Re: WD ShareSpace vs iPhoto Library
Hi Brian, The WD ShareSpace supports afp as well as smb(CIFS), nfs and ftp - you might have to enable it though. I'd also recommend updating its firmware if you haven't already. This all might be unrelated though. I've been using one for a while - it's not the fastest but it works. Good luck, Chris. On 29/10/10 6:33 PM, Brian Risbey risb...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi WAMUG, Error message: The library could not be opened because the file system of the library's volume is unsupported. iTunes is happily residing in the Shared Music folder, the device uses SAMBA as sharing 'system' but iPhoto library won't open, (and yes I ((Foolishly)) have also installed iLife'11 on the same day. and it wants to upgrade the iPhoto library too.) I have tried attaching iPhoto on a known usb HD via WDShareSpace - still not working. You aren't able to reformat the drive as SAMBA is incharge and should talk to a Mac. I have poked around the WesternDigital knowledge base no assistance there. has anyone been able to share there iPhoto Library wirelessly via a WD ShareSpace? Brian -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Anyone know where I can get an unlocked iPhone 4 for outright purchase?
Hi Shay, The Perth Apple Store get stock sporadically - so you have to keep calling or dropping by - which is annoying however you might be lucky. I guess you've tried asking JB HiFi, NextByte Fonezone? Re Telstra I think you might have more luck with one of the suburban stores - but again stock is sporadic. Good luck, Chris. Anyone know where I can get an unlocked iPhone 4 for outright purchase? Perth Apple store are out of stock. Online Apple store says 3 weeks delivery. Does anyone know if the Telstra owned store in Hay St lets you purchase them outright and unlocked? -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: iphone4
I was there when they opened and they were definitely doing contracts (Telstra, Vodafone, Optus) - it did take a while to process people though. From: Malcolm Burtenshaw ta...@westnet.com.au Subject: Re: iphone4 Apple Store in Perth had plenty of stock when I was there. I queued up for two hours and came out of successfully with a 32GB iPhone 4. However, they're only doing outright. No contracts. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: G5 Power Mac needed
Hi Ray, I have a Power Mac G5 (Late 2005) Dual Processor 2.0GHz 1GB RAM 160GB HDD GeForce 6600 that I'll sell for $500 or $600 with an Apple 20 Cinema Display. If you're interested let me know. Regards, Chris. From: Ray Forma r...@smartchat.net.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:25:28 +0800 To: WAMUG List Mailing wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: G5 Power Mac needed Having had no replies, I once again ask if you have a dead or sick 1.8 mHz or better Power Mac lying around? I would love to buy it at reasonable price to attempt to cobble together one working machine, in combination with my one, which has a dead No 1 processor. Regards, Ray Forma Tel Fax +61 (0)8 9335 6568 Mob +61 (0) 428 596938 -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Handsfree iPhone car kit? Tom Tom good anyone ?
Hey Martin, I'm using a TomTom Car Kit custom mounted with audio connected to the back of my head unit and power from behind the dash. It works really well but the base is an issue - I had to disassemble it to remove the suction cap so it's not very solid - I need to work on that - but looks better than a windshield mount. The TomTom unit has that interesting suction mount attached to its base - no gooseneck - and this could be an issue for some windscreens. It may not be as flexible as the Magellan RoadMate. Audio is great - direct connection is the way to go though, I've never found the quality of FM tuning to be all that good. Are you sure there is no way you can get RCA in? The built in GPS does make a difference. Charging the phone takes awhile especially when using TomTom software. Also of note the iPhone connects to the TomTom unit via Bluetooth for the speakerphone, controls on the Car Kit and I think the GPS as well - so this is interesting as my head unit also connects via Bluetooth. I purchased mine from the UK last year and it was only slightly cheaper than the Apple Store. Regards, Chris. From: Martin Hill marth...@iinet.net.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 10:12:08 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Handsfree iPhone car kit? Tom Tom good anyone? Hi all, So what sorts of Car kits is everyone using with your iPhones in your cars these days? We need: - hands-free phone calling - car audio play-thru (FM transmission as we don't have a direct audio input to the car stereo unfortuntely) - dashboard/windshield mount (rotatable for GPS apps) - in-car charging We've tried the Belkin TuneBase FM with Handsfree for iPhone and found the FM transmitter not that fantastic in our particular car, though it performed well in my sisters car, and our car cig lighter socket was a bit too low for the stalk to bring the iPhone up to a height that would make it useable for GPS software usage. We have a BlueAnt, Supertooth II bluetooth handsfree in our other car, which works well enough for hands-free calling, but it doesn't do anything else. I'm leaning towards the Tom Tom Car Kit for iPhone which ticks off on most items though doesn't do FM radio transmission so we'd need to work out some other option there. it's a leased car, so that makes it more difficult. Can anyone recommend a cheap source of the Tom Tom unit? -Mart -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Apple to Open Retail Store in Perth on Saturday, 26 June
