edesignuk
Jan 4, 07:49 AM
�2k for the top of the line workstation is very good. Add to that you can now put a cinema display with it for �699.
Good stuff, now update the freakin' POWERBOOKS!!!
Good stuff, now update the freakin' POWERBOOKS!!!
MisterMe
Sep 23, 01:16 PM
Originally posted by alex_ant
Most Mac users really like their Macs and wouldn't want to use anything else, so they simply try to keep the software up to date as best they can before they can afford a new Mac.
Buyers don't buy just computers. They decide among a panoply of choices--be it an automobile, new home, entertainment system, expensive meals at restaurant, etc. The choice to buy one thing is the choice to postpone the purchases of other things. If you are correct in your assessment, then an Apple buyer will likely choose to buy the computer he loves rather than that new suite of office furniture. After all, if he loves his 1999 PowerMac G3, then he expects to love a new 2001 PowerMac G4 even more. In the words of that old Beatles song: "Love is all you need."
Still, Mac users tend to hold onto their machines. I offer an alternate theory. The average Mac user doesn't "love" his or her computer. He/she bought it and uses it because it allows him/her to concentrate on getting the job done. The Mac "just works" without a lot of fuss or muss. One software package installed on it can be upgraded without fear that the other software will be broken by the upgrade.
Originally posted by alex_ant
The reason PCs are more frequently replaced, if they are, is because that's a luxury afforded by the cheaper hardware on that side of the fence. So I think the reason Macs tend to "last" longer is not technical - it's preferential or financial.
Alex
There are PCs which are purchased by users with their own money. A small fraction of those build their own machines. However, the vast majority of PCs are used in business. The users are paid to use them.
The Mac and PC markets have very different dynamics. People who buy Macs tend to purchase them with funds at their disposal for their own use. Mac users tend to provide their own technical support. People who buy PCs tend to purchase them with other people's money for use by third parties. Upgrading software and peripherals can be a nighmare. Buying new machines is an expensive form of technical support.
Most Mac users really like their Macs and wouldn't want to use anything else, so they simply try to keep the software up to date as best they can before they can afford a new Mac.
Buyers don't buy just computers. They decide among a panoply of choices--be it an automobile, new home, entertainment system, expensive meals at restaurant, etc. The choice to buy one thing is the choice to postpone the purchases of other things. If you are correct in your assessment, then an Apple buyer will likely choose to buy the computer he loves rather than that new suite of office furniture. After all, if he loves his 1999 PowerMac G3, then he expects to love a new 2001 PowerMac G4 even more. In the words of that old Beatles song: "Love is all you need."
Still, Mac users tend to hold onto their machines. I offer an alternate theory. The average Mac user doesn't "love" his or her computer. He/she bought it and uses it because it allows him/her to concentrate on getting the job done. The Mac "just works" without a lot of fuss or muss. One software package installed on it can be upgraded without fear that the other software will be broken by the upgrade.
Originally posted by alex_ant
The reason PCs are more frequently replaced, if they are, is because that's a luxury afforded by the cheaper hardware on that side of the fence. So I think the reason Macs tend to "last" longer is not technical - it's preferential or financial.
Alex
There are PCs which are purchased by users with their own money. A small fraction of those build their own machines. However, the vast majority of PCs are used in business. The users are paid to use them.
The Mac and PC markets have very different dynamics. People who buy Macs tend to purchase them with funds at their disposal for their own use. Mac users tend to provide their own technical support. People who buy PCs tend to purchase them with other people's money for use by third parties. Upgrading software and peripherals can be a nighmare. Buying new machines is an expensive form of technical support.
Durandal7
Sep 5, 04:50 PM
Originally posted by hitman
durandal7's first.. (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=68#post68)
Yep, my modest PDA mock-up that has been reincarnated several times to my surprise.
I lurked for a while before and after that and didn't start posting a lot until the iWalk incident :rolleyes: I really couldn't believe people were going for that.
