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Yep, the Storm supports that although the Storm... 12,044 Views / 132 Replies  
Yep, the Storm supports that although the Storm was released at least 6 months too early. It's a disaster compared to the iPhone. RIM needs to invest in a design team, desperately.
Posted by rslifka, on Mar 11, 2009 at 02:30 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
That sounds exactly like something I could see... 12,044 Views / 132 Replies  
That sounds exactly like something I could see myself writing in a month! :)

I've owned my iPhone since Nov '07. Daily usage is primarily SMS and phone, and I would use it more for email if I...
Posted by rslifka, on Mar 11, 2009 at 02:01 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I'm curious to know if the OP picked up a Bold? ... 12,044 Views / 132 Replies  
I'm curious to know if the OP picked up a Bold? Aron?

I'm an iPhone 1st gen user at the moment and considering either getting the Bold or the iPhone 3G. I'm a very minimal iPhone user (no apps,...
Posted by rslifka, on Mar 9, 2009 at 03:05 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I love macnn and you sir! Just ordered the... 881 Views / 8 Replies  
I love macnn and you sir!

Just ordered the cloth and cleaning supplies. Shaggymac is badass.

Thanks Steve,

Rob
Posted by rslifka, on Nov 23, 2008 at 12:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
New MBP - Keyprints on screen? 881 Views / 8 Replies  
When it wakes from sleep and the screen is black, shine a light directly on it to see how dirty it is. You can clearly make out keyprints on the screen. They're a PITA to clean off and as soon as...
Posted by rslifka, on Nov 23, 2008 at 03:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Ahhh I had done that earlier, though it appears I... 451 Views / 4 Replies  
Ahhh I had done that earlier, though it appears I was only doing it for a specific folder.

I closed all Finder windows and then did it... NOW it works.

YEAY! Thanks guys :)
Posted by rslifka, on Nov 2, 2008 at 06:01 PM, in macOS
What the... I've gone a year without (1) knowing... 451 Views / 4 Replies  
What the... I've gone a year without (1) knowing about Quicklook and (2) that SPACE activates it. Even if my question doesn't get answered, this is progress! :)
Posted by rslifka, on Nov 2, 2008 at 04:56 PM, in macOS
File icon confusion... some work, some don't 451 Views / 4 Replies  
For years I've never really understood how file associations work on the Mac. Sometimes they show the app they open with, sometimes they don't. Sometimes SOME of them show the right icon while...
Posted by rslifka, on Nov 2, 2008 at 04:41 PM, in macOS
New MBPs from Amazon anyone? 411 Views / 0 Replies  
Preordered my 2.53 yesterday. No in-stock date shown on the product page.

Anyone have an how quickly Amazon gets new product? :confused:

In the past it's been immediately, usually with a nice...
Posted by rslifka, on Oct 19, 2008 at 06:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Gotcha guys, thanks. I just wanted to know which... 752 Views / 7 Replies  
Gotcha guys, thanks. I just wanted to know which format to buy. Stopped following all of this when I bought my first Mac and IDE was the norm. All this SATA business is new and strange :confused:
Posted by rslifka, on Oct 16, 2008 at 09:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Late 2008 MBP - SATA1.5 or SATA3 HDs? 752 Views / 7 Replies  
All I can see is "Serial ATA" on the Tech Specs page(s). Given the lack of availability of 1.5HDs, I'm assuming it's SATA 3?

Thanks!
Posted by rslifka, on Oct 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Amazon availaility of new macbooks? 405 Views / 0 Replies  
Hey guys,

Any idea how long they typically lag behind? Would be nice to get the sweet, sweet $75 worth of GC's from this purchase using my Amazon Visa. No this post is not brought to you by...
Posted by rslifka, on Oct 16, 2008 at 03:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for the added detail Charles. Time... 4,285 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks for the added detail Charles.

Time Machine failed yet again. A manual trigger worked though. I suspect it had something to do with putting Time Machine to sleep during a backup? I'm not...
Posted by rslifka, on Sep 1, 2008 at 01:02 PM, in macOS
First Aid didn't report an issues. Reboots... 4,285 Views / 10 Replies  
First Aid didn't report an issues.

Reboots typically fix permission problems? :confused:
Posted by rslifka, on Aug 31, 2008 at 02:13 PM, in macOS
Hi Sean, The second drive is formatted as... 4,285 Views / 10 Replies  
Hi Sean,

The second drive is formatted as "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)". Should it be something else? I chose this because this is what my main drive is set to.

After a reboot, Time Machine...
Posted by rslifka, on Aug 31, 2008 at 01:29 PM, in macOS
Time Machine Error -50 Cannot create backup directory 4,285 Views / 10 Replies  
Repeats ad nauseum.

This is backing up to a second internal drive that is an exact duplicate (in terms of HD model and size).

