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Applecare only covers "Manufacturer's... 6,853 Views / 129 Replies  
Applecare only covers "Manufacturer's Defects".....their call..... If it has ever been dropped or near a rainy day ....GOOD LUCK!

I bought the 2012 MBP with 500GB HD.... increased ram to 16 GB ...
Posted by romeosc, on Aug 8, 2012 at 11:13 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple - Support - MacBook and MacBook Pro Battery... 8,969 Views / 11 Replies  
Apple - Support - MacBook and MacBook Pro Battery Update - Closed (http://www.apple.com/support/macbook_macbookpro/batteryupdate/)
Posted by romeosc, on Jul 10, 2010 at 10:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I use PrintCentral $10. Works ok but requires... 1,095 Views / 6 Replies  
I use PrintCentral $10. Works ok but requires using another mac wifi!
Posted by romeosc, on May 11, 2010 at 03:33 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Img_0096.jpg I use Apple case. It works... 7,228 Views / 56 Replies  
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I use Apple case. It works great and is light. I installed a couple of door latches to allow watching iPad from kitchen and bathroom cabinets using sling box app.
Posted by romeosc, on May 10, 2010 at 04:02 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
The financial loss due to people not buying... 7,115 Views / 216 Replies  
The financial loss due to people not buying iPhones waiting for June release will be tremendous. all Apple has to do is show a drop in sales and Gizmodo will be bankrupt for paying the loss sales!
Posted by romeosc, on Apr 26, 2010 at 11:10 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I have a iphone 3GS and an old iphone 2G. I got a... 7,284 Views / 6 Replies  
I have a iphone 3GS and an old iphone 2G. I got a free "courtesy sim" from AT&T and can use the old 2G with wifi and skype to make free calls. Also works great as an ipod "touch"
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 10, 2009 at 09:29 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I buy in ear earphones for $4 Black In-ear... 2,047 Views / 9 Replies  
I buy in ear earphones for $4
Black In-ear Stereo Headphone/Earphone with microphone for iPhone (http://www.meritline.com/wire-control-earphone-iphone-black-271---p-25951.aspx)
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 10, 2009 at 09:24 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
iPhone 3G Jailbroken & unlocked questions 1,155 Views / 1 Replies  
I upgraded to new 3G S and kept my old iPhone 3G. I jailbroke it and unlocked. Can I take AT&T sim out of the unused LG phone that is on my family plan and put in old 3G? AT&T said I could not use on...
Posted by romeosc, on Aug 22, 2009 at 10:41 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Jailbreaking an iPhone is simple and free (5... 661 Views / 1 Replies  
Jailbreaking an iPhone is simple and free (5 minutes).

You then can unlock iphone after jailbreaking. (simple and free also (5 minutes))

I did that after buying a new 3G S.

The unlocked...
Posted by romeosc, on Aug 22, 2009 at 09:58 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Your better to clone the drive using superduper... 2,526 Views / 18 Replies  
Your better to clone the drive using superduper or Carbon Cloner, if you have an external drive case. Then when you swap drives.... it boots and you already have another bootable Harddrive!
Posted by romeosc, on May 30, 2009 at 08:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I keep several older Pbs and iBooks around for... 1,977 Views / 18 Replies  
I keep several older Pbs and iBooks around for picture frames! Keep a video slide show on a pogoplug connected hard drive and have screensaver use that folder of slides. I have a eye-fi card in a...
Posted by romeosc, on May 30, 2009 at 08:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Same here 2 iphones for $34. 12,720 Views / 33 Replies  
Same here 2 iphones for $34.
Posted by romeosc, on Jan 12, 2009 at 06:38 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Try connecting the 2 computers by firewire cable ... 548 Views / 4 Replies  
Try connecting the 2 computers by firewire cable
Hold down "T" key while starting the good computer with PMU problems.
Start the other computer.... if it boots properly, then HD is damaged.
Posted by romeosc, on Dec 2, 2008 at 08:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
If you can boot from external drive, Back up all... 664 Views / 5 Replies  
If you can boot from external drive, Back up all files, format and reinstall OSX.

