Re: PowerPoint-photo resolution
Thanks, Paul. I'll contact the funeral parlour and check out their projector's ratio. Regards Merv HI Merv, You need to know the resolution of the display or projector you will be using and also the ratio. Typically 4x3 if it's an older TV or monitor, 16 x 9 if it's wide screen. Get as much information as you can on the display and we'll see what is the optimum resolution for your photos. Paul On 17/07/2008, at 3:15 PM, Mervyn Giuliana Bond wrote: Hi Everyone I have been asked to scan some photos for a PowerPoint presentation at a funeral. The added complication is that I must deliver them to a country funeral parlour by email. 1 What would be the preferred resolution? 2 What is the lowest acceptable resolution. Your replies greatly appreciated. If high resolutions required then I might have to resort to a CD sent by urgent delivery. Merv -- Science teaches that we must see in order to believe, but we must also believe in order to see. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Science teaches that we must see in order to believe, but we must also believe in order to see. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: PowerPoint-photo resolution
for large screen display i would recomment a minimum size of w1500 x h1000px size by 72px resolution which is a standard screen resolution (= approx 850k per pic) cheers James On 17/07/2008, at 13:15, Mervyn Giuliana Bond wrote: Hi Everyone I have been asked to scan some photos for a PowerPoint presentation at a funeral. The added complication is that I must deliver them to a country funeral parlour by email. 1 What would be the preferred resolution? 2 What is the lowest acceptable resolution. Your replies greatly appreciated. If high resolutions required then I might have to resort to a CD sent by urgent delivery. Merv -- Science teaches that we must see in order to believe, but we must also believe in order to see. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] SAD Technic Video Productions, Electronic repairs U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA 6053 +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas skype: barleeway -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: domain name registration - for .mac/.me
I got mine up and running in quite literally a few minutes. I just went over to my DNS service (www.zonedit.com), and changed the CNAME alias to point to whatever I was asked to point to in me com. I then went into iWeb and made a default site and sent it to me.com (sorry I don't have the actual name of the menu in front of me, and it worked straight away. Andrew On 17/07/2008, at 2:21 PM, Oldham, Toby wrote: If you get your domain name working Gary, let me know. I rented 'HouseofBruce.net' through Netregistry last year, then tried to get it delegated to my .Mac website. Didn't work. After conversations with both Apple and Netregistry, and some googlesearching, I was left with 'it's the other guys fault.' It was a frustrating but not mission critical problem for me, so I haven't followed it up since. Cheers, T. On 17/7/08 1:48 PM, gary dorn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: howdy , I 'v been considering getting my dot mac web site transferred to may own domain name. I looked up the archives for domain name registration recommendations, they were mostly oldish dates, so I used google and manage to get .com name for 5 years for 60$ at http://www.netregistry.com.au/offer/ FYI chow -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Andrew Schox BSc(Hons) PGradDipPod MPod The Perth Foot Ankle Clinic 87 Coomoora Road Booragoon WA 6154 Office: 9316 3010 Mobile: 0413 759 721 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Dubai
Steven I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of the iPhone software? As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the best of times! Regards, David On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, Jane Griffiths [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is banned from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do you do it? regards Alastair On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. I feel I need more time to understand the intricacies of the various carriers' plans. I only have a pre-paid telstra sim in an unlocked phone (for use overseas as well) at the moment and my mobile phone usage is very low, so only the lowest cost plans would be of interest to me. I notice that Optus offer an $80 unlocking of the iPhone on their pre- paid plan so that might be tempting. I will be going along to somewhere selling the iPhone tomorrow just to have a look at one, as I must be one of the few Apple fans that has actually never seen the real thing! Jane On 10/07/2008, at 9:19 AM, Rod wrote: Hi All! Just for a bit of fun, it would be interesting to know if any wamuggers are going to get an iPhone tomorrow? Or will you wait and see when there are decent levels of stock available. I think there will only be a handful of iPhones available here tomorrow, with more in the next few weeks. Nothing like a bit of sold so fast publicity to keep the hype going ;-) Seeya Rod! -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Kind regards, David Ring. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Mail - send and receive addresses differ
