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email sent. 632 Views / 6 Replies  
email sent.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Mar 8, 2004 at 11:50 PM, in Marketplace
? about RAM 573 Views / 0 Replies  
I have tried to research and make sense of this on my own but have not had much luck. I am redoing my PC and cant make sense of some of the technical things. I dont get the ecc and buffering. Here...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Mar 6, 2004 at 05:43 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Mac classifieds? 532 Views / 1 Replies  
I am looking to buy a used Mac. I have been looking at here, ebay, and smalldog. Are there any other places with classifieds or other online places that sell used Mac's?
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Mar 4, 2004 at 01:22 AM, in MacNN Lounge
If it is very still available I am very... 763 Views / 7 Replies  
If it is very still available I am very interested. Email me at [email protected] and we can work out the details.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Mar 4, 2004 at 01:17 AM, in Marketplace
Now they have PM 1.25's referbs for 1099, but no... 703 Views / 9 Replies  
Now they have PM 1.25's referbs for 1099, but no superdrive. Decisions. Decisions.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Mar 2, 2004 at 08:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
Sounds like the problem is solved. Now I need to... 703 Views / 9 Replies  
Sounds like the problem is solved. Now I need to find a little bit more cash. I have barely enough for the computer, and it only comes with 128MB of ram. So I think I may hold off and try to catch...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Mar 1, 2004 at 11:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
Dp 800 Vs Sp 867 703 Views / 9 Replies  
I have narrowed down my choices to these two. My question is does Panther utilize both processors? Well I know it does but will it be noticable. I do not run intensive programs that are DP aware,...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Mar 1, 2004 at 07:23 PM, in Mac Desktops
The it is looking right now I will have a 1,000... 1,827 Views / 26 Replies  
The it is looking right now I will have a 1,000 to spend on a new(used) Mac. I have only recieved lowball offers on my PC. I was hoping to sell but I am not exactly to dissapointed. There are...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 29, 2004 at 04:23 PM, in Mac Desktops
I is enough to get the job done. I have a 800MHz... 1,232 Views / 24 Replies  
I is enough to get the job done. I have a 800MHz iBook. I typically run iTunes, Safari, Posioned, Folding, and Office apps. Usually at least three at a time. I occationally get a beachball...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 29, 2004 at 01:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thats the way I had it set up. I just didnt feel... 1,827 Views / 26 Replies  
Thats the way I had it set up. I just didnt feel that it was fast enough. I know that maxing out the ram would have helped, but I didnt see the point. I have not been using it as a laptop. So I...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 29, 2004 at 02:20 AM, in Mac Desktops
A dual 1GHZ would be nice but it is out of my... 1,827 Views / 26 Replies  
A dual 1GHZ would be nice but it is out of my price range. Right now I am debating between a dual 800 and a single 867. I cant make up my mind on which one but am leaning heavily twards the dual. ...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 28, 2004 at 09:18 PM, in Mac Desktops
1. Its very easy. Just make sure you have the... 790 Views / 8 Replies  
1. Its very easy. Just make sure you have the right size screw driver and its a five minute affair.

2. Yes it has been fixed. I have not heard of any problems with the G4's

3. I have had no...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 27, 2004 at 06:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It looks like i sold my iBook. So unless I find a... 1,827 Views / 26 Replies  
It looks like i sold my iBook. So unless I find a deal for something else on ebay I am going to go with a dual 800 from small dog. Any thoughts?
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 27, 2004 at 02:32 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks alot, I cant believe that I didnt run... 649 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks alot, I cant believe that I didnt run across that. Anyone know where to find benchmarks? Sorry for all the questions, I am just trying to figure this out a quickly as possible.

