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I would suggest using InputStreamReader and a... 489 Views / 3 Replies  
I would suggest using InputStreamReader and a BufferedReader to wrap it instead of this KeyboardReader. While it may seem slightly more complex to do the same operations, this route is supported by...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Oct 14, 2006 at 11:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The Java 2 v1.5 (also called Java 5) API has no... 489 Views / 3 Replies  
The Java 2 v1.5 (also called Java 5) API has no such class. It will not be on your MacBook unless you download it. Having never heard of - much less used - this class, I did a search and came up...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Oct 14, 2006 at 10:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
There are a number of programs that scale almost... 791 Views / 5 Replies  
There are a number of programs that scale almost linearly with extra processors. One example (though it is not a Mac OS X program) is LC5 (formerly L0phtCrack) by @stake (@stake - Wikipedia, the...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Sep 12, 2006 at 01:31 AM, in Mac Desktops
After trying to sell my OEM 512MB stick from my... 881 Views / 10 Replies  
After trying to sell my OEM 512MB stick from my 20" Intel iMac and failing miserably, I made a keyfob out of it. Drill + bit + memory = nerd.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Aug 24, 2006 at 12:24 PM, in Mac Desktops
I play WoW on my 20" iMac with the Radeon x1600... 1,097 Views / 5 Replies  
I play WoW on my 20" iMac with the Radeon x1600 128MB. It runs fine, and I have every effect set to its maximum value. I do have 2GB of RAM, and never played WoW on only 512MB of RAM.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Aug 18, 2006 at 02:17 AM, in Mac Desktops
Six months ago, I sold my 12" iBook 1.33GHz G4... 850 Views / 8 Replies  
Six months ago, I sold my 12" iBook 1.33GHz G4 with 1.5GB RAM for $500.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Aug 15, 2006 at 02:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
The offerings from Dell in your image are the... 24,040 Views / 321 Replies  
The offerings from Dell in your image are the "Dempsey" processors, not "Woodcrest."

Dempsey differs from Woodcrest in the following ways:

Dempsey has 2MB L2 per core, whereas Woodcrest has 4MB...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Aug 7, 2006 at 10:31 PM, in Mac Desktops
To be properly understood, you need to do more... 997 Views / 18 Replies  
To be properly understood, you need to do more than simply capitalize the proper name, "Jack."

I helped my uncle, Jack, off a horse.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Aug 7, 2006 at 02:03 AM, in MacNN Lounge
The coffee cup is for Java. 11,620 Views / 132 Replies  
The coffee cup is for Java.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Aug 5, 2006 at 12:11 PM, in Mac Desktops
I believe Screwball was pointing out the fact... 1,348 Views / 16 Replies  
I believe Screwball was pointing out the fact that the link posted by the thread starter is to a 2GB RAM Kit, not a single 2GB memory module. If you purchase the item linked, you will receive two...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Jul 31, 2006 at 09:49 PM, in Mac Desktops
At the risk of others seeing my ineptitude and... 811 Views / 7 Replies  
At the risk of others seeing my ineptitude and describing a better method, this is what I do to connect to my Windows data.

1) Create a share at the highest level you need access on your Windows...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Jul 31, 2006 at 09:36 PM, in Mac Desktops
Spending extra on something you don't need or... 7,902 Views / 18 Replies  
Spending extra on something you don't need or want to lock in a lower interested rate is false economy. An extra $9 per month is $216 in total. You won't be earning that much in interest from any...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Jul 24, 2006 at 05:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Masugu, this loan won't grow. That is the nature... 7,902 Views / 18 Replies  
Masugu, this loan won't grow. That is the nature of 0% interest. You pay nothing extra.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Jul 24, 2006 at 05:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
If you don't play games, and have no real need... 1,557 Views / 22 Replies  
If you don't play games, and have no real need for Microsoft Windows, then sell the Dell XPS 700 for $100 off the current price (you quoted $2,600) on eBay. Use that to purchase a Mac Pro.

The...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Jul 24, 2006 at 01:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
If you want to purchase a MacBook at this point... 7,902 Views / 18 Replies  
If you want to purchase a MacBook at this point in time, then taking a 0%, 24-month loan to pay for it instead of using cash is like money in your pocket. Why? Firstly, 0% interest is the same as...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Jul 24, 2006 at 04:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Don't ever give up your iMac G4. 946 Views / 9 Replies  
Don't ever give up your iMac G4.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Jun 7, 2006 at 03:33 AM, in Mac Desktops
Absolutely wrong. Processors are not... 5,257 Views / 81 Replies  
Absolutely wrong.

