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Any invites left? :) My email is... 6,340 Views / 168 Replies  
Any invites left? :)

My email is [email protected]
Posted by Doncom, on Sep 9, 2004 at 05:22 AM, in MacNN Lounge
From MTV.com "In handing out the Rap Album... 2,059 Views / 70 Replies  
From MTV.com

"In handing out the Rap Album award, presenter Steven Tyler of Aerosmith only mentioned Andre's side of the double album, The Love Below. As such, only Andre picked up the award,...
Posted by Doncom, on Feb 9, 2004 at 12:44 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Wow. He slammed Disney pretty hard. He was... 940 Views / 21 Replies  
Wow. He slammed Disney pretty hard.

He was pretty accurate in describing the studios recent releases/sequels as uninspired duds, but that still is pretty harsh.

Of course, it's not that...
Posted by Doncom, on Feb 5, 2004 at 02:47 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Sure thing. 1. I purchased and installed the... 764 Views / 6 Replies  
Sure thing.

1. I purchased and installed the Trendware/Trendnet 11Mbps Wireless PCI LAN Adapter Model TEW-228PI Retail adapter at Newegg.com for $9.99 after a mail-in rebate.
...
Posted by Doncom, on Nov 21, 2003 at 07:53 PM, in Networking
Wow! Got it working with a cheap $10 card I... 764 Views / 6 Replies  
Wow! Got it working with a cheap $10 card I bought from Newegg. Streaming music through iTunes, and iChat works fine. Now I just have to figure out how to get Micorosft Internet Sharing to stop...
Posted by Doncom, on Nov 21, 2003 at 01:59 AM, in Networking
Let's just say that it has something to do with... 764 Views / 6 Replies  
Let's just say that it has something to do with California State Penal Code 502 ...

... and that I learned about it the hard way.

I now have PCI wireless card and am currently trying to figure...
Posted by Doncom, on Nov 20, 2003 at 11:42 PM, in Networking
Windows 802.11b card as an AirPort base station? 764 Views / 6 Replies  
Is there a Windows-compatible 802.11b PCI card/USB device which can act as a base station for an iBook with AirPort?

I ask because I can't use a dedicated wireless router anymore, and so I was...
Posted by Doncom, on Nov 18, 2003 at 05:50 PM, in Networking
Quick question: Since the full screen version has... 2,631 Views / 58 Replies  
Quick question: Since the full screen version has been extended rather than cropped, does that make it better?
Posted by Doncom, on Nov 13, 2003 at 11:11 PM, in MacNN Lounge
The DVD picture isn't that bad in my opinion...... 2,631 Views / 58 Replies  
The DVD picture isn't that bad in my opinion... although it was a dissapointment noting how much they were hyping the direct digital DVD transfer.

Oh well, you know what this means though;...
Posted by Doncom, on Nov 12, 2003 at 09:34 PM, in MacNN Lounge
So it's Mario Kart 64 + an expansion pack. Sure,... 3,261 Views / 117 Replies  
So it's Mario Kart 64 + an expansion pack. Sure, it may not be revolutionary, but I'm still buying it...

edit: or was that Panther... ;)
Posted by Doncom, on Nov 12, 2003 at 03:54 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Never mind. The problem was a firewall that was... 2,638 Views / 67 Replies  
Never mind. The problem was a firewall that was installed that crashed every time on startup, but apparently was still functioning. iTunes works fine now.
Posted by Doncom, on Oct 17, 2003 at 02:51 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I'm having the same problems at my college. No... 2,638 Views / 67 Replies  
I'm having the same problems at my college. No radio, no song previews, and rendevouz doesn't seem to work with other computers (though I can clearly see them). The funny thing though is that it...
Posted by Doncom, on Oct 17, 2003 at 01:33 AM, in MacNN Lounge
ITS UP ITS UP ITS UP!!! http://www.itunes.com/ 4,700 Views / 133 Replies  
ITS UP ITS UP ITS UP!!!
http://www.itunes.com/
Posted by Doncom, on Oct 16, 2003 at 02:28 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Heh, probably Aquafina. (Pepsi's water) 4,700 Views / 133 Replies  
Heh, probably Aquafina.
(Pepsi's water)
Posted by Doncom, on Oct 16, 2003 at 02:19 PM, in MacNN Lounge
FA: M-Audio Sonica Theater USB 7.1 Surround Sound Card 472 Views / 0 Replies  
M-Audio Sonica Theater USB 7.1 Surround Sound Card in New condition with original retail box and all cables, software, manuals.

It works great, but my 400Mhz G3 iMac is note quite powerful enough...
Posted by Doncom, on Jun 27, 2003 at 01:35 PM, in Marketplace
Oh . . . $1700 with edu. discount and w/out combo... 2,775 Views / 35 Replies  
Oh . . . $1700 with edu. discount and w/out combo drive. :hmm:

I was hoping to take a G5 to school with me, but it looks like I'm going to have to try for G4.

