Well it looks like I'm no longer in remission

12467

Comments

  • Reply 61 of 127

    At less than a foot tall that would look great on any desk.  Love the tempered glass look on these.

     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 62 of 127

    Marvin I just hope the whole thing isn't a vaporware tease.  Valve has teased us plenty in the past.  I agree with you that it seems like a tall order to have full compatibility with a users Steam library.  I've no idea how they plan on pulling that off.  Fingers crossed!  

     

    Rebooting is just barely fast enough that I don't mind if it means running things at 100%.  That being said, if we could have 90% performance without a reboot and partition, then I would be completely on board without a doubt.  We can dare to dream. 

     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 63 of 127
    relicrelic Posts: 4,735member

    I just checked out this Valve thing you guys are talking about, although I don't play many games, I am kind of interested. When will it be released. Dell/Alienware just released their X51 and it might be perfect for this service.

     

     

    I don't know why Apple can't just stick a Nvidia GT 760 into their Mac Mini's as well, the Dell and Mini are the same price. Heck you can even run OSX on a Alienware X51, hmmmmm.

     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 64 of 127
    Originally Posted by Relic View Post

    Sometimes I think we give Apple to much leeway.


     

    I think that often, but only in the graphics department. Remember when Fire Pro was the bomb and Apple threw it into everything they made? Those days are gone. The 10.9 GM doesn’t, to my memory, even have full OpenGL 4.3 support…

     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 65 of 127
    relicrelic Posts: 4,735member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tallest Skil View Post


    The 10.9 GM doesn’t, to my memory, even have full OpenGL 4.3 support…

    Oh wow really, I didn't know that, that's kind of shad isn't it.

     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 66 of 127
    Originally Posted by Relic View Post

    Oh wow really, I didn't know that, that's kind of shad isn't it.

     

    Well, it’s better than every earlier version of OS X, whose support ends at 2.2.

     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 67 of 127
    Marvinmarvin Posts: 15,565moderator
    relic wrote: »
    I don't know why Apple can't just stick a Nvidia GT 760 into their Mac Mini's as well, the Dell and Mini are the same price. Heck you can even run OSX on a Alienware X51, hmmmmm.

    The X51 is huge with a very large external power suppy:


    [VIDEO]


    and they overheat:

    http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/f/3746/t/19523438.aspx
    http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/f/3746/t/19488963.aspx

    It seems to use a 645 too and not a 760. Iris Pro would be all it would need to be decent for gaming:

    http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Iris-Pro-Graphics-5200.90965.0.html

    It'll probably get the 4600, which is a bit weaker but it's still usable for average gaming:

    http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-HD-Graphics-4600.86106.0.html
     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 68 of 127
    hmmhmm Posts: 3,405member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Marvin View Post







    It'll probably get the 4600, which is a bit weaker but it's still usable for average gaming:



    http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-HD-Graphics-4600.86106.0.html

    Nice to finally see your youtube channel:D. I don't like the way the laughing one looks compared to the grin. Anyway Apple tends to market high display resolutions. Coupled with OSX performance under games, the vast majority of which are ports, it's not ideal. I wouldn't say you can't play games on one, but there isn't the ideal hardware combination if that is your primary intent. I suspect most people who play games on macs (I played a few years ago) really only care that they're playable. Alienware is specifically designed for the purpose of playing games, although I'm not sure how they have lasted this long. The machines aren't anything special.

     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 69 of 127
    relicrelic Posts: 4,735member

    I thinks it's time for this post. I would like to apologize if I have been a little on the conniving side these past few weeks or always depending on your views towards me, I really didn't mean it though. I am frustrated, angry, sad, in a lot of pain and mostly frightened. I still haven't excepted my fate, I want to grasp onto every last bit of hope that there is. At this moment though, I weigh next to nothing, I am breathing and eating threw a tube, I have lost almost all of my mobility. Still I fight, I don't want your pitty, that's not why I'm posting here but I do want your friendship. If I have offended any of you with my silly posts, I am truly sorry. I am all but crazy now and I really don't mean anything that I say. If I am to pass soon, I have asked a friend of mine to post my obituary and the location of the funeral to this forum and others I've been a part of for years, when the time comes and I really don't think I can hold on much longer. If any of you live near me, Zug, Switzerland I would be honored if you can attend. There will of course be a catered buffet and I will give away my gadget collection to those visiting my house afterwards instead of just selling my vast collection, first come first serve, so be early. I want to give something to everyone instead of just selling it all. Sorry but the BMW Alpine is already taken. I love you all and I wish everyone on this forum nothing but good tidings, God bless you all.

