Gomez315
Apr 14, 02:05 PM
Please ban
mac4evan
Oct 25, 03:06 PM
That is kind of a silly statement.
What DVD Jon has done is made it possible for OTHER companies to get in on the action and offer content for US, the users of the iPod. I commend him and more importantly I look for other content that is better than 128 kbps and doesn't cost 99 cents per song.
If you want a song with better quality and is less than 99 cents then go somewhere else! Use a Zune with M$'s new online store.
What DVD Jon has done is made it possible for OTHER companies to get in on the action and offer content for US, the users of the iPod. I commend him and more importantly I look for other content that is better than 128 kbps and doesn't cost 99 cents per song.
If you want a song with better quality and is less than 99 cents then go somewhere else! Use a Zune with M$'s new online store.
beetsman
Jan 23, 03:23 AM
If they had them, and consequently added probably $100 or more to the price of the display, would you actually commit to buying one... today?
Possibly, but that's a limitation on LCD tech in general which will get better with time, but Apple LCD's at present are probably among the best computer LCD displays available. I don't know what else you'd do until the tech itself improves... except to say this: Those who are really serious about color, clarity and contrast should stick to CRT's for the time being. Nothing beats a Trinitron in this arena.
Probably... but the greater likelihood is that graphic designers who tend to buy the higher end Apple LCD's don't. Matte displays are far better for accurate color and contrast. Glossy displays falsely enrich the image, which is a problem if you're trying to maintain a color match from prepress to proof.
BANG ON MAN, BANG ON.
Possibly, but that's a limitation on LCD tech in general which will get better with time, but Apple LCD's at present are probably among the best computer LCD displays available. I don't know what else you'd do until the tech itself improves... except to say this: Those who are really serious about color, clarity and contrast should stick to CRT's for the time being. Nothing beats a Trinitron in this arena.
Probably... but the greater likelihood is that graphic designers who tend to buy the higher end Apple LCD's don't. Matte displays are far better for accurate color and contrast. Glossy displays falsely enrich the image, which is a problem if you're trying to maintain a color match from prepress to proof.
BANG ON MAN, BANG ON.
iLikeMyiMac
Aug 18, 12:53 PM
Well I'm sure you've tried iTMS but you think its too expensive. Thats pretty much your only option to download music for the mac.
Gene S
Apr 27, 07:36 AM
I have a new MacBook Pro on the way, and I want to make sure I get it set up correctly.
On my iMac, I only have an Admin account. I've been told this is the wrong way to go, I should be using a User account.
When I first turn on the MBP, what is the correct order of steps I need to take to make a User account? Don't I have to make an Admin account first, to create a User account?
(If I remember from my iMac, it asks for my name, and .mac ID or whatever. Thats the reason why I don't have a User account, my info is already used by the Admin account.)
For 99.9% of the time, I will be the sole user of the MBP (as I am for my iMac). For they other .1% they can use the guest account.
Then in the same vein of questioning, is there a way to "downgrade" my current Admin account on my iMac to a User account?
On my iMac, I only have an Admin account. I've been told this is the wrong way to go, I should be using a User account.
When I first turn on the MBP, what is the correct order of steps I need to take to make a User account? Don't I have to make an Admin account first, to create a User account?
(If I remember from my iMac, it asks for my name, and .mac ID or whatever. Thats the reason why I don't have a User account, my info is already used by the Admin account.)
For 99.9% of the time, I will be the sole user of the MBP (as I am for my iMac). For they other .1% they can use the guest account.
Then in the same vein of questioning, is there a way to "downgrade" my current Admin account on my iMac to a User account?
drummr
Apr 7, 10:53 AM
Yes!....wait....No!.....wait......what?:confused:
iGary
Sep 12, 07:42 PM
Holding myself back form a shuffle for running, but I will definitely be buying a set top box when they come out. They must have been delaye din getting those together, or they wouldn't have given a sneak peak.
Not like they could really release movies without any hope to the consumer of playing them on a TV.
Not like they could really release movies without any hope to the consumer of playing them on a TV.
Clive At Five
Oct 27, 12:20 PM
May I ask what you expect on an Apple-based rumor site such as MacRumors? Speculation is the foundation for any site based on rumors, so speculation on the part of its readers is frowned upon? I don't see the logic in that.
Speculation is fine. It's the people saying, "teh UI gonna sux. im not buy 1," and whatever else. I should've suggested not jumping to conclusions. Of course I have reservations about the possible product... but I'm not willing to just jump off the wagon and say, "I'm not buying one."
-Clive
Speculation is fine. It's the people saying, "teh UI gonna sux. im not buy 1," and whatever else. I should've suggested not jumping to conclusions. Of course I have reservations about the possible product... but I'm not willing to just jump off the wagon and say, "I'm not buying one."
-Clive
inbeforetheboat
Apr 18, 10:36 AM
Hopefully they will release Iphone 5 this fall. My 3gs is getting slow but it still works, could be the software but the overall design needs a refreshment.
I refuse to buy the Iphone 4 because it's about a year old now, to buy an Iphone 4 now is just plain stupid.
