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nice review! thanks. one question: can the... 960 Views / 3 Replies  
nice review! thanks. one question: can the MBA v.2 drive the new cinema display at full 1920 x 1200 resolution? and smoothly?

i cannot stomach the new MB screens, but like the portability of...
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 4, 2008 at 01:35 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Also......what's really sad is how Jobs is... 6,583 Views / 77 Replies  
Also......what's really sad is how Jobs is condescending when he talked about $500 laptops..."not being in Apple's DNA to build crap." i may be paraphrasing, but you get the idea. Then how does...
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 2, 2008 at 04:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
the only thinkpad i had...like 5 years ago, had... 6,583 Views / 77 Replies  
the only thinkpad i had...like 5 years ago, had the little led bulb on the top bezel of the screen. not nearly as good as the MBP's, unless lenovo changed it.
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 2, 2008 at 04:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
back from Apple Store - so disappointed with MB screen 6,583 Views / 77 Replies  
I don't get it....we almost get there, but don't. I am talking about the $1,599 model. Very good performance, excellent form factor (even 4.5 pounds is now acceptable to me, since i am carrying...
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 1, 2008 at 11:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
whew!!! reinstall worked and all files still... 5,529 Views / 13 Replies  
whew!!! reinstall worked and all files still intact....and now backed up!

thanks very much
Posted by Robster1958, on Oct 28, 2007 at 12:28 AM, in macOS
i was able to get the leopard disk to... 5,529 Views / 13 Replies  
i was able to get the leopard disk to install....i am now waiting for it to finish.

i did the archive-install this time.

i sure hope the data files are there. now with time machine, i promise...
Posted by Robster1958, on Oct 27, 2007 at 08:43 PM, in macOS
it was upgrade from 10.4. now though, i... 5,529 Views / 13 Replies  
it was upgrade from 10.4.

now though, i can't even re-install. if i restart with, or without a cd in the drive, i still get the Setup Assistant.

I forgot all the keys for holding during...
Posted by Robster1958, on Oct 27, 2007 at 08:20 PM, in macOS
stuck in endless loop of Setup Assistant 5,529 Views / 13 Replies  
i just installed Leopard on my MB Pro. it seemed to install ok, and then i used it.

the next time i restarted, it goes right to Setup Assistant...and wont let me out! Doesn't matter if i quit...
Posted by Robster1958, on Oct 27, 2007 at 08:13 PM, in macOS
not gapless, but rather the overlapping fade out... 852 Views / 6 Replies  
not gapless, but rather the overlapping fade out of one song, and the fade-in of the next.

you get this experience when listening to your library on iTunes.
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 5, 2005 at 02:30 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
sorry about the duplicate post. ... 852 Views / 6 Replies  
sorry about the duplicate post. connection/server issue. anyhow i can't seem to delete it.
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 5, 2005 at 10:29 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Still waiting for crossfade 806 Views / 4 Replies  
No one talks about it anymore; i guess we have all given up. Do any of the new iPods have crossfade playback ability.?

If not, what are the reasons given for having that capability only on iTunes...
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 5, 2005 at 12:52 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Still waiting for crossfade 852 Views / 6 Replies  
No one talks about it anymore; i guess we have all given up. Do any of the new iPods have crossfade playback ability.?

If not, what are the reasons given for having that capability only on iTunes...
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 5, 2005 at 12:50 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
ty Barry... FN F9/10 does work. not sure... 4,464 Views / 6 Replies  
ty Barry...

FN F9/10 does work. not sure why I was convinced it was straight F9/10.

can i remap via system preferences to other function keys without having to use Fn ?
Posted by Robster1958, on Sep 9, 2005 at 12:52 AM, in macOS
iMac fan noise on target mode 771 Views / 2 Replies  
just wondering if this is common: i just used my 20" iMac (Rev B) as target mode to put some songs onto my PB. as soon as the firewire icon came out, the "leafblower" fan gushed out.

only got...
Posted by Robster1958, on Sep 7, 2005 at 12:32 AM, in Mac Desktops
Expose stopped working 4,464 Views / 6 Replies  
I admit I couldn't read all 500 posts to the main bugs thread, but this is not a bug happening to me:

Expose will just not work on my my PB. left at default F9/F10, no hot corners, it worked for...
Posted by Robster1958, on Sep 7, 2005 at 12:26 AM, in macOS
Re: 12" PB vs. new Sony S-series 592 Views / 1 Replies  
Posted by Robster1958, on Jul 25, 2004 at 05:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
12" PB vs. new Sony S-series 592 Views / 1 Replies  
Has any PB user tried the new sony vaio S series yet?

