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  • I wouldn't get the iMac G5 17" if I had to choose again. I have one, and aside from the irritating fan noise, the LCD is terrible and very very low end. It only displays 262K colors, the viewing angles are very bad (the colors aren't consistent no m…
    in When will an iMac update come out and what will it bring? Comment by jone January 2005
  • Nothing boots on the iMac G5 yet, though.
    in Ubuntu Linux for PPC Comment by jone January 2005
  • I want to see a GeForce 6200.
    in When will an iMac update come out and what will it bring? Comment by jone January 2005
  • I've recently gotten into XFCE, after being a Gnome guy for so long. I like the full-blown window managers. I've been wanting to try Ubuntu for awhile, but since Linux doesn't work on the iMac G5 yet, I just have to keep waiting for kernel suppor…
    in Ubuntu Linux for PPC Comment by jone January 2005
  • I never liked apt-get because it's never quite bleeding edge enough, it's missing a lot of apps that I use, and having to deal with alternate repositories (to find these apps) that can go down at any time is a pain. I prefer a more unified solution.…
    in Ubuntu Linux for PPC Comment by jone January 2005
  • No one minds the 60% price increase? I recall plenty of gasps from the audience when he tried to pass that off at Macworld.
    in Macworld: Apple announces iLife ?05 Comment by jone January 2005
  • Quote: Originally posted by Junkyard Dawg A/V outputs are not of high enough quality to use in a home theater. There goes another potential market for the Mini: a home entertainment system server. Where have you gotten this information?
    in Mac mini misses its target consumer Comment by jone January 2005
  • Wow, that is pretty bad. Still, I've seen sites with some simple frames make scrolling a little jerky. Firefox renders Gamespot smooth on Windows, and far from it on OS X. I suppose this is due in part to the graphic subsystem, but I still believe t…
    in Surfing On A Mac Is Slooooow Comment by jone December 2004
  • Quote: Originally posted by Thinine Blame Gamespot for having so many ads and Macromedia for having such a crappy Mac Flash plugin. I only see a few ads, and no more flash than most any other website. Most of the content is related to the webs…
    in Surfing On A Mac Is Slooooow Comment by jone December 2004
  • No, I really doubt it's illegal once you leave, but you may still be bound under the educational/non-commercial license. That is, assuming Apple has such a license. I've seen some pretty strict edu licenses, as well as OEM ones, too. Sure you co…
    in When Tiger goes on sale, do you purchase the full version or an upgrade? Comment by jone December 2004
  • Anyone notice improvements in 3D or browsing speeds? I've tested World of Warcraft and Safari and notice slight improvements, as well as general zippiness of OS X as a whole. Although it could just be placebo.
    in Apple releases Mac OS X 10.3.7 Update Comment by jone December 2004
  • As a test, just try Gamespot, oh man is the difference striking. It is very hard to keep a straight face when showing off my Mac to my PC buddies when they visit this site. I too hope Tiger clears this up (heck even 10.3.7), although I fear it is wi…
    in Surfing On A Mac Is Slooooow Comment by jone December 2004
  • Quote: Originally posted by Flounder Only $70 bucks if you're a student/educator or have access to one that will do you a favor! Wouldn't that just make it technically illegal if you're not one? And even if you really are a student, don't the…
    in When Tiger goes on sale, do you purchase the full version or an upgrade? Comment by jone December 2004
  • Eh, where did I mention their main linup or kid's games. The bigger libraries have more thoughtful games and artistic gems, who cares about Halo or GTA. Thief, ICO? Works of beauty. oolololol I'm such a snob! To be honest, I was hardcore Nintendo…
    in Nintendo DS (just got mine) Comment by jone November 2004
  • This is gonna come off snobby, but I checked one of these out at the store, can't say I cared for it. I see desperation at an attempt to be innovative, instead of actually being. The control felt very unituitive, from owning a tablet I have to say t…
    in Nintendo DS (just got mine) Comment by jone November 2004
  • Got my replacement, screen quality is perfect and everything seems fine. The fan still has the same whine to it (I am in a completely silent room), but from calling Apple tech support, they insisted that this is considered normal so far, and are sti…
    in Tablet PC user wanting to switch to Mac Comment by jone November 2004
  • I hope that that's true, I'm praying on a flawless replacement. I really want to like this. I purchased it in the US from MacMall, they had the wireless bundle and 512 ram ready to ship.
    in Tablet PC user wanting to switch to Mac Comment by jone November 2004
  • I just went ahead and got an iMac G5 17in superdrive wireless everything, after finding a cell phone that does IM/email/real web browsing/etc for on the go. I have to say that I am pretty disappointed with the quality control so far, I expected m…
    in Tablet PC user wanting to switch to Mac Comment by jone November 2004
  • Another thing that concerns me are these problems I'm hearing about different revisions of iMacs. Would it be safe to buy one right now?
    in Tablet PC user wanting to switch to Mac Comment by jone November 2004
  • Thanks everyone, still trying to pawn this tablet off which gives me more time to think. I will be using the computer as an introduction to the Mac world, a more powerful Mac down the road is most likely a definite possibility. I am a little spoi…
    in Tablet PC user wanting to switch to Mac Comment by jone November 2004