I refuse to buy the Iphone 4 because it's about a year old now, to buy an Iphone 4 now is just plain stupid.
blybug
Oct 4, 08:41 PM
Wouldn't a more obvious (and useful) feature be for iPhoto to "connect" to Google Maps and directly download maps/directions that would then sync to your iPod? PDAs have this kind of functionality, but there's no obvious or seamless way to do the same with your iPod. I'd like a button that brings up a dialog that lets you enter a zipcode or a startpoint & destination then automatically downloads maps and a set of directions that syncs to the iPod.
ucfgrad93
Feb 3, 12:57 PM
VW's spots were both brilliant! The Beetle one was great and the Darth Vader Kid was funny, too. The Audi ones were a bit long, funny, but you really have to want to watch them. I know they're teasers, but I couldn't even finish the Kenny G one. I will say I chuckled a bit at the first Scared Straight one when the guy said he has enough money to bring the stuffed bear back to life. Great line!
Agreed, the VW ones are awesome! The Audi, not so much.
Agreed, the VW ones are awesome! The Audi, not so much.
DucktapeFanboy
May 6, 03:19 AM
I ordered my 27" HDD+SSD on the phone and asked the apple employe about the long delivery time. He told what we are waiting for so long are not the SSDs themself to arrive but some new controllers for them. The benefit of waiting for those will be that the new generation iMac SSDs will be faster than the previous generation. He went on explaining that apple decided to release the new iMacs ahead of the arrival of the new controllers so only a few customers (those ordering SSDs) have to wait longer. I can't garantee that the explaination he offered me is correct. But this is what he told me.
One thing on the bright side though: I asked him about the "Back to school" promotion and those free iPodtouchs that were given away last year because some people on this forum are expecting this promotion to start again this year in late may. Well, he couldn't comment on when this promo is going to start this year. But he told me if the promo starts before my iMac gets delivered i should give him a call and he'll see what he can do. Of course thats not a promise but he really sounded optimistic about it.
Keep in mind this is just what a low level apple salesmen told me. But i put my confidence in it.
One thing on the bright side though: I asked him about the "Back to school" promotion and those free iPodtouchs that were given away last year because some people on this forum are expecting this promotion to start again this year in late may. Well, he couldn't comment on when this promo is going to start this year. But he told me if the promo starts before my iMac gets delivered i should give him a call and he'll see what he can do. Of course thats not a promise but he really sounded optimistic about it.
Keep in mind this is just what a low level apple salesmen told me. But i put my confidence in it.
Macmaniac
Dec 31, 07:46 AM
Cool, a redesign is always good! Just in time for new Macs;)
cocacolakid
May 2, 11:43 PM
Have you removed the mini from the UPS for a few hours to see if it's rebooting on it's own?
swahilibill
Oct 5, 11:50 PM
How much do u guys think that the philips rendevous stereos will be, just ballpark i mean, and do u think we will see some of this stuff at MWSF? thanks in advance!
penter
Oct 4, 06:29 PM
THAT IS FLIPPING COOL.
theyre so sneaky... lol
theyre so sneaky... lol
fivepoint
Mar 4, 03:37 PM
5P, Let's boil this down to two questions...
1. Is it true that wealth is getting more and more distributed into the hands of the rich?
Yes. However, I have a few issues here. First, the wealth IS NOT being 'distributed' to the rich, but rather the distribution of total wealth is changing naturally as a consequence of markets, trends, etc. Second, no one should care about the distribution of wealth. The success of my neighbor (or employer) is not a detriment to me in any way. In fact, it's a benefit as it improves the general economy, opens up new employment opportunities, increases the GDP, brings more money into my community, etc. It's a COMPLETE fallacy that in order for one person to get rich, another has to get poor... we've discussed this several times (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1035668) and the truth is on my side.
2. Does/should the government play any role in the proportioning of that wealth?
No, generally the free market and private charity should. Government generally should not pick winners and losers. Government should not redistribute wealth. That being said, there is a major difference between local governments and the federal government in this regard. One can constitutionally enact welfare, SS, socialized medicine, etc. (State) and one can't (Federal). Also, with so many people reliant on the state for their survival at this point, any transition out of this system of hand-outs, 'entitlements', etc. will need to be a graduated one. This damage was inflicted over 100 years, it can't be undone in just a few.
1. Is it true that wealth is getting more and more distributed into the hands of the rich?
Yes. However, I have a few issues here. First, the wealth IS NOT being 'distributed' to the rich, but rather the distribution of total wealth is changing naturally as a consequence of markets, trends, etc. Second, no one should care about the distribution of wealth. The success of my neighbor (or employer) is not a detriment to me in any way. In fact, it's a benefit as it improves the general economy, opens up new employment opportunities, increases the GDP, brings more money into my community, etc. It's a COMPLETE fallacy that in order for one person to get rich, another has to get poor... we've discussed this several times (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1035668) and the truth is on my side.