the specs look good (up to 2 Ghz Dothan processor, Radeon 9700 w/64MB, up to 1 GB ram, up to 80 GB 5400rpm hard drive, wifi/bluetooth, dvd...
Posted by Robster1958, on Jul 25, 2004 at 05:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
shameless bump....before i resort to eBay. 644 Views / 3 Replies  
shameless bump....before i resort to eBay.
Posted by Robster1958, on Jul 1, 2004 at 09:38 PM, in Marketplace
Gotta admit...when I first read this ad, I am... 1,383 Views / 26 Replies  
Gotta admit...when I first read this ad, I am thinking fraud. Just a little too cheap. Not too cheap to be obvious (or western union the money to bangkok, etc.), but maybe take money from multiple...
Posted by Robster1958, on Jul 1, 2004 at 09:33 PM, in Marketplace
no trades 644 Views / 3 Replies  
no trades please....except possibly new 15" 1.5 ghz w/ 128 mb video!!
:D :D :D :D :D
Posted by Robster1958, on Jun 19, 2004 at 09:49 PM, in Marketplace
FS: 12" PB, rev B 1 Ghz, SD, 768Ram, AE = fair price 644 Views / 3 Replies  
40 gig hard drive. Panther, Virtual pc 6 and Office X loaded.

new york city pickup strongly preferred.

$1250
Posted by Robster1958, on Jun 19, 2004 at 12:55 PM, in Marketplace
any updates to this thread/ 1,046 Views / 9 Replies  
I just bought the iMic...and yes it looks like just the trick for getting my vinyl into iTunes and then to iPod.

I do have an older receiver with phono input...and it also has a "pre-out" set of...
Posted by Robster1958, on Jan 4, 2004 at 11:59 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
that's it!!! thanks very much 524 Views / 2 Replies  
that's it!!!

thanks very much
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 26, 2003 at 12:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks
quick help please: target disk mode 524 Views / 2 Replies  
ok...i thought i had this figured out.

i want to transfer my data files from my iBook to my new 12" PB.

i can't get it to work!:brick:

here's what i am doing:

1. both laptops off.
2. ...
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 25, 2003 at 11:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
aahhh....search speed back to normal. got... 724 Views / 2 Replies  
aahhh....search speed back to normal.

got it: startup iBook holding "T" and connect to PB w/ firewire.



<i tried to delete this post, but i couldn't> oh the shame!
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 16, 2003 at 12:00 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Aliens vs. Predator 2 great... 811 Views / 6 Replies  
Aliens vs. Predator 2

great suggestion...thanks funkboy. online mode available too?
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 15, 2003 at 05:36 PM, in Gaming
Is that EverQuest? Somehow, i have never... 811 Views / 6 Replies  
Is that EverQuest?

Somehow, i have never been able to get immersed in rpg's....maybe i just never have the time.

i played max payne on my iBook...it was fine...nothing special.
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 15, 2003 at 05:27 PM, in Gaming
Best game to show off my new 12" PB 811 Views / 6 Replies  
I just got my new 12" PB (rev.B)with 768 RAM, Panther, SD and airport.

Any strong recommendations for a new game that will run flawlessly and play/look great on my new baby? on-line play would be...
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 15, 2003 at 12:29 PM, in Gaming
iBook to PB data transfer.... 724 Views / 2 Replies  
I know this topic has been covered a dozen times, but I am having difficulty finding the posts, plus this site seems to be crawling this morning.

Simple problem: I got my new 12" PB :) to...
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 15, 2003 at 12:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
thanks everybody. $20 is ok. 1,074 Views / 13 Replies  
thanks everybody.

$20 is ok.
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 13, 2003 at 11:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
thanks everybody. $20 is ok. 625 Views / 8 Replies  
thanks everybody.

$20 is ok.
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 13, 2003 at 11:50 PM, in macOS
no Panther!!! :mad: (jaguar 10.2.7) now... 1,074 Views / 13 Replies  
no Panther!!! :mad: (jaguar 10.2.7)

now what? return it? shell out $129? not fair.
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 13, 2003 at 10:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
brand new 12" PB without Panther 625 Views / 8 Replies  
Lesson 1: never assume..........

but i just opened my 12" PB revB and found OS X.2.7 preloaded :(

I bought from CDW, authorized, and i assume high volume, dealer so didn't even think of...
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 13, 2003 at 10:04 PM, in macOS
FS: 10 GB iPod (2nd gen.) 464 Views / 0 Replies  
Solid scroll wheel version. Perfect working condition; the usual minor scratches on the chrome.

Remote control, orig. headphones (unused), orig. case (belt clip broken, sorry).



$200 or...
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 11, 2003 at 10:48 PM, in Marketplace
FS: 12" iBook 700 / 640 MB / 20 GB/ combo/ airport 508 Views / 0 Replies  
Bought new in Sept. 2002.

Last revision of the 700 Mhz iBook with the 16 MB graphics. Screen is pixel-perfect. Very minor (typical)outside finish surface scratches.