Hmmm. Shows the old address where ? It appears OK with the new address on your mail to Wamug ! But if you are still having trouble have you tried a restart ? Bob On 17/07/2008, at 3:23 PM, Richard Anderson wrote: Imac Intel OSX 10.4.9 MAIL 2.1.1 I recently changed from an it.net e-mail account to a people.net one, I've deleted the old one in MAIL preferences, and I'm both sending and receiving e-mails OK. However, when I send them they still show my e-mail address as @it.net.au. Thus any replies sent to this don't reach at my people.net address. I used to have the option of chosing my sending address but don;t have it any longer - only the it.net one, which isn't even in my MAIL account system any more! I've tried to reload MAIL, but without success - can't find it as software on the OSX install disc. Would I need to reinstall OSX to do this How can I force MAIL to send my e-mails from the correct people and/or show that on the e-mail headers, Thanks, Dick Anderson -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: domain name registration - for .mac/.me
If you get your domain name working Gary, let me know. I've got it working I had to purchased their domain manger for an extra $19/yr I went back to me.com and followed the directions for personal domain name which directed me back to netregistry whereby in the administer domain sectionzone manager I created a new CNAME -entry back at me.com click DONE and my Personal Domain Name showed up clicking my now active domain name came up a with an error message. I figured I wasn't being directed to the right page. so I opened up my web site in safari web.me.com/. copied the home page address and went back to netregistry this time in consol/domain managerredirection and pasted web address into the Pointing URL box - ( check the default stuff doesnt stay) saved now it works properly http://www.dornworks.com/ note: I rang netregistry technical help for some assistance, whereby I was asked if I was following the direction correctly and was told normally you are given an address to be directed to! hence I copied /pasted my address to the Pointing Box. Hope that helps. Lets us know if your HouseofBruce.net' to work now . chow I rented 'HouseofBruce.net' through Netregistry last year, then tried to get it delegated to my .Mac website. Didn't work. After conversations with both Apple and Netregistry, and some googlesearching, I was left with 'it's the other guys fault.' It was a frustrating but not mission critical problem for me, so I haven't followed it up since. Cheers, T. On 17/7/08 1:48 PM, gary dorn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: howdy , I 'v been considering getting my dot mac web site transferred to may own domain name. I looked up the archives for domain name registration recommendations, they were mostly oldish dates, so I used google and manage to get .com name for 5 years for 60$ at http://www.netregistry.com.au/offer/ FYI chow -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Gary Dorn Permaculture architect [EMAIL PROTECTED] Perth, Western Australia, Australia integrating Permaculture , Organic Solar architecture, Straw bale construction Solar and wind power systems http://www.dornworks.com/ -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Mail - send and receive addresses differ
Dick at the top of an open new mail go to the From dropdown. The correct one should be there. I am not sure if just deleting mail preferences will get rid of the unwanted one. Regards Severin On 17/07/2008, at 3:23 PM, Richard Anderson wrote: Imac Intel OSX 10.4.9 MAIL 2.1.1 I recently changed from an it.net e-mail account to a people.net one, I've deleted the old one in MAIL preferences, and I'm both sending and receiving e-mails OK. However, when I send them they still show my e-mail address as @it.net.au. Thus any replies sent to this don't reach at my people.net address. I used to have the option of chosing my sending address but don;t have it any longer - only the it.net one, which isn't even in my MAIL account system any more! I've tried to reload MAIL, but without success - can't find it as software on the OSX install disc. Would I need to reinstall OSX to do this How can I force MAIL to send my e-mails from the correct people and/or show that on the e-mail headers, Thanks, Dick Anderson -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: domain name registration - for .mac/.me
I'll try it out tonight - thanks Gary. : ) Ah WAMUG, you rock. On 17/7/08 3:35 PM, gary dorn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you get your domain name working Gary, let me know. I've got it working I had to purchased their domain manger for an extra $19/yr I went back to me.com and followed the directions for personal domain name which directed me back to netregistry whereby in the administer domain sectionzone manager I created a new CNAME -entry back at me.com click DONE and my Personal Domain Name showed up clicking my now active domain name came up a with an error message. I figured I wasn't being directed to the right page. so I opened up my web site in safari web.me.com/. copied the home page address and went back to netregistry this time in consol/domain managerredirection and pasted web address into the Pointing URL box - ( check the default stuff doesnt stay) saved now it works properly