I think the point is, why would you need the rest of the computer if it only plays media? do you really want a keyboard and mouse hooked up to your TV? Surfing the internet and working on a television display just isn't practical.
I assue you it is extremely practical. With an Apple wireless mouse and keyboard on the coffee table my son uses it all the time. Works really, really well. The main thing that would improve it is a wireless multitouch trackpad.
I think the Mini's DVI port is important for switchers. DVI + HDMI would be more useful than Mini-DP + HDMI.
Also the new Intel i5s that came out in Jan have onboard graphics, if used with an H55 chipset. I really love the Mac Mini and buy every revision, and was hoping for an i3 or i5 in the next one. However quietness is my primary concern with this computer and if they need another revision with Core 2 Duo to preserve than then I'm all for it. But more than likely their concern is the video performance.
Turning the Notebooks and Mac Minis into stealth Apple TV units to play iTunes content.
I'm kind of hoping ALL miniDPs can output video and sound one day through an adaptor (I have a '08 MacBook Pro), but this doesn't sound too hopeful from the article.
Quote:
Originally Posted by FuturePastNow
Hmmm. I wonder if this means Blu-ray drives are a comin'. A home theater computer should contain everything the home theater needs, after all.
how or why would BD work thru your mac instead of direct from a BD drive to your HD TV ??
i miss the point of BD BEING ONA SMALL SCREEN AT ALL ??
Quote:
Originally Posted by tumme-totte
Tried the other day to connect my MBP to a receiver thru a DVI-to-HDMI-cable. Works, but at least my ONKYO receiver and SHARP LCD-TV gave a couple of unwanted results. The Mac does a great discovery and notes that theres is a TV behind the cable. However, when trying to fit the picture to the screen it offers only two things:
? a smaller but sharp picture including the whole desktop but a large black area around it
? a picture filling the TV-screen which actually is to large leaving the outer limits of the desktop outside viewable area.
Can of course be something else, but just a DVI-to-HDMI adapter needs more than just pins.
I love this! Either they upgrade AppleTV with some more juice or the skip it and do something creative based on MacMini with HDMI output!!!
i have almost the same set up
keep on fiddling with it and the screens should match up
did you click mirror ??
Quote:
Originally Posted by kasakka
I hope they just enable audio on the mini-Displayport and make a mini-DP -> HDMI adapter available. I'd prefer Displayport to become more successful.
why ??? i want FW 1600
Quote:
Originally Posted by bdkennedy1
I'm kind of tired of hearing about how often they mess with display adapter technology when we're STILL stuck with USB 2.0. I can't stand syncing my iPhone because it takes forever. Where's eSATA?
Computer speed has quadrupled in speed and the external technologies haven't changed in almost a decade.
AGAIN FW 1600 or eSATA
Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwee
Like many have already stated, there is really no need for HDMI ports on iMac for instance.
If they would just enable audio on the mDP that would be fine. They could sell an adapter for it
or let 3rd party handle that.
The adapters nowadays for mDP WITH audio are around 100 bucks. A bit expensive in my book.
THEIR IS NO NEED FOR AN APPLE TV AT ALL
MY MBP WORKS FINE
I PLAYED COD4 and it rocked
Quote:
Originally Posted by Woohoo!
Yea, I miss my old Firewire iPod.
I got myself the iPod Classic, loaded it up with all my playlists and music and left it like that, no constant updating needed.
Must be a pain for those with a large music library and a iPod Touch, waiting for it to load it up.
weird but i have all the old wires from those FW days
and i used a fire wire plug on the new ipod classic 160g and it charged up real quick on my 4 yr old imac
APPLe killed fire wire becuzzzze 80 out of 100 itunes users are msft idiots >>so we are stuck with usb forever
Quote:
Originally Posted by zeasar
I currently connects my 2009 Mini to my 26" LG LCD TV via a DVI ->HDMI converter cable, the picture is perfect on full screen. I did have your problems but there's an option on the TV menu where it will adjust the picture to fit full screen.
