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If you're not a heavy cell phone user, or not a... 3,590 Views / 39 Replies  
If you're not a heavy cell phone user, or not a current Cingular user, then I guess I understand why getting a new phone with a loaded contract makes no sense. But for the casual to heavy user, how...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on May 18, 2007 at 10:59 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I'd like it if the iPhone would work with the... 5,710 Views / 71 Replies  
I'd like it if the iPhone would work with the Nike+ system. Best case is if it somehow can pick up the signal transmitted by the sensor without needing the ipod connector based receiver but that's...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on May 17, 2007 at 01:11 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Sorry to threadjack, but have there been any... 3,077 Views / 8 Replies  
Sorry to threadjack, but have there been any Universal Binary versions of the OSX installer made for starcraft? Running it in rosetta works fine but it uses up 100% of my CPU power. Doesn't cause any...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Apr 16, 2007 at 07:02 PM, in Gaming
I use Scotch clear packaging tape. Just cut a... 14,538 Views / 22 Replies  
I use Scotch clear packaging tape. Just cut a long strip, press it evenly on the screen, and it will lift up all the dust and fingerprints that accumulate on the screen with no residue or anything....
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Mar 24, 2007 at 12:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Anybody having issues with their bluetooth mouse?... 25,116 Views / 244 Replies  
Anybody having issues with their bluetooth mouse? I swear this started happening as soon as I updated, but my bluetooth mouse disconnects and reconnects like CRAZY now. I put fresh batteries in and...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Mar 17, 2007 at 12:28 AM, in macOS
imovie importing question 442 Views / 0 Replies  
Which file format takes the least amount of time to import into iMovie? I want to edit a series of divx clips but they are taking forever to import. A 5 minute clip takes 20+ minutes to import on my...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Dec 22, 2006 at 03:28 PM, in Applications
I'm getting this same problem - itunes and QT... 1,829 Views / 12 Replies  
I'm getting this same problem - itunes and QT crashing often after getting the 7.0.1 update. I can't remember if it started happening after I upgraded to 10.4.8 or before. I'm embarrassed to say, but...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Oct 11, 2006 at 11:03 AM, in Applications
Macbook fan randomly spins up to full blast when idle 3,719 Views / 1 Replies  
Not sure if this is a hardware issue or a software issue. I haven't quite figured out why this happens, but here's the scenario. I leave the lid open and randomly (when it's idle and nothing is...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Oct 11, 2006 at 10:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Ok, its been more than a week so I thought I'd... 16,821 Views / 133 Replies  
Ok, its been more than a week so I thought I'd give my impressions.

Temps used to idle around 68-72C just browsing the internet and chatting on Adium. Now, its more like 47-52C depending on what...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Aug 27, 2006 at 05:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I personally have to try to hear the fan by... 16,821 Views / 133 Replies  
I personally have to try to hear the fan by putting my ear very close to the keyboard. With both palms on the keyboard I can sort of feel a very slight vibration that wasn't there before. In all...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Aug 18, 2006 at 10:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah, it used to sit around 67-72 C doing normal... 16,821 Views / 133 Replies  
Yeah, it used to sit around 67-72 C doing normal tasks. Now its 58-62 C. The fan is barely audible and you can't hear it over the din of an AC or a fridge. Amazing what just a little air movement...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Aug 17, 2006 at 10:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Need ideas - converting videos to DIVX 923 Views / 2 Replies  
Ok, just got a macbook a month ago (2.0 Ghz, 2 GB of ram, first mac ever) and was wondering what programs are out there (preferably shareware/freeware apps) for converting mpegs to DIVX. I know...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Aug 10, 2006 at 02:50 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
I got 2 GB of cheapo G.Skill ram off of... 2,242 Views / 20 Replies  
I got 2 GB of cheapo G.Skill ram off of newegg.com for $70 per stick and have had zero problems whatsoever - runs at full speed and everything.
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Aug 4, 2006 at 04:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Got mine last week and it is awesome. Only... 10,047 Views / 66 Replies  
Got mine last week and it is awesome. Only problem I've seen (and just once, at that) is that the volume failed to come back up after it faded out for the voice to tell me my current stats. Turning...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 31, 2006 at 04:25 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Off the top of my head, probably Quicksilver... 1,203 Views / 9 Replies  
Off the top of my head, probably Quicksilver would be the most useful. Its hard to explain, but its kind of like a application launcher...but so much more. With a few keystrokes you can combine ideas...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 27, 2006 at 04:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Keyboard is a big plus. My Macbook is my first... 1,802 Views / 19 Replies  
Keyboard is a big plus. My Macbook is my first laptop (and my first mac) and this was a concern for me before buying. Love the tactile feel. My power adapter makes a slight buzzing sound when its...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 24, 2006 at 10:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Kind of related mac-n00b question. How do I... 3,763 Views / 26 Replies  
Kind of related mac-n00b question. How do I delete Flip4Mac? Just drag the Flip4Mac icon in my apps folder to the trash? Will Quicktime go nuts if I do this?

