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I switch the 3G off most of the time, since i... 1,003 Views / 12 Replies  
I switch the 3G off most of the time, since i never really use Safari or any other 3G function other than e-mail and and on 2.5G it works perfectly. If and when i need some speed i can switch it back...
Posted by thirsty, on Sep 6, 2008 at 09:02 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
How about using the DVI to VGA adaptor Apple... 3,268 Views / 12 Replies  
How about using the DVI to VGA adaptor Apple supplies with the Mini then connect a VGA to component cable... should work in theory.

I have the same receiver, i think i'll try it myself, I'll let...
Posted by thirsty, on Jul 31, 2008 at 10:27 AM, in Mac Desktops
Watch is more than a just about telling time. ... 2,172 Views / 53 Replies  
Watch is more than a just about telling time.
It's a piece of Jewelry as much as a bracelet is, with the benefit of telling the time.

It could also be classified as a fashion statement. But...
Posted by thirsty, on Jul 25, 2008 at 09:15 AM, in MacNN Lounge
are you an existing Optus Customer or were you... 815 Views / 3 Replies  
are you an existing Optus Customer or were you having your number ported from another carrier... say Telstra

I'm with Vodafone.... did the upgrade and was working within minutes.
Posted by thirsty, on Jul 15, 2008 at 10:46 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I still fail to Understand why AT&T and Apple... 2,015 Views / 74 Replies  
I still fail to Understand why AT&T and Apple need iTunes to activate your phones.
The way they lock you in to their contracts would never be allowed here in Australia
I just put my current...
Posted by thirsty, on Jul 12, 2008 at 10:53 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Here in Perth, I found everything so Painless.... 2,328 Views / 35 Replies  
Here in Perth, I found everything so Painless. Being with Vodafone i went to my local agent, where they had 30 iPhones. I arrived at the store around 7.45am, there was a huge line, but luckily for me...
Posted by thirsty, on Jul 12, 2008 at 10:22 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Agreed ... saw the hand sitting there over the... 12,364 Views / 190 Replies  
Agreed ... saw the hand sitting there over the course of the season one to many times.
Posted by thirsty, on Jun 30, 2008 at 10:39 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Whenever you tell someone Don't, the first thing... 3,862,973 Views / 4,274 Replies  
Whenever you tell someone Don't, the first thing they want to do is "do"
Posted by thirsty, on Jun 28, 2008 at 11:51 PM, in MacNN Lounge
paid $1500AU for a Philips Pronto Remote Control... 2,255 Views / 68 Replies  
paid $1500AU for a Philips Pronto Remote Control for the Home Theatre System. Crazy yes.... it's only a remote. But it works better, way better than the lesser ones. Most people can't fathom doing...
Posted by thirsty, on Jun 28, 2008 at 11:47 PM, in MacNN Lounge
A very sad day indeed. Living in Heaths... 3,579 Views / 75 Replies  
A very sad day indeed.

Living in Heaths home town of Perth Western Australia, i and many west Aussie's feel as if we have lost a family member.
My sympathy goes out to his family and the mates...
Posted by thirsty, on Jan 23, 2008 at 08:16 AM, in MacNN Lounge
this Sucks...... Martha was awesome, I preferred... 29,430 Views / 356 Replies  
this Sucks...... Martha was awesome, I preferred her to Rose. But this new chick just does not suit Dr Who period, to darn annoying..... Big mistake Russell Big Mistake
Posted by thirsty, on Jul 4, 2007 at 09:57 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I have had the same bulge on my Al 15" since it... 4,501 Views / 26 Replies  
I have had the same bulge on my Al 15" since it was a week old, it's now 3 yrs young. Tried having it fixed but it poped back out within a few hours of use, so i have just learn't to live with it. It...
Posted by thirsty, on May 4, 2007 at 11:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Quote i read about people that don't have a... 3,546 Views / 75 Replies  
Quote i read about people that don't have a watch:

People who point at their wrist while asking for the time.... I
know where my watch is pal, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my
crotch...
Posted by thirsty, on Oct 27, 2006 at 11:16 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I find MM/DD/YY very annoying. It is... 5,147 Views / 129 Replies  
I find MM/DD/YY very annoying.

It is american habit or arrogance that they have to be different to the remainder of the world.

whats easier;
it's the 27th day of the 10th month of the year...
Posted by thirsty, on Oct 27, 2006 at 10:56 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Get the LOGITECH S530 Keyboard and Mouse ... 2,151 Views / 8 Replies  
Get the LOGITECH S530 Keyboard and Mouse (Cordless Desktop) it is designed for the MAC and comes in white and Silver. All the buttons are preprogramed. The mouse is essentially and MX610 with a few...
Posted by thirsty, on Jul 24, 2006 at 11:42 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I love Trek massivley....but another prequel is... 3,711 Views / 112 Replies  
I love Trek massivley....but another prequel is another nail in the trek coffin. They have to find a story that appeals to the current audiences....not Trekkies and Trekkers alone.