So I would say play around with the settings on both the computer and the TV and Im sure you will get a perfect picture soon.
A computer, with the right SW, can play back any format.
The ATV only plays back whatever iTunes allows. If I download a movie for another vendor, want to stream some Netflix movies, pop in a DVD/BR, etc, a computer can do that; the Apple TV can't.
I have my current PC hooked to my 1080p TV though VGA, I control it with a Logitech PS3 (Bluetooth) KB/trackpad, it works great. When I get the parts for my new build, it will be through HDMI, and I'll be adding a BR drive to it too.
I don't necessarily want to surf the web on my HDTV; I want a true multimedia PC, that can also play games. Even my 360 can't do all of that.
I would at some point like a NAS, but companies put too much control in traditional settop boxes, Apple, Sony, and MS among them. If you can't control the content, you can't control the revenue.
dude you can play any movie on this planet on your apple TV
you have to convert the code first
there is one legal set up that will convert a media file into 4 diff formats or sizes for you so you can play that movie on your ipod touch ipod classic on your mac quicktime
and or mac itunes and port it 2 ways to your TV set ,
Yet i also have a net flix roku box which does far more than itunes or ATV can and my tv it self can handle files for play back and my HD DVR HARD DRIVE has SECRET connection's on the back that allow for my own data to be added to the time warner box or i can piggy back my own hard drives for added space or to directly play back my own movies from multiple sources thru my time warner box to my TV / MY 8 G FLASH DRIVE CAN BE PLUGGED IN AND PLAY A MOVIE ON THE SPOT
TIME WARNER HAS THIS FEATURE TURNED OFF RIGHT NOW
but soon i will kill all gatekeepers and play MY movies in any way i please
What do you have that can't be used with one of many cables on the market?
HDMI ports on a MBP is not likely to happen. Mini-DisplayPort is the future on PCs.
Older (2008) MacBook Pros have a DVI out. Just use a DVI to HDMI cable.
For the newest Macbooks, you'll need both the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI and a USB Audio. Not nearly as cheap as the older Macbook solution, but not horrible:
Older (2008) MacBook Pros have a DVI out. Just use a DVI to HDMI cable.
For the newest Macbooks, you'll need both the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI and a USB Audio. Not nearly as cheap as the older Macbook solution, but not horrible:
There is inherent protection via Amazon, but the device will come from a small vendor. Monoprice is quick large and well known. I've never had a problem with them and their customer service is good. I also stand behind Newegg for online sales.
Quote:
Anyone heard of a similar rig for DVI to HDMI with USB Audio? I can't find one.
Oddly no, just expensive convertor boxes. Which makes no sense to me since DVI and HDMI are the same signaling, which DVI being minus the audio. For those that aren't aware, Macs with DisplayPort signaling out the mDP port can also convert to the DVI or HDMI automatically, which is why only an adapter for the port is required, not a convertor box for the signal type.
There is inherent protection via Amazon, but the device will come from a small vendor. Monoprice is quick large and well known. I've never had a problem with them and their customer service is good. I also stand behind Newegg for online sales.
Oddly no, just expensive convertor boxes. Which makes no sense to me since DVI and HDMI are the same signaling, which DVI being minus the audio. For those that aren't aware, Macs with DisplayPort signaling out the mDP port can also convert to the DVI or HDMI automatically, which is why only an adapter for the port is required, not a convertor box for the signal type.
I prefer Amazon as I like the fact that I have an arbitrator in case of disputes.
I found the lack of convertors rather odd as well. I suppose you could simply rely on the laptop for audio output while piping the video only to the TV. Might sound 'tinny' but it would work well enough for business trips and whatnot.
I prefer Amazon as I like the fact that I have an arbitrator in case of disputes.
I've never heard of anyone having a problem with Monoprice. I know they can't be perfect, but they have a better reputation than just about anyone else. Based on my Monoprice experience, I would actually prefer Monoprice over Amazon even at an equal price, though I really haven't had a problem with Amazon.
