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  • Personally I dislike the way Apple in general works. But I like the Australian way even less My reason is that the Price Reduction Policy is non-existant here and Apple Australia don't give a damn. I brought a G5 and 5 friggin days later the pr…
    in What is going on with Apple Australia? Comment by lain December 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by naden As for .mac pricing .. what a load of shit. As of today, $99.95 US = $134.92 So why is Apple AU charging $189.00 ?? Probably company wide policy on safety margins incase the Aussie dollar falls back... …
    in Australian .mac pricing Comment by lain December 2003
  • I think u will find that most electronic products are more expensive downunder... Apple is just doing what everybody else is. Local importers rely heavily on the USD, they need to add some safety margins just incase the Aussie dollar starts falling …
    in The apple price in Australia... Comment by lain December 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by Gon Oh yeah. Lain, please explain why not using CDs is Nintendo's downfall. While you're at it, compare to Dreamcast which did use CDs. Like HOM said, it was a big investment for companies to make games for t…
    in Nintendo just doesn't get it Comment by lain December 2003
  • From when I started gaming (SNES) seems that Nintendo are making some major mistakes. 1.) NOT releasing a CD-ROM add on for the SNES, I know, I know, I see you poining at Sega... but they began creating a monster with Sony and abonded it with the…
    in Nintendo just doesn't get it Comment by lain December 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by HHansen726 Any advice will be appreciated if anyone cares to respond. Which I don't think anyone will. Next time call a shop to make sure they have it in stock, then go to pick it up personally.
    in Frustration!! Comment by lain December 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by Messiah You only need one font - Helvetica Neue. But that's a different story... How did u know I was a Graphic Designer?
    in how many fonts is too much? Comment by lain December 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by Matsu IF you live in Toronto, PS/PS2 is the only way to go. Excellent software support from the Chinese community. U mean copied games? LOL
    in XBox or Playstation? Comment by lain December 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by Haddock. FreeHand MX 2004? er... it is FreeHand MX V11...
    in how many fonts is too much? Comment by lain December 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by Kickaha And what the heck *IS* it with gaming anyway? I've never gotten into it, on any platform. Its a way of leaving reality...
    in XBox or Playstation? Comment by lain December 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by Dr VanNostran Are you using a Font Management program like Suitcase or FontReserve? Just curious. I am just using Font Book.
    in how many fonts is too much? Comment by lain December 2003
  • The Japanese love standing in cues! Whenever a big video game gets released or a new Sony / Nintendo game console they line up in their thousands... Some businessmen take their holidays to coincide with the release of their favourite role playing ga…
    in Long line for Apple Store Comment by lain December 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by Ichiban_jay me? cause it looks good, is light, and I can start huge debates over it LOL... when I went to pick up my G5 I was worried that somebody would try to steal it from me (on the way to my car) and run a…
    in Why did you choose an Apple computer? Comment by lain December 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by Mount_my_floppy Our (the family) first computer was an amiga... oh, yes, shame Commodore went bust, I think that had they continued on, they would have had a loyal community of customers similar to Apple.
    in Why did you choose an Apple computer? Comment by lain December 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by CaseCom But is that worth spending $1,300 extra? You are spending the $1,300 extra on something you will keep and probably use in your next machine. When the iMac gets slow and old, you will be able to use its sc…
    in iMac G4 vs. G5 tower/ACD Comment by lain December 2003
  • Personally I see the iMac's 20" LCD screen wasted... Such a superb and expensive screen fitted to a relatively slow machine... I think the iMac looks great and for what genreal duties it probably works great also. For the same price u could get a G5…
    in iMac G4 vs. G5 tower/ACD Comment by lain December 2003
  • I might be unlucky - but from personal experience. Ive had 4 pieces of JBL brand equipment, all of them faulty within 1 week. I would not touch anything with a JBL logo on it. But hey... thats just me!
    in Pic of computer setup - 2003 Comment by lain December 2003
  • Out of interest, why do u NEED the measured dB figures? Its quiet I TELL YOU!
    in how loud, in dB, is the G5? Comment by lain December 2003
  • Best time to buy is as soon as a new model/price change has been announced and the store has the model in store and providing ofcourse you have the cash to pay for it...
    in The "when is the right time to buy a new mac?" guide. Where is it? Comment by lain December 2003
  • Quote: Originally posted by ZO claims are that they are quiet... but have some miscreants claiming its just Apple marketing and its all a load of bs. One way to cut through all the BS is to go down to an Apple store yourself and hear it your…
    in how loud, in dB, is the G5? Comment by lain December 2003