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Mine was showing orginally showing as before Dec... 10,283 Views / 120 Replies  
Mine was showing orginally showing as before Dec 23rd & they just tried to authorize my card on Friday.

Like I said previously, I had ordered the 7800.
Posted by bonkers, on Nov 19, 2005 at 08:26 PM, in Mac Desktops
No, Jeeeeeebbbbbuuuussssss! Argh! Same fate... 10,283 Views / 120 Replies  
No, Jeeeeeebbbbbuuuussssss!

Argh! Same fate as turk.o. Credit card denied processing. But my order was with the nVidia 7800...

To make matters worse it is Friday 3:30 Pacific Time & financials...
Posted by bonkers, on Nov 18, 2005 at 07:31 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks to everyone who has replied so far. I... 1,905 Views / 30 Replies  
Thanks to everyone who has replied so far. I appreciate everyone's input.

I think I'm leaning towards selling my comp & using the new quad as a local music server www.slimdevices.com (just my...
Posted by bonkers, on Nov 8, 2005 at 01:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
Here is what I don't understand... An older... 1,905 Views / 30 Replies  
Here is what I don't understand...

An older computer can be a wonderful server because serving isn't too processor intensive. Right?
Well then why can't I serve off my new Quad G5 while only...
Posted by bonkers, on Nov 3, 2005 at 02:55 AM, in Mac Desktops
Why not use my main workstation as a server... 1,905 Views / 30 Replies  
Why not use my main workstation as a server (especially a Quad G5)?
Posted by bonkers, on Nov 2, 2005 at 10:52 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hmm. I've been thinking about this a lot. I was... 1,905 Views / 30 Replies  
Hmm. I've been thinking about this a lot. I was going to make it a music & photo server, but I think since my Quad is going to have power to spare, I might just serve from it & sell the G4 (or donate...
Posted by bonkers, on Nov 1, 2005 at 10:47 PM, in Mac Desktops
What to do with good ol' Bessy? 1,905 Views / 30 Replies  
Thanks for everyone's feedback in my other thread I'll be a proud owner of a Quad G5 in 6-8 weeks.

Now I'd like to ask the community for some more help.

What should I do with my old dual G4?...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 26, 2005 at 10:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
What I meant was, where is the mention of the... 27,943 Views / 169 Replies  
What I meant was, where is the mention of the 7800 in the ADC newsletter? I know it is on apple's website, but you can't order it through the applestore & now the latest newsletter has it eliminated...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 21, 2005 at 11:36 PM, in Mac Desktops
To add to the confusion, this is from the ADC... 27,943 Views / 169 Replies  
To add to the confusion, this is from the ADC newsletter I just received...
--begin snip--
Apple Unveils New Power Mac G5 Desktop Line
Now with dual-core processors and workstation graphics
...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 21, 2005 at 05:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
i'll be right behind wings once they get the 7800... 17,901 Views / 129 Replies  
i'll be right behind wings once they get the 7800 bto option up!!!
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 21, 2005 at 01:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
"implies"...? maybe i'm silly, but... 17,901 Views / 129 Replies  
"implies"...?

maybe i'm silly, but http://www.apple.com/environment/resources/specs.html has docs that let you see exact power usage + other good stuff. xservers are drawing a max of 400W
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 21, 2005 at 12:32 PM, in Mac Desktops
I don't, but then I'm not an engineer... ;-) 17,901 Views / 129 Replies  
I don't, but then I'm not an engineer... ;-)
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 21, 2005 at 10:28 AM, in Mac Desktops
1000W!!!! That is a more than my space heater.... 17,901 Views / 129 Replies  
1000W!!!! That is a more than my space heater. The current Dual g5 uses only 180W at max draw.

As far as considering the dual cores rev A... I disagree. I don't think adding new technology...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 21, 2005 at 10:01 AM, in Mac Desktops
:-) to the person who claimed to know... 27,943 Views / 169 Replies  
:-)

to the person who claimed to know nothing, I said "I'm sure somebody does!"...

to be continued
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 20, 2005 at 10:27 PM, in Mac Desktops
jamil - although i agree with your comment, i am... 27,943 Views / 169 Replies  
jamil - although i agree with your comment, i am still surprised. Usually Apple will allow you to place an order, even if a product will NOT be ready for another couple of months. It isn't even an...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 20, 2005 at 09:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
I was on the phone with Apple for 1.5 hours today... 27,943 Views / 169 Replies  
I was on the phone with Apple for 1.5 hours today regarding the non-existent nvidia 7800 (passed around & escalated the issue as much as possible).

Nobody knows anything about the 7800! As far as...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 20, 2005 at 08:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
bleee - it seems like you have listed the first... 17,901 Views / 129 Replies  
bleee - it seems like you have listed the first real possible drawback --> os x & apps not being optimized for PPC quad g5's in 2-4 years. i guess you have to hope for the best...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 20, 2005 at 07:31 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hey guys, I don't know if I should say anything,... 17,901 Views / 129 Replies  
Hey guys, I don't know if I should say anything, but since I'm the thread owner...

