Benjy91
Sep 7, 06:00 AM
With this downloadable market, Microsoft and Sony have gotten it pretty well zipped up. Im not sure about the Wii as I havent really seen it online.
But Microsoft have done big deals with Sega and such, and are porting all of their games to the arcade store. Several gems which make Angry Birds profits look like chump change are available. And Sony have PS1 games available on demand.
I don't think Apple even wants to be a player in the Gaming Industry, not the big one anyways. They are a big competitor in the handheld industry though.
Maybe if Apple launched a console it might make some headway, but launching at this stage would be tricky, it has to forge friendships with developers, get deals cut with them. Last time Apple attempted a push into gaming, they let Halo slip through their fingers.
But Microsoft have done big deals with Sega and such, and are porting all of their games to the arcade store. Several gems which make Angry Birds profits look like chump change are available. And Sony have PS1 games available on demand.
I don't think Apple even wants to be a player in the Gaming Industry, not the big one anyways. They are a big competitor in the handheld industry though.
Maybe if Apple launched a console it might make some headway, but launching at this stage would be tricky, it has to forge friendships with developers, get deals cut with them. Last time Apple attempted a push into gaming, they let Halo slip through their fingers.
tag
Sep 23, 11:55 AM
I like the design of these better than the G5, and I don't want to spend several hundred dollars more on something that I don't like as well.
I agree with you there, I ended up buying a 20" 1.25GHz iMac G4 a few months ago because I just couldn't bring myself to buying into the look of the G5 (I mean don't get me wrong, its not bad, I just love the G4's look). But you should know, assuming you buy the iMac G4 through apple.com refurbished, it really costs more than getting a refurbished G5 oddly.
Such as when I bought my iMac G4 three months ago, the refurbished G5 iMac was actually $50 cheaper and was 1.8GHz with 160GB compared to the G4 at 1.25Ghz with 80GB. So monetarily the G5 is a better deal, but for me I had to go form over function. :D Course if you go the ebay route you might get a better deal than apple offers so who knows in that respect.
So personally I say go for it. I honestly don't do anything really intensive on it but it does work flawlessly and have had no real problems with it. And since your not doing any huge video editing work, I see no reason you need all the extra speed, though the HD space would be nice, but you could always just get an external FW drive if you need it later.
I agree with you there, I ended up buying a 20" 1.25GHz iMac G4 a few months ago because I just couldn't bring myself to buying into the look of the G5 (I mean don't get me wrong, its not bad, I just love the G4's look). But you should know, assuming you buy the iMac G4 through apple.com refurbished, it really costs more than getting a refurbished G5 oddly.
Such as when I bought my iMac G4 three months ago, the refurbished G5 iMac was actually $50 cheaper and was 1.8GHz with 160GB compared to the G4 at 1.25Ghz with 80GB. So monetarily the G5 is a better deal, but for me I had to go form over function. :D Course if you go the ebay route you might get a better deal than apple offers so who knows in that respect.
So personally I say go for it. I honestly don't do anything really intensive on it but it does work flawlessly and have had no real problems with it. And since your not doing any huge video editing work, I see no reason you need all the extra speed, though the HD space would be nice, but you could always just get an external FW drive if you need it later.
Lord Blackadder
Nov 2, 12:20 AM
All that needs to be done is to have the Macs that are not part of the "original" all-in-one series (128k, 512k, Plus, etc.) moved up in the heirarchy so we have
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Macintosh II
LC series
Mac TV
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Macintosh II
LC series
Mac TV
Btrthnezr3
Apr 22, 01:53 PM
Awesome! Congrats!
You've gotten to do some really awesome things and now you've got the money and time to find and do more of what you want!
You've gotten to do some really awesome things and now you've got the money and time to find and do more of what you want!
MacNut
Apr 23, 05:35 PM
A personal assistant?
jusacruiser
May 2, 12:35 AM
Thanks everybody for all your suggestions. I am thinking that I am going to stick with Numbers for a while.
If I was going to try something other than Numbers it would make sense to at that point at least go with MS Office. Having said that, I think I am going to stay with Numbers.
If I was going to try something other than Numbers it would make sense to at that point at least go with MS Office. Having said that, I think I am going to stay with Numbers.
gnasher729
Mar 25, 12:54 PM
Hi
I'm trying to learn how NSFileManger works and I want to test out some methods with files that i have created. Let say the file name is called "testFile". Now the question is where do i put the file, in which folder? I tried the fileExistsAtPath method and it keeps giving me the file does not exist message. By the way, im using Xcode 4
Thank you for your precious time.
Hint: To do anything with a file, most operating system functions will want the complete path. That might be something like "/Users/freeme007/testFile" or "/Users/freeme007/Documents/testFile".
I'd have a look at the methods NSHomeDirectory and stringByAppendingPathComponent. They might come handy. And it would be very, very useful if you can figure out how to find their documentation.
