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Well my MBP arrived yesterday afternoon. Got...	2,346 Views / 33 Replies
Well my MBP arrived yesterday afternoon. Got everything up and running very easily. Very happy with it, no dead pixels, no funny noises, its a dream after my 867Mhz PBG4 (bless it though, it never...
Posted by mism, on Nov 8, 2006 at 08:18 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Mine is out for deliver with UPS :D I'll post...	2,346 Views / 33 Replies
Mine is out for deliver with UPS :D I'll post later if it arrives.
Posted by mism, on Nov 7, 2006 at 06:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Bit of an update, the Apple tracking page has...	2,346 Views / 33 Replies
Bit of an update, the Apple tracking page has updated this morning and now gives me a KUEHNE & NAGEL tracking number. It also says estimated delivery date 3rd! The KUEHNE & NAGEL site tells me...
Posted by mism, on Nov 6, 2006 at 09:10 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Has anyone had any news? As my MBP is coming as...	2,346 Views / 33 Replies
Has anyone had any news? As my MBP is coming as 'merge in transit' the tracking tells we nothing. I'm hoping if people get there's today or tomorrow mine will be a day or two behind.
Posted by mism, on Nov 6, 2006 at 05:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Odd, my order status page has changed very...	2,346 Views / 33 Replies
Odd, my order status page has changed very slightly. Before it had the tracking number to click on, not it has a button "track this shipment". It leads to the same place, just seems weird? I get my...
Posted by mism, on Nov 3, 2006 at 05:44 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I know we must sound like we're just moaning but...	2,346 Views / 33 Replies
I know we must sound like we're just moaning but its so frustrating when you've spent this much money. The amount of things you can buy with overnight delivery these days is amazing. Of course I...
Posted by mism, on Nov 2, 2006 at 06:16 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Its good to know that I'm not the only one who's...	2,346 Views / 33 Replies
Its good to know that I'm not the only one who's delivery is in the lap of the gods. I'll post as soon as I know anything.
Posted by mism, on Nov 1, 2006 at 12:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks

At last, someone who understands :) I ordered a...	2,346 Views / 33 Replies
At last, someone who understands :) I ordered a MBP 2.33, 3Gb, 160Gb, Matt on 24th. I made the mistake of also ordering a sleeve, spare power adaptor and keyboard so am in 'Merge in Transit' limbo as...
Posted by mism, on Nov 1, 2006 at 09:54 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Sorry guys, I may as well ask how long is a piece...	30,707 Views / 266 Replies
Sorry guys, I may as well ask how long is a piece of string, but: I ordered my MBP (2.33GHz C2D, 3GB, 160GB) direct from Apple on the 24th, it shipped on Friday 27th. I'm getting a case and extra...
Posted by mism, on Oct 30, 2006 at 09:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I was trying to do the following: "copy...	8,247 Views / 111 Replies
I was trying to do the following: "copy current URL in safari and paste into new mail message" and "copy selected text and paste into new mail message" I can do it all (copy, new mail...
Posted by mism, on May 5, 2005 at 08:30 AM, in macOS

I think it is solved if you do CMD Shift 4 and...	877 Views / 19 Replies
I think it is solved if you do CMD Shift 4 and give it a moment to save, let the cross hair revert to the pointer. I have had this a lot but not since I tried this, or have I just been lucky?
Posted by mism, on Mar 10, 2005 at 10:36 AM, in macOS

Hurrah, thanks Dr. Smoke "1. By chance, have...	726 Views / 3 Replies
Hurrah, thanks Dr. Smoke "1. By chance, have you placed an alias to the server volume in your Finder Sidebar?" Yes, two actually. Removed them and its solved. Bit annoying that, I will put them...
Posted by mism, on Oct 1, 2004 at 05:22 AM, in macOS

Unwanted Server Automount	726 Views / 3 Replies
Every time I log in my Mac connects to our server, no problem. If I'm not at work (where the server is) it still tries to connect and the finder locks up for a few minutes until it gives up trying....
Posted by mism, on Sep 30, 2004 at 09:07 AM, in macOS

is the MS bluetooth mouse only available as a...	18,111 Views / 126 Replies
is the MS bluetooth mouse only available as a right handed model?
Posted by mism, on Feb 23, 2004 at 09:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks

not sure about the size issue but as an aside; ...	687 Views / 1 Replies
not sure about the size issue but as an aside; I have the Ronin 2L iPod jacket (it was a very generous gift from my sister). Its great when it works, the buttons are a little dodgy, sometimes I...
Posted by mism, on Feb 13, 2004 at 10:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Screen Grabs disappear	525 Views / 0 Replies
When I use command-shift-4 to snapshot a portion of my screen the resulting "Picture 1.pdf" on my desktop disappears before my eyes probably 90% of the time. When it does work the picture is often of...
Posted by mism, on Nov 28, 2003 at 06:53 AM, in macOS

backup 2 between 10.2 and 10.3	485 Views / 0 Replies
I plan on doing a clean install of Panther tonight, I was wondering if this would be a crafty way of getting various bits of information back up and running: Under 10.2 backup bookmarks,...
Posted by mism, on Oct 24, 2003 at 05:18 AM, in macOS

are you going to use it for: A) creating and...	1,194 Views / 12 Replies
are you going to use it for: A) creating and burning your own DVDs? B) backing up / archiving lots of stuff? if its yes to both of these questions then get it. I use mine for both and...
Posted by mism, on Oct 10, 2003 at 10:34 AM, in Mac Notebooks

if you read the Licence Agreement when you...	1,492 Views / 27 Replies
if you read the Licence Agreement when you install OS 10.whatever it lists the environments it should not be used in. It makes for an interesting and entertaining read, not for use in Nuclear...
Posted by mism, on Sep 25, 2003 at 12:29 PM, in macOS