That¹s the one. There are pics here http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2010/06/21/western-australia-the-store-is-ar riving/ sourced from MacTalk.com.au. The café at the back would be cool... From: Mark Secker m...@biz.uwa.edu.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:08:18 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Apple to Open Retail Store in Perth on Saturday, 26 June I assume this is the old building that formerly had ³Joynt Venture² bong shop and the golf and tackle stores that¹s been guttered and refitted over the last 6 or so months. On 22/06/10 11:56 AM, S Beach sbscr...@gmail.com wrote: and (not much) more info at http://www.apple.com/au/retail/perthcity/ Regards Shayne On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 8:57 AM, Christopher S c...@iinet.net.au wrote: 8am for media, 9am for the rest of us... Subject: Apple to Open Retail Store in Perth on Saturday, 26 June Hi All, The Perth Apple Store is set to open at 8am this Saturday Saturday the 26 June! It¹s at 790 Hay Street Check the link for more info... http://www.apple.com/au/pr/library/2010/06/26perth.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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au mark.sec...@uwa.edu.au Mark Secker (Ba. Bus. IS/IP, ECU) Teaching Facilities Administrator Business School IT Services The University of Western Australia - CRICOS provider number 00126G M261 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley 6009 Phone 6488 1855, Fax 6488 1055, -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Apple to Open Retail Store in Perth on Saturday, 26 June
Hi All, The Perth Apple Store is set to open at 8am this Saturday Saturday the 26 June! It¹s at 790 Hay Street Check the link for more info... http://www.apple.com/au/pr/library/2010/06/26perth.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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Apple to Open Retail Store in Perth on Saturday, 26 June
8am for media, 9am for the rest of us... Subject: Apple to Open Retail Store in Perth on Saturday, 26 June Hi All, The Perth Apple Store is set to open at 8am this Saturday Saturday the 26 June! It¹s at 790 Hay Street Check the link for more info... http://www.apple.com/au/pr/library/2010/06/26perth.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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
[FS] Just a few things for sale
Hi All, I have a few things for sale: Canon PIXMA MX340 All-In-One Inkjet (Wireless) Printer $100 Brand new in box (sealed/unopened/unused) It can Print/Scan with ADF/Copy/Fax More info here: http://www.canon.com.au/en-AU/For-You/Printers/PIXMA-InkJet-Printers/MX340 Netgear Prosafe 16-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch GS116 $250 Brand new in box (sealed/unopened/unused) More info here: http://www.netgear.com.au/au/Product/Switches/Unmanaged-Desktop-Sw/GS116 Logitech MX Revolution Mouse $50 Awesome mouse used though in perfect condition and boxed as new Apple Mac mini3,1 (Late 2009) $800 2.66GHz 4GB RAM 320GB HDD Mac OS X 10.6.4 Used but in perfect condition and boxed as new. If you¹re interested just email me. Thanks, Chris. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: New Apple Store in Hay Street
The latest rumours on MacTalk.com.au are indicating Friday 25th of June... From: Dudley Gager dudleyga...@mac.com Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:01:37 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: New Apple Store in Hay Street I heard that the new store may be opening on Monday (21st). Can anyone confirm? -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: eyeTV
Hi Lloyd, I'm on the other side of the hill to you and also need a high antenna with power injector. I have 4 EyeTV units all running well - oh except for when we were hit by lightning during the big storm... My advice, just unplug during lightning storms. I'm also using Belkin SurgeCubes/Powerboards with antenna protection just in case. Regards, Chris. From: Lloyd White lloydwh...@iinet.net.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:57:59 +0800 To: WAMUG wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: eyeTV I live in a poor reception area - City Beach between Bold Park and the ocean - and need a booster on the very high aerial. It sends 22 v up to the antenna and boosts the signal. It works well with a TV but I am wondering if it would be dangerous (for the computer) to use it with EyeTV. Has anyone done this before? Lloyd Hi, the reason to have your Mac Mini with EyeTV on a network is so that you have the program guide for recording programs easily. You just click on the program in the guide to set up the recording. If you are not on a network (either ethernet or wireless) which has access to the internet, you won't be able to use this feature, although as Daniel says, you don't need the internet to access the TV signal. You do get a small arial with the Eyetv device, but unless you are very lucky, you won't get much much of a signal without having it linked to your main household outdoor arial. The program guide I use is IceTV, and you pay a yearly subscription for the service. cheers, Susan. On 17/06/2010, at 12:02 AM, Daniel Kerr wrote: On 16/6/10 11:27 PM, Curtis Peter pe...