I'm trying to learn how NSFileManger works and I want to test out some methods with files that i have created. Let say the file name is called "testFile". Now the question is where do i put the file, in which folder? I tried the fileExistsAtPath method and it keeps giving me the file does not exist message. By the way, im using Xcode 4
Thank you for your precious time.
Hint: To do anything with a file, most operating system functions will want the complete path. That might be something like "/Users/freeme007/testFile" or "/Users/freeme007/Documents/testFile".
I'd have a look at the methods NSHomeDirectory and stringByAppendingPathComponent. They might come handy. And it would be very, very useful if you can figure out how to find their documentation.
BenK01
Oct 25, 11:20 AM
Yes.
Yes, as long as it's a real CD and not one of those wacky not-really-CD things with bizarre copy protect schemes. Even most of those can be brought into an iPod, though.
Thanks.
Yes, as long as it's a real CD and not one of those wacky not-really-CD things with bizarre copy protect schemes. Even most of those can be brought into an iPod, though.
Thanks.
Hellhammer
Mar 27, 04:18 AM
I haven't followed MR that long to notice any big difference but it is true that there is a lot iOS rumors nowadays. I have a hypothesis why it is so. Due to the popularity of iPhone and iPad, sources try to get info about them because they most likely get a better reward from them (a good rumor will mean a lot readers for the site, thus more $). Before iPhone and iPad, Macs and iPods were the only products that Apple made so the same sources tried to get info about them. Now they just go where the money is. A rumor about next gen iMac is nothing compared to a rumor about iPhone 5.
onemoof
Sep 29, 02:27 PM
I have a dual processor 867.
I opened up Terminal and typed in "machine" then return.
It output the following line "ppc7450".
Doesn't sound like 7455 to me
I opened up Terminal and typed in "machine" then return.
It output the following line "ppc7450".
Doesn't sound like 7455 to me
polishmacuser
Apr 14, 02:23 AM
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Do you know by any chance on how swapping sims work withe official unlock? Do you have to connect to iTunes every time and new sim is inserted or can you just swap sims on the fly?
Do you know by any chance on how swapping sims work withe official unlock? Do you have to connect to iTunes every time and new sim is inserted or can you just swap sims on the fly?
Bass
Sep 11, 10:59 AM
I was taking an after-school course and I didn't hear anything until that finished at 4PM. My Mum was waiting for me outside in the car and as soon as I got in she asked me whether I had heard about what had happened. I said that I hadn't and she said that two planes had crashed into World Trade Centre buildings. I remember thinking, what the hell are the World Trade Centre buildings? I honestly hadn't heard of them before 9/11. I can also remember sort of shrugging it off, I didn't think it was as major then as it turned out to be.
So, we got home and my Dad was watching Sky News. I saw the pictures and literally couldn't say anything for about ten minutes. I quietly made my way upstairs and got changed out of my school uniform and then returned to sit with my Parents for the rest of the night watching various news programmes, truly shocked at what had happened.
So, we got home and my Dad was watching Sky News. I saw the pictures and literally couldn't say anything for about ten minutes. I quietly made my way upstairs and got changed out of my school uniform and then returned to sit with my Parents for the rest of the night watching various news programmes, truly shocked at what had happened.
SlovakApple
Jan 6, 02:08 AM
Sad to hear that. I have to confess that I know only Baker Street but that song is great.
themyst
Apr 14, 08:19 PM
I just saved my 4.3.1 SHSH blob while on 4.3 using TinyUmbrella.
benhollberg
Mar 19, 03:40 AM
How many people are there now?
More are staying the night than did the first night.
More are staying the night than did the first night.
encro
Oct 28, 11:38 AM
I'd go with a combination of Propellorheads Reason & Ableton Live.
They are a pretty good combination for dance music with bands such as The Crystal Method and The Prodigy using Reason heavily on their most recent albums and likewise with Sasha, BT, Andy Page and Evil 9 using Ableton Live for Live gigs etc.
Alternatively Logic Audio or Cubase SX will also serve your boyfriend well :)
They are a pretty good combination for dance music with bands such as The Crystal Method and The Prodigy using Reason heavily on their most recent albums and likewise with Sasha, BT, Andy Page and Evil 9 using Ableton Live for Live gigs etc.
Alternatively Logic Audio or Cubase SX will also serve your boyfriend well :)
Mechcozmo
Mar 5, 10:55 PM
Wow. that was Win98, right? Heck, OS 8.6 was out then and it did fine with USB... Win98 didn't even AFTER they shipped it.
mr.jerffrey
Apr 12, 11:02 AM
I have a Mini DV 1394 (firewire) cable that I plugged from the camera into my G4. It did not create a folder on my desktop, so I figured something was wrong. I tried using a Dazzle bridge, but that didn't work. I don't think I need the bridge anyways, as the camera has the 1394 outlet.
Couple quick questions:
1. Does something need to be configured on Final Cut Pro to help recognize the video? If so, what needs to happen? I opened up Final Cut but I couldn't get the software to recognize the camera being connected. Does Final Cut (or another software) need to be used to get the computer to recognize the connection?
