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  • [quote]Originally posted by Ben_K: I just ordered a Dual 1.25Ghz from my local Apple dealer here in Australia. They were saying that there is a shortage on the Superdrives. This is what is causing all the orders with Superdrives to be slow. I …
    in Delays on new Powermacs? Comment by a@ron February 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by Moogs: Errr...I'm gonna call bullshit on the reps for this one. My local CompUSA has had them in stock for over a week. Same with the strip down GHz model. One very important difference, the outrageously delayed…
    in Delays on new Powermacs? Comment by a@ron February 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by Dank: Still waiting for my BTO 1.25 with superdrive. I ordered it over two weeks ago and I really hope i don't get another email saying "Sorry, but your computer will not ship until 2/??/0?". I should know by the 20th,…
    in Delays on new Powermacs? Comment by a@ron February 2003
  • [quote]Originally posted by gsfmark: AND, you get those cool little dogs when you order from small dog! [ 02-18-2003: Message edited by: gsfmark ] Yeah so true, an apple supervisor upgraded my shipping free but still no clue when it will …
    in Delays on new Powermacs? Comment by a@ron February 2003
  • Ok an update for anyone who cares... According to two reps. the dual 1.25s have not shipped to anyone yet (even though they list a 1-2 day wait time). There is a huge backorder that they hope to START shipping next week. Who in the hell knows where …
    in Delays on new Powermacs? Comment by a@ron February 2003
  • Yup the day after my computer was supposed to ship by it got delayed for another week. I called Apple and got the answer "Ah the web stuff is always wrong" to which I replied "Well now the web says 1-2 days on all three retail, developer, and educat…
    in Delays on new Powermacs? Comment by a@ron February 2003
  • I ordered my Configured To Order (CTO) dual 1.25 GHz on 2/1/03 and the estimated ship on or before date was today (2/12/03). Needless to say it didnt ship and it doesnt list being delayed. I hope it ships tomorrow I cannot wait any longer!!!! lol …
    in Delays on new Powermacs? Comment by a@ron February 2003
  • [sorry double post: shoddy network ] [ 02-19-2003: Message edited by: A@ron ]
    in Dual 1.42GHz PowerPC G4 Z079 4 - 6 Weeks still! Comment by a@ron February 2003
  • Apple is having problems keeping the A05 in stock for the production line. Currently BTO dual 1.25s with the A05 are going on 3 weeks of backorder. I ordered mine on 2/1 and am still waiting to see if it will ship by the now delayed 2 times 2/25. I …
    in Dual 1.42GHz PowerPC G4 Z079 4 - 6 Weeks still! Comment by a@ron February 2003
  • Putting the system to sleep does conserve battery power. As far as the usb mouse I have no clue. A@ron
    in PB Sleep / Battery Comment by a@ron December 2002
  • Got my 366 Indigo right here. Just fixed the cd drive mechanism (replaced the entire drive) just yesterday. Only one problem its my only computer or else I would sell it to you. A@ron
    in Looking to buy an iBook Comment by a@ron December 2002
  • Tell people that zapping their pram will fix their iBook when they tried the OF hack with 600-500 MHz iBooks. Im sure they would love to laugh at you because they have tried that, removing their batteries for over 48 hours, and everything short of t…
    in New ibooks monitor spanning?!?!? Comment by a@ron November 2002
  • [quote]Originally posted by off/lang: ordered mine! 1GHz/1GB 40GB HD/SuperDrive In 3-4 weeks I will offially be one of a small (but growing) group of mac owners, and I'm sure I'll enjoy the party. Good For You! Seriously with all the... I…
    in SuperDrive 1 GHz PowerBooks Comment by a@ron November 2002
  • [quote]Originally posted by Eugene: The Xserve uses standard ATA HDDs. The drive module is fitted with a hot-pluggable SCA connector...what most servers of this nature use. If what you said was true, then all FireWire/USB HDDs would have to u…
    in XServe 2 Comment by a@ron October 2002
  • Just to add to what was said above ontop of that some of the hardware Apple uses is of better quality then most WinTel machines (won't say PC because it means personal computer) . For instance, gigabit ethernet cards Apple had them first and they ar…
    in Why mac are more expensive? Comment by a@ron October 2002
  • Try reseting the powermanager... on the iBook indigo I have it's near the hinge for the screen on the right side. I bet the tech will tell you that too... A@ron
    in Less than before... Comment by a@ron October 2002
  • [quote]Originally posted by New: Turn your brightness to the lowest point, use os 8, have no memory installed and type with one finger, running nothing but SimpleText... I bet that would give you five hours... My ibook is currently out of batt…
    in PowerBook battery Comment by a@ron October 2002
  • [quote]Originally posted by G-News: I dare say both the xeon and the P4 that rank above it would cost very similar amounts with the same equipment as the DP 1250. I even dare say teh Xeon would probably cost more. G-News I would tend to agree…
    in DP 1250 performance thread Comment by a@ron October 2002
  • Personally I know people with 802.11a cards and basestations and they hate the distance they get with it. 802.11b has a lot better range then .11a and .11g will have even better range then .11b. Not to mention it is backwards compatable. Oh and one …
    in 802.11g question Comment by a@ron September 2002
  • Well the obvious one that comes to mind is UGLY Of course its not at ugly as the spy photos. But on a serious note, how about "dualie". Think about it, it has 2 full optical bays, 2 USB in back, 2 Firewire in back, 2 G4s, 2*2 air holes in fr…
    in What is the nickname for the new G4's? Comment by a@ron August 2002