How often do you need an arbiter? I've never needed an arbiter for any purchase I've made in my life, ever. I don't think it's worth adding 20% or so to the price for such a small risk. At worst, I could do a chargeback, though I've never needed to do that either.
A computer, with the right SW, can play back any format.
The ATV only plays back whatever iTunes allows. If I download a movie for another vendor, want to stream some Netflix movies, pop in a DVD/BR, etc, a computer can do that; the Apple TV can't.
I have my current PC hooked to my 1080p TV though VGA, I control it with a Logitech PS3 (Bluetooth) KB/trackpad, it works great. When I get the parts for my new build, it will be through HDMI, and I'll be adding a BR drive to it too.
I don't necessarily want to surf the web on my HDTV; I want a true multimedia PC, that can also play games. Even my 360 can't do all of that.
I would at some point like a NAS, but companies put too much control in traditional settop boxes, Apple, Sony, and MS among them. If you can't control the content, you can't control the revenue.
There are a lot of hacks available for the ATv. When it first came out, Jobs said that you bought it, you could do anything you wanted to with it. A true hobby indeed!
There are a lot of hacks available for the ATv. When it first came out, Jobs said that you bought it, you could do anything you wanted to with it. A true hobby indeed!
There are a lot of great hacks for it but it's too bad they didn't open up the USB port from the beginning. Now it's easy work to put into diagnostic mode and install everything you need down to the codecs, but there were some major hoops at first.
There is also a recent release of a mini-PCI 1080p decoder card that will fit in the AppleTV, which is one reason why video streaming with Boxee was so bad. Of course, you have to remove the current mini-PCI card that gives you your wireless... ?
There are a lot of great hacks for it but it's too bad they didn't open up the USB port from the beginning. Now it's easy work to put into diagnostic mode and install everything you need down to the codecs, but there were some major hoops at first.
There is also a recent release of a mini-PCI 1080p decoder card that will fit in the AppleTV, which is one reason why video streaming with Boxee was so bad. Of course, you have to remove the current mini-PCI card that gives you your wireless... ?
That I don't recommend. While the AppleTV OS isn't much different from Mac OS X (I'd say less different than the OS X flavours in the iPhone and iPad) there are too many services and too many issues that cause it to be slow and somewhat wonky. I did it with OSx86 and didn't care for it at all. perhaps they've streamlined it since I tried it, but I think it's best just add to the AppleTV OS than to use Mac OS X and then take stuff out.
That I don't recommend. While the AppleTV OS isn't much different from Mac OS X (I'd say less different than the OS X flavours in the iPhone and iPad) there are too many services and too many issues that cause it to be slow and somewhat wonky. I did it with OSx86 and didn't care for it at all. perhaps they've streamlined it since I tried it, but I think it's best just add to the AppleTV OS than to use Mac OS X and then take stuff out.
But it does work, and not too badly from what I've read. Just as with OSX working much better on netbooks that run Windows 7 Starter poorly, but run OS X well, the same seems to be true here. It's interesting that it can be done at all. The fact that Apple is leaving the tv wide open to people is nice.
I've never heard of anyone having a problem with Monoprice. I know they can't be perfect, but they have a better reputation than just about anyone else. Based on my Monoprice experience, I would actually prefer Monoprice over Amazon even at an equal price, though I really haven't had a problem with Amazon.
How often do you need an arbiter? I've never needed an arbiter for any purchase I've made in my life, ever. I don't think it's worth adding 20% or so to the price for such a small risk. At worst, I could do a chargeback, though I've never needed to do that either.
Thanks for letting me know. Feel free to shop whatever sites you prefer, and I'll do the same. Unless there is some fact check out on the web somewhere that proves that Monoprice has a better reputation than 'anyone else' or that you've spoken to every customer that Monoprice has serviced, then you claims are only that. Claims based on your personal experience with them. I'm sure if I went to their website I would see reviews full love and sunshine. No thanks. I tend to be a bit more careful with my cash. If I happen to order from them via Amazon, then so be it, but I have a better chance of evaluating a vendor with thousands of votes as to their subjective quality of service, then I will reading such reviews on the vendors site. The vendor is under no legal obligation to post bad reviews on their own site. They might be a fine vendor but I'll be the judge of that.