http://www.dornworks.com/ note: I rang netregistry technical help for some assistance, whereby I was asked if I was following the direction correctly and was told normally you are given an address to be directed to! hence I copied /pasted my address to the Pointing Box. Hope that helps. Lets us know if your HouseofBruce.net' to work now . chow I rented 'HouseofBruce.net' through Netregistry last year, then tried to get it delegated to my .Mac website. Didn't work. After conversations with both Apple and Netregistry, and some googlesearching, I was left with 'it's the other guys fault.' It was a frustrating but not mission critical problem for me, so I haven't followed it up since. Cheers, T. On 17/7/08 1:48 PM, gary dorn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: howdy , I 'v been considering getting my dot mac web site transferred to may own domain name. I looked up the archives for domain name registration recommendations, they were mostly oldish dates, so I used google and manage to get .com name for 5 years for 60$ at http://www.netregistry.com.au/offer/ FYI chow -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Dubai
Thanks David I've subsequently asked someone else about sat nav in the UAE and Garmin came up as the suggestion. I checked their web site, and it seems they do make a map for UAE. All good. Just a shame Tom Tom don't since I already have one of those. Yes, jury still out on iPhone. I haven't plunged either way yet, but hoping for an iPhone solution before I have to buy. Someone mentioned you buy an iPhone from Optus unlocked, so wouldn't that work? I get confused with all this stuff. Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 1:58 PM, David Ring [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steven I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of the iPhone software? As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the best of times! Regards, David On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, Jane Griffiths [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is banned from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do you do it? regards Alastair On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. I feel I need more time to understand the intricacies of the various carriers' plans. I only have a pre-paid telstra sim in an unlocked phone (for use overseas as well) at the moment and my mobile phone usage is very low, so only the lowest cost plans would be of interest to me. I notice that Optus offer an $80 unlocking of the iPhone on their pre- paid plan so that might be tempting. I will be going along to somewhere selling the iPhone tomorrow just to have a look at one, as I must be one of the few Apple fans that has actually never seen the real thing! Jane On 10/07/2008, at 9:19 AM, Rod wrote: Hi All! Just for a bit of fun, it would be interesting to know if any wamuggers are going to get an iPhone tomorrow? Or will you wait and see when there are decent levels of stock available. I think there will only be a handful of iPhones available here tomorrow, with more in the next few weeks. Nothing like a bit of sold so fast publicity to keep the hype going ;-) Seeya Rod! -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Dubai
Someone posted the details to this list a few days ago. With Optus, you can pay an extra $80 to have the phone unlocked right away. Its mentioned down the way on this email. On 17/07/2008, at 5:03 PM, Steven wrote: Thanks David I've subsequently asked someone else about sat nav in the UAE and Garmin came up as the suggestion. I checked their web site, and it seems they do make a map for UAE. All good. Just a shame Tom Tom don't since I already have one of those. Yes, jury still out on iPhone. I haven't plunged either way yet, but hoping for an iPhone solution before I have to buy. Someone mentioned you buy an iPhone from Optus unlocked, so wouldn't that work? I get confused with all this stuff. Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 1:58 PM, David Ring [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steven I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of the iPhone software? As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the best of times! Regards, David On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, Jane Griffiths [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is banned from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do you do it? regards Alastair On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. I feel I need more time to understand the intricacies of the various carriers' plans. I only have a pre-paid telstra sim in an unlocked phone (for use overseas as well) at the moment and my mobile phone usage is very low, so only the lowest cost plans would be of interest to me. I notice that Optus offer an $80 unlocking of the iPhone on their pre- paid plan so that might be tempting. I will be going along to somewhere selling the iPhone tomorrow just to have a look at one, as I must be one of the few Apple fans that has actually never seen the real thing! Jane On 10/07/2008, at 9:19 AM, Rod wrote: Hi All! Just for a bit of fun, it would be interesting to know if any wamuggers are going to get an iPhone tomorrow? Or will you wait and see when there are decent levels of stock available. I think there will only be a handful of iPhones available here tomorrow, with more in the next few weeks. Nothing like a bit of sold so fast publicity to keep the hype going ;-) Seeya Rod! -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe -
Re: Dubai
Actually if you're on a contract with a monthly service fee you can have the phone unlocked at any time for free. My unlock came through today and I just have to sync it to iTunes to complete the process. I've got a friend coming over tonight with a 3 sim card so I can test the speed of the iPhone on the network. Sent from my iPhone On 17/07/2008, at 5:31 PM, Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone posted the details to this list a few days ago. With Optus, you can pay an extra $80 to have the phone unlocked right away. Its mentioned down the way on this email. On 17/07/2008, at 5:03 PM, Steven wrote: Thanks David I've subsequently asked someone else about sat nav in the UAE and Garmin came up as the suggestion. I checked their web site, and it seems they do make a map for UAE. All good. Just a shame Tom Tom don't since I already have one of those. Yes, jury still out on iPhone. I haven't plunged either way yet, but hoping for an iPhone solution before I have to buy. Someone mentioned you buy an iPhone from Optus unlocked, so wouldn't that work? I get confused with all this stuff. Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 1:58 PM, David Ring [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steven I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of the iPhone software? As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the best of times! Regards, David On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, Jane Griffiths [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is banned from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do you do it? regards Alastair On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. I feel I need more time to understand the intricacies of the various carriers' plans. I only have a pre-paid telstra sim in an unlocked phone (for use overseas as well) at the moment and my mobile phone usage is very low, so only the lowest cost plans would be of interest to me. I notice that Optus offer an $80 unlocking of the iPhone on their pre- paid plan so that might be tempting. I will be going along to somewhere selling the iPhone tomorrow just to have a look at one, as I must be one of the few Apple fans that has actually never seen the real thing! Jane On 10/07/2008, at 9:19 AM, Rod wrote: Hi All! Just for a bit of fun, it would be interesting to know if any wamuggers are going to get an iPhone tomorrow? Or will you wait and see when there are decent
Re: domain name registration - for .mac/.me
Hi Gary, If you want to use your website for business and be found by search engines, then you are going to have to give iWeb a big shake - the defaults are not your friend. As it stands, your website will be ignored by Google et al. iWeb's fault, not yours - it is optimised for simplicity/beauty, not search engines. Maybe not a problem for personal photo galleries / family sites. But for a business site, search engines usually matter. If you are curious about this, here are a few things you can check on your site and see for yourself: - use View, Page Source and look what is between the title /title tags - your page titles are blank. Books have titles, so do web pages. Search engines pay a lot of attention to the keywords in page titles to figure out what they are about, and return page titles when delivering search results. Unique, descriptive titles for each page are a critical first step for search engines. - other than your domain name, your content is invisible to search engines. Pick any of your pages and use View, Page Source to see what the search engines see of your content - nothing. iWeb also has Javascript for menus, which block search engines from following the menus to index all your pages. These links show the issue is pretty common (2nd article provides a way for you to create unique titles and kill the Javascript menus): http://seo-expert-marketing.blogspot.com/2008/04/seo-and-apple-iweb.html http://www.ragesw.com/blog/2008/04/12/seo-for-iweb-how-to-get-your-iweb-websites-into-google-other-major-search-engines/ http://www.delamainit.com/articles_how-tos/web_design_seo/seo-guide-iweb-and-dot-mac-.mac.html So to use iWeb for business you might have a learning curve to make your site search engine friendly, it just hasn't been designed from this perspective. Glenn. OM4 2008/7/17 gary dorn [EMAIL PROTECTED]: howdy , I 'v been considering getting my dot mac web site transferred to may own domain name. I looked up the archives for domain name registration recommendations, they were mostly oldish dates, so I used google and manage to get .com name for 5 years for 60$ at http://www.netregistry.com.au/offer/ FYI chow -- Gary Dorn Permaculture architect [EMAIL PROTECTED] Perth, Western Australia, Australia integrating Permaculture , Organic Solar architecture, Straw bale construction Solar and wind power systems http://web.mac.com/dornworks/iWeb/HOME/Dornworks.html -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
upgrade hard drive in apple tv ,how
Hi has anyone out there in the Mac community upgraded there HD in there apple TV,and if so does it void the warranty . Thanks Bart. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Dubai
