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...and improving the OS in terms of features, reliability, and UI is important and necessary. OSX is great and I don't miss OS 9, 8, 7, or 6.07 (they were fond times though), but it needs work. There are a few extensions / OS features that I have us…
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In OS9, I used to use an shareware UI utility that allowed dragging of icons and documents into the file menu. It was nice (until it caused a vid card driver problem) since you could navigate directory paths quickly and you didn't need to open a wi…
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Quote: I think you travel in an extremely small circle. Every digital forum I go to people swear by their tablets. I can't think of one digital artist that uses a mouse any more. (pro that is) Even when watching DVD's like from ILM, and wet digital…
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I was just going to post that engadget link as well. If Nokia's thinking of entering the foray with a non-mobile (read: not cell phone) device, there's something to be had in this space in the market. Tablet-like, handheld that runs on Intel's AR…
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Quote: Color goes back to at least System 6. Yep. I think System 6 was the first color sys. I have fond memories of running 6.0.7 on my Classic and being able to view a color equivalent on a friend's Mac II. I also remember connecting to that…
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I just got my MX518 in today and I'm pretty happy with the hardware performance. It's quick, light, and feels as good as a mouse of its size can. They're going for around $40 a pop through buy.com (saw it on Dealmac). Funny that everybody is jump…
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There's a decent comparison that was done over at xlr8yourmac.com on this very subject. Here's the link: http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/G5/8GB_RA....html#storytop I work at an ad agency that employs a decent amount of artists using a mix of G4 …
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I always thought when the iPod photo was coming out that it would have allowed a direct connection via USB or Firewire to a digicam. I knew of a photographer or two that would backup onto an iPod with a Tibook or a media adapter as a go between duri…
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I just installed a few Dual 2ghz G5s in the office and would be up for adding some comparative benches, if you need. Here's the breakdown... 1) 2x2ghz G5 2gb/160gb/9800Pro - 128mb/AE/BT 2) 2x2ghz G5 2gb/250gb/9600Pro - 128mb/AE/BT 3) 2x2ghz…
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I just helped a friend set up a Mini while casually reading this thread. Synchronicity in action, I must say. Instead of upgrading his G4 tower, we decided this would be the best move. Plus he can still use the older machine on the network for stora…
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If you're connected via a router that you can configure, make sure that you use port forwarding to open up your connection for Bittorrent. Search google to come up with the specific range. You'll find that your download performance will be much bett…
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I'll go along with xsmi on this one and recommend getting a new case for the drive. Take a look at places like http://www.dealmac.com/ to see if you can get one on the cheap. Less hassle and proportional in cost.
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I just configured a new 12" iBook for my aunt and I have to admit, it's a pretty decent machine. I was concerned about the screen size at first, but after having some experience with an older one and this new one, I can definitely say that the scree…
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Have you tried using VueScan or looked at their site for scanner compatibility? I got it to work with my Umax Astra 3400 and it's pretty good. Figured if emulation might not cut it...
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In regards to the price points for the DS and the PSP, the $150 for the DS is the initial price Nintendo intends to begin selling them at. The price is expected to drop in the near term since the PSP is rumored at dropping to $200 to compete against…
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I really don't see a partnership forming between the two companies, regardless of some of their similar methods and philosophies. Sure convergence is the name of the game and strategic alliances help to get tech out and into our hands, but I don't s…
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Quote: Its a 15" Titanium Powerbook 1ghz Nope. You got a Ati 9000 Mobility. I know cause I got the same thing. Core* scales, though, so we'll still see some benefit.
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I do all of my graphics work on a 15" Tibook (1ghz G4) and it handles things fantastically. In fact, I have a somewhat faster desktop at work, but prefer my setup connected to a 21" external monitor for the ease of use and the extra desktop space. I…
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The x2vga seems to be an stop-gap measure that offers the ability to hook to a monitor, but I don't see a reason why the quality will be anything to write home about. The Dreamcast used to support a VGA connector natively for certain games (DOA2,…
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If the pbook is holding you over in the meantime and you can hold out between the next 6 months to a year that you've suggested, I'd wait to see the next revision of the G5's that'll be coming. It seems that the next machine will show some promise (…