     

    Love,

     

    Relic

     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 70 of 127
    relic wrote: »
    ^ post

    Oh my. No need for any apologies. And no, I actually don't pity you; I feel for you. It's really awkward for me to read so much personal info from you while we don't know each other. Guess that's how this internet contact works, but it's a first for me.

    Funny that you mention that someone is going to post your obituary. My hairdresser told me the last time I was over that people never let her know, and she thinks maybe her customer thought she did a poor job the last time.

    Kind of you to give away your collection, I’m going to say this straight up: I won’t be coming over. I can tell you several excuses, but somehow I feel it’s even better to remember you as this mystery person I ‘used to know on AI’ who made all funny posts, about Boogies and what not.

    I feel very sorry for your family, I’m certain you are very much loved, and not limited to your family! I get the feeling you are sliding away, I really hope this is not the case.

    Fight the good fight Relic. You come across as a strong, energetic person and trust you will surprise the good doctors for being here with us longer than they would’ve expected. I will miss your posts.
     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 71 of 127
    blah64blah64 Posts: 993member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Relic View Post

    I thinks it's time for this post. I would like to apologize if I have been a little on the conniving side these past few weeks or always depending on your views towards me, I really didn't mean it though. I am frustrated, angry, sad, in a lot of pain and mostly frightened. I still haven't excepted my fate, I want to grasp onto every last bit of hope that there is. At this moment though, I weigh next to nothing, I am breathing and eating threw a tube, I have lost almost all of my mobility. Still I fight, I don't want your pitty, that's not why I'm posting here but I do want your friendship. If I have offended any of you with my silly posts, I am truly sorry. I am all but crazy now and I really don't mean anything that I say. If I am to pass soon, I have asked a friend of mine to post my obituary and the location of the funeral to this forum and others I've been a part of for years, when the time comes and I really don't think I can hold on much longer. If any of you live near me, Zug, Switzerland I would be honored if you can attend. There will of course be a catered buffet and I will give away my gadget collection to those visiting my house afterwards instead of just selling my vast collection, first come first serve, so be early. I want to give something to everyone instead of just selling it all. Sorry but the BMW Alpine is already taken. I love you all and I wish everyone on this forum nothing but good tidings, God bless you all.

    Love,

    Relic



    Wow, is this really goodbye? I haven't signed in here much recently, so I just found this. I don't know if you're even going to see this, but I need to reply. Won't be organized or concise, but if I worry about that I'll never respond!

    I don't think any apology is necessary, nor did I feel like anything you posted (that I saw) was out of line. You're an opinionated and I'm guessing feisty (? :-) ) gal, and there's nothing wrong with that at all. I have a hard time imaging what you're going through, but I spent a couple minutes earlier when I read this just closing my eyes and sending my warmest thoughts in your direction -- even though you're something like 9-10 time zones away! Kind of silly, maybe, but I don't care.

    You've shared your words and thoughts with us here for over a decade, and now you've shared what may be your last fight in a very personal and poignant way. For me personally, I'm grateful for that and humbled by what you've been through. I don't want to sound negative in any way, and I dearly hope you can pull through, but your words above tell me that you are at a point where you are looking beyond this life, thinking about others (your obituary, what to do with your belongings, etc.) around you and in your life. I hope that if your time has really come that you will be at peace, and that you are able to bask in love from your family, because that's your legacy to the world.

    I didn't really know what I was going to write, and obviously I don't know you personally beyond what I've read from you here on this board over the years, but I'm happy to have known you here. I wish I didn't live a gazillion miles away, or I would definitely take you up on attending any memorial service (not to get gadgets! ha!), but to pay my respects and share a different side of you with people from your "real life". Of course they can just read everything you wrote here, but how many will do that?

    Take care. Peace be with you, and your family, with love.
     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 72 of 127
    flaneurflaneur Posts: 4,526member
    Dear Relic,

    I just found this thread, thanks to Phil.

    I wish California were a departement of Switzerland, I'd be there.

    I've carried the picture of your magnificent dog in her rain barrel cabin in my iPad since you posted it so long ago, and I've shown it to many people. They always say, "ohh"!


    [IMG ALT=""]http://forums.appleinsider.com/content/type/61/id/35376/width/500/height/1000[/IMG]

    Now I will keep it forever.

    Also, it seems I always think of you when I have any contact with CalTech and Pasadena. What a long way it is to the beach!

    Love to you and your family.

    Flaneur
     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 73 of 127

    Relic,

       My apologies, I have been away for about 6 weeks.  I wish you, your family, and friends all the best.  You are a great person.  Thank you for being who you are.  If this really is the end, then I dream that one day we will meet in the afterlife.

