, on Dec 11, 2006 at 09:15 AM, in Marketplace
FS: iMac G3 233Mhz Bondi Blue *East Yorkshire, UK* 702 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi,

I am clearing out my old computers and looking for a new home for my original iMac G3. Been a great little computer and presently running OS X 10.2 Jaguar with ease.

I'm looking for £50...
Posted by fire3500, on Dec 11, 2006 at 09:12 AM, in Marketplace
Clearout - Pre-G3 / G3 B&W Power Macintosh *East Yorkshire, UK* 702 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi,

I have the following Power Macintosh computers for clearout... all sold as seen, best offer, buyer collects:

Power Macintosh 8600/240 base unit only
Power Macintosh 5400/180 base unit...
Posted by fire3500, on Dec 11, 2006 at 09:09 AM, in Marketplace
FS: Apple Wireless Mouse *East Yorkshire, UK* 702 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi,

I recently upgraded myself to a wireless Mighty Mouse, and no longer have use for my original Apple Wireless Mouse.

I'd like to offer this for sale, it's in good condition and although it...
Posted by fire3500, on Dec 11, 2006 at 09:03 AM, in Marketplace
FS/Trade: Sony Vaio PIII 700Mhz (PCG-Z600LEK) W2K/Ubuntu Linux *East Yorkshire, UK* 702 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi

Apologies for non-Apple item but I'm looking to shift my old 12" Vaio as part of my fund-raising for getting an Intel Mac.

http://www.vaio-link.com/common/specs.asp?L=uk&H=yes&ID=244

I...
Posted by fire3500, on Dec 11, 2006 at 08:59 AM, in Marketplace
FS: iBook G3 12" 800Mhz SPARES OR REPAIR *East Yorkshire, UK* 702 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi,

I am selling a non-working iBook 12". Suspected HDD failure and a couple of keys now missing. Battery still holds charge and case etc is in good condition.

I will accept cash, bank...
Posted by fire3500, on Dec 11, 2006 at 08:52 AM, in Marketplace
FS: Lots of Mac Stuff *East Yorkshire, UK* 702 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi,

I am selling a few bits and bobs including this item, my 15" PowerBook G4 1.5Ghz, in order to fund upgrade to Intel Macintosh.

The computer is in excellent condition and has been carefully...
Posted by fire3500, on Dec 11, 2006 at 08:48 AM, in Marketplace
I would be interested in this. I have a... 756 Views / 9 Replies  
I would be interested in this.

I have a PBG4 1.67Ghz / 80Gb / 1Gb RAM / DL-SD, basically the last and highest spec' PowerBook 15". It was bought new in July and as such is in great condition....
Posted by fire3500, on Dec 8, 2006 at 12:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
10.4.8 + Front Row Enabler *IMPORTANT DO NOT INSTALL* 3,587 Views / 9 Replies  
Evening,

Just found out the scary way that Front Row update 1.3 and Front Row Enabler 1.3 are NOT compatible with the PPC 10.4.8 update on my 1.67Ghz PowerBook G4.

I'd installed this under...
Posted by fire3500, on Sep 30, 2006 at 05:29 PM, in macOS
you strange man 3,075 Views / 91 Replies  
you strange man
Posted by fire3500, on Jul 29, 2006 at 01:01 PM, in Political/War Lounge
After you've gone and called millions hateful,... 3,075 Views / 91 Replies  
After you've gone and called millions hateful, ignorant, and useless consumers of oxygen, you only have kind hearts and smiles for all?

Yes, that's very true. Millions are hateful, ignorant and...
Posted by fire3500, on Jul 29, 2006 at 12:22 PM, in Political/War Lounge
a racist Chinese?.... :eek: why a racist... 3,075 Views / 91 Replies  
a racist Chinese?.... :eek: why a racist Chinese???... why "racist"?

nope, I'm a 31 year old white Englishman without religion in my life or a need of it.

ongoing kindnesses

/ic
Posted by fire3500, on Jul 29, 2006 at 12:08 PM, in Political/War Lounge
Silly Americans... Read the Christian Bible... 3,075 Views / 91 Replies  
Silly Americans...

Read the Christian Bible and the Qu'ran and find the hate within either book... the Bible has the more vengeful and hardline tone...

Muslims, Christians, Jews... all...
Posted by fire3500, on Jul 29, 2006 at 11:43 AM, in Political/War Lounge
think different! 1,939 Views / 47 Replies  
how about this little baby

http://www.leica-camera.com/digitalekameras/d-lux/index_e.html

it is a beautiful little machine and is exquisite in its packaging and operation.

mmmmmmmmm Leica
Posted by fire3500, on Sep 2, 2003 at 10:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
 
Top
Privacy Policy
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:39 AM.
All contents of these forums © 1995-2017 MacNN. All rights reserved.
Branding + Design: www.gesamtbild.com
vBulletin v.3.8.8 © 2000-2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.,