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I dunno, I thought the ad was pretty good, thanks...	1,133 Views / 19 Replies
I dunno, I thought the ad was pretty good, thanks for the link. I think most PC users who see this will say 'what's an iMac?'
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 29, 2002 at 10:49 AM, in MacNN Lounge

I've got to admit, this is some of the most...	1,525 Views / 66 Replies
I've got to admit, this is some of the most logical conversation on this topic I've found on the Net! We are in a hard spot, to be certain. And I guess I'm not exactly sure what I think we should...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 29, 2002 at 10:43 AM, in MacNN Lounge

Ditto the comments here. The 17" is a fantastic...	1,299 Views / 8 Replies
Ditto the comments here. The 17" is a fantastic display. All I had to do was waltz into my Apple store and see them both. They were smart enough not to display them side-by-side, as that would...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 29, 2002 at 10:17 AM, in Mac Desktops

I dunno, but I got on Yahoo this morning, and...	1,133 Views / 19 Replies
I dunno, but I got on Yahoo this morning, and this little freakin Gateway Profile 4 starting hopping all around my screen. I swear, I almost took the flyswatter to my monitor.
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 28, 2002 at 05:01 PM, in MacNN Lounge

My first real problem with 10.2	489 Views / 1 Replies
Ok, minor app problems aside, this is a big problem for me. My Brother MFC8300 won't work with 10.2. The drivers just won't work. Worked fine under 10.1.5. I hope Brother doesn't take as long...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 28, 2002 at 08:06 AM, in macOS

You have to wonder what they were thinking with...	2,790 Views / 71 Replies
You have to wonder what they were thinking with this ad. Do they really think that just because their solution is 'faster' that a bunch of current iMac owners are going to dump their machines and...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 27, 2002 at 11:14 AM, in MacNN Lounge

Re: Gateway slams iMac	1,062 Views / 11 Replies
Like you said, WHO CARES. They should be doing a comparison against other PCs, not the iMac. They could make the price of that thing $499 and I still wouldn't want it. I also find it amusing...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 27, 2002 at 11:04 AM, in macOS

Good for you, I know it's been a long wait. ...	960 Views / 14 Replies
Good for you, I know it's been a long wait. I know you'd reply, but you're probably out in front of your house, pacing back and forth waiting for the truck to arrive! :D
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 26, 2002 at 05:24 PM, in Mac Desktops

Nevermind, I'm in OH, mine arrived today via mail...	536 Views / 4 Replies
Nevermind, I'm in OH, mine arrived today via mail from South Bend. Installing now!
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 26, 2002 at 01:04 PM, in macOS

Anyone got their 10.2 up-to-date upgrade yet?	536 Views / 4 Replies
And I'm talking about people who have bought a new mac recently, and ordered via phone/fax/mail (not via the Apple website). I reported Friday that they are going to start shipping today, was just...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 26, 2002 at 09:48 AM, in macOS

I got started in computing in 78 (yes, 1978) on...	1,838 Views / 82 Replies
I got started in computing in 78 (yes, 1978) on an Atari 800 my parents bought for me. That thing was great. As I grew, I got a job, saved for an entire summer to buy a $650 disk drive for it. ...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 26, 2002 at 09:45 AM, in MacNN Lounge

I think I figured it out...	1,274 Views / 17 Replies
Alright here's the deal (and does this ever seem screwy to me), IF you ordered your update my mail/fax/phone, it is processed by an office somewhere in Indiana. As of this afternoon, that...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 23, 2002 at 02:42 PM, in macOS

In typical fashion, Apple seems to be all over...	1,274 Views / 17 Replies
In typical fashion, Apple seems to be all over the place on this up-to-date program. While many of you have received your $20 updates, the word from their 1-800 number is that they aren't getting...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 23, 2002 at 10:30 AM, in macOS

How did you guys even get an overnight shipping...	1,274 Views / 17 Replies
How did you guys even get an overnight shipping option? When I called to get my update, I was told all updates were going out USPS mail, and that there were no upgraded shipping options available. ...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 23, 2002 at 09:39 AM, in macOS

Chris, I'm in the same boat as you. I bought a...	953 Views / 15 Replies
Chris, I'm in the same boat as you. I bought a 17" imac with no 10.2 in it, order via the up-to-date program. Called this afternoon, she said they were still waiting on the product, they won't have...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 22, 2002 at 05:00 PM, in macOS