And eye, I already did find your first post. Maybe a mod could delete the diorio post and I''ll edit mine to say that, of course I've never seen you guys delete a post when a user requests it.
durandal7's first.. (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=68#post68)
Yep, my modest PDA mock-up that has been reincarnated several times to my surprise.
I lurked for a while before and after that and didn't start posting a lot until the iWalk incident :rolleyes: I really couldn't believe people were going for that.
And eye, I already did find your first post. Maybe a mod could delete the diorio post and I''ll edit mine to say that, of course I've never seen you guys delete a post when a user requests it.
MrMacMan
Oct 7, 05:40 PM
Originally posted by pepeleuepe
Well, I just stumbled upon this section for the first time, but I think if the forum was moved to the top of the page, then more people would visit and post in it. This would ruin the awesome exclusivness (<--I think it's a word :confused: ) of this forum. Even though no one seems to really post in here, it could be a nice place to have secluded discussion about MR stuff instead of on the General board.
Just my random thought after finding this forum for the first time.
Its 'exclusiveness' and yeah It needs to be moved.
Well, I just stumbled upon this section for the first time, but I think if the forum was moved to the top of the page, then more people would visit and post in it. This would ruin the awesome exclusivness (<--I think it's a word :confused: ) of this forum. Even though no one seems to really post in here, it could be a nice place to have secluded discussion about MR stuff instead of on the General board.
Just my random thought after finding this forum for the first time.
Its 'exclusiveness' and yeah It needs to be moved.
Inhale420
Sep 16, 12:30 PM
Originally posted by ryanmil1
Valentines Red Roses Wallpaper
quot;wallpaper roses desktopquot;,
desktop wallpaper.
black rose wallpaper Image
desktop wallpaper picture
roses desktop wallpaper
Justin Rose in green Desktop
Roses Wallpaper, Rose
Free Dozen Roses Wallpapers
Candle and Rose wallpaper
Blue Rose Upclose
Roses desktop wallpaper
Your Roses Wallpaper 1024 x
Blood And Roses Wallpaper | Blood And Roses Desktop Background
dogbone
May 1, 11:42 PM
Probably better suited in this forum...
Windows on the Mac (http://forums.macrumors.com/forumdisplay.php?f=86)
But yes, it's been discussed before. Potentially, a Windows virus could infect the OS X partition.
Bugger I didn't see that forum. Hopefully this post can be moved soon. :o
It can infect the mac partition? :eek: oh well there goes my 'theory'
Windows on the Mac (http://forums.macrumors.com/forumdisplay.php?f=86)
But yes, it's been discussed before. Potentially, a Windows virus could infect the OS X partition.
Bugger I didn't see that forum. Hopefully this post can be moved soon. :o
It can infect the mac partition? :eek: oh well there goes my 'theory'
kuebby
May 5, 12:24 PM
Dose any one leave it on the hole night? I whould but i dont know if its good for the ps3.
According to one of the Sony execs (I can't remember which one) it's fine to leave it on all night as far as the PS3 itself goes. And if it does somehow break it's definitely under warranty.
According to one of the Sony execs (I can't remember which one) it's fine to leave it on all night as far as the PS3 itself goes. And if it does somehow break it's definitely under warranty.
vollspacken
Oct 23, 06:50 PM
Originally posted by Jeffx342
Damn, wtf is apple taking so long to release the tibook
and it better be WORTH THE WAIT
...EXACTLY!!!
What's the problem Apple??? What are they waiting for??? No one will buy one of their current models (especially not me!)
Get the update out and *zapp* here's my cash!!!
Damn, wtf is apple taking so long to release the tibook
and it better be WORTH THE WAIT
...EXACTLY!!!
What's the problem Apple??? What are they waiting for??? No one will buy one of their current models (especially not me!)
Get the update out and *zapp* here's my cash!!!
Nermal
Apr 7, 03:54 AM
To crack (more so by pass) the activation on a non corparate copy you have to really know what you are doing and that is when you have a guild on how to do it.