@augold.com.au wrote: Hi So you have the mac mini set up with wireless adsl? Does this present any problems with other people accessing your adsl through the wireless signal, or is the password protection sufficient? I presume the wireless access by the mac mini would be constant? Is a download speed of 1.2 or 1.3 mbps suffient? Excuse my lack of knowledge on the subject, but I am interested. Regards Peter -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au Hi Peter You don't actually need wireless at all for the eyeTV to work. It just runs off the normal aerial point. But yes, having it connected to the internet is good, as you can then update the software, OS updates, TV guide online and normal access to the internet as well as the other machines. But if you don't want it on the internet, it won't affect the way eyeTV will work. But yes, the Mac mini does hook up to the wireless internet. I use the current model 1TB Time Capsule. I have a Netgear DG834 ADSL modem, an 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Router and at most times it runs 4-5 Mac's, 2 iPhones, an iPad, a wireless Epson TX810FW printer, Epson Colour Laser printer, a WD Ethernet MyWorld 1.5TB networked Hard Drive and most nights 2 other computers I'm either setting up for clients or fixing. And I don't notice any loss in speed. It's all password protected and the SSD is not visible. (People can't see the wireless network without knowing the name). I think that's everything hooked up,...hehe. Hope that helps. Kind Regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel @ macwizardry . com . au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: MYOB cross platform
Thanks for the heads up Peter, I¹ve read a few older posts around the net where people have been caught out by FirstEdge/MYOB Accounting data file incompatibility so they haven¹t fixed that one. Saasu is looking better all the time. From: Peter Hinchliffe hinch...@multiline.com.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:00:13 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: MYOB cross platform On 13/06/2010, at 10:59 AM, Christopher S wrote: Hi All, Just doing some preliminary research into MYOB for a friend and was wondering if anyone used newish versions of MYOB on both Mac and Windows there were some older posts in the archives, which were good but applied to older versions. So the questions I can¹t find good answers for are: Can the same MYOB data file be used in AccountRight(Win) and AccountEdge(Mac) and if so does it just need an extension change or zipping etc? Just make sure you use AccountEdge, NOT FirstEdge. FirstEdge cannot recognise MYOB files created on Windows. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: MYOB cross platform
Thanks for that Glenn. Definitely something I¹ll look into and perhaps suggest as an option. It seems MYOB will be offering something in that space too with their soon to be launched liveaccounts although it will be version 1... From: Glenn Nicholas gl...@om4.com.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:28:05 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: MYOB cross platform Saasu.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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
MYOB cross platform
Hi All, Just doing some preliminary research into MYOB for a friend and was wondering if anyone used newish versions of MYOB on both Mac and Windows there were some older posts in the archives, which were good but applied to older versions. So the questions I can¹t find good answers for are: Can the same MYOB data file be used in AccountRight(Win) and AccountEdge(Mac) and if so does it just need an extension change or zipping etc? Does anyone know if the network versions of either AccountRight or AccountEdge can be used with both Mac and Windows clients the manuals only talk about clients from the same platform, they¹re not specific, surprise! I know nothing about accounting but does anyone send their MYOB files to an accountant and if so is it just the data file that you send or do you do an export? Thanks for any info on this as MYOB¹s site isn¹t too helpful and reviews seem to overlook these details. Chris. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: MYOB cross platform