Re: do you use your ipod as external storage or music?	665 Views / 3 Replies
I think it probably is too much for it. I heard that if Apple are required to fix your iPod and they find an installed system on it this will void the warrantee. I realise that you aren't running a...
Posted by mism, on Sep 25, 2003 at 06:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks

got my 12" in March, no problems at all, it never...	1,905 Views / 31 Replies
got my 12" in March, no problems at all, it never gets turned off and is used consistently for at least six hours a day. Its in and out of my back pack for the journey to and from work every day. Yes...
Posted by mism, on Sep 18, 2003 at 10:32 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Some nice features for sure, but I am confused...	1,369 Views / 23 Replies
Some nice features for sure, but I am confused about Apple releasing a public beta of this kind of software. The read me states that (as with all beta software) it shouldn't be used in a commercial...
Posted by mism, on Sep 4, 2003 at 07:42 AM, in Applications

after trying command-control-option-8 (great fun,...	12,706 Views / 136 Replies
after trying command-control-option-8 (great fun, nice way to confuse my colleagues) I tried command-control-option-1 or 2 or 3 etc They appear to open my bookmark bar items, nice
Posted by mism, on Sep 2, 2003 at 06:07 AM, in macOS

the ability to cycle through tabs in safari would...	12,706 Views / 136 Replies
the ability to cycle through tabs in safari would be nice. is there a way to drag multiple attachments onto the mail dock icon and have them create just one new message? I use command...
Posted by mism, on Sep 1, 2003 at 11:27 AM, in macOS

Yep, a neoprene sleeve here too, then into a back...	982 Views / 6 Replies
Yep, a neoprene sleeve here too, then into a back pack, sometimes in a plastic bag if its raining hard. I never shut mine down and its been ok for months, to and from work every day, as someone else...
Posted by mism, on Aug 29, 2003 at 05:18 AM, in Mac Notebooks

you aren't on a powerbook with num lock on are...	763 Views / 4 Replies
you aren't on a powerbook with num lock on are you, it disables shortcuts.
Posted by mism, on Aug 26, 2003 at 11:43 AM, in macOS

how do I set up a swap file partition, or more...	890 Views / 10 Replies
how do I set up a swap file partition, or more specifically how do I tell the system to use it rather than its default location? BTW currently I run a 10Gb system partition (roughly 5Gb filled 5Gb...
Posted by mism, on Aug 14, 2003 at 07:57 AM, in macOS

Try Sleep Tight (search on version tracker) I've...	666 Views / 6 Replies
Try Sleep Tight (search on version tracker) I've found it quite good, seems to force the screensaver wake up dialog to kick in when you open the lid, works better than some similar programs I've...
Posted by mism, on Aug 8, 2003 at 08:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks

My 12" gets very hot at home in my stuffy flat, I...	919 Views / 11 Replies
My 12" gets very hot at home in my stuffy flat, I have it raised up on four improvised supports, about an inch off the desk. If I am doing anything intensive, like burning a DVD I'll stick a fan on...
Posted by mism, on Aug 6, 2003 at 06:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I've created a number of DVDs using iMovie and...	722 Views / 4 Replies
I've created a number of DVDs using iMovie and iDVD, no problems at all. I don't think I've had a single coaster yet. iDVD does have a tendency to mess up your menus but I don't think that its the...
Posted by mism, on Jul 23, 2003 at 04:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks

I'll be at the front of the queue for an Apple...	1,277 Views / 16 Replies
I'll be at the front of the queue for an Apple blue tooth mouse. A few concerns will need to be answered first. Power consumption is obviously an issue but perhaps more importantly, will Apple stick...
Posted by mism, on Jul 18, 2003 at 08:40 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components

I've found that movies I have shot, edited in...	656 Views / 7 Replies
I've found that movies I have shot, edited in iMovie and authored with iDVD have played in all but one of the DVD players I have tried. They play on my XBOX, a friends Hitachi, my parents Toshiba and...
Posted by mism, on Jul 16, 2003 at 06:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks

re -4 degree (link above) "attaches to your...	1,054 Views / 5 Replies
re -4 degree (link above) "attaches to your PowerBook using a special temperature conductivity silicon sheet" surely it doesn't permanently attach to your PB? does anyone have any experience of...
Posted by mism, on Jul 3, 2003 at 05:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks

when they fail to include iDVD kick and scream...	945 Views / 15 Replies
when they fail to include iDVD kick and scream until they send you iLife rather than forcing you to do a complete re install from the system disk.
Posted by mism, on Jul 3, 2003 at 05:35 AM, in Mac Notebooks

what a constructive response, and from an 'elite'...	2,543 Views / 39 Replies
what a constructive response, and from an 'elite' member too.
Posted by mism, on Jul 3, 2003 at 05:32 AM, in macOS