Thanks.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 26, 2004 at 11:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
Power Mac specs? 649 Views / 3 Replies  
As I said in my other post I am wanting to get a Power Mac. Where can I find information about specs and benchmarks. I know very little about the older models, such as what has PCI graphics, FSB...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 26, 2004 at 11:07 PM, in Mac Desktops
FS/FT G4 iBook 12" 573 Views / 3 Replies  
I am a recent switcher. At the time the iBook looked perfect for me. As it turns out I think a desktop is going to be better suited for my needs. So here are the specs:

800MHz G4
256MB RAM
60GB...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 26, 2004 at 09:30 PM, in Marketplace
What does a dual 450/500 go for? 1,827 Views / 26 Replies  
What does a dual 450/500 go for?
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 26, 2004 at 01:50 AM, in Mac Desktops
I too would recomend the G4. I have one and love... 1,047 Views / 10 Replies  
I too would recomend the G4. I have one and love it. As for a sleeve I would recomend the zeroshock. I thank it for saving my iBook from what would have been certian destruction without it, or...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 26, 2004 at 12:54 AM, in Mac Notebooks
It will work outside of your house, unless you... 687 Views / 7 Replies  
It will work outside of your house, unless you have a really big house. It will work in your neighbors house if it is close enough. A good rule of thumb is about 250 feet.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 25, 2004 at 10:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I really want to get a tower. How fast will an... 1,827 Views / 26 Replies  
I really want to get a tower. How fast will an older dual compare, such as a 450 or 500?
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 25, 2004 at 07:49 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'm sorry for not being more clear on my budget.... 1,827 Views / 26 Replies  
I'm sorry for not being more clear on my budget. I am estimating its going to be about $500. If that cannot get what a machine that is fast enough I can except that. The last thing I want to do is...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 24, 2004 at 11:10 PM, in Mac Desktops
How fast will the sawtooth be compared to my... 1,827 Views / 26 Replies  
How fast will the sawtooth be compared to my iBook? The OWC upgrade is way out of my price range right now.
Thanks for the replys. Keep 'em comin' :)
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 24, 2004 at 10:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
Definatly used, probably very used. Basicly... 1,827 Views / 26 Replies  
Definatly used, probably very used. Basicly whatever I can get out of my PC plus mabey a little more.(It is an 1800, I am an idiot.) Basicly I want a desktop atleast as fast as the iBook. I am not...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 24, 2004 at 10:32 PM, in Mac Desktops
I've caught the Mac bug. 1,827 Views / 26 Replies  
I became a switcher in December with a 8oo iBook G4. Now I am wanting to do this on a budget. I am in college so my plan is to sell my PC(AMD 2600) and buy a Powermac. I have been trying to find to...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 24, 2004 at 10:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
I have an older 64mb Ipaq and a toshiba e740. I... 588 Views / 1 Replies  
I have an older 64mb Ipaq and a toshiba e740. I would prefer to sell but I may be interested in the Gamecube stuff. My email is
[email protected]
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 24, 2004 at 09:55 PM, in Marketplace
I have AT&T and it works perfectly here. I live... 1,149 Views / 41 Replies  
I have AT&T and it works perfectly here. I live in SE Ohio where there are no big cities. It works here at my school of 20,000+ and my home town of 6,000, as well as every where in between. I have...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 18, 2004 at 12:39 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I would suggest to just get a sleeve. That way... 1,103 Views / 16 Replies  
I would suggest to just get a sleeve. That way you can toss into any bag you want. I have a zeroshock and love it.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 18, 2004 at 12:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Why is it so hard to replace the HD? 606 Views / 3 Replies  
Why didnt Apple make this an easier process? On my Dell it only took one screw to replace it. The complexity of doing doesnt really bother me as I replaced the whole freaking motherboard on the...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 12, 2004 at 11:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Unless they for some odd reason they run out you... 689 Views / 4 Replies  
Unless they for some odd reason they run out you should not have any problem.

just a simple cash for iBook trade!