Awesome, thanks Jewels. Now why don¹t MYOB advertise that? Chris. From: Julie Bedford jew...@iinet.net.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2010 11:21:33 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: MYOB cross platform Hi Chris, I use MYOB Mac from home and also MYOB Win in the office. My understanding is that as long as the most current programs are being used (for Mac and Win) - these files will work on both pcs. This I have been told is the latest MYOB capability between the two PCs. In my own experience, I have put the Win MYOB file on the Mac, opened within MYOB and have gotten an identical file. The same applies the other way around (however, I personally have not had the need to transfer Mac to Win - but my accountant assures me it functions correctly on the Win) You do not need to change the extensions. Copy the latest Backup zip file, say on a thumb drive and place into PC and open again within MYOB. I do not know about the network versions, but would be surprised if they did not function in the same way. I hope this is helpful Cheers Jewels On 13/06/2010, at 10:59 AM, Christopher S wrote: Hi All, Just doing some preliminary research into MYOB for a friend and was wondering if anyone used newish versions of MYOB on both Mac and Windows there were some older posts in the archives, which were good but applied to older versions. So the questions I can¹t find good answers for are: Can the same MYOB data file be used in AccountRight(Win) and AccountEdge(Mac) and if so does it just need an extension change or zipping etc? Does anyone know if the network versions of either AccountRight or AccountEdge can be used with both Mac and Windows clients the manuals only talk about clients from the same platform, they¹re not specific, surprise! I know nothing about accounting but does anyone send their MYOB files to an accountant and if so is it just the data file that you send or do you do an export? Thanks for any info on this as MYOB¹s site isn¹t too helpful and reviews seem to overlook these details. Chris. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Apple shop
Hi Barry, Yep, there is definitely going to be an Apple Store in Perth. It's currently under construction in Hay Street, beside the Holiday Inn, where the Saigon Pastry House/Joint Venture used to be. Apple have gutted over the building and it looks like it will be your standard Apple Store with the old building facade. I was speaking to a construction worker a few weeks ago and he said it was a closely guarded secret who was moving in and that the fit out would be starting at the end of the week. Ifoapplestore posted the construction requests with Apple's name on them quite a while ago. Apple were also recruiting last year. So I'd say it will be open in time for the next iPhone launch. Not that I'm following any of this... Happy Easter/Chocolate Egg Day to everyone too. Chris. From: Barry Sexstone bjsexst...@netspace.net.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 18:00:15 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Apple shop Not very long ago there were stories about an Apple Shop opening in Perth. Is there any more news on this? Where/when true/false ? I hope everyone had a good Easter break. Barry -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
[FS] Forsale: New iPod nano 16GB Product RED
Hi All, I have a brand new iPod nano 16GB (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition - current model for sale. It's boxed, new and never used - it came with my laptop. I'm selling it for $220 the RRP is $249. Email me if you're interested. Thanks, Chris. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Finally: the truth about Flash and the iPhone - iPod Touch - iPad
Maybe I'm just a pessimist but the reason I think Apple doesn't want Flash on the iPhone/iPad is control. If Flash were to take hold on the platform it could challenge the App Store and potentially the OS itself by seeding some control to Adobe. The other thing is that iPhone OS is based on Mac OS X so it would be trivial to get flash running - I think there were rumours that Adobe did it ages ago but they couldn't release it... Chris. From: Peter Hinchliffe hinch...@multiline.com.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:14:34 +0800 To: WAMUG List Mailing wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Finally: the truth about Flash and the iPhone - iPod Touch - iPad Seems the main reason that Flash is a bad idea on Apple's touch screen devices is the lack of a mouse... http://www.roughlydrafted.com/2010/02/20/an-adobe-flash-developer-on-why-the-i pad-cant-use-flash/ -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Mac Box Set
Hi Laura, I can assure you you can install Mac OS X 10.6 via an external DVD drive as I had to 2 weeks ago due to an original MacBook's internal drive being flaky. So you could still consider the external drive option - as you can get USB drives on eBay for around $60 or locally for a little bit more. Regards, Chris. From: Laura Webb el...@iinet.net.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:28:54 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Mac Box Set Thanks Alex. I did look at that option, particularly as my MacBook does not have a DVD burner only a DVD reader. I've been led to believe that it's not possible to use an external drive for an operating system upgrade. I would be interested to hear otherwise. Laura On 16/12/2009, at 7:57 AM, Alexander Hartner wrote: Why don't you get an external DVD drive and use the disks. Should be cheaper than either option Sent from my iPhone On 15 Dec 2009, at 23:46, Laura Webb el...@iinet.net.au wrote: Good morning all If there is anyone interested in purchasing a new Mac Box Set, at a reduced price, please contact me off list. This includes the Snow Leopard upgrade as well as iLife 09 and iWork 09. Because of a problem with my MacBook optical drive I am unable to use the software, nor can I return it because, obviously, it has been opened. To repair the optical drive will cost at least $350. That, plus the cost of the software is almost half the cost of a new MacBook!! Cheers Laura -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Mac Box Set