So if the phone is unlocked, does that mean it can be used with any other SIM card? And therefore likely that it can be used by a carrier in the UAE? Or are there other things that could stop it from working? Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 5:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually if you're on a contract with a monthly service fee you can have the phone unlocked at any time for free. My unlock came through today and I just have to sync it to iTunes to complete the process. I've got a friend coming over tonight with a 3 sim card so I can test the speed of the iPhone on the network. Sent from my iPhone On 17/07/2008, at 5:31 PM, Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone posted the details to this list a few days ago. With Optus, you can pay an extra $80 to have the phone unlocked right away. Its mentioned down the way on this email. On 17/07/2008, at 5:03 PM, Steven wrote: Thanks David I've subsequently asked someone else about sat nav in the UAE and Garmin came up as the suggestion. I checked their web site, and it seems they do make a map for UAE. All good. Just a shame Tom Tom don't since I already have one of those. Yes, jury still out on iPhone. I haven't plunged either way yet, but hoping for an iPhone solution before I have to buy. Someone mentioned you buy an iPhone from Optus unlocked, so wouldn't that work? I get confused with all this stuff. Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 1:58 PM, David Ring [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steven I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of the iPhone software? As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the best of times! Regards, David On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, Jane Griffiths [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is banned from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do you do it? regards Alastair On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. I feel I need more time to understand the intricacies of the various carriers' plans. I only have a pre-paid telstra sim in an unlocked phone (for use overseas as well) at the moment and my mobile phone usage is very low, so only the lowest cost plans would be of interest to me. I notice that Optus offer an $80 unlocking of the iPhone on their pre- paid plan so that might be tempting. I will be going along
Re: Old Phone
Is Onno back? Reg On 16 Jul 2008, at 8:48am, Barry Sexstone wrote: I didn't actually ask for a health report. On 16/07/2008, at 12:06 AM, Shay Telfer wrote: Phillip Arena wrote: Hi Barry, Without being too much of an alarmist, how old are your grandchildren? I am surprised to see children quite young (as in 8 and below) using mobile phones. Mobile phone companies simply brush off the dangers of mobile phones, but they are a health hazard - do your own research and you'll find enough evidence to alarm you. I have been concerned for various emissions such as electromagnetic radiation and those from telecommunication installations for more than 15 years - there's plenty of material there to help us make an informed choice; I find it ironic that a number of years ago, while the public in the UK were being issued with brochures on safe use of mobile phones (including the forbidden use for children between the ages of about 5 and 11) in the USA, Motorola signed a multi-million dollar contract with Disney to provide mobile phones to a similar age bracket. If anyone has any doubts on the dangers of mobile phone emissions from either base station towers or the phones themselves, speak to any armed forces communications officer. In New York city, they have been removing trasmission antennae from residential apartment blocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone_radiation_and_health Ironically removing phone towers means that mobiles then have to use more power to communicate with them. Better to have many lower power towers... More dangerous is the likelihood of someone running into you in their car while talking on their mobile phone! I carry a mobile phone for emergencies and NEVER leave it switched on next to my body for long periods. It's also not hard to find recent statistics on the number of car accidents caused by using phones whilst driving as compared to the benefits of having a mobile in a dangerous situation. I'd guess that you don't use wireless internet either? Or mains power 240V at 50Hz? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_radiation_and_health#powertransmission Have fun, Shay (living dangerously) -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer The love of liberty is the love Opinions for hire [POQ] of others; the love of power is http://newtonslore.com/fnord the love of ourselves - Hazlitt -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: 20 monitor
Good evening I have a client who needs a second hand 20 or 23 monitor to use as a slave for iMovie etc. If anybody has one at all please email me direct; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks again Jon 'R' Celebrating the Robinson Helicopter A new coffee-table book from Eye in the Sky Productions. Photographed by leading aviation photographer Jon Davison. Due for release late 2008 Based in Western Australia M: 0403 235938 E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: http://www.eyeinthesky.com.au/robinson.html -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: upgrade hard drive in apple tv ,how