Processors are not designed for operating systems. Intel develops new processors to improve speeds at which computations are performed. The types of computations a processor...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Jun 4, 2006 at 08:26 PM, in Mac Desktops
I used the same logic LagunaSol describes when... 2,569 Views / 44 Replies  
I used the same logic LagunaSol describes when deciding from where to purchase my 20" iMac Core Duo. I chose Amazon. I paid $1700 up front. Amazon had a promotion for free AppleCare and $150...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on May 27, 2006 at 01:58 PM, in Mac Desktops
While on the phone one day with Apple support I... 787 Views / 10 Replies  
While on the phone one day with Apple support I asked the representative if moving the iMac by only gripping the base (that is, to say, the metal, upside-down shaped 7) was the intent of the design. ...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on May 26, 2006 at 04:20 AM, in Mac Desktops
My 20" iMac Core Duo has given me no problems... 1,811 Views / 27 Replies  
My 20" iMac Core Duo has given me no problems that weren't caused by my own blunder (general software issue, once).
Posted by BikerJonTN, on May 25, 2006 at 03:47 AM, in Mac Desktops
Google cache for those who missed it: ... 1,067 Views / 16 Replies  
Google cache for those who missed it:

http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache:3I_gKeQ_8qQJ:www.avirginsplea.com/+a+virgin%27s+please&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=2&client=safari
Posted by BikerJonTN, on May 17, 2006 at 03:16 PM, in MacNN Lounge
And for those who don't understand "TDP:" ... 22,455 Views / 112 Replies  
And for those who don't understand "TDP:" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_Design_Point
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Apr 30, 2006 at 03:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
I purchased 2x1GB DDR2-667 from... 1,275 Views / 12 Replies  
I purchased 2x1GB DDR2-667 from OmniTechnologies.biz about a month ago. I paid $89 per stick for a total of ~$190 after shipping.

The company seems to be a smaller business, perhaps a distributor...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Apr 28, 2006 at 01:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Original Restore CDs come with this? What is the... 505 Views / 3 Replies  
Original Restore CDs come with this? What is the speed of the Pentium III processor? LCD screen size?
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Apr 16, 2006 at 12:47 PM, in Marketplace
I responded to your PM in case you haven't seen... 675 Views / 8 Replies  
I responded to your PM in case you haven't seen it yet, bastula.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Apr 10, 2006 at 11:17 PM, in Marketplace
You can use Anti-Virus software if it makes you... 1,251 Views / 9 Replies  
You can use Anti-Virus software if it makes you more comfortable. I haven't used a single AV suite since switching to Apple over 3 years and 3 Macs ago. I have never had any malware on a Mac, in...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Apr 9, 2006 at 11:34 PM, in Mac Desktops
Still available. Cheap for Original Apple memory. 675 Views / 8 Replies  
Still available. Cheap for Original Apple memory.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Apr 8, 2006 at 12:40 PM, in Marketplace
Seconded. 924 Views / 12 Replies  
Seconded.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Apr 6, 2006 at 06:11 PM, in Mac Desktops
Sorry that is too low. 675 Views / 8 Replies  
Sorry that is too low.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Apr 1, 2006 at 01:52 AM, in Marketplace
Bumpity. 675 Views / 8 Replies  
Bumpity.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 31, 2006 at 06:24 PM, in Marketplace
Don't forget that March 31 ends the fiscal... 1,158 Views / 9 Replies  
Don't forget that March 31 ends the fiscal quarter. Most companies (regardless of the market they're in) like to run the numbers to see how their special offers performed before they announce newer...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 30, 2006 at 08:36 AM, in Mac Desktops
Price change: $55 shipped. 675 Views / 8 Replies  
Price change: $55 shipped.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 28, 2006 at 05:37 PM, in Marketplace
Bump. 675 Views / 8 Replies  
Bump.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 24, 2006 at 07:13 PM, in Marketplace
Alright my bad. 2,137 Views / 26 Replies  
Alright my bad.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 21, 2006 at 10:28 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hi there. 2,137 Views / 26 Replies  
Hi there.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 21, 2006 at 10:21 PM, in Mac Desktops
Need iMac System Profiler image 416 Views / 0 Replies  
Could someone post a screen capture from an Intel iMac of the System Profiler on the "Memory" window? Also, one image with a single or two with both RAM modules selected would be helpful.