Or maybe build a comparably fast...
Posted by Doncom, on Jun 23, 2003 at 04:16 PM, in Mac Desktops
What is the education discount??? PLEASE TELL ME... 2,775 Views / 35 Replies  
What is the education discount??? PLEASE TELL ME SOMEONE!!!:eek:
Posted by Doncom, on Jun 23, 2003 at 03:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
No, when not playing music the iPod makes a... 749 Views / 2 Replies  
No, when not playing music the iPod makes a hissing sound while charging . . .
Posted by Doncom, on Jun 20, 2003 at 01:43 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
iPod Dock Hissing = Normal? 749 Views / 2 Replies  
Um, my new 15GB iPod is making a high pitched static hissing noise while charging . . . is that normal? :confused:
Posted by Doncom, on Jun 18, 2003 at 10:30 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Sonica Theater USB worth $99? 510 Views / 0 Replies  
I was just curious to if anyone here felt that the Sonica Theater by M-Audio is worth $99, as I'm considering purchasing it.

My primary use of it would be watching DVDs in surround and listening...
Posted by Doncom, on Jun 11, 2003 at 12:57 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
:D Stock prices are finally above a dollar! Thank... 714 Views / 14 Replies  
:D Stock prices are finally above a dollar! Thank you PALM!!! :D
Posted by Doncom, on Jun 4, 2003 at 10:14 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Re: Re: 5400rpm much better than 4200rpm? 1,515 Views / 21 Replies  
Thank you MacSI! This is exactly what I wanted to hear! I plan on doing the exact same upgrade (Toshiba drive from newegg.com) on the same 500MHZ iBook!

My last drive bummed out . . . it just...
Posted by Doncom, on May 30, 2003 at 01:03 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks everyone for the input! The PowerBook... 1,096 Views / 26 Replies  
Thanks everyone for the input!

The PowerBook G4 might just fit the bill . . . I forgot that the laptops had video mirroring capabilities . . .

There's also a slight chance that I can take this...
Posted by Doncom, on May 8, 2003 at 01:25 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Thanks for the comments. Between desktop... 1,096 Views / 26 Replies  
Thanks for the comments.

Between desktop models, would the eMac/iMac be the better buy?

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=159455

^ (Please respond at this thread) ^
Posted by Doncom, on May 7, 2003 at 08:55 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Poll: Cal Poly is fairly well connected, and I was... 1,150 Views / 9 Replies  
Cal Poly is fairly well connected, and I was considering this as well, but I don't know if I'm willing to sacrafice the speed, screen estate, (and physical security) of a desktop. It's not something...
Posted by Doncom, on May 7, 2003 at 07:08 PM, in Mac Desktops
Poll: What? Um . . . I'm not considering a G3 iMac.... 1,150 Views / 9 Replies  
What? Um . . . I'm not considering a G3 iMac. Maybe you responded to the wrong post? :D
Posted by Doncom, on May 7, 2003 at 07:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
Poll: Woah. I just realized with my $1800 budget... 1,150 Views / 9 Replies  
Woah.

I just realized with my $1800 budget (ceiling), I could also afford this system:

eMac & iBook AirPort System
(new) eMac
- 800MHz PowerPC G4
- 128MB SDRAM
- 40GB Ultra ATA drive
...
Posted by Doncom, on May 7, 2003 at 12:59 AM, in Mac Desktops
Poll: eMac or iMac (for education) 1,150 Views / 9 Replies  
Of the following systems, which would you choose for an incoming college student:

Flat Panel iMac System
iMac 1GHz w/ 17" TFT
80GB Ultra ATA drive
512MB DDR266 - 2 DIMMs
SuperDrive...
Posted by Doncom, on May 6, 2003 at 10:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
I appreciate the comments, especially the one... 1,096 Views / 26 Replies  
I appreciate the comments, especially the one suggesting that I can use open source apps through X11 to take care of programming issues.

I had also considered geting a Palm to take notes on (the...
Posted by Doncom, on May 6, 2003 at 10:02 PM, in MacNN Lounge
College Computer Recommendations 1,096 Views / 26 Replies  
I'm going to Cal Poly SLO this fall to study Computer Engineering (it was a toss-up between that or Pre-Pharm at UOP) and so I need to get a new computer (for dorm).

I asked around at the Cal Poly...
Posted by Doncom, on May 5, 2003 at 08:30 PM, in MacNN Lounge
. . . and if you don't have .Mac, (or if you do,... 903 Views / 4 Replies  
. . . and if you don't have .Mac, (or if you do, whatever,) you can download the same music from Freeplay Music (http://www.freeplaymusic.com/) . :)
Posted by Doncom, on May 4, 2003 at 11:30 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Update 773 Views / 6 Replies  
Well, I have two days left before I need to turn in my Student Intent to Enroll form, but I still haven't completely made my mind up about going.

I've been accepeted to the following schools (in...
Posted by Doncom, on Apr 29, 2003 at 09:36 PM, in MacNN Lounge
:confused: Sorry, but I'm a little confused. If... 773 Views / 6 Replies  
:confused: Sorry, but I'm a little confused. If you have no interest in learning how a computer works underneath it all, ECE is a great major?