Hi Bart Yes I have upgraded a hard drive in a Apple TV For a friend of mine it's pretty easy to do but does avoid your Apple warranty He thought he had nothing to lose anyway as a ready Had done all the software hacks and the Apple care warranty only had 12 days left and he wasn't going to buy a AppleCare I would be interested to know if that Apple service technician can open the apple tv without avoiding the warranty But am pretty sure it's like the iPods Hope I have helped If you want any more information about taking a apple tv to pieces just let me know Regards Kyle On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 9:32 PM, Jack/Bauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi has anyone out there in the Mac community upgraded there HD in there apple TV,and if so does it void the warranty . Thanks Bart. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Phone 'chips' (was Old Phone)
At 11:57 PM +0800 17/07/2008, Shay Telfer wrote: Hi Barry Just in case you might be interested, mobile phones can be made a lot safer, (for children and adults) with the use of phone chips. They counteract the electromagnetic waves emitted from the phone (without interfering with its operation). Willau-Tronic, a company based in Germany, have produced such a chip (E-Smog Handy chip). It is a small bit of circuit with a chip, and is fashioned so you can attach it to the battery of the phone. I do notice a difference with a chip attached. There are other organisations that produce safety devices to attach to mobile phones. Google might be able to help,there. The first mobile phone chip I ever got was for my niece (then seven years old) who had just got a mobile phone so she could keep in touch with her Dad. I'm not sure if there are still distributors in WA or not. There used to be several individuals who sold them. Willau-Tronic makes chips for computers too. I use one on my Mac 24 computer and the screen/computer no longer gives me a headache. Anywise, as there are people that make these wonderful inventions it would seem there are also people who make inventions so they are safe to use. Cheers Shapelle You mean these guys? http://www.powerwatch.org.uk/News/20041213_willautronic.asp I hope they don't charge much for them. Have fun, Shay -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer The love of liberty is the love Opinions for hire [POQ] of others; the love of power is http://newtonslore.com/fnord the love of ourselves - Hazlitt -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Epson 1670 Scanner - no Image
Have the above scanner but it has stopped scanning documents. Have tried re-setting everything as per instructions but still no luck. Any advise out there. Peter -- Peter Irene Faulks Unit 1, 9 Newsam Close PARKWOOD WA 6147 Phone: +618 9457 0747 (h) Fax:+618 9457 0444 Peter Mobile: 0416 187 937 Irene Mobile: 0439 933 404 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Sharing Screen over the internet
Thanks to all that replied. First up I tried iChat. No need to try anything else! Because we BOTH have Leopard, we both started an AIM account, started an iChat, and finally requested screen sharing and voila! No need to set anything up behind the scenes. The only thing is that dad's internet is very slow (256) so video conferencing is very grainy and delayed, and screen sharing is very very delayed (esp with a 20 monitor). So I just need to beef up his speed. Ease of setup though was true Mac style! Cheers Travis -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Old Phone
Ha Ha, that's good Reg..., :) On 17/7/08 9:41 PM, Reg Whitely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is Onno back? Reg On 16 Jul 2008, at 8:48am, Barry Sexstone wrote: I didn't actually ask for a health report. On 16/07/2008, at 12:06 AM, Shay Telfer wrote: Phillip Arena wrote: Hi Barry, Without being too much of an alarmist, how old are your grandchildren? I am surprised to see children quite young (as in 8 and below) using mobile phones. Mobile phone companies simply brush off the dangers of mobile phones, but they are a health hazard - do your own research and you'll find enough evidence to alarm you. I have been concerned for various emissions such as electromagnetic radiation and those from telecommunication installations for more than 15 years - there's plenty of material there to help us make an informed choice; I find it ironic that a number of years ago, while the public in the UK were being issued with brochures on safe use of mobile phones (including the forbidden use for children between the ages of about 5 and 11) in the USA, Motorola signed a multi-million dollar contract with Disney to provide mobile phones to a similar age bracket. If anyone has any doubts on the dangers of mobile phone emissions from either base station towers or the phones themselves, speak to any armed forces communications officer. In New York city, they have been removing trasmission antennae from residential apartment blocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone_radiation_and_health Ironically removing phone towers means that mobiles then have to use more power to communicate with them. Better to have many lower power towers... More dangerous is the likelihood of someone running into you in their car while talking on their mobile phone! I carry a mobile phone for emergencies and NEVER leave it switched on next to my body for long periods. It's also not hard to find recent statistics on the number of car accidents caused by using phones whilst driving as compared to the benefits of having a mobile in a dangerous situation. I'd guess that you don't use wireless internet either? Or mains power 240V at 50Hz? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_radiation_and_health#powertran smission Have fun, Shay (living dangerously) -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer The love of liberty is the love Opinions for hire [POQ] of others; the love of power is http://newtonslore.com/fnord the love of ourselves - Hazlitt -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Phone 'chips' (was Old Phone)
Shay Telfer wrote: You mean these guys? http://www.powerwatch.org.uk/News/20041213_willautronic.asp I hope they don't charge much for them. Have fun, Shay Maybe the effect is in the potential difference between the pretty gold ink and the thick black ink. I think I'll call it the 'pretty thick' effect :-P Drifting further off-topic here... I believe the barriers that exist between people these days, that I hope mobiles etc help overcome or mitigate, cause us more damage than the phones themselves. Maybe texting is a little bit safer? I know I'm happier these days since my Mum has finally taken up texting. Fills the gaps between calls. Everything kills us; pick your poison and enjoy life ;-) Cheers Paul Fission chips with sores anyone? -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: 3 Sim card
With an unlocked iPhone the 3 sim does work: http://forums.mactalk.com.au/47/50913-three-iphone-questions-40.html#post579733 Will be interesting to see how Susan goes tonight. Seeya Rod! On 18/07/2008, at 9:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would be very interested in the result Susan, if I could simply use my current 3 sim card I might be swayed, Thanks, Ken On 17/7/08 5:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually if you're on a contract with a monthly service fee you can have the phone unlocked at any time for free. My unlock came through today and I just have to sync it to iTunes to complete the process. I've got a friend coming over tonight with a 3 sim card so I can test the speed of the iPhone on the network. Sent from my iPhone On 17/07/2008, at 5:31 PM, Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone posted the details to this list a few days ago. With Optus, you can pay an extra $80 to have the phone unlocked right away. Its mentioned down the way on this email. On 17/07/2008, at 5:03 PM, Steven wrote: Thanks David I've subsequently asked someone else about sat nav in the UAE and Garmin came up as the suggestion. I checked their web site, and it seems they do make a map for UAE. All good. Just a shame Tom Tom don't since I already have one of those. Yes, jury still out on iPhone. I haven't plunged either way yet, but hoping for an iPhone solution before I have to buy. Someone mentioned you buy an iPhone from Optus unlocked, so wouldn't that work? I get confused with all this stuff. Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 1:58 PM, David Ring [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steven I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of the iPhone software? As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the best of times! Regards, David On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, Jane Griffiths [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is banned from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do you do it? regards Alastair On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. I feel I need more time to understand the intricacies of the various carriers' plans. I only have a pre-paid telstra sim in an unlocked phone (for use overseas as well) at the moment and my mobile phone usage is very low, so only the lowest cost plans would be of interest to me. I notice that Optus offer an $80 unlocking of the iPhone on their pre- paid plan so that might be tempting. I
Re: Mail - send and receive addresses differ
Thanks for suggestions about this one. It turned out the fault was VERY obscure! In MAIL - preferences - composing - addressing, there's a choice send new mail from which was set to account of last viewed mail and I changed that to my new e-mail address. Regards Dick/ On 17/07/2008, at 3:23 PM, Richard Anderson wrote: Imac Intel OSX 10.4.9 MAIL 2.1.1 I recently changed from an it.net e-mail account to a people.net one, I've deleted the old one in MAIL preferences, and I'm both sending and receiving e-mails OK. However, when I send them they still show my e-mail address as @it.net.au. Thus any replies sent to this don't reach at my people.net address. I used to have the option of chosing my sending address but don;t have it any longer - only the it.net one, which isn't even in my MAIL account system any more! I've tried to reload MAIL, but without success - can't find it as software on the OSX install disc. Would I need to reinstall OSX to do this How can I force MAIL to send my e-mails from the correct people and/or show that on the e-mail headers, Thanks, Dick Anderson -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] R. A. Anderson. 65 Dalkeith Rd., Nedlands, W.A. 6009 (08) 9386 4405 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Phone 'chips' (was Old Phone)
