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  • Be warned, I transferred my Quicken information to Mac from Windows. It was not nearly as nice as the Windows version. They left out a lot of the nice features on the Mac, which is really too bad. I'd think about getting VirtualPC instead and usi…
    in Quicken 2004 ? Comment by alligator September 2004
  • Apple was kind enough to promise shipping by 7/15, then just today change my ship date to 7/23 instead. WHY DO YOU DO THIS APPLE? You'd think by now they'd realize they NEVER have enough quantity on hand to meet their estimated ship dates. Hell…
    in Has anyone recieved their Airport Express? Comment by alligator July 2004
  • I have Quicken 2004 and do NOT recommend it for the Mac. The Windows version has more features (like savings goals). I purchased the Mac version first, after switching to a mac about a year ago. Then I got so frustrated, I transferred back to a P…
    in New 12" Powerbook Comment by alligator July 2004
  • I did exactly the same thing, then I went out and pre-ordered an airport express so I can have wireless access. Should ship on July 15 or so.
    in New 12" Powerbook Comment by alligator June 2004
  • I'll probably back up to CD or DVD for off site storage. I do have two hard drives, but I use the second hard drive for video editing.
    in What do people use for backup software? Comment by alligator October 2003
  • I installed the same thing, and mine has worked perfectly from day 1 with absolutely NO configuration necessary. What gives with yours?
    in Problems with Dual G5 and Maxtor 120G SATA Comment by alligator October 2003
  • Yeah, I'm going to hold out for Panther. When the OS is optimized for the G5, I'm sure it will scream. Plus, I want an iPod, and my wife would flip if I changed my mind on my 1.8 G5 and tried to get an iPod.
    in 1.8 G5 isn't enough! Comment by alligator October 2003
  • Maybe I'll try the RAM route instead. I'm still sitting with the stock 512. Yes, I'm using Final Cut Express, and maybe it's just due to the length of my last editing job. Of course, maybe it's the need to have the fastest thing on the block …
    in 1.8 G5 isn't enough! Comment by alligator October 2003
  • For what it's worth, here is my analysis of the power consumption of my G5. Your laptop can't consume this much power, so the numbers would be even better: Quote: I was curious how much power my 1.8 GHz G5 consumed when it was running and when …
    in When carrying your beloved laptop..... Comment by alligator October 2003
  • How knowledgeable about America's Army are you guys? I'm having trouble figuring out what's going on. I did the training, and have deployed many times, but all I ever do is die. I've killed a total of 3 guys in about 25 deployments. How do I l…
    in America's Army 2.0 Specials Forces Comment by alligator October 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by fether Just as an exercise for the fun of it: Which would get better benchmarks: a standard G5 1.6 with 2GB of ram for $3,174 or a standard Dual G5 2.0 with the standard 512mb of ram for $2,999? I'm not …
    in 1.6 w/2GB or Dual w/ 512: Which is Faster? Comment by alligator September 2003
  • That's the same analysis I made, but now I really want more speed - just to keep it current for a long time. Since this is my first Mac, do you think they will offer upgrades to this 1.8 G5 to turn it into a dual machine, or isn't that possible d…
    in Some G5 Questions Comment by alligator September 2003
  • If you are considering the 1.6 vs. the 1.8, get the 1.8. I got the 1.8, and it works very well. It also allows for more expansion (RAM) down the road. The price difference isn't that much. Now I'm kicking myself for not getting a dual 2.0. Wi…
    in Some G5 Questions Comment by alligator September 2003
  • You don't want to see my setup. I wanted my G5 to be in the open to show it off, so it's on a card table in the middle of my family room. I'm hoping to build a desk into a built in bookshelf in the side of the family room. Then I need to make s…
    in Post your setup pics Comment by alligator September 2003
  • Can someone please post the steps required to make VNC work? I'd love to control my PC from my Mac. I'm new to this, and would appreciate anyone who could offer some instructions. Thanks!
    in G5 owners please test VPC!!!! Comment by alligator September 2003
  • Since I'm new to Macs, what are you talking about? Also, I'm looking at this forum on a PC (until I get home tonight). Can you post a photo so I can see what you mean and what your icon looks like?
    in Introducing the Powermac G5 toolbar icon! Comment by alligator September 2003
  • I have a MS wireless mouse on my PC, and the standard one-button mouse that came with my G5. I want to use the MS mouse on the G5, but I feel like I'd be doing something sacrilegious!
    in Wireless Keyboard and Mouse... Comment by alligator September 2003
  • The ad is no longer posted. I wonder why?
    in I can't believe it was a pirate! Comment by alligator September 2003
  • I don't know about you, but I really, really like the white LED on the front. That light, plus the light in my Apple LCD display, almost steal the attention when anyone walks in the room. If only I had a nice shelf to put the G5 on instead of my…
    in Rev C Hopes for G5 Comment by alligator September 2003
  • I love my 1.8. No problems at all. Works fast, no sound from the fans (unless you pull off the cover!). Couldn't be happier with my machine, unless it came with a two button mouse. Don't get me started. Just made my first video on it last n…
    in General consensus of current G5 owners Comment by alligator September 2003