Posted by Hlcn Twst
Hey, thanks for all the iTunes help. Really, your responses are overwhelming
On a different note, why does the iPod Classic have such an embarassingly sluggish, laggy interface? And why is the Click Wheel so insensitive? Even after the 1.1.1 update.
Posted by arien617
Tried the Classics in an Apple Store or summat? See how they compare...
Then return yours if you think it may be faulty
Posted by masseur
ok, since I'm enjoying the iphone (my first apple product), I am giving some thought to trying a mac (must be a mid-life crisis!)
looking around though there seems to be different operating system with animal names and I don't really get what the difference is.
I'm getting the imression that leopard is the one to choose but I have no real clue.
what is that all about and what would be a cheap introduction to mac for me?
Posted by Nanu
On 2008-02-18 13:42:09, masseur wrote:
what is that all about and what would be a cheap introduction to mac for me?
Ditto, I'm looking for a cheap way in at present without having to go back to 1997!
Posted by themarques
On 2008-02-18 13:42:09, masseur wrote:
ok, since I'm enjoying the iphone (my first apple product), I am giving some thought to trying a mac (must be a mid-life crisis!)
looking around though there seems to be different operating system with animal names and I don't really get what the difference is.
I'm getting the imression that leopard is the one to choose but I have no real clue.
what is that all about and what would be a cheap introduction to mac for me?
Leopard would be the one to go for especially if you currently running Vista not that they similar but the aesthetics are similar in other words it will be easier for you to adapt.
Leopard has just had a major update (think service pack 2 for xp) and so is quite stable and running very well. I am sure you know the deal with buying loads of ram and massive HD (as you will probably dual boot between xp and leopard aka 10.5)
Machine of choice I always say a macbook pro (dont waste your money on the anorexic macbook air) 2.16Ghz and above.
Posted by themarques
On 2008-02-18 13:43:25, Nanu wrote:
On 2008-02-18 13:42:09, masseur wrote:
what is that all about and what would be a cheap introduction to mac for me?
Ditto, I'm looking for a cheap way in at present without having to go back to 1997!
cheap into might be to actually buy a second hand one, I am not keen on the cheap versions ie the macbook's as the plastic seems to have some well known issues of cracking and attracting dirt quite badly.
I am sure for the same price you could get a second hand macbook pro with a much faster processor.
Posted by masseur
ah! if I understand correctly, the animal name (leopard) is related to the version of OSX? so earlier versions have different names.
macbook pro? I'll see what I can find. I didn't want to spend too much first time out, just in case I don't like it, and I'm still running two vaio's, a 13.3" SZ4 and an 11.1" TX5
thanks for the info
Posted by arien617
Yep you've got it right with the names mass!
I bought my first mac on Jan 1st this year, Leopard.
Is an iMac 20" 2.4 GHz 2GB RAM and tbh I can't think of anything that I need and it doesn't have! Installed 10.5.2 last week and it's having like zero program crashes or freezes now! And iWork is a damn sight better than Office and is way cheaper as well! Keynote literally kills PowerPoint! 1080HD presentations... not seen that on Office PowerPoint '07...
Mac is deffo the way forward! Unless M$ really does make something good of Windows 7.
Posted by haynesycop
Ooooooooooooo i knew it, go for it if you like the iPhone then i'm sure you'll love it, i'd definately go for leopard and your right earlier versions are tiger, panther etc etc all animal named. It depends what you'd use it for really, if you don't want to spend too much what about just an macbook or even a ibook? You can update the ram really easily and cheaply too.
Posted by fatreg
does it have to be a laptop Big M?
you can get intel iMacs for not many notes these days...
Posted by Hlcn Twst
On 2008-02-15 17:43:23, arien617 wrote:
Tried the Classics in an Apple Store or summat? See how they compare...
Then return yours if you think it may be faulty
The ones at the store are worse.
Also, under Tiger, does anyone keep getting the stupid "Keyboard Setup Assistant" popping up for no reason?
Posted by Superluminova
Anyone know how i can change all my system icons in tiger?
Posted by masseur
On 2008-02-18 17:19:03, fatreg wrote:
does it have to be a laptop Big M?
you can get intel iMacs for not many notes these days...
no, not at all. I'm just keen to try an into at a mac running the latest o/s
what do you suggest?
Posted by haynesycop
I personally think a macbook would be ok as an introduction or the new iMac entry level. I got my iMac in September after having a powerbook and macbook pro. It may not be portable but i prefer it. Try taking a look at the apple refurb store you may get a good deal there.
Posted by Superluminova
Get a MacBook £656.83 or the 20" iMac £750.83.
Good wee starters into the mac world, as they as "Once you Mac you never go back" hehehehe
Posted by Trev1982
i getting a mac air book tomorrow
Posted by fatreg
I suggest something like that
in all honesty, the new OS "Leopard" seems to offer not much more over "Tiger" for me, other than a few visual treats I could actually live without...
Posted by haynesycop
Nooooooooooooo way, how, why, lol? There fit as you jammy sod!
Posted by Trev1982
On 2008-02-19 00:04:38, haynesycop wrote:
Nooooooooooooo way, how, why, lol? There fit as you jammy sod!
all the way from usofa hehe, bargain i tell ya bargain
Posted by haynesycop
I hate you!
How much if you don't mind me asking?
Posted by Nanu
On 2008-02-19 00:04:19, fatreg wrote:
I suggest something like that
in all honesty, the new OS "Leopard" seems to offer not much more over "Tiger" for me, other than a few visual treats I could actually live without...