I've actually needed an arbiter for a few purchases. One for a Blu-Ray they claimed was delivered but wasn't, and another for a defective video card that didn't work out of the box. If Amazon costs me only $8 more, I will choose them every time, knowing that I don't have to worry about being screwed. That's my prerogative.
But it does work, and not too badly from what I've read. Just as with OSX working much better on netbooks that run Windows 7 Starter poorly, but run OS X well, the same seems to be true here. It's interesting that it can be done at all. The fact that Apple is leaving the tv wide open to people is nice.
Not badly, but not well. It's just doesn't make for a decent Mac. For playing around with sure, but that is it. Now, Mac OS X on a netbook is better than and Windows and more useful than any version of Linux. You even get more battery time.
PS: To do these requires hacking Mac OS X, which I thought you were against.
I see by your typo and lack of a 15 page reply that you've hit the bottle again.
Can I be banned for commenting on an arrogant posting with the same disregard for feelings?
Go to bed and get up ad post a relevant coherent posting. This is really starting to become a habit for you and I rarely log on to call you out on your lack of knowledge and incoherent postings.
Majority of your posts have no factual evidence and he is likes to be childish by calling people names.
You talk about being arrogant and not coherent in posting
P.S. who cares about people's spelling mistakes, so childish in nature.
Comments
I think the point is, why would you need the rest of the computer if it only plays media? do you really want a keyboard and mouse hooked up to your TV? Surfing the internet and working on a television display just isn't practical.
I assue you it is extremely practical. With an Apple wireless mouse and keyboard on the coffee table my son uses it all the time. Works really, really well. The main thing that would improve it is a wireless multitouch trackpad.
Also the new Intel i5s that came out in Jan have onboard graphics, if used with an H55 chipset. I really love the Mac Mini and buy every revision, and was hoping for an i3 or i5 in the next one. However quietness is my primary concern with this computer and if they need another revision with Core 2 Duo to preserve than then I'm all for it. But more than likely their concern is the video performance.
Turning the Notebooks and Mac Minis into stealth Apple TV units to play iTunes content.
I'm kind of hoping ALL miniDPs can output video and sound one day through an adaptor (I have a '08 MacBook Pro), but this doesn't sound too hopeful from the article.
Hmmm. I wonder if this means Blu-ray drives are a comin'. A home theater computer should contain everything the home theater needs, after all.
how or why would BD work thru your mac instead of direct from a BD drive to your HD TV ??
i miss the point of BD BEING ONA SMALL SCREEN AT ALL ??
Tried the other day to connect my MBP to a receiver thru a DVI-to-HDMI-cable. Works, but at least my ONKYO receiver and SHARP LCD-TV gave a couple of unwanted results. The Mac does a great discovery and notes that theres is a TV behind the cable. However, when trying to fit the picture to the screen it offers only two things:
? a smaller but sharp picture including the whole desktop but a large black area around it
? a picture filling the TV-screen which actually is to large leaving the outer limits of the desktop outside viewable area.
Can of course be something else, but just a DVI-to-HDMI adapter needs more than just pins.
I love this! Either they upgrade AppleTV with some more juice or the skip it and do something creative based on MacMini with HDMI output!!!
i have almost the same set up
keep on fiddling with it and the screens should match up
did you click mirror ??
I hope they just enable audio on the mini-Displayport and make a mini-DP -> HDMI adapter available. I'd prefer Displayport to become more successful.
why ??? i want FW 1600
I'm kind of tired of hearing about how often they mess with display adapter technology when we're STILL stuck with USB 2.0. I can't stand syncing my iPhone because it takes forever. Where's eSATA?
Computer speed has quadrupled in speed and the external technologies haven't changed in almost a decade.
AGAIN FW 1600 or eSATA
Like many have already stated, there is really no need for HDMI ports on iMac for instance.
If they would just enable audio on the mDP that would be fine. They could sell an adapter for it
or let 3rd party handle that.