Can we take the argument over the pros & cons of using Intel chips to another thread? It is interesting, but not...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 20, 2005 at 04:16 PM, in Mac Desktops
thanks for the comments so far. i'm... 17,901 Views / 129 Replies  
thanks for the comments so far.

i'm crutching along with my comp right now - daily crashes & running slow like molasses. i've been waiting for a regime change like this, but i'm not interested in...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 19, 2005 at 07:26 PM, in Mac Desktops
Why not buy a new Quad G5? 17,901 Views / 129 Replies  
Assuming that you have $3500 sitting in your pocket, are there any good reasons (regarding the technology) not to buy the new quad?
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 19, 2005 at 05:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
This is one of my setups that I like staring... 2,502,505 Views / 14,714 Replies  
This is one of my setups that I like staring at...

http://homepage.mac.com/bonkers/macnn/small.jpg
empty (http://homepage.mac.com/bonkers/macnn/empty.jpg) | full...
Posted by bonkers, on Sep 19, 2005 at 10:36 PM, in GUI Customization
FS: Two games (Oni & Giants:CK) name your price 436 Views / 0 Replies  
I'm selling Oni & Giants:Citizen Kabuto. Both are in the original CD cases with the original mauals. Everything is in pristine condition.

Make any offer, but the best one will get it.;)
(e.g.,...
Posted by bonkers, on Nov 11, 2003 at 05:30 PM, in Marketplace
Thanks for the replies. I guess everything is... 841 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks for the replies. I guess everything is fine over here then!

cheers
Posted by bonkers, on Nov 3, 2003 at 07:39 PM, in macOS
I don't think it is subjective. It takes me 10... 841 Views / 5 Replies  
I don't think it is subjective. It takes me 10 seconds to launch X11.app on my hardware.

What are other people's launch times? (I think something is fishy with my setup).
Posted by bonkers, on Nov 2, 2003 at 12:52 PM, in macOS
Slow X11.app launch times 841 Views / 5 Replies  
Hello all,

I have a clean install of Panther 10.3 with X11 1.0 running on a Dual 533MHz G4.

It takes about 10 seconds to launch my X11.app. This time is the same whether I have my .xinitrc in...
Posted by bonkers, on Nov 1, 2003 at 03:00 PM, in macOS
Problems with Retrospect/Panther/G5 613 Views / 0 Replies  
http://www.dantz.com/index.php3?SCREEN=kbase&ACTION=KBASE&id=28093

I wish they would make this more clear in the Knowledgebase Article!
--snip--
"Retrospect is not able to autolaunch at the...
Posted by bonkers, on Nov 1, 2003 at 02:42 PM, in Applications
Glad to see I'm not alone... I'd love it... 3,529 Views / 49 Replies  
Glad to see I'm not alone...

I'd love it if...
1. Pressing F9 will separate all open windows (even ones minimized in the dock)

ALSO...
2. Pressing F10 will allow you to choose an application...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 29, 2003 at 03:24 PM, in macOS
shhh! don't tell anyone, but you can find out... 840 Views / 13 Replies  
shhh! don't tell anyone, but you can find out more info here (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/70207/wo/Xo606T6d7Ew02kHn0AKeofS7THk/0.0.7.1.0.5.21.1.5.1.0.0.0.1.0)
...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 28, 2003 at 09:02 PM, in macOS
Don't know how it works with fast user switching,... 602 Views / 3 Replies  
Don't know how it works with fast user switching, but for a single user on Panther, Retrospect 5.0.238 works great!!!

I'm backing up to an OEM Pioneer Superdrive...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 28, 2003 at 08:58 PM, in macOS
Ok, looks like the PB G4 is sold (assuming the... 1,213 Views / 10 Replies  
Ok, looks like the PB G4 is sold (assuming the money comes!).

The iBook is still up for sale. It has Panther installed and runs like a champ! My final offer is $850 & I'll pay FedEx ground within...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 28, 2003 at 01:48 PM, in Marketplace
bump.... 1,213 Views / 10 Replies  
bump....
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 27, 2003 at 06:13 PM, in Marketplace
Same problem here. I started a thread... 4,400 Views / 26 Replies  
Same problem here. I started a thread (http://discussions.info.apple.com/[email protected]@.599b5506) on the Apple Discussion forum...