It's actually not that difficult. As a moderator I'm supposed to set an example, so I won't go into details, but I've done it myself :)
It's actually not that difficult. As a moderator I'm supposed to set an example, so I won't go into details, but I've done it myself :)
MisterMe
Jun 15, 10:25 PM
An earlier thread already exists (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=209278).
Dagless
Mar 18, 09:54 AM
Live gave it 5/5, saying that the graphics "look real", they demonstrated this by posting a screenshot of one of the pro female players in all her jagged glory.
Dagless
Mar 18, 06:57 PM
Any critique that rates any game with a perfect score needs to be shot.
<]=)
GameHippo gave Satan Sam 9/10, I value that more than a drunkard 10/10.
Lie. Would still have liked 10 :mad:
<]=)
GameHippo gave Satan Sam 9/10, I value that more than a drunkard 10/10.
Lie. Would still have liked 10 :mad:
dsharits
Jun 4, 02:17 PM
Indeed -- the name of the very thread (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=206168) already open about this topic!
lol how interesting...never even saw that.
lol how interesting...never even saw that.
Durandal7
Sep 2, 04:00 PM
Originally posted by JSRockit
The 14" iBook is already a tank... a 15" screen? I hope not. The 12" is the one raking in the cash. Why not make that the SE model? or are you thinking the 14" sucks so bad that they have to change it?
The 12" is fine as a low-end notebook like it is now, Apple has no need to change that setup.
The 14" should be made more high end compared to the 12" and given a new case to reflect that, Apple may want to try this to give a boost to sales. It's biggest problem is that it needs something to really set it apart from the other iBooks and this would serve that function.
The 14" iBook is already a tank... a 15" screen? I hope not. The 12" is the one raking in the cash. Why not make that the SE model? or are you thinking the 14" sucks so bad that they have to change it?
The 12" is fine as a low-end notebook like it is now, Apple has no need to change that setup.
The 14" should be made more high end compared to the 12" and given a new case to reflect that, Apple may want to try this to give a boost to sales. It's biggest problem is that it needs something to really set it apart from the other iBooks and this would serve that function.
jelloshotsrule
Feb 14, 11:56 PM
Originally posted by BrittasMac
I thought it stood for demi-god vigilante posse gang?
ha. i think that's what i called it when asked, and i didn't actually know what it was called without looking... haha
I thought it stood for demi-god vigilante posse gang?
ha. i think that's what i called it when asked, and i didn't actually know what it was called without looking... haha
Dreadnought
Mar 5, 02:14 PM
You probably have an old config file which it uses. When you type work in terminal, what do you get?
g-c
Mar 24, 08:42 PM
http://www.tweakguides.com/BF2_3.html
Try the GeForce 4 mod in that link, but it doesn't sound completely hopeful. It appears PunkBuster doesn't appreciate that mod. Good luck.
Do read the other pages. It explains the config files and such.
Dosn't work I don't think.
This REALLY sucks.
Try the GeForce 4 mod in that link, but it doesn't sound completely hopeful. It appears PunkBuster doesn't appreciate that mod. Good luck.
Do read the other pages. It explains the config files and such.
Dosn't work I don't think.
This REALLY sucks.
ictiosapiens
Mar 18, 11:02 AM
I'm going for the 360 version... I like the feedback when I hit the ball in those sort of games...
macridah
Oct 26, 09:23 AM
I've always used firefox as an alternative for a browser on my PC. I was considering using it for my mac when it used the mac aqua them in 0.73. Now, firefox uses the same theme all across OS's.
Firefox has more features than safari: allowing pop-up for some sites and blocking cookies from some sites) I hope that safari in OS 10.4, tiger, will improve a lot. I still download the latest firefox version for my mac; there are times when some sites do not work safari and do on firefox.
Sometimes i wish safari used the mozilla gecko engine instead of konquerer ... that way website developers only have to worry about compatibility issues with 2 browsers instead of 3. Firefox on mac is fast, i'm sure apple programmers could make it faster.