I installed the PowerPC version onto...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 21, 2006 at 04:03 PM, in Applications
Just ordered mine! Glad to hear it works well... 10,047 Views / 66 Replies  
Just ordered mine! Glad to hear it works well without the special shoes. My feet are especially flat (why I like to run, don't ask) so Asics > Nike. That and I'm pretty sure Nike won't make a Nike+...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 18, 2006 at 06:03 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I was also looking for a good sound... 636 Views / 1 Replies  
I was also looking for a good sound editing/recording program. There is a free app called Audacity (audacity.sourceforge.net (http://audacity.sourceforge.net)) and it seems to do the trick. Though...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 17, 2006 at 10:57 AM, in Applications
If you're hoping for this issue to be "solved"... 6,176 Views / 59 Replies  
If you're hoping for this issue to be "solved" then you won't be buying a laptop....ever. If you find any Core Duo laptop that runs cool to the touch, well...then that company should be awarded a...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 15, 2006 at 12:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Mines a week 21 blackbook and idles around 67-70... 26,509 Views / 184 Replies  
Mines a week 21 blackbook and idles around 67-70 as well (temps read from istat nano and coreduotemp). Running yes > /dev/null it peaks at 85 and then the fan kicks on and it cools down to around 78...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 10, 2006 at 02:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I bought the Logitech V270 as a travel mouse but... 3,516 Views / 13 Replies  
I bought the Logitech V270 as a travel mouse but I'm using it all the time. If you have smallish hands like me its very comfortable to use on a daily basis. Doesn't come with a receiver cause its...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 9, 2006 at 11:31 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Could be worse! Installing a brand new processor... 14,808 Views / 82 Replies  
Could be worse! Installing a brand new processor in a desktop PC which you find out all too late that it has bent pins...thats the epitome of sweaty-palmned-nervousness.

Now I wish the core duo in...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 6, 2006 at 08:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Just put 2 GB of ram in here and I will say it... 14,808 Views / 82 Replies  
Just put 2 GB of ram in here and I will say it took some force but not as much as I thought some of you guys made it out to be. Like a previous poster said, if you give it a little extra pressure on...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 5, 2006 at 10:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Memory testing software for OS X? 589 Views / 2 Replies  
What software is available for testing RAM stability in OS X? I got 2 GB of ram for my macbook and would like to run it through some tests after I install it. On PC I would usually run SiSoft Sandra,...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 5, 2006 at 04:12 PM, in Applications
Ah, sweet. Thanks for the help, I'm gonna give... 669 Views / 3 Replies  
Ah, sweet. Thanks for the help, I'm gonna give NeoOffice 2.0 alpha a shot.
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 3, 2006 at 06:22 PM, in Applications
OpenOffice 2.0.3 for Intel installation 669 Views / 3 Replies  
I just got my first mac, a black macbook, two days ago, so this might be an example of my current mac-retardedness. What am I missing here? I get 2.0.3 rc7 for intel chips off their ftp. Download it,...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 3, 2006 at 08:40 AM, in Applications
Just got a blackbook! So far its amazing. No... 5,342 Views / 60 Replies  
Just got a blackbook! So far its amazing. No keyboard issues, no trackpad issues, no mooing, whining, chirping, buzzing, snap crackle and popping, you name it. This thing is dead silent and I can't...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jul 1, 2006 at 02:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes, waiting is a problem. So yeah...heading to... 745 Views / 4 Replies  
Yes, waiting is a problem. So yeah...heading to the store today!