Other than that Panther rocks!!!
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 26, 2003 at 05:12 PM, in macOS
Thanks I appreciate the low-ball offers!... 1,213 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks I appreciate the low-ball offers! :confused:

A NEW PBG4 that is identical to mine would run you $2480, without tax or shipping. ($2030 for the laptop + $250 AppleCare + $200...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 23, 2003 at 10:46 AM, in Marketplace
still doing homework on fair market value, but... 1,213 Views / 10 Replies  
still doing homework on fair market value, but I'm willing to entertain any offers in the meantime... :)
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 22, 2003 at 09:19 PM, in Marketplace
...and they are both in pristine condition with... 1,213 Views / 10 Replies  
...and they are both in pristine condition with original packing materials, docs, reciepts, etc.
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 22, 2003 at 08:50 PM, in Marketplace
Looking for interested buyers - iBook 700MHz & PB 1GHz 1,213 Views / 10 Replies  
Powerbook G4 15.2"TFT 1GHz Superdrive w/ AppleCare (~2.5 yrs left)
1.024GB RAM (PC133 CL3)
Defcon laptop cable
Spire messenger bag for 15" TiBook
Airport card
(including stock 256MB PC133 RAM &...
Posted by bonkers, on Oct 22, 2003 at 08:08 PM, in Marketplace
ok. never mind. it seems that i only get the slow... 570 Views / 1 Replies  
ok. never mind. it seems that i only get the slow transfer rates when i am using chronosync. when i mount my other computer and transfer a large file my transfer speed is ~500KB/s.
Posted by bonkers, on May 9, 2003 at 05:52 PM, in Networking
Airport slow when file sharing 570 Views / 1 Replies  
Here is the setup...
cable modem --> airport base station
airport base station --> dual G4 on ethernet cable (WAN or LAN??)
airport base station --> Tibook via airport card

My download speeds...
Posted by bonkers, on May 9, 2003 at 05:17 PM, in Networking
If you are interested please make me an offer. ... 623 Views / 4 Replies  
If you are interested please make me an offer.

For example, $30 + $4 for shipping...
Posted by bonkers, on May 9, 2003 at 10:35 AM, in Marketplace
yeah, just the two speaker "balls"... 623 Views / 4 Replies  
yeah, just the two speaker "balls"...
Posted by bonkers, on May 9, 2003 at 12:44 AM, in Marketplace
FS: Apple Pro Speakers - $30 o.b.o. 623 Views / 4 Replies  
Apple Pro Speakers in original box. Only used for 6 months. I would like for someone to use them!

I prefer Paypal, but I will accept money orders too.

Cheers.
Posted by bonkers, on May 8, 2003 at 08:41 PM, in Marketplace
sold !!! 625 Views / 2 Replies  
sold !!!
Posted by bonkers, on May 8, 2003 at 08:37 PM, in Marketplace
FS: 60GB FW/USB HD from OWC - cheap 625 Views / 2 Replies  
You can see the specs here... (http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_I...=OWCME2FW7060GB)

It costs $180 new, so I am asking $100.

You will pay shipping costs using your method of choice.
...
Posted by bonkers, on May 4, 2003 at 06:24 PM, in Marketplace
Here's my offer... Apple Studio Display 17"... 706 Views / 6 Replies  
Here's my offer...

Apple Studio Display 17" LCD (6 months old) and in perfect condition.

$525 USD

Cheers...
Posted by bonkers, on Jan 29, 2003 at 01:21 AM, in Marketplace
GONE! 1,150 Views / 9 Replies  
GONE!
Posted by bonkers, on Sep 19, 2002 at 10:06 AM, in Marketplace
using Backup on multiple Macs 512 Views / 0 Replies  
Hello,

I want to use Backup 1.2 to backup desktop files to my .Mac account. I have set this up for myself on my Dual G4 & for my fiancee on my iBook. Everything seems to work fine. However, I...
Posted by bonkers, on Sep 17, 2002 at 09:16 PM, in Applications
Going... going... 1,150 Views / 9 Replies  
Going... going...
Posted by bonkers, on Sep 17, 2002 at 11:01 AM, in Marketplace
Please buy this internal drive! It is just... 1,150 Views / 9 Replies  
Please buy this internal drive! It is just sitting around all packed up with nowhere to go!

First person to make me a decent offer (i.e., more than $10 + shipping) will get this wonderful drive!
...
Posted by bonkers, on Sep 15, 2002 at 12:18 PM, in Marketplace
Yes, both the CD-RW drive and video card work... 1,150 Views / 9 Replies  
Yes, both the CD-RW drive and video card work perfectly. The drive only burned about 30 cds. The video card was only used for maybe 2 months before I got my GeForce 3 upgrade card so it is almost...
Posted by bonkers, on Sep 11, 2002 at 10:28 AM, in Marketplace
For Sale: internal CDRW & nVidia GeForce 2 MX(SOLD) 1,150 Views / 9 Replies  
I would like to sell the following...

1) Sony CRX140E internal CD-RW (8x4x32) --SOLD!!!--

2) nVidia GeForce 2 MX --SOLD!!!--

Make me an offer...please no less than $10 for each item.
...
Posted by bonkers, on Sep 11, 2002 at 01:01 AM, in Marketplace
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