2. Does/should the government play any role in the proportioning of that wealth?
No, generally the free market and private charity should. Government generally should not pick winners and losers. Government should not redistribute wealth. That being said, there is a major difference between local governments and the federal government in this regard. One can constitutionally enact welfare, SS, socialized medicine, etc. (State) and one can't (Federal). Also, with so many people reliant on the state for their survival at this point, any transition out of this system of hand-outs, 'entitlements', etc. will need to be a graduated one. This damage was inflicted over 100 years, it can't be undone in just a few.
tigress666
Apr 15, 12:24 PM
As far as Nintendo porting, that would be a horrible decision for them. They might as well sell themselves to Sega. Nintendo's situation is worsened by the 3DS kind of missing the point and they don't need to make it even worse by losing their exclusives. (Personally, the 3DS completely lost me. I bought the original DS and DS lite but I see no reason to get a 3DS because they just tacked optional 3D on). Sony's NGP might interest me if they ever get their store/update junk sorted out. They seem to have ADHD.
I have to agree here.
Until they find games that the 3D is actually part of game play (it is essential to the actual game and not just add on prettyness), it's just a nice extra but it's a gimmick and not enough to actually sell it over other devices. ANd I really don't see how 3d, at least how it is implemented in the Nintendo, can really be implemented to be part of game play and not just something to pretty up the screen. Sure, it adds to the experience, but it's not essential to the experience. You could play a similar game on another game player easily enough, just not as "pretty".
Any console/hand held in the end, if it is going to sell itself for playing games, has to get the games that make people want it to play them.
I have to agree here.
Until they find games that the 3D is actually part of game play (it is essential to the actual game and not just add on prettyness), it's just a nice extra but it's a gimmick and not enough to actually sell it over other devices. ANd I really don't see how 3d, at least how it is implemented in the Nintendo, can really be implemented to be part of game play and not just something to pretty up the screen. Sure, it adds to the experience, but it's not essential to the experience. You could play a similar game on another game player easily enough, just not as "pretty".
Any console/hand held in the end, if it is going to sell itself for playing games, has to get the games that make people want it to play them.
dops7107
Dec 19, 01:30 PM
Here's my entry.
Nice twist Valdek! It's a shame there isn't a good short-hand for "million" (like "k" for 1,000) because all those zeroes, in yours and others' efforts, are a little distracting from a design POV.
Nice twist Valdek! It's a shame there isn't a good short-hand for "million" (like "k" for 1,000) because all those zeroes, in yours and others' efforts, are a little distracting from a design POV.
kenypowa
Apr 20, 04:43 PM
Google ships not a single phone. It provides a free OS (from which it makes little money) to handset makers that sell phones. None of those handset makers sell a phone as popular as the iPhone, and all of them combined do not make as much money doing so. If one is comparing iOS (all devices) to Android (all devices), recent data suggests iOS is the more widely used.
http://goo.gl/Smuv1
This is just out today. HTC Thunderbolt outsold iPhone at Verizon. There's goes your cute little theory.
Make no mistake, this is an amazing quarter for Apple, but it's not the only one doing well in the smartphone boon.
http://goo.gl/Smuv1
This is just out today. HTC Thunderbolt outsold iPhone at Verizon. There's goes your cute little theory.
Make no mistake, this is an amazing quarter for Apple, but it's not the only one doing well in the smartphone boon.
Coleman2010
Apr 18, 12:14 PM
I guess I am out of luck. I have no clue how to remove the DRM on the original app. I am so kicking myself in the butt for updating it. UGH.
I dare you to open a ticket with cablevision and tell them their update broke VPN!! :p
I dare you to open a ticket with cablevision and tell them their update broke VPN!! :p
thibaulthalpern
Apr 19, 10:21 AM
Thanks. I was hoping to start leaving my laptop at home. A lot of hotels, even good hotels, don't have wi-fi in the rooms, but they do have a wired internet point of presence in every room. If I can't use an iPad under those circumstances, there's just no reason for me to get one.
I don't know if there is a way to directly get wired ethernet connection on to your iPad. I think probably not. But, one pricey solution is this:
Buy an Apple AirPort Express, a very small wifi router about the size of your palm. It will plug into the wired ethernet and broadcast wifi signal.
I don't know if there is a way to directly get wired ethernet connection on to your iPad. I think probably not. But, one pricey solution is this:
Buy an Apple AirPort Express, a very small wifi router about the size of your palm. It will plug into the wired ethernet and broadcast wifi signal.
zen.state
Apr 5, 01:10 PM
I also read that the Quad's failure rating is around 1 percent compared to the dual 2.5 from 2004 and dual 2.7 from early 2005 - am I correct?
Not correct at all. Even the most reliable G5 ever (dual 2.3) has a failure rate of 11%. The worst is the first gen. dual 2.0GHz at 32%. No G5 model could ever even dream of having a single digit failure rate.
G5 tower reliability research results based on actual Apple service records (http://www.macintouch.com/reliability/pmg5.html)
Not correct at all. Even the most reliable G5 ever (dual 2.3) has a failure rate of 11%. The worst is the first gen. dual 2.0GHz at 32%. No G5 model could ever even dream of having a single digit failure rate.
G5 tower reliability research results based on actual Apple service records (http://www.macintouch.com/reliability/pmg5.html)
yippy
Mar 29, 03:27 PM
Or http://eshop.macsales.com/item/ATI%20Technologies/100435338/ you can get the X800