You probably hosed the OSX installation while reinstalling OSX.
Posted by romeosc, on Nov 3, 2008 at 11:12 PM, in macOS
When using "Smartupdate" option in Superduper, it... 914 Views / 9 Replies  
When using "Smartupdate" option in Superduper, it does not erase files that are not on original, it only updates what has changed, Kinda like Time Machine you have a copy of deleted files. It only...
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 17, 2008 at 09:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I partition 2 partitions each 10 GB larger than... 914 Views / 9 Replies  
I partition 2 partitions each 10 GB larger than the Laptop you are cloning so using SuperDuper, you can use smartupdate to keep changed files! You can have 2 bootable clones on same drive that way!
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 17, 2008 at 12:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Worked perfect everytime for me! 1,497 Views / 14 Replies  
Worked perfect everytime for me!
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 17, 2008 at 12:13 AM, in Mac Notebooks
or wear looser pants :lol: 4,243 Views / 14 Replies  
or wear looser pants :lol:
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 14, 2008 at 11:29 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
No a wallstreet will not charge with a G4... 429 Views / 1 Replies  
No a wallstreet will not charge with a G4 charger...

like this:
https://www.powerbookguy.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17130&cat=336
or this:
http://store.greenlaptop.com/geacpoadfora.html...
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 14, 2008 at 11:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Did Steve also say what update would be? 6,905 Views / 76 Replies  
Did Steve also say what update would be?
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 10, 2008 at 02:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I got his Apple Receipt for $2076 for Applecare... 1,161 Views / 20 Replies  
I got his Apple Receipt for $2076 for Applecare and Office 2008!

This was 12 days old!
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 9, 2008 at 03:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I disagree! Make an offer some people are... 1,161 Views / 20 Replies  
I disagree! Make an offer some people are motivated to sell! I bought a 2.33 GHZ 17" Macbook Pro for $1,200 and also bought a Black 2.4 GHZ Macbook with 3 years Applecare ....I got it for $1,000!.......
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 9, 2008 at 02:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Depends on how handy you are. 722 Views / 4 Replies  
Depends on how handy you are.
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 7, 2008 at 10:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sounds like a loose video connector... Applecare... 722 Views / 4 Replies  
Sounds like a loose video connector... Applecare probably won't cover since it is probably accidental incident!
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 6, 2008 at 11:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Great computer, but used one for 1 week out of... 1,180 Views / 18 Replies  
Great computer, but used one for 1 week out of town and when I got back to my 17", I realized how much I missed it!

If though m MBP 17" is slower than my 2.4 MB, It feels faster and I get more...
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 6, 2008 at 08:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
..... then put old internal into an external case... 745 Views / 4 Replies  
..... then put old internal into an external case and use for backup!
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 5, 2008 at 06:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Easy on the"OLDER GUY COMMENT", I'm 58 and have... 513 Views / 7 Replies  
Easy on the"OLDER GUY COMMENT", I'm 58 and have an attic filled with Apple stuff that is too valuable to sell for what it is worth!:D


"He who dies with most toys wins!"
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 5, 2008 at 03:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Buy a 12 volt inverter and plug into car or if... 887 Views / 23 Replies  
Buy a 12 volt inverter and plug into car or if car is too far from Macbook, etc buy an extra Car battery with a trickle charger! Much cheaper than a ups!
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 5, 2008 at 02:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
move cordless phone base station or router. Aim... 507 Views / 8 Replies  
move cordless phone base station or router. Aim router so coverage is better. Place Higher in room. Some base stations have a place for additional antenea
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Mine just reverse.... when I grab iPhone out of... 783 Views / 2 Replies  
Mine just reverse.... when I grab iPhone out of pouch, I lower ringer or volume by accident....
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:32 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Check location of antenae of router. If your home... 507 Views / 8 Replies  
Check location of antenae of router. If your home has a lot of plaster walls, or metal reception is diminished!

Also do you have a cordless(2.4GHZ) phone near base station?
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I can't install Leopard for a 2.4GH MB on a MBP... 1,958 Views / 11 Replies  
I can't install Leopard for a 2.4GH MB on a MBP 17"..... They are specific to Computer to restore!
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
:thumbsup: That is Apple's way to make you... 1,958 Views / 11 Replies  
:thumbsup:

That is Apple's way to make you buy retail Leopard install!
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: I... 513 Views / 7 Replies  
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
I agree you can get a 17" MBP for $1000-1400!