The adapters nowadays for mDP WITH audio are around 100 bucks. A bit expensive in my book.
THEIR IS NO NEED FOR AN APPLE TV AT ALL
MY MBP WORKS FINE
I PLAYED COD4 and it rocked
Yea, I miss my old Firewire iPod.
I got myself the iPod Classic, loaded it up with all my playlists and music and left it like that, no constant updating needed.
Must be a pain for those with a large music library and a iPod Touch, waiting for it to load it up.
weird but i have all the old wires from those FW days
and i used a fire wire plug on the new ipod classic 160g and it charged up real quick on my 4 yr old imac
APPLe killed fire wire becuzzzze 80 out of 100 itunes users are msft idiots >>so we are stuck with usb forever
I currently connects my 2009 Mini to my 26" LG LCD TV via a DVI ->HDMI converter cable, the picture is perfect on full screen. I did have your problems but there's an option on the TV menu where it will adjust the picture to fit full screen.
So I would say play around with the settings on both the computer and the TV and Im sure you will get a perfect picture soon.
true
you can get a pristine picture
A computer, with the right SW, can play back any format.
The ATV only plays back whatever iTunes allows. If I download a movie for another vendor, want to stream some Netflix movies, pop in a DVD/BR, etc, a computer can do that; the Apple TV can't.
I have my current PC hooked to my 1080p TV though VGA, I control it with a Logitech PS3 (Bluetooth) KB/trackpad, it works great. When I get the parts for my new build, it will be through HDMI, and I'll be adding a BR drive to it too.
I don't necessarily want to surf the web on my HDTV; I want a true multimedia PC, that can also play games. Even my 360 can't do all of that.
I would at some point like a NAS, but companies put too much control in traditional settop boxes, Apple, Sony, and MS among them. If you can't control the content, you can't control the revenue.
dude you can play any movie on this planet on your apple TV
you have to convert the code first
there is one legal set up that will convert a media file into 4 diff formats or sizes for you so you can play that movie on your ipod touch ipod classic on your mac quicktime
and or mac itunes and port it 2 ways to your TV set ,
Yet i also have a net flix roku box which does far more than itunes or ATV can and my tv it self can handle files for play back and my HD DVR HARD DRIVE has SECRET connection's on the back that allow for my own data to be added to the time warner box or i can piggy back my own hard drives for added space or to directly play back my own movies from multiple sources thru my time warner box to my TV / MY 8 G FLASH DRIVE CAN BE PLUGGED IN AND PLAY A MOVIE ON THE SPOT
TIME WARNER HAS THIS FEATURE TURNED OFF RIGHT NOW
but soon i will kill all gatekeepers and play MY movies in any way i please
in a simple no hassle way . SOON i hope .
i like your setup
sounds cool
peace
9
I so want this on the 13.3" MBP refresh. Last few hotels I've been in have had LCD TVs with HDMI input. Would be great for travel.
What do you have that can't be used with one of many cables on the market?
HDMI ports on a MBP is not likely to happen. Mini-DisplayPort is the future on PCs.
What do you have that can't be used with one of many cables on the market?
HDMI ports on a MBP is not likely to happen. Mini-DisplayPort is the future on PCs.
Older (2008) MacBook Pros have a DVI out. Just use a DVI to HDMI cable.
For the newest Macbooks, you'll need both the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI and a USB Audio. Not nearly as cheap as the older Macbook solution, but not horrible:
https://shops.godaddy.com/Elmenos/Me...Apple-Macbook/
Can't seem to find an equivelent DVI/USB Audio to HDMI converter. Hopefully someone else knows of one...
Older (2008) MacBook Pros have a DVI out. Just use a DVI to HDMI cable.
For the newest Macbooks, you'll need both the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI and a USB Audio. Not nearly as cheap as the older Macbook solution, but not horrible:
https://shops.godaddy.com/Elmenos/Me...Apple-Macbook/
The one you posted is very overpriced. Monoprice.com is the way to go for any cables, adpaters and convertors...