If you are a student and are wondering what options are available in terms of discounts and price comparisons I did a good deal of...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jun 30, 2006 at 08:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Getting a macbook, have questions 745 Views / 4 Replies  
Apologies for such a dumb question for a first post. :eek:

This probably doesn't make sense, but here goes. I'm getting a black macbook within the week. How can I get the latest build? Order...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Jun 29, 2006 at 12:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, I guess just ship them. PMing you the info... 3,242 Views / 41 Replies  
Well, I guess just ship them. PMing you the info now...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on May 22, 2006 at 08:55 PM, in Hardware Hacking
I know that, but I just wanted to know how much... 3,242 Views / 41 Replies  
I know that, but I just wanted to know how much shipping would be approximately.
If it is less than $5 for shipping it is worth it to me, but if it is more, then it is not worth it.
I don't want...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on May 14, 2006 at 11:01 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Cool, you got them! Before you ship, can you... 3,242 Views / 41 Replies  
Cool, you got them!
Before you ship, can you tell me how much it will cost?

I say this because I fond out that my school has some old macs, an I might be able to use one of those.

But if the...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on May 13, 2006 at 11:15 AM, in Hardware Hacking
Just checking in to see how its going. 3,242 Views / 41 Replies  
Just checking in to see how its going.
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on May 10, 2006 at 11:50 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Sounds like a plan, I will let you make the post... 3,242 Views / 41 Replies  
Sounds like a plan, I will let you make the post since they are your disks, and I am new here.
Or I could do it since I would be the one sending, either way.

Oh, and by the way, how much are...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on May 5, 2006 at 11:51 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Cool, when you are finished with them, just post... 3,242 Views / 41 Replies  
Cool, when you are finished with them, just post here, or PM me, and I will PM you my shipping info.
When I am done with them, where should I send them? Back to Bandit240, or do they need to take...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on May 4, 2006 at 10:21 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Cool, thanks Bandit240! I am so excited. ... 3,242 Views / 41 Replies  
Cool, thanks Bandit240!
I am so excited.

Again, I can't thank you enough.
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on May 2, 2006 at 08:32 PM, in Hardware Hacking
mindwaves, any news? 3,242 Views / 41 Replies  
mindwaves, any news?
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on May 1, 2006 at 11:33 PM, in Hardware Hacking
I think animated icons on the desktop would be... 1,599 Views / 28 Replies  
I think animated icons on the desktop would be very distracting.
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Apr 30, 2006 at 03:49 PM, in macOS
He may not have had time to send the disks/make... 3,242 Views / 41 Replies  
He may not have had time to send the disks/make them yet.
I say we be patient, he is being very kind to send us the disks. (well, you to me)
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Apr 25, 2006 at 10:04 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Mindwaves, just post here or PM me when you are... 3,242 Views / 41 Replies  
Mindwaves, just post here or PM me when you are finished with the disks, and I will PM you my address and stuff.

Thanks a lot, Bandit240!
and also mindwaves!
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Apr 18, 2006 at 11:51 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Sounds cool to me. 3,242 Views / 41 Replies  
Sounds cool to me.
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Apr 16, 2006 at 04:03 PM, in Hardware Hacking
If you still have any 800 k floppies, would you... 3,242 Views / 41 Replies  
If you still have any 800 k floppies, would you mind sending some system 6.0.8 my way?
If you still have some, I will PM you my info.

I just got an SE (not an SE 30) at a garage sale for $5, but...
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Apr 16, 2006 at 12:00 AM, in Hardware Hacking
Sounds like a cool little project, but your links... 1,190 Views / 6 Replies  
Sounds like a cool little project, but your links are broken.
Posted by R0CK3TM4NN, on Apr 15, 2006 at 11:51 PM, in Hardware Hacking
 
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