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Got my 2 Refubs today... Review 873 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi All... I ordered 2 Refub macbooks... 1.8 white with combos... as they were only $699 and come with the full Apple warranty.. I figured... great way to upgrade from my ibooks! They were ordered...
Posted by jmatero, on Dec 21, 2006 at 10:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
WRONG.... there's another MORE important... 2,042 Views / 24 Replies  
WRONG.... there's another MORE important advantage to the Shuffle: I use it every day and charge it once every 2 weeks. My co-workers all have nanos and are charging them every DAY. The color screen...
Posted by jmatero, on Feb 7, 2006 at 07:32 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Or how about this..... ... 1,491 Views / 15 Replies  
Or how about this.....

http://www.amug.org/amug-web/html/amug/reviews/articles/mini/
Posted by jmatero, on May 18, 2005 at 10:15 AM, in Mac Desktops
This should answer all of your questions........ 1,491 Views / 15 Replies  
This should answer all of your questions..... Until the Hitachi 100GB 7200 is readily available, firewire sounds like a good solution

http://www.budget-ha.com/apple/mac-mini-firewire/

......
Posted by jmatero, on May 18, 2005 at 09:08 AM, in Mac Desktops
New PowerMac G5's won't boot Panther....????? 916 Views / 4 Replies  
This is a serious problem for businesses like mine... where we have 150+ macs on a like-image... we just finally got them up to Panther... over 20 are coming off lease.... now we're being "forced" to...
Posted by jmatero, on Apr 28, 2005 at 02:27 PM, in Mac Desktops
This is true. At my company we're just finishing... 1,392 Views / 13 Replies  
This is true. At my company we're just finishing up our move to Panther. It will be a year or more until anyone here experiences Tiger.
Posted by jmatero, on Apr 6, 2005 at 11:02 AM, in macOS
geez... I'm confused... I purchased mine from... 8,038 Views / 81 Replies  
geez... I'm confused... I purchased mine from Amazon late november and got the rebate check 2 weeks later. Never had a problem with Amazon.
Posted by jmatero, on Mar 24, 2005 at 12:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sherlock Movies Down?? 416 Views / 1 Replies  
I'm unable to view Movies in sherlock.... actually, nobody seems to be able to... anyone else?
Posted by jmatero, on Mar 18, 2005 at 03:08 PM, in macOS
That's so funny.... my iBook is a month old and... 644 Views / 3 Replies  
That's so funny.... my iBook is a month old and the keyboard was broken out of the box.. (many keys didn't work).. so they sent me another. but now, out of no where, you have to press the space key...
Posted by jmatero, on Jan 17, 2005 at 05:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I think it's AMAZING that people are making... 14,147 Views / 213 Replies  
I think it's AMAZING that people are making comments like...

"What do you think people will think when they get home and realize there's no keyboard/mouse in the box????"

OK folks....

The...
Posted by jmatero, on Jan 12, 2005 at 10:35 AM, in Mac Desktops
Hi guys... ordered mine late november, got it... 8,038 Views / 81 Replies  
Hi guys... ordered mine late november, got it first week of december. I started this post as Amazon "denied" my rebate... something about the product not being part of the warranty. I called them...
Posted by jmatero, on Jan 10, 2005 at 03:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I had the same issue with my new 1.25ghz 12"...... 1,720 Views / 29 Replies  
I had the same issue with my new 1.25ghz 12"... and apple shipped a new keyboard

Interesting to note here: The part no. of the new keyboard is different.. in fact, a new part number. The...
Posted by jmatero, on Dec 22, 2004 at 04:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It sounds like they are just denying all of them... 8,038 Views / 81 Replies  
It sounds like they are just denying all of them or something... who knows why...

HOWEVER... I received my check for $150.00 in the mail this weekend.... so I'm a happy camper!!!! Just call...
Posted by jmatero, on Dec 20, 2004 at 02:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sorry everyone.... I just got an update...... 8,038 Views / 81 Replies  
Sorry everyone.... I just got an update... apparently there is a problem at Amazon where only the 14" is being given the rebate. I showed them that the 12" is also on the rebate form and the person...
Posted by jmatero, on Dec 14, 2004 at 10:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Amazon Denies iBook Rebate Claim......uh oh 8,038 Views / 81 Replies  
Hi all... I was one of the first to take delivery... and submit my rebate form... for the 12" iBook at Amazon. Today, I got an email stating the rebate is not valid for the 12" so the $150 claim was...
Posted by jmatero, on Dec 8, 2004 at 10:18 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I had a 700mhz G3 iBook.... GREAT computer.. held... 1,149 Views / 10 Replies  
I had a 700mhz G3 iBook.... GREAT computer.. held up VERY well!