Sell it or keep as a back-up for emergency or for email use for guests!
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple store is good because it gives a full year... 1,180 Views / 18 Replies  
Apple store is good because it gives a full year warranty, but charges sales tax! plus mine was only $1200 and included "All Software with original Cds: Adobe CS3 suite: Photoshop, Bridge,...
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 4, 2008 at 04:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
...... It's got to be soon.... I just bought 2... 6,905 Views / 76 Replies  
...... It's got to be soon.... I just bought 2 17" Macbook pros.

Apple always updates within a week of when I purchase new equiptment!
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 2, 2008 at 10:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I would be happy with a 17" Macbook but since it... 3,657 Views / 29 Replies  
I would be happy with a 17" Macbook but since it is not available I settled for a 17" Macbook Pro!

I would love a 20" Macbook!
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 2, 2008 at 07:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
[QUOTE=kenna;3717214]hahahaha what an idiot the... 1,180 Views / 18 Replies  
[QUOTE=kenna;3717214]hahahaha what an idiot the owner of the pro was.......damn, I wouldn't normally buy something that I felt was daylight robbery but that person is just asking for it! Woooow, well...
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 1, 2008 at 08:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have the original receipt from the seller of... 1,180 Views / 18 Replies  
I have the original receipt from the seller of both computers. I bought both off craigslist.

The Macbook was from a switcher who couldn't get used to a Mac! It has 3 years of Applecare as well...
Posted by romeosc, on Sep 1, 2008 at 10:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have both a Black MacBook 2.4 and a 17" 2.33... 1,180 Views / 18 Replies  
I have both a Black MacBook 2.4 and a 17" 2.33 MacBook Pro.



I only paid $1200 for the 17" used and couldn't pass up a bargain!


I am 58 and love the extra real estate!

You'll love the...
Posted by romeosc, on Aug 31, 2008 at 09:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What emulator. We have used a video camera... 32,236 Views / 9 Replies  
What emulator.

We have used a video camera attached to projector.... but fingers manipulating screen gets in way.
Posted by romeosc, on Aug 15, 2008 at 11:21 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I think HIS had a special chip in cable! 32,236 Views / 9 Replies  
I think HIS had a special chip in cable!
Posted by romeosc, on Aug 15, 2008 at 07:19 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Chip also keeps you from displaying iPhone screen... 6,700 Views / 29 Replies  
Chip also keeps you from displaying iPhone screen on TV! Like when Jobs did at presentation. HIS had a special chip!
Posted by romeosc, on Aug 15, 2008 at 07:17 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
How to display iPhone screen on another display? 32,236 Views / 9 Replies  
We are demonstrating some iPhone 3G Apps at local Mac Users group and I wanted to show iPhones Display on projector.

I have both sets of Apples cables to connect to TVs, but they are only enabled...
Posted by romeosc, on Aug 15, 2008 at 07:03 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Every computer has a unique MAC address, email to... 1,150 Views / 18 Replies  
Every computer has a unique MAC address, email to Apple and they can give you serial number
Posted by romeosc, on Jul 27, 2008 at 10:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Try using a cheap extension cord.... the prongs... 603 Views / 7 Replies  
Try using a cheap extension cord.... the prongs are probably slightly bent out making it loose in wall outlet!
Posted by romeosc, on Jul 27, 2008 at 08:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Is the ringer turned on? Small switch top... 2,032 Views / 8 Replies  
Is the ringer turned on?

Small switch top left!

Mine keeps getting sitched off!
Posted by romeosc, on Jul 19, 2008 at 04:17 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
..... then buy an instink! Apple is trying... 1,192 Views / 14 Replies  
..... then buy an instink!

Apple is trying to protect us from spyware, trojans etc on a PHONE!
Posted by romeosc, on Jul 13, 2008 at 10:29 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
You can buy & activate...... "...if phone is... 1,113 Views / 3 Replies  
You can buy & activate......

"...if phone is returned within 14 days in like new condition with all components, early termination fee will be waived. Service can be canceled after 14 days but...
Posted by romeosc, on Jun 29, 2008 at 10:26 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
What about my jailbroken Touch..... 888 Views / 7 Replies  
What about my jailbroken Touch.....
Posted by romeosc, on Jun 28, 2008 at 11:49 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
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