Hi Laura, I should have mentioned though that in all of my testing the external optical drives don't need to be Mac compatible. I purchased a cheap external USB DVD burner and it just works. Of course I can't guarantee that any drive will so you might want to buy locally, however the chances are pretty good that it will. Regards, Chris. From: Laura Webb el...@iinet.net.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:20:08 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Mac Box Set Hi Chris That's very good news thank you. So far I've not seen any external DVD drives that are Mac compatible but will now look a bit further. Regards Laura On 16/12/2009, at 8:56 AM, Christopher S wrote: Hi Laura, I can assure you you can install Mac OS X 10.6 via an external DVD drive as I had to 2 weeks ago due to an original MacBook's internal drive being flaky. So you could still consider the external drive option - as you can get USB drives on eBay for around $60 or locally for a little bit more. Regards, Chris. From: Laura Webb el...@iinet.net.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:28:54 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Mac Box Set Thanks Alex. I did look at that option, particularly as my MacBook does not have a DVD burner only a DVD reader. I've been led to believe that it's not possible to use an external drive for an operating system upgrade. I would be interested to hear otherwise. Laura On 16/12/2009, at 7:57 AM, Alexander Hartner wrote: Why don't you get an external DVD drive and use the disks. Should be cheaper than either option Sent from my iPhone On 15 Dec 2009, at 23:46, Laura Webb el...@iinet.net.au wrote: Good morning all If there is anyone interested in purchasing a new Mac Box Set, at a reduced price, please contact me off list. This includes the Snow Leopard upgrade as well as iLife 09 and iWork 09. Because of a problem with my MacBook optical drive I am unable to use the software, nor can I return it because, obviously, it has been opened. To repair the optical drive will cost at least $350. That, plus the cost of the software is almost half the cost of a new MacBook!! Cheers Laura -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: New iMac wanted
Hi Paul et al, I made a similar order as you and it¹s also been delayed in Pudong since the 2nd... So we¹re all in the same boat/aeroplane or perhaps it¹s not even on the plane yet. Regards, Chris. From: Paul van der Mey p...@interactive-knowledge.biz Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:02:14 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: New iMac wanted I ordered the i7 BTO with the Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad on the TGI Friday as well. Tracking says Delivers: 07/12/2009 Mine is still showing delayed in Pudong International Airport since 2 Dec 2009 :( 02 Dec 2009 15:30:00 Pudong International Airport Connection Delay. Recovery Actions Underway. 02 Dec 2009 00:39:06 Pudong International Airport Shipment Received At Transit Point. 01 Dec 2009 23:21:00 Shanghai Shipment In Transit. 01 Dec 2009 23:18:50 Shanghai Shipment In Transit. 01 Dec 2009 21:16:46 Shanghai Shipment Collected From Sender. Still waiting... Thank you Paul van der Mey p...@interactive-knowledge.biz Mob. 0419 201 477 On 09/12/2009, at 11:05 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Rod, I note the Apple store is currently showing 27² iMac delivery as: Estimated Ship: 5-7 business days for the 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo standard model, and Estimated Ship: 7-10 business days for the 2.66GHz Intel Core i5 standard model For what its worth, I succumbed to the urge when Apple had their recent TGI Friday annual special. I didn¹t go for a 2TB drive but I did go for the i7 processor (so another build to order). My experience was: Order placed with Apple online store on 27/11/09 at the time of finalising the order it was showing: Ships: 7-10 business days Delivers: within 2-5 business days (after shipment) by Standard Shipping ie they were suggesting a final delivery date of 915 business days after order The Apple Store Order Acknowledgment email then advised: Ships: 11/12/2009 Delivers: 17/12/2009 ie they were predicting shipping at 10 business days and delivery 4 business days after shipping. The Apple Store Shipment Notification email then advised: Shipment Date: 01/12/2009 Delivers By:08/12/2009 Ie actual shipment date (Tuesday) was only 2 business days after order (Friday) and they were predicting delivery 5 business days after shipping. The iMac was actually delivered around 9am yesterday morning (Tuesday 08/12/2009) as promised. The TNT tracking suggests that delivery could have been earlier but there was some delay in Sydney: 08 Dec 2009 10:30:00 Albany Shipment Delivered In Good Condition. 