2. Is there a configuration/setting on my G4 that needs to be set to recognize the video camera? If so, where should I go on the computer? Should I go into System Profiler to check for a connection?
Thanks in advance. I haven't tried any video stuff in a long time and I don't remember how to do anything.
Couple quick questions:
1. Does something need to be configured on Final Cut Pro to help recognize the video? If so, what needs to happen? I opened up Final Cut but I couldn't get the software to recognize the camera being connected. Does Final Cut (or another software) need to be used to get the computer to recognize the connection?
2. Is there a configuration/setting on my G4 that needs to be set to recognize the video camera? If so, where should I go on the computer? Should I go into System Profiler to check for a connection?
Thanks in advance. I haven't tried any video stuff in a long time and I don't remember how to do anything.
fredsarran
Mar 31, 11:58 AM
My Applecare agreements are regularly shipped separately from my Macs, and usually in advance..
Don't worry. your Mac is coming.
But my order status page at Apple UK site, says that all items been delivered ! Obviously not true, only Apple Care.
UPDATE : Ok, so when I go on TNT Express UK site, I enter consignment number, and the following appears :
Item 001
Customer Item Reference
Item Type
Last Scanned 11:10, 31 Mar 2011 at Aberdeen (039)
Delivery Scanned 11:10, 31 Mar 2011
Hub Scanned
back to summary
Item 002
Customer Item Reference
Item Type
Last Scanned 22:31, 30 Mar 2011 at EWW NORTHAMPTON HUB (NXH)
Delivery Scanned
Hub Scanned 22:31, 30 Mar 2011
How long shall it take for Item 02 from NORTHAMPTON HUB to arrive in Aberdeen, Scotland ?
Don't worry. your Mac is coming.
But my order status page at Apple UK site, says that all items been delivered ! Obviously not true, only Apple Care.
UPDATE : Ok, so when I go on TNT Express UK site, I enter consignment number, and the following appears :
Item 001
Customer Item Reference
Item Type
Last Scanned 11:10, 31 Mar 2011 at Aberdeen (039)
Delivery Scanned 11:10, 31 Mar 2011
Hub Scanned
back to summary
Item 002
Customer Item Reference
Item Type
Last Scanned 22:31, 30 Mar 2011 at EWW NORTHAMPTON HUB (NXH)
Delivery Scanned
Hub Scanned 22:31, 30 Mar 2011
How long shall it take for Item 02 from NORTHAMPTON HUB to arrive in Aberdeen, Scotland ?
OdduWon
Oct 8, 05:37 PM
zunaphone vs the TelePod soon, oh yes very soon. muhahaha muhahahahaha!
MacMadeInHeaven
Apr 1, 08:04 AM
Why you ignore my post you wankers!!!!?:mad:
ehmyerson
Apr 7, 07:41 PM
Fortunately, my wife has an iPhone 3gs and it works just fine in her car... with her phone.
Still no iPhone 4 CHARGING stalk mount car kit...
Sorry.
Still no iPhone 4 CHARGING stalk mount car kit...
Sorry.
xjohn
Jul 12, 01:59 AM
I just got a new iPod at the Apple Center in Beijing, and am extremely happy with it. I got the 30GB model because it was the only one available--the rest were sold out The people in the store told me that it wasn't just their store that didn't have them, apparently Apple China is completely out of stock.
As happy as I am with the iPod, I am running to a small problem, and I wonder if anybody can help.
My iPod's hard drive is bigger than the 10GB drive on my iBook. I outgrew the 10GBs a long time ago, and purchased an external hard drive to deal with the overflow. All of my music is on the external drive, which has a nastily loud fan.
What I'd like to do is stop using the external drive to store my music, and just use the iPod. Does anyone know if this is possible? I can't figure out how to make it work.
As happy as I am with the iPod, I am running to a small problem, and I wonder if anybody can help.
My iPod's hard drive is bigger than the 10GB drive on my iBook. I outgrew the 10GBs a long time ago, and purchased an external hard drive to deal with the overflow. All of my music is on the external drive, which has a nastily loud fan.
What I'd like to do is stop using the external drive to store my music, and just use the iPod. Does anyone know if this is possible? I can't figure out how to make it work.
cere
Apr 12, 12:05 PM
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I agree. The poop is on Apple's hands here. They are the ones that have the power to unlock these phones but they are more interested in corporate money instead of customer satisfaction.
Contractual obligations...
They aren't allowed to unlock them if they are locked. And in the case of the US, it seems they might be contractually prohibited from selling unlocked units themselves.
I agree. The poop is on Apple's hands here. They are the ones that have the power to unlock these phones but they are more interested in corporate money instead of customer satisfaction.
Contractual obligations...
They aren't allowed to unlock them if they are locked. And in the case of the US, it seems they might be contractually prohibited from selling unlocked units themselves.
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