Firefox has more features than safari: allowing pop-up for some sites and blocking cookies from some sites) I hope that safari in OS 10.4, tiger, will improve a lot. I still download the latest firefox version for my mac; there are times when some sites do not work safari and do on firefox.
Sometimes i wish safari used the mozilla gecko engine instead of konquerer ... that way website developers only have to worry about compatibility issues with 2 browsers instead of 3. Firefox on mac is fast, i'm sure apple programmers could make it faster.
Gus
Dec 3, 08:02 PM
I will have been registered a year in 3 weeks, but I know I only have about 270 posts. I try not to post anything unless I have knowledge or a strong opinion on something, however, I read many more than I respond to and so I seem in the background. I bet there are a lot of "vets" that are the same way.
Gus
Gus
SilvorX
Sep 13, 10:40 PM
lmao mac15's first post
his first post (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=873)
10.2 back on jan 1st? lol
I know i have, I got Adobe Photoshop 7 for os x, Golive 6 for os x, Maya for os x, Virtual pc 5 and Windows XP Pro
Office 2001 and Office X. I got MAC OS 10.2(what an improvement) and so many others i can't remember them all
867 G4, 1GB ram and a Sony WEGA T.V as a moniter Hope to buy a 22inch flat panel
lol notice the "867 G4" pretty good mind he has lol
his first post (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=873)
10.2 back on jan 1st? lol
I know i have, I got Adobe Photoshop 7 for os x, Golive 6 for os x, Maya for os x, Virtual pc 5 and Windows XP Pro
Office 2001 and Office X. I got MAC OS 10.2(what an improvement) and so many others i can't remember them all
867 G4, 1GB ram and a Sony WEGA T.V as a moniter Hope to buy a 22inch flat panel
lol notice the "867 G4" pretty good mind he has lol
Gelfin
Sep 29, 11:10 AM
Originally posted by redAPPLE
good. a 20 gb ipod can sync within 7-8 minutes? is that a fact?
Not likely, but neither is the Jukebox likely to achieve four hours. I should have been more clear that this is the theoretical maximum based on the maximum throughput of the respective port hardware:
USB: 12mbit/sec is 1.5MB/sec. 20,000MB at 1.5MB/sec is about 3.7 hours.
Firewire: 400mbit/sec is 50MB/sec. 20,000MB at 50MB/sec is about 6.7 minutes.
You won't get the maximum throughput with either technology, but the example illustrates the difference between the two. Your results with either will vary.
good. a 20 gb ipod can sync within 7-8 minutes? is that a fact?
Not likely, but neither is the Jukebox likely to achieve four hours. I should have been more clear that this is the theoretical maximum based on the maximum throughput of the respective port hardware:
USB: 12mbit/sec is 1.5MB/sec. 20,000MB at 1.5MB/sec is about 3.7 hours.
Firewire: 400mbit/sec is 50MB/sec. 20,000MB at 50MB/sec is about 6.7 minutes.
You won't get the maximum throughput with either technology, but the example illustrates the difference between the two. Your results with either will vary.
e�Studios
Mar 20, 09:15 PM
I'll buy it tomorrow. I don't trust IGN anymore as far as reviews are concerned. The DS it was a blast, so long as it holds true to the format which even in the review it seems to, plus adding the 2 player battle it still seems like a great game.
Then again this is coming from someone who liked *gasp* Sonic on the PS3 :p
I'll write up a review on this and on Oblivion this weekend for you all :)
Ed
Then again this is coming from someone who liked *gasp* Sonic on the PS3 :p
I'll write up a review on this and on Oblivion this weekend for you all :)
Ed
MacBytes
Feb 28, 12:12 PM
Category: 3rd Party Software
Link: 2G iPods get better scroll wheel performance with recent Apple iPod Updater (http://www.macbytes.com/link.php?sid=20050228131230)
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Link: 2G iPods get better scroll wheel performance with recent Apple iPod Updater (http://www.macbytes.com/link.php?sid=20050228131230)
Posted on MacBytes.com (http://www.macbytes.com)
Approved by Mudbug