Boldy go where...
Posted by thirsty, on Jul 24, 2006 at 11:14 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Ahhh the Joys of buying a Widescreen TV. We all... 3,703 Views / 15 Replies  
Ahhh the Joys of buying a Widescreen TV. We all want the latest widescreen yet those a**hole broadcasters still believe were watching 4:3. Why can't they get their **** together and start using...
Posted by thirsty, on Jul 23, 2006 at 10:24 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Yes the Dyson works really well, but add the... 1,043 Views / 28 Replies  
Yes the Dyson works really well, but add the cunfusion in trying to unravel the hose and heads how to put it together and pull it apart for storage, it's down right hard to do at times. Also the...
Posted by thirsty, on Jul 23, 2006 at 10:04 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Get a DVD Recorder with a built in HDD. eg:... 845 Views / 5 Replies  
Get a DVD Recorder with a built in HDD. eg: Pioneer. Use the disc back up function for the 2 discs you want to put onto a single. Once that data is stored on the HDD you can then edit the 2 sections...
Posted by thirsty, on Jul 14, 2006 at 05:25 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Through out the World, Soccer is correctly known... 5,186 Views / 161 Replies  
Through out the World, Soccer is correctly known as Football, even the term soccer has been dropped here in Australia and it is now referred to as Football.

Now we also have Australian Rules...
Posted by thirsty, on Jun 18, 2006 at 10:12 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I've found as long as my AVI file is no larger... 916 Views / 2 Replies  
I've found as long as my AVI file is no larger than say 1gb I can use iDVD. Just open iDVD drag and drop the avi file in or import, make your menu then click burn and let iDVD work it's wonder.
The...
Posted by thirsty, on Aug 16, 2005 at 10:33 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Well I don't know how or why it's working, but i... 582 Views / 3 Replies  
Well I don't know how or why it's working, but i video conference with a friend in the UK on a regular basis. Never any problems. He's using AIM and I'm on iChat.
Posted by thirsty, on Aug 16, 2005 at 10:20 AM, in Mac Notebooks
The intro has been trimmed down to 10... 887 Views / 21 Replies  
The intro has been trimmed down to 10 seconds....this trait was copied from the series lost LOST which started the trend.
Unfortunatley there is no increrase in episode length. It is designed to...
Posted by thirsty, on Aug 1, 2005 at 10:54 AM, in MacNN Lounge
And yet another for the iSight! - Just perfect! 999 Views / 11 Replies  
And yet another for the iSight! - Just perfect!
Posted by thirsty, on Jun 29, 2005 at 09:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
This has become the most PATHETIC THREAD I have... 1,374 Views / 40 Replies  
This has become the most PATHETIC THREAD I have read here!

People have died. Get over yourselves!

It's not something that should be taken lightly.

REMEMBER THE FIRST POST in this thread and...
Posted by thirsty, on Dec 27, 2004 at 10:42 AM, in MacNN Lounge
The fact that all movie computers never use a Mac... 3,426 Views / 110 Replies  
The fact that all movie computers never use a Mac OS or Windows operating system. What do they Use? And anything they do on them is Instant!

Also how cars that get dented are suddenly repaired...
Posted by thirsty, on Nov 28, 2004 at 10:32 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I have had 2 Powerbooks purchased in the US and I... 676 Views / 8 Replies  
I have had 2 Powerbooks purchased in the US and I live in Perth West Asutralia. All I have done is bend the pins to suit the Local plugs which works fine if it's a permenant thing. No problems in 3...
Posted by thirsty, on Nov 23, 2004 at 09:33 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Left my Mini out of it's case, after having it in... 1,046 Views / 34 Replies  
Left my Mini out of it's case, after having it in the dock for a few days, to lazy to put it back in of i went, 1 minute later droped it on the front entrance tiles. NICE little dent on the front top...
Posted by thirsty, on Nov 8, 2004 at 11:26 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I heard the other Day that Greece has finally... 974 Views / 9 Replies  
I heard the other Day that Greece has finally revealed the truth about all there ruins!

There Not Ruins at all! They were just never finished!
Posted by thirsty, on Jul 14, 2004 at 11:15 AM, in MacNN Lounge
As far as Im concered when you buy a new product... 1,647 Views / 26 Replies  
As far as Im concered when you buy a new product it should be free of faults. If it's straight out of the box you should be entitled to an exchange as a minimum. If you had had it for a few weeks...
Posted by thirsty, on Jun 29, 2004 at 10:42 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Either camera would be great. Purchase what ever... 594 Views / 2 Replies  
Either camera would be great. Purchase what ever you can get the best deal on!
Posted by thirsty, on Jun 20, 2004 at 10:14 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Canon cameras will Not usually mount on the... 719 Views / 5 Replies  
Canon cameras will Not usually mount on the desktop.