That's good to know. A couple of years ago I...
Posted by Doncom, on Feb 23, 2003 at 09:24 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Anyone majoring in computer engineering? 773 Views / 6 Replies  
I'm considering majoring in computer engineering in 2003-04. Anyone else majoring or have already majored in this field? Where and why (or why not)? Comments are appreciated.
Posted by Doncom, on Feb 23, 2003 at 01:55 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I'll give you the advice someone once gave me... 1,197 Views / 16 Replies  
I'll give you the advice someone once gave me when my iBook died; call Apple Tech Support. If they can determine that your computer problem was not due to a software conflict (which it probably is...
Posted by Doncom, on Jan 31, 2003 at 11:19 PM, in Mac Desktops
Icons Won't Stay Put! 623 Views / 7 Replies  
Under X.1.5, my icons have stopped staying in their designated locations! When I change, for example, the arrangement of certain files in a window or the icon size, the settings are reset as soon as...
Posted by Doncom, on Aug 17, 2002 at 04:12 PM, in macOS
Apple @ E3 Today! 495 Views / 1 Replies  
I can't remeber anyone reporting it, so I'll post it here.

Apple will be at E3 today at booth 505�in West Hall Level Two, next to Alias/Wavefront.

It's a small booth (with the meeting rooms?)...
Posted by Doncom, on May 21, 2002 at 10:22 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Apple @ E3 Today! 454 Views / 1 Replies  
I can't remeber anyone reporting it, so I'll post it here.

Apple will be at E3 today at booth 505�in West Hall Level Two, next to Alias/Wavefront.

It's a small booth (with the meeting rooms?)...
Posted by Doncom, on May 21, 2002 at 10:22 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Apple @ E3 Today! 422 Views / 1 Replies  
I can't remeber anyone reporting it, so I'll post it here.

Apple will be at E3 today at booth 505�in West Hall Level Two, next to Alias/Wavefront.

It's a small booth (with the meeting rooms?)...
Posted by Doncom, on May 21, 2002 at 10:22 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Apple @ E3 Today! 567 Views / 1 Replies  
I can't remeber anyone reporting it, so I'll post it here.

Apple will be at E3 today at booth 505�in West Hall Level Two, next to Alias/Wavefront.

It's a small booth (with the meeting rooms?)...
Posted by Doncom, on May 21, 2002 at 10:22 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Apple @ E3 Today! 512 Views / 1 Replies  
I can't remeber anyone reporting it, so I'll post it here.

Apple will be at E3 today at booth 505�in West Hall Level Two, next to Alias/Wavefront.

It's a small booth (with the meeting rooms?)...
Posted by Doncom, on May 21, 2002 at 10:22 AM, in MacNN Lounge
@ itools.mac.com : itools.mac.com -... 851 Views / 10 Replies  
@ itools.mac.com :

itools.mac.com - unavailiable (http://itools.mac.com/)

http://itools.mac.com/unavailable/images/itoolsdown_logo.gif
http://itools.mac.com/unavailable/images/sorry.gif
...
Posted by Doncom, on May 18, 2002 at 11:21 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Synching iTunes Playlists & Music in OSX - How? 502 Views / 0 Replies  
How do you synchronize the iTunes playlists and music library with another Mac laptop under OSX? :confused:

I tried following the Apple TIL for synchronizing the Library in OS9, but nothing...
Posted by Doncom, on Mar 7, 2002 at 07:31 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
I don't know. With the hard drive initalized, the... 612 Views / 9 Replies  
I don't know. With the hard drive initalized, the computer runs so slow that Mac OS 9 won't succesfully install. I'm gonna try and call AppleCare this week and get it repaired... I'll post what...
Posted by Doncom, on Oct 9, 2001 at 12:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks
This was exactly what I was going to do at first.... 612 Views / 9 Replies  
This was exactly what I was going to do at first. I am glad that I didn't. Thank you all for this extremely helpful (and money-saving ) information.

:)

Doncom
Posted by Doncom, on Oct 3, 2001 at 01:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thank you for clarifying this! :D I thought the... 612 Views / 9 Replies  
Thank you for clarifying this! :D I thought the warranty was only for 90 days! I'll call them.
Posted by Doncom, on Oct 1, 2001 at 06:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
How would i install it? 453 Views / 2 Replies  
How would i install it?
Posted by Doncom, on Sep 30, 2001 at 10:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Serious Problem: Hard Drive Failure? (Extension) 453 Views / 2 Replies  
sorry, duplicate post

[ 09-30-2001: Message edited by: Doncom ]
Posted by Doncom, on Sep 30, 2001 at 03:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Serious Problem: Hard Drive Failure? 612 Views / 9 Replies  
:confused:

My iceBook 500mhz (DVD) seems to have a hard drive failure.

:(

Here were it's symptons:

1. Stalls when accessing certain files: particulary files in the System Folder and...
Posted by Doncom, on Sep 30, 2001 at 03:01 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Please HELP!! FireWire on iMac DV SE DOESNT WORK!!! 404 Views / 1 Replies  
:eek: Please Help!!! :eek:

The firewire ports on my iMac aren't working anymore! They won't connect to my Maxtor Firewire drive or my Sony DV Cam! When I plug them in the apple system profiler...
Posted by Doncom, on Jun 13, 2001 at 08:03 AM, in Mac Desktops
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