08 Dec 2009 06:58:30 Perth Out For Delivery. 07 Dec 2009 12:16:34 Perth Onforwarded For Delivery 06 Dec 2009 10:00:11 Sydney Shipment In Transit. 04 Dec 2009 18:00:00 Sydney Delay. Recovery Action Underway 02 Dec 2009 09:15:47 Pudong International Airport Shipment In Transit. 02 Dec 2009 01:55:36 Pudong International Airport Shipment Received At Transit Point. 01 Dec 2009 23:02:00 Shanghai Shipment In Transit. 01 Dec 2009 22:39:49 Shanghai Shipment In Transit. Of course, just because this was my experience doesn¹t guarantee similar for you but, so far, my experience with Apples delivery has been terrific: Previous 24² iMac ordered in the 2007 TGI Friday annual special: Order placed with Apple online store on 29/11/07 (at 11pm Thursday - it was Friday 30th in Sydney) at the time of finalising the order it was showing: Ships By:29/11/2007 - 30/11/2007 Delivers By:30/11/2007 - 04/12/2007 Actual Delivery:morning of Tuesday 04/12/2007 2 business days after ordering!! (Obviously this was in stock in Sydney rather than shipping from China!) Other items ordered in this years TGI Friday annual special: Photoshop elements, Bento, Mobile Me Family Pack all three items separately shipped but with same delivery/timescale: Apple Store Order Acknowledgment email advice: Ordered:27/11/2009 Ships: within 24 hours Delivers: 30/11/2009 - 02/12/2009 Actual Delivery: Shipment Date: 30/11/2009 Delivery Date: 02/12/2009 HP PHOTOSMART B109A Apple Store Order Acknowledgment email advice: Ordered: 27/11/2009 Ships: 18/12/2009 Delivers: 22/12/2009 Actual Delivery: Shipment Date: 04/12/2009 Delivery Date: 08/12/2009 So, for me, Apple have made a habit of under-promising and over-delivering when it comes to efficient shipping. Of course, your mileage may vary. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 9/12/09 8:28 AM, Stuart Evans at stuart.ev...@t4.com.au wrote: Hi Rod, I¹d love to drop down your chimney and help out!
[FOR SALE] HP Photosmart B109a (Printer/Scanner/Copier)
Hi Guys, I have a brand new unopened HP Photosmart B109a colour printer for sale which also scans, copies and works with Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 10.6. I can drop it off. $100 Here¹s a link to some info on it: http://store.apple.com/au/product/TX973X/A?fnode=MTY1NDA1MQmco=MTU0Njg2NzU Thanks, Chris. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
15% Off iTunes Gift Cards at Dick Smith till 12 October
Just FYI. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: VMWare Fusion $41 till 11.30am today
Well I've been using Parallels and Fusion on and off from the beginning initially as my main work PC running Office 2003/2007, corporate apps, Adobe design apps and for the testing of apps like SketchUp and SolidWorks. Each version of each app gets better and in some cases overtakes the other one. So earlier this year Parallels was slightly faster at most tasks than Fusion see this review: http://www.mactech.com/articles/mactech/Vol.25/25.04/VMBenchmarks/index.html That was with VMware Fusion 2.0.1. Fusion is now up to 2.0.5 so it's probably slightly faster than Parallels. In terms of features they are so similar. In the early versions Parallels interface was a bit nicer - kinda Tonka Toyified. Fusion has certainly caught up now though. Similarly VirtualBox is improving all the time, there was an update just the other week. Speaking of VirtualBox it is straightforward to use if nothing goes wrong. If it does you may have to do a bit of searching on the net or playing around to sort it out. I suppose this is where its downfall is. Parallels and VMware's support is pretty good - I've had to contact both and both have responded quickly. With VirtualBox being a free product you're on your own a little bit - but hey did I say it's free, and really impressive for a freebie. My colleagues set up VirtualBox on a complete novice to VMs iMac and he's really happy with it. Currently I'm running Parallels 4.0.3846 with Windows 7RC on Snow Leopard 10.6.1 and it's running really well. The only reason I'm using Parallels over Fusion is that it came as part of a MacUpdate Promo. Otherwise I would have gone for the Fusion offer this morning. I wouldn't consider gaming with these VMs however using Bootcamp on a MacPro is awesome... Hope this is helpful in some way - sorry for the lack of specifics I'm not in IT anymore. Regards, Chris. From: Neil Houghton n...@possumology.com Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:47:44 +0800 To: WAMUG wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: VMWare Fusion $41 till 11.30am today Hi Peter, Out of interest, did you use all three just to compare the different applications - or do you use different VMs for different tasks. What, if any, would you rate as the particular pros/cons or points of difference of the three approaches - other than the obvious cost advantage of Sun's VirtualBox. I've only ever run Parallels 3.0 - just because it seemed to be the one everyone recommended at the time that I purchased it - I had a lot of trouble at the time upgrading my XP Pro VM (imported from Virtual PC) to SP2 but once I got that sorted (thank you Peter Hinchcliffe!) it seems to do OK so I didn't look any further. However, I suppose that at some point (SL upgrade?) I will need to look at upgrading from Parallels 3.0 - so I suppose that will be a good time to also look at the alternatives. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 21/9/09 10:12 AM, Christopher S at c...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi Peter I've used the current versions of Parallels and Fusion and Sun's VirtualBox (which is free) and they are all pretty good virtual machines. Unless you are talking the latest Windows games I would think any of the above would be fine for most apps. Games may run best in Fusion but BootCamp is probably the better option - that is of course debatable. There is a big caveat with all three and that is that you need to own a copy of Windows to install in the virtual machine. If it's only a couple of apps that you need like the ATO Tax App then I'd probably suggest Sun's VirtualBox. Regards, Chris. From: Peter Curtis pcur...@aapt.net.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:57:06 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: VMWare Fusion $41 till 11.30am today Hi I need to run windoze for a couple of applications that can't be run on a Mac and currently use a small windows laptop. Now that I've bought a intel Mac I intend to run windoze on it but haven't got around to choosing which program to use. This email suggests now might be the time to make up my mind. The question is: Is VMWare Fusion a reasonable program to use for someone who wants to run a couple of windoze programs on their Mac? or should I be more careful in choosing what program I use? Thanks in anticipation. Regards Peter On 21/09/2009, at 9:38 AM, Christopher S wrote: Hi Guys, Just a heads up Vmware Fusion 2.0.5 is US$34.95 till 11.30AM Monday 21 September at this site: http://www.mupromo.com/deal/960/4438/vmware-fusion this is quite a saving if you¹re in the market for Fusion/Parallels. -- 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
VMWare Fusion $41 till 11.30am today
Hi Guys, Just a heads up Vmware Fusion 2.0.5 is US$34.95 till 11.30AM Monday 21 September at this site: http://www.mupromo.com/deal/960/4438/vmware-fusion this is quite a saving if you¹re in the market for Fusion/Parallels. Chris. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: VMWare Fusion $41 till 11.30am today
Hi Peter I've used the current versions of Parallels and Fusion and Sun's VirtualBox (which is free) and they are all pretty good virtual machines. Unless you are talking the latest Windows games I would think any of the above would be fine for most apps. Games may run best in Fusion but BootCamp is probably the better option - that is of course debatable. There is a big caveat with all three and that is that you need to own a copy of Windows to install in the virtual machine. If it's only a couple of apps that you need like the ATO Tax App then I'd probably suggest Sun's VirtualBox. Regards, Chris. From: Peter Curtis pcur...@aapt.net.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:57:06 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: VMWare Fusion $41 till 11.30am today Hi I need to run windoze for a couple of applications that can't be run on a Mac and currently use a small windows laptop. Now that I've bought a intel Mac I intend to run windoze on it but haven't got around to choosing which program to use. This email suggests now might be the time to make up my mind. The question is: Is VMWare Fusion a reasonable program to use for someone who wants to run a couple of windoze programs on their Mac? or should I be more careful in choosing what program I use? Thanks in anticipation. Regards Peter On 21/09/2009, at 9:38 AM, Christopher S wrote: Hi Guys, Just a heads up Vmware Fusion 2.0.5 is US$34.95 till 11.30AM Monday 21 September at this site: http://www.mupromo.com/deal/960/4438/vmware-fusion this is quite a saving if you¹re in the market for Fusion/Parallels. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
20% Off iTunes Gift Cards at Woolies
Woolworths have 20% off iTunes Gift Cards, just go to the checkout and ask (well not really cards just the codes). So you can get TomTom for your iPhone for only $80... Also check out http://www.buckscoop.com.au for other freebies and discounts etc. This is just FYI btw it's really not an ad. Chris. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans - plan calculator
This one is not as flash as numbers in a flash but still good... http://www.mactalk.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/planmatrix3gsv2.png From: choy c...@mac.com Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:13:45 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans - plan calculator There is a plan calculator on the web already comparing all the plans. Adjust the sliders according to your currrent/expected usage to find out which plans suit you ( any plans with red bars are a no-no!) http://www.numbersinaflash.com/iphone-plans-comparison-calcul/ -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: CAD progs at TAFE?