The one you posted is very overpriced. Monoprice.com is the way to go for any cables, adpaters and convertors...
True. Found a new one at Amazon for $45 if they don't want to go through a small vendor.
http://www.amazon.com/Displayport-Fe...7550991&sr=1-6
Anyone heard of a similar rig for DVI to HDMI with USB Audio? I can't find one.
True. Found a new one at Amazon for $45 if they don't want to go through a small vendor.
http://www.amazon.com/Displayport-Fe...7550991&sr=1-6
There is inherent protection via Amazon, but the device will come from a small vendor. Monoprice is quick large and well known. I've never had a problem with them and their customer service is good. I also stand behind Newegg for online sales.
Anyone heard of a similar rig for DVI to HDMI with USB Audio? I can't find one.
Oddly no, just expensive convertor boxes. Which makes no sense to me since DVI and HDMI are the same signaling, which DVI being minus the audio. For those that aren't aware, Macs with DisplayPort signaling out the mDP port can also convert to the DVI or HDMI automatically, which is why only an adapter for the port is required, not a convertor box for the signal type.
There is inherent protection via Amazon, but the device will come from a small vendor. Monoprice is quick large and well known. I've never had a problem with them and their customer service is good. I also stand behind Newegg for online sales.
Oddly no, just expensive convertor boxes. Which makes no sense to me since DVI and HDMI are the same signaling, which DVI being minus the audio. For those that aren't aware, Macs with DisplayPort signaling out the mDP port can also convert to the DVI or HDMI automatically, which is why only an adapter for the port is required, not a convertor box for the signal type.
I prefer Amazon as I like the fact that I have an arbitrator in case of disputes.
I found the lack of convertors rather odd as well. I suppose you could simply rely on the laptop for audio output while piping the video only to the TV. Might sound 'tinny' but it would work well enough for business trips and whatnot.
I prefer Amazon as I like the fact that I have an arbitrator in case of disputes.
I've never heard of anyone having a problem with Monoprice. I know they can't be perfect, but they have a better reputation than just about anyone else. Based on my Monoprice experience, I would actually prefer Monoprice over Amazon even at an equal price, though I really haven't had a problem with Amazon.
How often do you need an arbiter? I've never needed an arbiter for any purchase I've made in my life, ever. I don't think it's worth adding 20% or so to the price for such a small risk. At worst, I could do a chargeback, though I've never needed to do that either.
A computer, with the right SW, can play back any format.
The ATV only plays back whatever iTunes allows. If I download a movie for another vendor, want to stream some Netflix movies, pop in a DVD/BR, etc, a computer can do that; the Apple TV can't.
I have my current PC hooked to my 1080p TV though VGA, I control it with a Logitech PS3 (Bluetooth) KB/trackpad, it works great. When I get the parts for my new build, it will be through HDMI, and I'll be adding a BR drive to it too.
I don't necessarily want to surf the web on my HDTV; I want a true multimedia PC, that can also play games. Even my 360 can't do all of that.
I would at some point like a NAS, but companies put too much control in traditional settop boxes, Apple, Sony, and MS among them. If you can't control the content, you can't control the revenue.
There are a lot of hacks available for the ATv. When it first came out, Jobs said that you bought it, you could do anything you wanted to with it. A true hobby indeed!
http://www.google.com/search?client=...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
There are a lot of hacks available for the ATv. When it first came out, Jobs said that you bought it, you could do anything you wanted to with it. A true hobby indeed!
http://www.google.com/search?client=...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
There are a lot of great hacks for it but it's too bad they didn't open up the USB port from the beginning. Now it's easy work to put into diagnostic mode and install everything you need down to the codecs, but there were some major hoops at first.
There is also a recent release of a mini-PCI 1080p decoder card that will fit in the AppleTV, which is one reason why video streaming with Boxee was so bad. Of course, you have to remove the current mini-PCI card that gives you your wireless... ?PS: On the flip side, there some interesting ways to get the AppleTV look and feel on a Mac without the limitations.