The more pics I see of the new towers, the more...	2,944 Views / 33 Replies
The more pics I see of the new towers, the more convinced I am that they look better than the old Quicksilvers! Nice setup, thanks for the impression!
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 22, 2002 at 09:05 AM, in Mac Desktops

Oh Babble, I'm sorry you decided not to hold out!...	1,848 Views / 33 Replies
Oh Babble, I'm sorry you decided not to hold out! I'd like to hear how you think you saved $1000 though. The cheapest imac out there is at $1299 now. And at that price you get half the hard...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 21, 2002 at 11:06 AM, in Mac Desktops

With the way I go through beer, I'd need about a...	727 Views / 5 Replies
With the way I go through beer, I'd need about a dozen G4 fridges! LOL
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 16, 2002 at 01:53 PM, in MacNN Lounge

I think Case is right-on with his comments. I...	1,100 Views / 13 Replies
I think Case is right-on with his comments. I seriously doubt they'll drop the price or change the config after 3 months. I still contend that for what you get, it's a heck of a deal!
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 16, 2002 at 09:01 AM, in Mac Desktops

I called Apple about changing my shipping option...	731 Views / 3 Replies
I called Apple about changing my shipping option on my 10.2 upgrade (via mac-up-to-date for the $19.95), and they said that was not being offered. Everything is shipping via USPS (yes, US Post...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 15, 2002 at 04:15 PM, in macOS

My 17" picked up at an Apple store last Saturday...	786 Views / 7 Replies
My 17" picked up at an Apple store last Saturday had no 10.2 upgrade. I've seen pics of other 17" owners who DID get their upgrade in the box however. My bet at this point is that any 17"ers...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 15, 2002 at 04:00 PM, in Mac Desktops

My order is already in. I'd even give them an...	3,079 Views / 63 Replies
My order is already in. I'd even give them an extra $20 if I could get it tomorrow! :D Seriously though, I don't see piracy in general as being any better or worse than it is on the Intel/AMD...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 15, 2002 at 10:11 AM, in macOS

after sleeping on it...	1,396 Views / 24 Replies
I'm going to hang on to my 17" imac! I guess what it comes down to is that it's fast enough for what I need to do, and I really really love the screen. I have a chance to return it and buy the demo...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 15, 2002 at 09:58 AM, in Mac Desktops

Well I have my new 17" imac and love it, but am...	1,396 Views / 24 Replies
Well I have my new 17" imac and love it, but am considering returning it to get the new dual 867 or 1ghz if they hit here in the next couple of days. I can always get by with a CRT until I can save...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 14, 2002 at 06:45 AM, in Mac Desktops

Where exactly are you folks finding 10.2?	728 Views / 2 Replies
Seriously...there are so many posts about people who have installed 10.2 already, are you all beta testers, or have found it posted somewhere? Link via PM?
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 11, 2002 at 12:10 PM, in macOS

babble, hope you get yours soon, I did manage to...	4,729 Views / 126 Replies
babble, hope you get yours soon, I did manage to get mine today, and am typing this reply on it...the big screen is nice!
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 10, 2002 at 11:10 PM, in Mac Desktops

I will. I'm just trying to get things setup the...	784 Views / 2 Replies
I will. I'm just trying to get things setup the way I like them right now, and install a few necessary apps. The only thing I've noticed so far over my G4 500 is the nice big screen!
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 10, 2002 at 11:04 PM, in Mac Desktops

w00t! Finally got my 17" iMac!	784 Views / 2 Replies
Finally! Got the call around 4:30pm this afternoon. I was starting to get a little worried as I called the Apple store in Cincinnati and they got their shipment around 1pm. At 3pm Columbus didn't...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 10, 2002 at 10:40 PM, in Mac Desktops

Please see my post titled 'w00t! finally got my...	3,703 Views / 31 Replies
Please see my post titled 'w00t! finally got my 17" imac!'
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 10, 2002 at 10:37 PM, in Mac Desktops

Thanks guys, I've pretty much decided if my local...	909 Views / 10 Replies
Thanks guys, I've pretty much decided if my local Apple store doesn't get my 17" iMac in by Sunday, I'm going to grab up this deal on this G4 tower and get another display.
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 9, 2002 at 09:29 PM, in Mac Desktops

How F'd up is this...	618 Views / 0 Replies
Alright, let's see, it looks like Apple missed the great state of Ohio when they were shipping out the new 17" iMac! Tennessee got 12 of them today North Carolina got 16 today Virginia got 16...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 9, 2002 at 04:18 PM, in Mac Desktops