Does anyone know what Error -50 means? Lack of permissions? Invalid...
Posted by rslifka, on Aug 30, 2008 at 12:35 PM, in macOS
Q: Moving from PowerMac to iMac - 30" ACD! 719 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi everyone,

I have a the last gen PowerMac, right before the switch (Nov. 2005 DC 2.0GHz). Three years later and the new Mac Pros are insane beasts from another dimension - way more power than I...
Posted by rslifka, on May 17, 2008 at 08:58 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks very much for the tips so far guys. I... 1,187 Views / 15 Replies  
Thanks very much for the tips so far guys. I hadn't even heard of the new apple keyboards! Perfect timing too... looking to pull the trigger on a big shopping cart at MacConnection tonite. Have to...
Posted by rslifka, on Jan 20, 2008 at 08:57 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Keyboard Suggestions? 1,187 Views / 15 Replies  
About to pick up an MBP and would like a full size keyboard for extended home use. A search on MacConnection came up with > 1000 results :)

I don't have a lot of requirements. It would be cool...
Posted by rslifka, on Jan 20, 2008 at 01:56 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Hey OP, I'm in the same boat. Really dislike my... 2,444 Views / 38 Replies  
Hey OP, I'm in the same boat. Really dislike my current phone and absolutely jonesing for an iPhone.

Rumor is that they're expected to deliver in May to a teleco in Spain (search Google for it,...
Posted by rslifka, on Dec 4, 2007 at 04:43 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Ah it can, but in order to get it to bridge you... 782 Views / 1 Replies  
Ah it can, but in order to get it to bridge you have to select "Create a new network". Makes sense! :thumbsdow.

It doesn't look like my Netgear WPN823 speaks WDS so I'm out of luck there. ...
Posted by rslifka, on Jun 17, 2007 at 06:43 PM, in Networking
Airport Express as a bridge? 782 Views / 1 Replies  
My airport express is currently setup to join my Netgear wireless network, but when it joins the network, it disables the Ethernet port.

I assume this precludes the use of the AE as a bridge? ...
Posted by rslifka, on Jun 17, 2007 at 06:04 PM, in Networking
Ok... which of those machines did you get the... 720 Views / 4 Replies  
Ok... which of those machines did you get the X1900 for? :)

I ask because the PPC version was released about a week ago and I'm trying to find performance info, anecdotal or otherwise.
Posted by rslifka, on Nov 16, 2006 at 05:25 AM, in Applications
Anyone with the PPC X1900 yet? 543 Views / 1 Replies  
http://ati.amd.com/products/radeonx1900/RadeonX1900G5/index.html

Dying to hear how (in?)significantly this boosts performance for World of Warcraft :D

Rob
Posted by rslifka, on Nov 16, 2006 at 05:23 AM, in Gaming
Hi Chuck, Thanks very much for the quicky... 762 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi Chuck,

Thanks very much for the quicky reply!

I've seen (and tried) those suggestions. Can't seem to find the button (I get AppleScript errors about not being able to turn it into a UI...
Posted by rslifka, on Aug 15, 2006 at 02:14 AM, in Developer Center
"keystroke return" intermittently working 762 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi all,

Relatively simply little AppleScript here for backing up AddressBook. Only sometimes does the the backup dialog accept the "return" press as an actual return. The keystroke fileName...
Posted by rslifka, on Aug 15, 2006 at 01:59 AM, in Developer Center
WoW Perf on PowerMac w/7800? 839 Views / 1 Replies  
I have a Dual 2.0 with the crap video card (6600LE 128MB) pushing WoW on a 30" monitor. It's dreadfully slow and I've disabled most every option I can. I only get above 20FPS in indoor areas.
...
Posted by rslifka, on Jul 28, 2006 at 12:30 PM, in Gaming
Hi Leonard, That's been my findings as well... 1,025 Views / 7 Replies  
Hi Leonard,

That's been my findings as well since my last post. People are clamoring for a high(er) performance after-market part as so much performance can be gained in programs like Aperture...
Posted by rslifka, on Jul 24, 2006 at 01:25 PM, in Mac Desktops
This is bloody confusing... MacConnection's... 1,025 Views / 7 Replies  
This is bloody confusing... MacConnection's listings are either saying that the PCI-E cards are hybrids or they're plain wrong.
...
Posted by rslifka, on Jul 22, 2006 at 07:10 PM, in Mac Desktops
Ah shizzy... I'm combing the Apple support... 1,025 Views / 7 Replies  
Ah shizzy... I'm combing the Apple support forums now to see if anyone has actually upgraded a Late 2005 PowerMac and to see what they went with. Hmm I should probably check the Aperture forums...
Posted by rslifka, on Jul 22, 2006 at 06:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks CM! Would you happen to know if PCI-E... 1,025 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanks CM!

Would you happen to know if PCI-E cards are hybrids? Their Mac page seems to only list older AGP cards so I'm thinking their new PCI-E cards are compatible with both Mac and PC?
...
Posted by rslifka, on Jul 22, 2006 at 06:44 PM, in Mac Desktops
Video card confusion - AGP or PCI-E? 1,025 Views / 7 Replies  
Hi all,

I'm a bit confused about how to upgrade my video card. Last year I purchased a Dual Core 2.0 pretty much as soon as they were launched. It ships with a dreadfully slow video card (the...
Posted by rslifka, on Jul 22, 2006 at 06:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302... 1,435 Views / 3 Replies  
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302527

"...that can help Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs) troubleshoot certain issues."