My friend purchased the 800mhz G4 ibook and I was shocked at the plastic feel... particularly the creaking on the left side... so I...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 24, 2004 at 12:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
wow.. that is so strange... I ordered mine the... 1,252 Views / 25 Replies  
wow.. that is so strange... I ordered mine the morning of Nov 13th and it arrived Nov. 19th.... I can't see how something ordered Nov 12th still hasn't shipped.
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 23, 2004 at 03:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
hmmm.. on the Apple Discussions board at... 606 Views / 4 Replies  
hmmm.. on the Apple Discussions board at apple.com/support people with the slot loading drive are reporting that when waking from sleep, the drive load/unload motor "comes to life briefly" and that...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 22, 2004 at 11:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
New iBook owner with question... 606 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi, I have my new iBook in hand! A BIG speed improvement over my old 700mhz G3 iBook. I do have a question or two though:

1. When waking from sleep, the CD drive motor "whirrs" like it's loading...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 22, 2004 at 04:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
ugh... 2,142 Views / 39 Replies  
Well, got my new iBook from Amazon and it works fine... but there are a few problems and I'm afraid I'm going to return it and get a new one...

First, the keyboard keys have all strange gaps...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 21, 2004 at 05:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I got the 1G chip from www.macsales.com It... 11,042 Views / 121 Replies  
I got the 1G chip from www.macsales.com

It is the same Samsung chip Apple uses when you BTO so I feel more comfortable using it... although it's $275.
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 20, 2004 at 10:07 AM, in Mac Notebooks
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO My iBook AND... 1,252 Views / 25 Replies  
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO My iBook AND printer just arrived! 5 days from Amazon.... they're the best!!!!!


I purchased the 1GB pc2700 (I know, overkill...) from www.macsales.com.

It was...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 19, 2004 at 10:13 AM, in Mac Notebooks
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO My iBook AND... 11,042 Views / 121 Replies  
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO My iBook AND printer just arrived! 5 days from Amazon.... they're the best!!!!!
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 19, 2004 at 10:10 AM, in Mac Notebooks
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO My iBook AND... 2,142 Views / 39 Replies  
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO My iBook AND printer just arrived! 5 days from Amazon.... they're the best!!!!!
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 19, 2004 at 10:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I think I might be able to help here..... is your... 1,041 Views / 15 Replies  
I think I might be able to help here..... is your HD partitioned out? I'd Partition it with an ample "scratch" partition... in other words, if you have a 30GB HD, create a good 10GB partition that...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 19, 2004 at 10:07 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Mine was ordered last Sunday Night.... being... 2,142 Views / 39 Replies  
Mine was ordered last Sunday Night.... being delivered today. Wow, my RAM came before the laptop..... and the printer isn't even here yet!!!!
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 19, 2004 at 08:32 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Good RAM deal for iBook/PowerBook 465 Views / 0 Replies  
Well... broke down and purchased memory for my new iBook (works on 12" PB too)

www.macsales.com

$299 for 1GB PC2700 Samsung Module.... same as Apple ships with BTO.

I could have spent $50...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 16, 2004 at 03:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well... broke down and purchased memory: ... 1,825 Views / 24 Replies  
Well... broke down and purchased memory:

www.macsales.com

$299 for 1GB PC2700 Samsung Module.... same as Apple ships with BTO.

I could have spent $50 less, but honestly, I don't want to take...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 16, 2004 at 03:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well... broke down and purchased memory: ... 1,252 Views / 25 Replies  
Well... broke down and purchased memory:

www.macsales.com

$299 for 1GB PC2700 Samsung Module.... same as Apple ships with BTO.

I could have spent $50 less, but honestly, I don't want to take...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 16, 2004 at 03:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I ordered my 12" On Saturday Night... It shipped... 11,042 Views / 121 Replies  
I ordered my 12" On Saturday Night... It shipped out Yesterday.
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 16, 2004 at 03:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
hmmmmmm.... I'll have to think about that........ 1,252 Views / 25 Replies  
hmmmmmm.... I'll have to think about that........
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 16, 2004 at 02:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
that's funny because I ordered that same printer... 1,252 Views / 25 Replies  
that's funny because I ordered that same printer WITH the ibook and the printer HASN'T shipped yet!!! LOL
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 16, 2004 at 02:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My friend has a G4 800mhz ibook and there is a... 1,252 Views / 25 Replies  
My friend has a G4 800mhz ibook and there is a SIGNIFICANT performance bump.... so I'm expecting a NICE bump with 1.25ghz and a gig of ram!!! We'll see!!! Still don't know what to do with the RAM...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 16, 2004 at 01:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ordered the 12" to replace my trusty 12" 700mhz... 1,252 Views / 25 Replies  
Ordered the 12" to replace my trusty 12" 700mhz G3
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 16, 2004 at 12:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
AMAZON Order Shipped! 1,252 Views / 25 Replies  
Wow! I ordered my iBook and Epson Printer 11/13/04..... and the iBook shipped yesterday! (Printer will be mailed separately....).