Dual Display Question	909 Views / 10 Replies
A question for all you folks running dual displays. I have a chance to score a good deal on a G4/800 with a Radeon 7500 (dual display). I understand this adapter will drive a Apple LCD display...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 9, 2002 at 02:51 PM, in Mac Desktops

Frustrating	1,554 Views / 22 Replies
I'm still trying to figure Apple out. One would think that they would allocate a certain number of units to each of their stores, to make sure everyone received their units at the same time (ala the...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 9, 2002 at 11:39 AM, in Mac Desktops

Or, just backup all datafiles, initialize the...	1,554 Views / 22 Replies
Or, just backup all datafiles, initialize the drive, and do a fresh install of the new OS and then restore data and applications...how much can one accumlate in the 2 weeks it'll take until we get to...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 9, 2002 at 10:19 AM, in Mac Desktops

Just cancelled my online order...	4,729 Views / 126 Replies
I'm banking on getting one at my Apple store (hoping they hit today) and didn't want to be double-charged. As of this morning, my order was still 'being assembled'. I called and cancelled.
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 9, 2002 at 09:28 AM, in Mac Desktops

Both	875 Views / 9 Replies
I called both Cincinnati and Columbus last night. Hopefully they'll get them sometime yet today.
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 9, 2002 at 09:08 AM, in Mac Desktops

Babble, all I know is that if I don't get mine at...	4,729 Views / 126 Replies
Babble, all I know is that if I don't get mine at my local dealer tomorrow, I'm going to have a sh*t-fit! LOL ;) Seriously, if they are as close to OH as IL, they'll be here by the weekend, so...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 8, 2002 at 09:05 PM, in Mac Desktops

Well, all I know is that both stores in AZ had...	875 Views / 9 Replies
Well, all I know is that both stores in AZ had them. When I called back the second time I begged them to let me pay for one via CC over the phone and pay for overnight shipping and they refused. ...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 8, 2002 at 09:02 PM, in Mac Desktops

They are also in the store in IL!	875 Views / 9 Replies
They are also in the store in IL!
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 8, 2002 at 07:00 PM, in Mac Desktops

Shoot I wish I was on the west coast!!!!!!! My...	875 Views / 9 Replies
Shoot I wish I was on the west coast!!!!!!! My store here in OH still doesn't have them/doesn't know when they will have them!!!!
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 8, 2002 at 06:43 PM, in Mac Desktops

Alright, I just confirmed the new imac is in stores!	875 Views / 9 Replies
If you live in Arizona, call your apple stores. Both stores have the 17" in stock NOW!!!!!
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 8, 2002 at 06:42 PM, in Mac Desktops

What's the 'thinksecret' board and can you post a...	1,554 Views / 22 Replies
What's the 'thinksecret' board and can you post a link please?
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 8, 2002 at 06:32 PM, in Mac Desktops

Tweeze, So, did FedEx bring you your new...	4,729 Views / 126 Replies
Tweeze, So, did FedEx bring you your new iMac today as previously posted? No offense to you, but I'm having my doubts that these are really shipping yet. My local Apple store now says at least...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 8, 2002 at 03:29 PM, in Mac Desktops

solidage, I got the same email the day after...	4,729 Views / 126 Replies
solidage, I got the same email the day after I ordered, and mine has been 'being assembled' since the 19th of July. They need to hire some new help over there in Tawain! -RC
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 8, 2002 at 07:50 AM, in Mac Desktops

Man Babble, chill...it's not as though you are...	4,729 Views / 126 Replies
Man Babble, chill...it's not as though you are the only person here who's excited to get this new little beast and you certainly aren't the only one with one of these puppies on order. I ordered...
Posted by captnroger, on Aug 7, 2002 at 08:32 PM, in Mac Desktops

Okay, sorry, let me explain my setup: DP500 ...	520 Views / 3 Replies
Okay, sorry, let me explain my setup: DP500 512MB 40GB primary drive 20 GB secondary drive The 20GB isn't in use, the 40GB is 9.1 So is the best option here to install OS X on the second...
Posted by captnroger, on Jun 9, 2001 at 06:32 AM, in macOS

so how should I install OS X?	520 Views / 3 Replies
I have OS 9.1, so how should I install OS X? Partition my hard disk into two, install 9.1 on one partition and X on the other? Leave it alone and upgrade? What??? Thanks.
Posted by captnroger, on Jun 8, 2001 at 10:15 PM, in macOS

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