You've put temptation in my court there Reggie it too is in Warrington!
Posted by Trev1982
On 2008-02-19 00:08:58, haynesycop wrote:
I hate you!
How much if you don't mind me asking?
$2750 delivered, oh and thats th top spec model as well, none of this 3100 dollar price like on the apple webpage hehe
Posted by fatreg
I hoped I might.. hehehehehehehehehehehehe
that's exactly what I have (apart from I have 1.5gb ram)
but even if it doubles, £300 for that is a bargain and a half! and could lose the PC forever
Posted by haynesycop
Ooooooo very good, i expect oodles of pictures, enjoy it!
Posted by mackem
i had a play with one today, its awesome!!! i REALLY want one! even though my macbook pro is better spec
Posted by Trev1982
yer i didnt realise the specs till i had a look on sat, but still how sexy are they, that will look great with the mini mac, think im leaving the whole pc game behind n going unix all the way : )
Posted by haynesycop
GRR, me too it's sooooooo slim and sexy! If i didn't need such a big HD then i'd sell my iMac and get one just can't justify or have nearly £2k!
Posted by Trev1982
On 2008-02-19 00:18:41, haynesycop wrote:
GRR, me too it's sooooooo slim and sexy! If i didn't need such a big HD then i'd sell my iMac and get one just can't justify or have nearly £2k!
hard drive me, thats what my NasLite server is for 2TB of storage via secure wifi
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Posted by arien617
masseur, you could use your kids' student discount on a mac
I'm 15 so used mine and saved a wee bit on my iMac.
Posted by masseur
thanks for the tip. I'll take a look at that
Posted by haynesycop
Check the refurb store too oh and if you order from a higher education institution you'll get 15% discount instead of 10%. Depending on whether you know anybody who could do it for you.
Posted by Hlcn Twst
Leopard 10.5.2 available - Combo Update is 343 MB! Hopefully this finally stabilizes the OS so I can install it. I've had the DVDs in my hands for months, but learned the hard way from Tiger not to install any OS X with minor version less than 2.
More here:
http://www.macworld.com/article/132058/2008/02/osx.html
http://www.macworld.com/article/131902/2008/02/1052applelistens.html
Also, the 1GB iPod Shuffle is now down to $49, and a 2GB model is on its way for $69.
I bought my 1GB 2 weeks ago at the old price of $75
Luckily I bought it at Amazon. I plan to return it when the 2GB becomes available.
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Posted by paul101
On 2008-02-18 14:37:12, themarques wrote:
(dont waste your money on the anorexic macbook air)
Posted by themarques
On 2008-02-26 17:45:17, paul101 wrote:
On 2008-02-18 14:37:12, themarques wrote:
(dont waste your money on the anorexic macbook air)
I was right though because they upgrading the macbook air was we speak, but otherwise its beautiful just have my own views about what it costs..
Posted by paul101
yeah, it costs allot... (i didn't pay for it, my dad did...)
we prob, the keyboard back-light comes on in the light and goes off in the dark
solution??
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Posted by paul101
looks like i may have to just override it and switch the backlight on manually untill there's a solution available
Posted by themarques
probably a faulty sensor not heard of anyone having that problem you might want to take it back and swap it at the mac store.
Posted by paul101
hmmm yeah, will chase it up at the weekend, dont mind adjusting it manually in the mean time...
WOW i
macs now
Posted by arien617
On 2008-02-26 22:33:02, paul101 wrote:
WOW i
macs now
Join the club!
Posted by p900 lover
Some new Macbooks and Macbook pro's
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1GB memory
120GB hard drive1
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160GB hard drive1
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Macbook pro
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1440 x 900 resolution
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8x double-layer SuperDrive
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2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1440 x 900 resolution
2GB memory
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8x double-layer SuperDrive
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2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
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8x double-layer SuperDrive
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15 inch | 17 inch
Not that much different to the older MCP, just faster with bigger HD
Posted by fatreg
why oh why does the macbook still only ship with a combo drive!?
you can get 2 windoze lappys for £700 and both will have DVD writers!?
Posted by mackem
because Apple want you to buy the higher spec ones
Posted by fatreg
hmm true!
Posted by haynesycop
That macbook air is so so so nice! I'm in the market for some more memory and wondered where the best place is to get it from and the make? It's for the new iMac? Not sure how much to get really i'm on 1gb at the moment and there are two slots so i guess i could get 4gb worth but would i really need it. It can run slow sometimes and i get the spinning colored wheel when i have too many applications running?
Posted by arien617
@Laura
I have 2GB in my machine and it has like 500mb free when I'm running Skype, Messenger:Mac, iTunes, Safari and Keynote!
It's doing me great right now
Posted by Trev1982
hey people my mates just got a 24inch imac thing is because its 1920x1200 we cant see the text or icons very good we sussed out the safari and firefox text pretty easy but what about system text any ides pwetty please
:)
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Posted by paul101
oooh
got me self a "usb mobile brodband" thingy (pay-g), a slim usb dvd rw drive (
) ... and a usb extension from poundland
it all fits into the laptop bag!!
and the macbookair is so light!! it doesn't feel like a lead weight on your shoulder when carrying it
i also put expee on it
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Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Does the MacBook Air not have a DVD writer? Jeeez... You could've saved money and got a better featured normal MacBook which still looks awesome by the way.
Posted by paul101
nope... had to be a MBA
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Why? Kinda girly I reckon... Are you a kind girly boy?