     

    Cheers to you.

     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 74 of 127
    philboogiephilboogie Posts: 7,675member
    Robin Huber found out her name, and wrote this:

    [quote]Sorry to photo bomb this thread, but I know lots of regulars will be posting. Does anyone know what's happened to long time poster, "Relic"? She lives in Switzerland, and was in the hospital with possibly terminal breast cancer. She hasn't posted since December 8th and I am worried. I've tried PMing and emailing her to no avail.[/quote]

    I guess it's too late now as she hasn't posted here for a long time. Would've 'liked' a confirmation through an obituary post she said family would do, yet the very thought makes me ...(lost for words)
     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 75 of 127
    flaneurflaneur Posts: 4,526member
    Thanks to Robin for these important details. I'd like to dig up her AI post where she tells the story of her adventures in Pasadena and SoCal sometime.

    And thanks again to Phil for following up once more.
     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 76 of 127
    sabugasabuga Posts: 45member

    As a long time reader (and rare poster), just discovered this thread (after wondering why I hadn't seen Relic commenting as much these days). It's been sobering read, with some genuine ROFL moments (hope that comes across with the intended meaning). Just noticed that Relic was online a couple of hours ago, so hoping for her name to appear in this thread. Wishing her all the very best, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

     

    On a lighter note, I'm a New Zealander, so as a Kiwi, we HATE being though of as from Australia, we love to hate on the Aussies (Kind of like USA Vs Canada). Flight of the Conchords are epic, I had a mate who knew the "Albie the racist dragon" off by heart, and could perform it like a story to small children, it cracks me up every single time.

     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 77 of 127
    philboogiephilboogie Posts: 7,675member
    sabuga wrote: »
    Just noticed that Relic was online a couple of hours ago, so hoping for her name to appear in this thread. Wishing her all the very best, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

    Indeed, online just 4 hours ago. Really hope it was her, and not family checking in. Would be great to find out she is pulling through!
     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 78 of 127
    Marvinmarvin Posts: 15,565moderator
    philboogie wrote: »
    Indeed, online just 4 hours ago. Really hope it was her, and not family checking in. Would be great to find out she is pulling through!

    The access was from a device she's never used for her account before and from a different country. She mentioned she'd give all her things away to people so perhaps a family member got one of her smartphones.
     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 79 of 127
    robin huberrobin huber Posts: 4,068member
    Marvin wrote: »
    The access was from a device she's never used for her account before and from a different country. She mentioned she'd give all her things away to people so perhaps a family member got one of her smartphones. There's an article from her here on the 16th December:

    http://www.limmattalerzeitung.ch/beitrag/leserbeitrag/bahnhofstrass-singers-urdorf-am-singing-christmas-tree-127483892
    There's a picture of her there. How did you find this? I wonder if it's the same person. Doesn't seem likely she'd be out and about and writing about a children's choral performance.
     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
  • Reply 80 of 127
    Marvinmarvin Posts: 15,565moderator
    There's a picture of her there. How did you find this? I wonder if it's the same person. Doesn't seem likely she'd be out and about and writing about a children's choral performance.

    Googling sites with ch top-level domain updated in the last month: "sonja gehrig" site:ch

    She posted a video of herself in an orchestra. It looks like the same person but there could well be two Sonja Gehrigs in Zurich, Google only seems to know about this one:

    http://ch.linkedin.com/pub/sonja-gehrig/47/114/478
    http://www.zh.grunliberale.ch/unserepartei/vorstand.html
    http://www.limmattalerzeitung.ch/beitrag/leserbeitrag/auch-aussortierte-apfel-finden-anklang-oder-die-qual-der-apfelwahl-127183399

    She had more than one account here too:

    http://forums.appleinsider.com/u/183354/calden

    She did that thing where people reply to themselves:

    http://forums.appleinsider.com/t/150212/ios-developers-not-concerned-about-apple-making-a-larger-iphone-screen/40#post_2113701

    There was also this account:

    http://forums.appleinsider.com/u/190606/changeover

    which uses the same email domain as Relic. When that account was banned, an account called changeover2 was signed up saying:

    "So this is my second account.
    I (changeover) got banned from the appleinsider forum. For whatever reasons.
    The same happened to a colleague of mine (hwjunkie), because we're behind the same proxy, we both got banned."

    The account hwjunkie matches up with Relic's:

    http://forums.appleinsider.com/u/188922/hwjunkie
     0Likes 0Dislikes 0Informatives
Sign In or Register to comment.