Good luck and enjoy your new toy.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 10, 2004 at 12:10 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I suggest a zeroshock. I have one and love it. 1,745 Views / 21 Replies  
I suggest a zeroshock. I have one and love it.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 3, 2004 at 05:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What is a kernal panic? 547 Views / 2 Replies  
I was wondering what a kernal panic is exactly. I assume its an oh crap I locked up kind of thing but how do you tell if you got one. I have had my iBook lock up a few times. I was wondering were...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 3, 2004 at 12:59 AM, in macOS
echosphere, I would love to take it off... 1,594 Views / 25 Replies  
echosphere,

I would love to take it off of your hands. Email me at [email protected] and we can work out the details.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Feb 2, 2004 at 09:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Well crap. I submitted it twice, sorry. 1,594 Views / 25 Replies  
Well crap. I submitted it twice, sorry.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 30, 2004 at 01:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
For all the Powerbook V. IBook Peple 455 Views / 0 Replies  
There have been many threads asking which one of them is the correct buy. Well here is why i picked the iBook.

I am a college student so price was very important to me. The ibook has almost the...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 30, 2004 at 01:44 AM, in Mac Notebooks
For all the Powerbook V. IBook Peple 1,594 Views / 25 Replies  
There have been many threads asking which one of them is the correct buy. Well here is why i picked the iBook.

I am a college student so price was very important to me. The ibook has almost the...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 30, 2004 at 01:44 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Good question. 569 Views / 4 Replies  
Good question.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 30, 2004 at 01:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks
nope i havent touched safari. 483 Views / 2 Replies  
nope i havent touched safari.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 29, 2004 at 11:19 PM, in Applications
Problem with Safari 483 Views / 2 Replies  
For some reason Safari will not give me a window. Its loaded and running but it doesnt pop one up when I start it and it wont when I select new window.
Any ideas? Thanks.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 29, 2004 at 10:26 PM, in Applications
OK im an idiot. I still have no idea what the... 565 Views / 3 Replies  
OK im an idiot. I still have no idea what the hell happened but the auto sync button on my monitor worked wonders. Imagine that!!!

yeah I feel like a dumb ass.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 28, 2004 at 11:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Major Problem Using External Monitor 565 Views / 3 Replies  
The problem started when I was watching a DVD. It was playing and I started fast forwarding through it. The movie quit and said that it was scratched, which it was. Now my external monitor has the...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 28, 2004 at 11:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i was in the same boat as you rev, well almost.... 1,485 Views / 26 Replies  
i was in the same boat as you rev, well almost. im a broke college kid so it was a beer, but not just any beer, a high quality natty.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 28, 2004 at 12:27 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I would say leave the 4200 in there and get a... 815 Views / 6 Replies  
I would say leave the 4200 in there and get a 7200 fw drive. i just dont think its worth it to void your warranty on a brand new machine.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 25, 2004 at 08:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
this is one of the prime reasons that I chose the... 1,454 Views / 11 Replies  
this is one of the prime reasons that I chose the ibook over the powerbook. i've read about people with dented and warped cases. I didn't need the extra power and the lower price didnt hurt either!
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 25, 2004 at 06:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i dont want to by a card for the PC because this... 486 Views / 4 Replies  
i dont want to by a card for the PC because this is just a temp solution until my lazy landlord comes to fix whatever happened to my ethernet.
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 25, 2004 at 06:52 PM, in Networking
that the thing. i want to have the desktop... 486 Views / 4 Replies  
that the thing. i want to have the desktop connect to the router wirelessly. The router is in another room and i want to go through the laptop basicly. but i have no idea if this will actually work...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 24, 2004 at 03:34 PM, in Networking
Wireless through a hub? 486 Views / 4 Replies  
It's a long story of why I want to do this but before I drag out my desktop I wanted some opinions as to if this will work.

I have my G4 ibook connected wirelessly with a lynksys router. Now if i...
Posted by ou_bobcat, on Jan 24, 2004 at 02:51 PM, in Networking
 
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