I maxed out the the RAM...
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 11, 2003 at 10:44 PM, in Marketplace
12" enroute...Panther pre-installed? 1,074 Views / 13 Replies  
As an after-thought, i forgot to inquire about the OS. I guess you never really know about inventory, but if i bought yesterday from CDW, will my new 12" w/SD come preinstalled with OS X.3.1 ??
...
Posted by Robster1958, on Nov 11, 2003 at 10:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm sure your not alone but it's a shame that... 2,030 Views / 29 Replies  
I'm sure your not alone but it's a shame that most people have so much pride they would die before ever admitting it out loud.
====================

ok...on alternate Thursdays, there will be a...
Posted by Robster1958, on Oct 23, 2003 at 07:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
yes it is $2,200. and no superdrive. but... 2,030 Views / 29 Replies  
yes it is $2,200. and no superdrive. but builtin wi-fi and camera.

on the other hand, if apple would build a PB around that same screen, and with same battery life, i would pay $2,500 for it. ...
Posted by Robster1958, on Oct 23, 2003 at 12:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
i agree. mine has just 30 gigs....not that i am... 2,030 Views / 29 Replies  
i agree. mine has just 30 gigs....not that i am pushing its limits. i use my iBook as my iPod/iTunes syncer, so that saves space.

slow? i can't sense that at all. that's never been a spec i...
Posted by Robster1958, on Oct 23, 2003 at 12:12 AM, in Mac Notebooks
The video card is an integrated 64 MB provided on... 2,030 Views / 29 Replies  
The video card is an integrated 64 MB provided on the Intel motherboard. Before you dismiss this in favor a separate graphics card, keep in mind that the VAIO ships with 512MB of RAM standard (one...
Posted by Robster1958, on Oct 22, 2003 at 11:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
must beg to differ: I have had my "mini"... 2,030 Views / 29 Replies  
must beg to differ:

I have had my "mini" VAIO for about 6 weeks now and find i hardly use my 12" iBook anymore. For added reference, I had up until a few months ago a TiBook also.

Sticking to...
Posted by Robster1958, on Oct 22, 2003 at 08:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
sooner or later (prob. sooner...that student... 1,719 Views / 34 Replies  
sooner or later (prob. sooner...that student deal with $200 off iPod is too good to pass up maybe), i will be able to A/B compare the Sony TR1A to the new 12" PB.

I had compared the Sony to a 12"...
Posted by Robster1958, on Sep 22, 2003 at 09:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
yes...but the sony screen is approx. the same... 1,719 Views / 34 Replies  
yes...but the sony screen is approx. the same width as the 12" PB or iBook.

as a result, widescreen movies are roughly the same size.

in addition, the supperior resolution of the Sony allows...
Posted by Robster1958, on Sep 21, 2003 at 09:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
check out this thread: ... 1,719 Views / 34 Replies  
check out this thread:
http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=175564

although it got into pc vs. mac flames...i posted my thoughts on the Sony.

Bottom line: ultra-portability and...
Posted by Robster1958, on Sep 21, 2003 at 09:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
was i the only one hoping for new 12" screen? 734 Views / 4 Replies  
As way of background, I presently own a 12" iBook, as well as my newest toy, the new little Sony Vaio TR1A. Over the past year, I have owned a TiBook and an IBM Thinkpad. For me, i decided that...
Posted by Robster1958, on Sep 16, 2003 at 09:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
well..."Pro" machine is pushing it! :) ... 5,413 Views / 77 Replies  
well..."Pro" machine is pushing it! :)

although keep in mind that the Sony has 512 MB ram included as well as wi-fi, and camera.

for about the fourth time, i will reiterate a significant...
Posted by Robster1958, on Sep 15, 2003 at 10:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i agree about the whole "gestalt" but purely... 5,413 Views / 77 Replies  
i agree about the whole "gestalt" but purely objectively i have had less problems with Win XP than with Jaguar. I was frankly surprised by the number of full and partial crashes with OS X....kernal...
Posted by Robster1958, on Sep 12, 2003 at 02:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
not to start this flaming...but. all i want... 5,413 Views / 77 Replies  
not to start this flaming...but.

all i want to say is that dismissing Win XP out of hand is a mistake. i for one am surprisingly impressed by it.

i have been using my sony now for about a week...
Posted by Robster1958, on Sep 11, 2003 at 10:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
****! i'm already obsolete!! actually, i... 5,413 Views / 77 Replies  
****! i'm already obsolete!!

actually, i saw a guy selling this on eBay...wasn't sure if it was true. however, it looks like 256MB ram standard, so it would be (super) expensive to replace...
Posted by Robster1958, on Sep 10, 2003 at 12:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
the one thing the built-in camera can't do is... 5,413 Views / 77 Replies  
the one thing the built-in camera can't do is take a picture of itself!!!

will try to post some pix. i have no excuse since i can just plug in my memory stick :)

oh...one thing i didn't...
Posted by Robster1958, on Sep 8, 2003 at 11:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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