Thanks,...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 21, 2006 at 06:45 PM, in Mac Desktops
An iMac will be no more useless in 4 years than... 2,137 Views / 26 Replies  
An iMac will be no more useless in 4 years than any 17" LCD you buy. It is a fallacy to believe buying separate, but equal, parts will result in a lower net loss in the future.

Also consider that...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 21, 2006 at 06:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
FS: 512MB DDR2-667 Apple RAM 675 Views / 8 Replies  
I have 1 stick of 512MB DDR2-667 Apple RAM for sale. This memory was removed from my 20" iMac Core Duo.

$55 shipped (U.S. 48 only)

Jonathan
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 21, 2006 at 06:16 PM, in Marketplace
Before considering the iBook, ask yourself one... 2,137 Views / 26 Replies  
Before considering the iBook, ask yourself one question: Do you need a portable? If you're only considering an iBook as a step between the Mac mini and the iMac, then you're considering it for the...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 20, 2006 at 09:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
The iMac just received an "update," and as such... 2,137 Views / 26 Replies  
The iMac just received an "update," and as such will not be updated in the next few months. Please note that the update to which I refer is the Intel switch, and that was quite significant. Some...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 20, 2006 at 06:36 PM, in Mac Desktops
If you have 1500CAD to spend on a computer, the... 2,137 Views / 26 Replies  
If you have 1500CAD to spend on a computer, the iMac is clearly the better buy.

Don't forget that the iMac is a machine with essentially two processors, and the mini has only one. You will notice...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 20, 2006 at 06:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
I sold my latest-generation iBook 12" 1.33GHz,... 566 Views / 1 Replies  
I sold my latest-generation iBook 12" 1.33GHz, combo drive, 1.5GB RAM, airport, and 40GB HDD for $500 when I purchased my Intel iMac. The iBook was in perfect shape, and I felt $500 was a fair...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 18, 2006 at 07:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You are not required to purchase AppleCare within... 796 Views / 4 Replies  
You are not required to purchase AppleCare within the first 90 days of ownership. Phone support is limited to the first 90 days if you have NOT purchased AppleCare. AppleCare may be purchased at...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 14, 2006 at 07:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
I ordered 2x1GB for my iMac Core Duo through this... 615 Views / 2 Replies  
I ordered 2x1GB for my iMac Core Duo through this company just now. A confirmation email was sent promptly, and I was still a bit leery so I called the phone numbe rlisted on their website. I spoke...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 6, 2006 at 07:20 PM, in Mac Desktops
I have had this problem. I believe that this... 784 Views / 5 Replies  
I have had this problem. I believe that this behaviour is a symptom of only having 512MB of RAM. I have noticed a few other quirks and I believe they are also related to the low amount of memory.
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 6, 2006 at 05:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
iMac Core Duo Memory 615 Views / 2 Replies  
I have two questions for the members here:

1) Would you buy memory from this vendor?

2) What is the difference between the two memories I have linked? I see that one is 3.0CAS and the other...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Mar 6, 2006 at 04:19 PM, in Mac Desktops
DavisH is right, look for yourself. ... 22,569 Views / 383 Replies  
DavisH is right, look for yourself.

http://web.archive.org/web/20050305044151/www.apple.com/macmini/graphics.html
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Feb 28, 2006 at 08:54 PM, in Mac Desktops
There is a descrepancy in the information about... 22,569 Views / 383 Replies  
There is a descrepancy in the information about the speeds of the hard drives for the Mac mini.

As harrisjamieh noted, the "Learn More" link below the hard drive selection list on the...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Feb 28, 2006 at 08:31 PM, in Mac Desktops
I just got off the phone with Apple support. ... 1,632 Views / 18 Replies  
I just got off the phone with Apple support. They recommended doing an Archive & Install after attempting a few solutions. I'm doing that now.

Target disk mode is a good idea: one that I did not...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Feb 15, 2006 at 12:00 PM, in Mac Desktops
10.4.5 (Intel) update hosed my OS. The... 1,632 Views / 18 Replies  
10.4.5 (Intel) update hosed my OS.

The update "froze" my computer for 24 hours before I decided to force a restart via the power button. I use quotations around froze because I still could move...
Posted by BikerJonTN, on Feb 15, 2006 at 11:06 AM, in Mac Desktops
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