I'm guessing internally they know more...
Posted by rslifka, on Jul 18, 2006 at 10:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
Lockups w/red light on logic board 1,435 Views / 3 Replies  
Last night I started getting hard locks, all accompanied by a red LED labeled "CHECKSTOP" near the front of the case. Happens all the time now, even happened booting off the CD before being able to...
Posted by rslifka, on Jul 18, 2006 at 08:43 PM, in Mac Desktops
I understand what you're saying, but the simple... 20,667 Views / 181 Replies  
I understand what you're saying, but the simple fact is that this noise is much louder than the two generations of Dell notebooks (P3 and P4 mobile) I use at work. Period. I know because I did...
Posted by rslifka, on May 29, 2006 at 01:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Chalk up another QuietMBP winner here. ... 20,667 Views / 181 Replies  
Chalk up another QuietMBP winner here.

Starting QMBP, I can move the slider and get the pitch of the noise to change. Around 150-180, it completely goes away. (I believe the instructions state...
Posted by rslifka, on May 27, 2006 at 02:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Got my 15" 1.83 today, brand new from Amazon... 20,667 Views / 181 Replies  
Got my 15" 1.83 today, brand new from Amazon ($150 rebate).

Whine is definitely there, only when the machine is idle.

I read a post a few pages back saying it was worse when MagSafe was plugged...
Posted by rslifka, on May 27, 2006 at 05:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
When did you order it? My order, placed... 7,886 Views / 149 Replies  
When did you order it?

My order, placed yesterday, estimates shipping in late July!!

Rob
Posted by rslifka, on May 24, 2006 at 12:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Preordered the cheapie today, will post back when... 7,886 Views / 149 Replies  
Preordered the cheapie today, will post back when it ships.

Rob
Posted by rslifka, on May 23, 2006 at 07:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What font is this? 846 Views / 5 Replies  
I was thinking Chicago but it doesn't seem like it...

http://www.allaboutbalance.com/images/add-to-cart.gif

TIA!

Rob
Posted by rslifka, on Apr 25, 2006 at 08:56 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Hey guys, I've been searching the forum (and... 860 Views / 8 Replies  
Hey guys, I've been searching the forum (and Google) and I can't find these posts about imaging a fresh install. Would you be able to point me to one?

TIA,

Rob
Posted by rslifka, on Apr 19, 2006 at 11:09 PM, in macOS
checkstop LED light up on lockup 1,095 Views / 2 Replies  
This must not be a common problem because the word 'checkstop' isn't anywhere, certainly not with any frequency. I get hard locks when using my machine. An LED labelled CHECKSTOP lights up inside...
Posted by rslifka, on Apr 15, 2006 at 04:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks hj. The reason I ask is that I just got... 860 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks hj. The reason I ask is that I just got my machine back from the Apple store after I was getting some hard locks. He did some kind of partial reinstall. My setup looks and feels identical,...
Posted by rslifka, on Apr 6, 2006 at 01:13 PM, in macOS
How to get latest OS on DVD? Reinstall is a pain. 860 Views / 8 Replies  
With so many updates since Tiger, it's becoming a pain to reinstall.

Is there a way to exchange my Tiger (10.4.0) for something up to date (10.4.6) with all of the latest software updates...
Posted by rslifka, on Apr 6, 2006 at 11:22 AM, in macOS
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302... 611 Views / 3 Replies  
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302527

D'oh! Guess I need to take it in :(

Well at least the uncertainty is gone :)

Rob
Posted by rslifka, on Apr 3, 2006 at 12:45 AM, in Mac Desktops
A bit more info... Because it just happened... 611 Views / 3 Replies  
A bit more info... Because it just happened again :(

You know the gray screen that briefly stays up when you're booting? After the first hang, it just sits there and spins. Computer isn't...
Posted by rslifka, on Apr 3, 2006 at 12:40 AM, in Mac Desktops
Baldur's Gate 2 - Unlocking Higher Resolutions 1,161 Views / 0 Replies  
In BGconfig, I can check the checkbox that says, "Unlock resolutions" but I can't click on them. The higher resolutions stay disabled. It's a shame too, because I'd love to throw it at the max on...
Posted by rslifka, on Apr 3, 2006 at 12:28 AM, in Gaming
DC2.0 Hang w/Red Light 611 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi all,

Twice over the last week or so, I've gotten a hard lock doing just normal stuff - browsing the web, email, whatever.

(1) When the machine locks, a red light comes on inside the...
Posted by rslifka, on Apr 3, 2006 at 12:21 AM, in Mac Desktops
Anyone have a Baldur's Gate 2 - Shadows of Amn... 1,723 Views / 27 Replies  
Anyone have a Baldur's Gate 2 - Shadows of Amn they're looking to part with? Out of print :(

Rob
Posted by rslifka, on Mar 24, 2006 at 09:32 PM, in Gaming
Kaaaaaching, exactly what I wanted. Thanks... 7,442 Views / 53 Replies  
Kaaaaaching, exactly what I wanted. Thanks macnn! :)

Rob
Posted by rslifka, on Mar 6, 2006 at 02:38 AM, in macOS
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