Whoooo-Hoooooo!

Now to find memory.... UGH
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 16, 2004 at 08:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
If I'm not mistaken, the Epson rebate is $20....... 2,142 Views / 39 Replies  
If I'm not mistaken, the Epson rebate is $20.... has it changed to $30? Can you post the link?
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 15, 2004 at 12:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
1. A9 Discount 2. $150 Amazon Rebate 3. Apple... 1,825 Views / 24 Replies  
1. A9 Discount
2. $150 Amazon Rebate
3. Apple $100 Epson Stylus CX5400 printer rebate
4. Epson Stylus CX5400 $20 Printer Rebate

The Epson Stylus CX5400's are selling on ebay for between $80 and...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 13, 2004 at 04:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
looks like they TOTALLY underestimated how... 11,042 Views / 121 Replies  
looks like they TOTALLY underestimated how popular the new iBook would be. Glad I downloaded the form before it vanished!!!!
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 13, 2004 at 03:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
yeah troy, ordered through amazon... really... 1,825 Views / 24 Replies  
yeah troy, ordered through amazon... really wanted the faster HD and built-in bluetooth but there are 4 rebates/discounts right now that bring the $999 down to around $729..... you can't afford NOT...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 13, 2004 at 10:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
good point... however, I bought my old 700 ibook... 11,042 Views / 121 Replies  
good point... however, I bought my old 700 ibook from amazon way-back-when ($100 rebate back then) and it took about 2 weeks for delivery.... they're usually pretty spot-on about ship dates. Now to...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 13, 2004 at 10:39 AM, in Mac Notebooks
The $150 amazon rebate form clearly states the... 11,042 Views / 121 Replies  
The $150 amazon rebate form clearly states the ORDER has to be placed by the expiration date.... the rebate isn't tied to ship date
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 12, 2004 at 11:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hey, where did you get the RAM and how much was... 1,825 Views / 24 Replies  
Hey, where did you get the RAM and how much was it? 1GB right? My new iBook is on its way and need to order RAM.
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 12, 2004 at 05:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hi, how do I find the greatlookingdeal rebate... 2,142 Views / 39 Replies  
Hi, how do I find the greatlookingdeal rebate info? Can't track it down on amazon. Thanks!!!!!
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 7, 2004 at 10:25 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I just sold my 700mhz ibook for $750 on ebay....... 11,042 Views / 121 Replies  
I just sold my 700mhz ibook for $750 on ebay.... I planned on getting a 12" powerbook... but I can get the current 12" iBook (I LOVED my iBook... a new one is fine with me!!!) for $850...... no...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 6, 2004 at 11:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I went from a G3 700mhz to the new G4 1.25ghz and... 1,091 Views / 15 Replies  
I went from a G3 700mhz to the new G4 1.25ghz and there IS a difference... particularly in gaming ability. Things like the optimization process when you do a software update takes a tenth of the...
Posted by jmatero, on Nov 2, 2004 at 01:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
So, with the new iBook... lets look at the... 9,080 Views / 78 Replies  
So, with the new iBook...

lets look at the 12" Model:

With the same configuration (RAM, HD, Combo....)

For an additional $600 you can get the PowerBook which gives you:

1. Faster system...
Posted by jmatero, on Oct 19, 2004 at 01:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
ViewpointLog.log what is it? 1,326 Views / 2 Replies  
I just noticed the file ViewpointLog.log appears at the root level of my hard disk every now and then. I searched the internet and couldn't find a THING about it..... does anyone have a clue what...
Posted by jmatero, on Jul 20, 2004 at 04:17 PM, in macOS
Mass Password Change Possible? 613 Views / 5 Replies  
I'm in a bit of a bind...

I'm a system admin and was wondering if there is any way to "push out" a password change (admin/root) on a large scale.

In other words, we have 100+ Macs.... in the...
Posted by jmatero, on Jul 14, 2004 at 12:07 PM, in macOS
Any way to remotely push mass admin/root password change? 2,422 Views / 6 Replies  
I'm a system admin and was wondering if there is any way to "push out" a password change (admin/root) on a large scale.

In other words, we have 150 Macs.... in the event the password for either...
Posted by jmatero, on Jul 14, 2004 at 12:04 PM, in macOS
honestly, I'm NOT looking forward to a G5... 1,334 Views / 24 Replies  
honestly, I'm NOT looking forward to a G5 Powerbook.... I mean, they can't even ship a G5 Server without ditching an entire HD bay to allow for cooling.... and the new G5 needs LIQUID cooling.........
Posted by jmatero, on Jun 21, 2004 at 01:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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