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Cheap G5 iMac 20" today at the Apple Store (B&M)? 941 Views / 2 Replies  
FYI, since I am not sure this is a fluke or an unadvertised special, but I stopped at a local Apple store today (b&m) for their one day sale this Friday Nov. 26th and asked about stock availability...
Posted by tcwikla, on Nov 26, 2004 at 02:58 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Squealing and screetching noise with new 15" or 17"? 2,775 Views / 13 Replies  
I have the new and old 17" - both have the sizzling sound described in the past. But I believe I stumbled on a workaround (at least for the new 17" since I sold the old one) - install the Apple CHUD...
Posted by tcwikla, on Sep 22, 2003 at 01:16 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: And the bottom line is..? 6,520 Views / 50 Replies  
[QUOTE]Originally posted by sleepyrenderer:
tcwickla, can you post PSBench7 scores for your new system? You can find instructions here...
Posted by tcwikla, on Mar 6, 2003 at 10:26 PM, in Mac Desktops
I second that since I also had the dual 1ghz... 785 Views / 3 Replies  
I second that since I also had the dual 1ghz QuickSilver model and sold it to purchase the Dual 1.4ghz (had it since Saturday March 1st). I can't relate to the problem with the previous generation of...
Posted by tcwikla, on Mar 5, 2003 at 06:28 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: Got my Dual 1.4ghz! 6,520 Views / 50 Replies  
XBench 1.0 and CinemaBench as well (see previous posts from tcwikla above). The XBench results are also posted online via the database at www.xbench.com. Look for the two posts for the DDR section...
Posted by tcwikla, on Mar 4, 2003 at 01:43 PM, in Mac Desktops
It came with the Barracuda V. Fast but audibly... 6,520 Views / 50 Replies  
It came with the Barracuda V. Fast but audibly "creaky" when writing. It was replaced with the Western Digital 200gb Drivezilla with a format capacity of 186gb - definately quiter. One word of...
Posted by tcwikla, on Mar 4, 2003 at 01:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
Possible correction - the COLOR is copper not... 6,520 Views / 50 Replies  
Possible correction - the COLOR is copper not sure what the metal actually is. Is this important?
Posted by tcwikla, on Mar 3, 2003 at 08:18 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: Got my Dual 1.4ghz! 6,520 Views / 50 Replies  
Don't look in the Mac section, just search for Kingston under System Memory in the main PC section. I believe their part number is N82E16820144201. As of 6:00pm CST on 3-03-03 the price per piece is...
Posted by tcwikla, on Mar 3, 2003 at 08:17 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: XBench 1.0 numbers 6,520 Views / 50 Replies  
[Updated with GeForce 4 Ti 4600 card with 128mb DRAM and new Western Digital 200gb "Drivezilla" with 8mb cache. Clean install of 10.2.4 with optional Classic stuff not installed:

Results 151.05 ...
Posted by tcwikla, on Mar 2, 2003 at 09:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
I previously had the Dual QuickSilver so I really... 6,520 Views / 50 Replies  
I previously had the Dual QuickSilver so I really can't compare to the previously reported problems with the MDD. There is a persistant low rumble of rushing air and a slight "tick" from a rotating...
Posted by tcwikla, on Mar 2, 2003 at 06:21 PM, in Mac Desktops
Using iTunes and the default VBR of 160 and... 6,520 Views / 50 Replies  
Using iTunes and the default VBR of 160 and ripping P.O.D's Satellite, the tracks started with 10-12X at the beginning then transitioned to 15-17 in the middle then toppped off at 19-23 at the end...
Posted by tcwikla, on Mar 2, 2003 at 06:10 PM, in Mac Desktops
Results: CINEBENCH 2003 v1 ... 6,520 Views / 50 Replies  
Results:

CINEBENCH 2003 v1
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Tester :

Processor :
MHz :
Number of CPUs : 2
Posted by tcwikla, on Mar 2, 2003 at 06:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
XBench 1.0 numbers 6,520 Views / 50 Replies  
Results 147.03
System Info
Xbench Version 1.0
System Version 10.2.4
Physical RAM 1536 MB
Model PowerMac3,6
Processor PowerPC G4x2 @ 1.42 GHz
Version 7455 (Apollo) v3.3...
Posted by tcwikla, on Mar 2, 2003 at 10:43 AM, in Mac Desktops
Got my Dual 1.4ghz! 6,520 Views / 50 Replies  
The Apple Store in Woodfield called yesterday stating the Dual 1.4's just came in on Saturday March 1st (placed my name on the waiting list soon after MacWorld). Ran over there to pick it up plus a...
Posted by tcwikla, on Mar 2, 2003 at 10:30 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Has any one got Pioneer DVR-A05 (new 4X SuperDrive) yet? 643 Views / 1 Replies  
Bought one last week to replace the factory 2X Superdrive model in my dual 1ghz Quicksilver. Fit perfectly even with default front flip-over "lip" of case. Native support added to 10.2.2. Pioneer CDR...
Posted by tcwikla, on Dec 3, 2002 at 02:55 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Re: jbl creatures 1,320 Views / 13 Replies  
Had a pair (the silver ones) and sound was very "tinny". Preferred the Harmon Sound Sticks (USB) even though the size was larger for a more "fuller" sound experience.
Posted by tcwikla, on Nov 26, 2002 at 09:33 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Re: Re: re: possible fix 6,314 Views / 33 Replies  
Check System Preferences / Login Items. Removing theo ffending items from the list as required and log out and back in again.

Funny thing is, with the entries, I could not get Vuescan to recognize...
Posted by tcwikla, on Nov 26, 2002 at 06:33 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Re: Re: Got mine yesterday 2,364 Views / 35 Replies  
Yes, I picked it up yesterday. Although few and far between, there are some "early adopters" who have units like me. Will not have a chance to play with it until the weekend but will post feedback on...
Posted by tcwikla, on Nov 12, 2002 at 06:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Got mine yesterday 2,364 Views / 35 Replies  
Echoing the sentiment of others, the Schaumburg IL. Apple Store was taking reservations last week qouting a delivery date of November 19th - I was third on the list for the stock 1ghz SuperDrive...
Posted by tcwikla, on Nov 12, 2002 at 09:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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