Not lost anything from my power book but I've...	1,153 Views / 24 Replies
Not lost anything from my power book but I've lost everything from a G4 tower when the drive failed, and everything from a G3. It is not pleasant. All my mp3s are backed up to DVDs and CDs, I just...
Posted by mism, on Jun 18, 2003 at 01:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks

shame it doesn't support my Nokia 6310, guess...	4,424 Views / 65 Replies
shame it doesn't support my Nokia 6310, guess I'll be sticking with OnSync....
Posted by mism, on Jun 3, 2003 at 10:24 AM, in Applications

So obvious, how is it I'd never tried that...	676 Views / 3 Replies
So obvious, how is it I'd never tried that before, now imagine if you could move the apple menu......
Posted by mism, on May 6, 2003 at 10:37 AM, in macOS

I've 'downspeeded' at work from a Dual 1Ghz with...	1,071 Views / 4 Replies
I've 'downspeeded' at work from a Dual 1Ghz with 1.5Gb RAM to a 12" powerbook with 640 RAM. My work is probably 50% mail, appleworks, filemaker and 50% photoshop, illustrator and some video. The...
Posted by mism, on Apr 30, 2003 at 01:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks

agreed, not happy at all with the US only policy,...	2,880 Views / 68 Replies
agreed, not happy at all with the US only policy, licensing I guess. The record (DVD, games etc) companies aren't happy unless they can control who buys what, when and where. I was ready to spend...
Posted by mism, on Apr 28, 2003 at 02:16 PM, in macOS

10.2.5 doesn't seem to have helped here, My 12"...	1,300 Views / 7 Replies
10.2.5 doesn't seem to have helped here, My 12" is pluged in all day, sitting on a glass desk and its very hot indeed, yesterday I'm sure I noticed that 'hot electrical goods' type smell. As long...
Posted by mism, on Apr 17, 2003 at 12:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks

My 12" went from Taiwan to EDC which I believe is...	614 Views / 3 Replies
My 12" went from Taiwan to EDC which I believe is in Luxembourg, then on to MDC in London the next day, I got it the day after. The courier dumped in on the reception desk like it was a box full of...
Posted by mism, on Apr 11, 2003 at 06:54 AM, in Mac Notebooks

10.2.5 changed my disc icon...	576 Views / 0 Replies
very odd indeed, installed 10.2.5, everything seems fine so far, but the icon on my system partition changed from the normal HD icon to a padlock (and a os9 resolution one at that). I've been able to...
Posted by mism, on Apr 11, 2003 at 05:38 AM, in macOS

frequently requested answers	506 Views / 1 Replies
My new 12" Powerbook (640ram 60gb HD superdrive) shipped today, its my first laptop after using desktop macs for years. I guess these questions get asked a lot, sorry, but here goes nevertheless: ...
Posted by mism, on Apr 4, 2003 at 10:01 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Poll: I found it hard to get out of the OS 9 restart...	1,257 Views / 22 Replies
I found it hard to get out of the OS 9 restart habit, it was always refreshing to restart. But these days I leave my dual gig on 24-7. I'm in and out of photoshop, illustrator, freehand, cinema 4d,...
Posted by mism, on Mar 11, 2003 at 01:39 PM, in macOS

the fact that I can burn a dvd, print, browse the...	818 Views / 16 Replies
the fact that I can burn a dvd, print, browse the net, get e-mail, copy files to a server and work in photoshop (with illustrator, cinema 4D, freehand, appleworks, address book and iCal all open in...
Posted by mism, on Dec 4, 2002 at 01:47 PM, in macOS

thanks for the reply. After a lot of searching...	563 Views / 2 Replies
thanks for the reply. After a lot of searching through manuals, tech docs and forums I realised for myself that the OS 9 mac was using apple talk not tcp/ip, doh... its working now (yes there are...
Posted by mism, on Oct 17, 2002 at 09:49 AM, in Applications

filemaker sharing OS X - OS 9	563 Views / 2 Replies
I'm running filemaker 5.5 on my G4 OS 10.2.1 and can't share a document hosted on an imac running filemaker 5.5 under OS 9. I've searched here and on the filemaker site but nothing, its meant to...
Posted by mism, on Oct 16, 2002 at 01:54 PM, in Applications

thanks, I guess it wouldn't have taken me that...	2,366 Views / 17 Replies
thanks, I guess it wouldn't have taken me that long ot work that one out ;-)
Posted by mism, on Oct 10, 2002 at 05:53 AM, in macOS

is there a combination for stopping login items...	2,366 Views / 17 Replies
is there a combination for stopping login items from opening?
Posted by mism, on Oct 9, 2002 at 09:27 AM, in macOS

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