The way I do it is to open IMAGE CAPTURE which is located in the Applications folder. I Have placed it in my dock so when ever i need it I have...
Posted by thirsty, on Jun 20, 2004 at 10:10 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
The one thing I can't understand is if the guys... 804 Views / 19 Replies  
The one thing I can't understand is if the guys preparred to pay and does why not! Is there a special Post Office for International packages? I've lived in the US and I used the same post office to...
Posted by thirsty, on Jun 15, 2004 at 11:13 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Face Ache on ya mate! Awsome Post That... 890 Views / 12 Replies  
Face Ache

on ya mate! Awsome Post

That said I feel more proud to be an Aussie today than on Australia Day.
Posted by thirsty, on Apr 25, 2004 at 10:47 AM, in MacNN Lounge
As Australian who purchased his last 2 powerbooks... 627 Views / 8 Replies  
As Australian who purchased his last 2 powerbooks in the US and has taken them back home, don't stress about a thing, seriously with the amount of laptops coming in and out of the country, you will...
Posted by thirsty, on Apr 25, 2004 at 10:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Im a Retail Manager in Home Audio with very low... 9,482 Views / 150 Replies  
Im a Retail Manager in Home Audio with very low wage rate, but try to buy wiseley.

Im a powerbook user becuase I believe in Quality not Quantity! Owning a powerbook is not a reflection on your...
Posted by thirsty, on Apr 25, 2004 at 10:34 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Here in Australia he would have been drinking... 2,142 Views / 77 Replies  
Here in Australia he would have been drinking legally.( 18 is the legal age ) And there would be no avenue for his mother to persue. He would be another statistic.

Also can she sue the light pole...
Posted by thirsty, on Apr 21, 2004 at 09:05 AM, in MacNN Lounge
When will Pontiac ditch that **** ugly front end... 1,458 Views / 41 Replies  
When will Pontiac ditch that **** ugly front end treatment they give all there cars! When !!!!
Posted by thirsty, on Apr 6, 2004 at 08:32 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I understand Woodbury MN is the fastest growing... 9,670 Views / 24 Replies  
I understand Woodbury MN is the fastest growing suburb in MN if not the whole US. Putting one there in my view would be practical and being so close to Wisconsin would cater for even more people....
Posted by thirsty, on Apr 6, 2004 at 06:09 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Australia has the most isolated Capital City in... 1,891 Views / 63 Replies  
Australia has the most isolated Capital City in the World - Perth.
Posted by thirsty, on Mar 29, 2004 at 10:33 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I carry my AL 15" in my brenthaven bag always,... 12,694 Views / 69 Replies  
I carry my AL 15" in my brenthaven bag always, recently I took it out and found that the AL was bulging just above the release latch for the lid. I remember it falling over one time but never hitting...
Posted by thirsty, on Mar 13, 2004 at 08:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Saw it on display in an Apple Store that way once. 1,215 Views / 13 Replies  
Saw it on display in an Apple Store that way once.
Posted by thirsty, on Mar 10, 2004 at 11:35 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Dolby Digital EX was NEVER available on laser... 2,004 Views / 55 Replies  
Dolby Digital EX was NEVER available on laser Disc's MacNstein

Dolby Digital = Yes
Dolby Digital EX = NO

It only became available in the past few years, long after LD DIED.
Posted by thirsty, on Feb 9, 2004 at 09:41 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Logitech MX900 using it in the exact way you... 1,094 Views / 18 Replies  
Logitech MX900 using it in the exact way you need. But remember to take a battery out if not using it for a while or you will get short battery life. Leaving it the bag it thinks it's being moved...
Posted by thirsty, on Feb 9, 2004 at 09:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks
B & O = all show and no go. The Stuff is way... 774 Views / 13 Replies  
B & O = all show and no go.

The Stuff is way to overpriced for what you get, many other brands sound so much better and still look awesome.
Posted by thirsty, on Feb 2, 2004 at 10:45 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I just purchased the MX-900 for my new 15"AL and... 18,090 Views / 126 Replies  
I just purchased the MX-900 for my new 15"AL and find it superb. Unfortunatley there are no OSX drivers to configure the buttons but i still have right clicking and the scroll wheel, the rest will...
Posted by thirsty, on Feb 2, 2004 at 10:37 AM, in Mac Notebooks
$199 best pricing $229 A very Reasonable... 3,703 Views / 112 Replies  
$199 best pricing

$229 A very Reasonable Price

$249 Over Priced when compared to a 15GB.

Time will tell in the end if they got this right.
Then I think back at the original 5GB at $499 and...
Posted by thirsty, on Jan 6, 2004 at 07:54 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I just can't handle the Fact that H2 Hummers are... 1,798 Views / 26 Replies  
I just can't handle the Fact that H2 Hummers are built on a Suburban Chasis. This one must be using a Silverado Chasis. Another original idea from GM
It's got styling cues from the Original but it...
Posted by thirsty, on Dec 23, 2003 at 02:34 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I just wanted to give my 2 cents on the... 4,106 Views / 186 Replies  
I just wanted to give my 2 cents on the Monaro/GTO.

The Manoro was first built as a show vehicle by holden and shown as a Commodore Coupe. The popularity was so high and people wanted it so much...
Posted by thirsty, on Dec 17, 2003 at 01:57 PM, in MacNN Lounge
The Bigger you are the Harder you fall. 626 Views / 3 Replies  
The Bigger you are the Harder you fall.
Posted by thirsty, on Dec 1, 2003 at 07:17 PM, in MacNN Lounge
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