Hehe Though, to be fair, Powerwatch seem to be in the business of telling you how bad EM fields are and then selling you stuff to monitor/protect you: Mobile phones are bad! http://www.powerwatch.org.uk/rf/phones.asp EMFields has been established to provide high quality measurement equipment and screening products to protect people from the ever-increasing levels of Electromagnetic radiation, or electrosmog, in our environment. http://www.emfields.org/ So Willau-Tronic would be a competitor to EMFields which seems to be closely aligned to Powerwatch. Personally, I'm amazed that in Australia we have more mobile phone subscriptions than people! - and I'm probably more concerned about the social aspects than the radiation/medical effects - but then I am an old fart!... When I were a lad, WE never had a phone in the house... You had to walk down the road to the phone booth and play with Button A and Button B Cheers Neil (living dangerously in front of his 24 iMac, next to his DECT cordless phone!) -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 18/7/08 12:02 AM, Shay Telfer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:57 PM +0800 17/07/2008, Shay Telfer wrote: Hi Barry Just in case you might be interested, mobile phones can be made a lot safer, (for children and adults) with the use of phone chips. They counteract the electromagnetic waves emitted from the phone (without interfering with its operation). Willau-Tronic, a company based in Germany, have produced such a chip (E-Smog Handy chip). It is a small bit of circuit with a chip, and is fashioned so you can attach it to the battery of the phone. I do notice a difference with a chip attached. There are other organisations that produce safety devices to attach to mobile phones. Google might be able to help,there. The first mobile phone chip I ever got was for my niece (then seven years old) who had just got a mobile phone so she could keep in touch with her Dad. I'm not sure if there are still distributors in WA or not. There used to be several individuals who sold them. Willau-Tronic makes chips for computers too. I use one on my Mac 24 computer and the screen/computer no longer gives me a headache. Anywise, as there are people that make these wonderful inventions it would seem there are also people who make inventions so they are safe to use. Cheers Shapelle You mean these guys? http://www.powerwatch.org.uk/News/20041213_willautronic.asp I hope they don't charge much for them. Have fun, Shay -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: 3 Sim card
I don't know about Susan but I tried a 3 SIM last night in my phone and it was clearing 600kbps which is slightly faster than the Optus cell where I am. Damn Virgin Broadband. Had to throw in the APN and stuff but I already knew the details by heart. - Original Message - From: Rod [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Friday, 18 July, 2008 10:05:13 AM GMT +08:00 Perth Subject: Re: 3 Sim card With an unlocked iPhone the 3 sim does work: http://forums.mactalk.com.au/47/50913-three-iphone-questions-40.html#post579733 Will be interesting to see how Susan goes tonight. Seeya Rod! On 18/07/2008, at 9:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would be very interested in the result Susan, if I could simply use my current 3 sim card I might be swayed, Thanks, Ken On 17/7/08 5:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually if you're on a contract with a monthly service fee you can have the phone unlocked at any time for free. My unlock came through today and I just have to sync it to iTunes to complete the process. I've got a friend coming over tonight with a 3 sim card so I can test the speed of the iPhone on the network. Sent from my iPhone On 17/07/2008, at 5:31 PM, Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone posted the details to this list a few days ago. With Optus, you can pay an extra $80 to have the phone unlocked right away. Its mentioned down the way on this email. On 17/07/2008, at 5:03 PM, Steven wrote: Thanks David I've subsequently asked someone else about sat nav in the UAE and Garmin came up as the suggestion. I checked their web site, and it seems they do make a map for UAE. All good. Just a shame Tom Tom don't since I already have one of those. Yes, jury still out on iPhone. I haven't plunged either way yet, but hoping for an iPhone solution before I have to buy. Someone mentioned you buy an iPhone from Optus unlocked, so wouldn't that work? I get confused with all this stuff. Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 1:58 PM, David Ring [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steven I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of the iPhone software? As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the best of times! Regards, David On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, Jane Griffiths [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is banned from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do