There are a lot of great hacks for it but it's too bad they didn't open up the USB port from the beginning. Now it's easy work to put into diagnostic mode and install everything you need down to the codecs, but there were some major hoops at first.
There is also a recent release of a mini-PCI 1080p decoder card that will fit in the AppleTV, which is one reason why video streaming with Boxee was so bad. Of course, you have to remove the current mini-PCI card that gives you your wireless... ?PS: On the flip side, there some interesting ways to get the AppleTV look and feel on a Mac without the limitations.
People have even installed OS X on it.
People have even installed OS X on it.
That I don't recommend. While the AppleTV OS isn't much different from Mac OS X (I'd say less different than the OS X flavours in the iPhone and iPad) there are too many services and too many issues that cause it to be slow and somewhat wonky. I did it with OSx86 and didn't care for it at all. perhaps they've streamlined it since I tried it, but I think it's best just add to the AppleTV OS than to use Mac OS X and then take stuff out.
That I don't recommend. While the AppleTV OS isn't much different from Mac OS X (I'd say less different than the OS X flavours in the iPhone and iPad) there are too many services and too many issues that cause it to be slow and somewhat wonky. I did it with OSx86 and didn't care for it at all. perhaps they've streamlined it since I tried it, but I think it's best just add to the AppleTV OS than to use Mac OS X and then take stuff out.
But it does work, and not too badly from what I've read. Just as with OSX working much better on netbooks that run Windows 7 Starter poorly, but run OS X well, the same seems to be true here. It's interesting that it can be done at all. The fact that Apple is leaving the tv wide open to people is nice.
I've never heard of anyone having a problem with Monoprice. I know they can't be perfect, but they have a better reputation than just about anyone else. Based on my Monoprice experience, I would actually prefer Monoprice over Amazon even at an equal price, though I really haven't had a problem with Amazon.
How often do you need an arbiter? I've never needed an arbiter for any purchase I've made in my life, ever. I don't think it's worth adding 20% or so to the price for such a small risk. At worst, I could do a chargeback, though I've never needed to do that either.
Thanks for letting me know. Feel free to shop whatever sites you prefer, and I'll do the same. Unless there is some fact check out on the web somewhere that proves that Monoprice has a better reputation than 'anyone else' or that you've spoken to every customer that Monoprice has serviced, then you claims are only that. Claims based on your personal experience with them. I'm sure if I went to their website I would see reviews full love and sunshine. No thanks. I tend to be a bit more careful with my cash. If I happen to order from them via Amazon, then so be it, but I have a better chance of evaluating a vendor with thousands of votes as to their subjective quality of service, then I will reading such reviews on the vendors site. The vendor is under no legal obligation to post bad reviews on their own site. They might be a fine vendor but I'll be the judge of that.
I've actually needed an arbiter for a few purchases. One for a Blu-Ray they claimed was delivered but wasn't, and another for a defective video card that didn't work out of the box. If Amazon costs me only $8 more, I will choose them every time, knowing that I don't have to worry about being screwed. That's my prerogative.
But it does work, and not too badly from what I've read. Just as with OSX working much better on netbooks that run Windows 7 Starter poorly, but run OS X well, the same seems to be true here. It's interesting that it can be done at all. The fact that Apple is leaving the tv wide open to people is nice.
Not badly, but not well. It's just doesn't make for a decent Mac. For playing around with sure, but that is it. Now, Mac OS X on a netbook is better than and Windows and more useful than any version of Linux. You even get more battery time.
PS: To do these requires hacking Mac OS X, which I thought you were against.
I see by your typo and lack of a 15 page reply that you've hit the bottle again.
Can I be banned for commenting on an arrogant posting with the same disregard for feelings?
Go to bed and get up ad post a relevant coherent posting. This is really starting to become a habit for you and I rarely log on to call you out on your lack of knowledge and incoherent postings.
Majority of your posts have no factual evidence and he is likes to be childish by calling people names.
You talk about being arrogant and not coherent in posting
P.S. who cares about people's spelling mistakes, so childish in nature.