Hi Paul, I don't have specific information re TAFE however at Curtin we use Archicad 12 which is free for students and runs on Mac OS X and Windows - go to www.graphisoft.com. We also use AutoCAD which is really not free, and Windows only, however one of my colleagues has tested it with Parallels and it works well under that - there is a Student discount available. The product design people also use SolidWorks - again a student discount is available. Good luck. Regards, Chris. From: Paul Weaver pwea...@westnet.com.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:43:18 +0800 (WST) To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: CAD progs at TAFE? We have a daughter who may be doing an architectural drafting course at TAFE next year. Does anyone know what CAD progs they are using and can iMacs be in the picture? Cheers, Paul. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: CAD progs at TAFE?
Actually if you want to see what Curtin has in it's computer labs you can go to http://complabs.curtin.edu.au - check out 201.219 in Humanities - it's an Architecture lab. I forgot Google SketchUp Pro which is really great. I don't have specific information re TAFE however at Curtin we use Archicad 12 which is free for students and runs on Mac OS X and Windows - go to www.graphisoft.com. We also use AutoCAD which is really not free, and Windows only, however one of my colleagues has tested it with Parallels and it works well under that - there is a Student discount available. The product design people also use SolidWorks - again a student discount is available. From: Paul Weaver pwea...@westnet.com.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:43:18 +0800 (WST) To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: CAD progs at TAFE? We have a daughter who may be doing an architectural drafting course at TAFE next year. Does anyone know what CAD progs they are using and can iMacs be in the picture? -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
[4Sale] Colour Laser Multifunction Printer Samsung CLX-3175FN
Hi All, I'm sell my Samsung CLX-3175FN all-in-one colour laser printer/scanner/fax/copier. It's boxed as new and has done less than 320 prints. It's a great little unit and is billed as the world's smallest colour laser multifunction printer. It works on the network or directly via USB and with Macs and PCs of course. It's still under warranty and works really well, as it was purchased just before Christmas and has over 70% of the colour toners left and over 20% of the black toner. It's sells for around $560 and I'm selling mine for $420. Here's a link for more info: http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=printermultifuncti onfaxtype=printermultifunctionfaxsubtype=colourmultifunctionmodel_cd=CLX- 3175FN/XSA If you would like to purchase it or have any other questions just drop me a line. Thanks, Chris. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Firewire cable
Oops you were looking for 2.2 - 2.5... How about a 3m cable for ~$16 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Firewire-6pin-6-pin-IEEE-1394-3m-Cable-Lead_W0QQitemZ 300300025852QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item300 300025852_trksid=p3286.c0.m14_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A13 18 From: Christopher Scopa c...@iinet.net.au Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:18:19 +0900 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Firewire cable Hi Adrian, Check out eBay if you're happy to wait a week or so. I did a search for firewire 2m and checked worldwide. Here's one for AU$15 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Firewire-6pin-6-pin-6-6-IEEE-1394-2m-Cable-Lead-Wire_ W0QQitemZ290303144499QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?has h=item290303144499_trksid=p3286.c0.m14_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7 C240%3A1318 Goodluck, Chris. From: Adrian Skehan adrianske...@mac.com Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:01:36 +0900 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Firewire cable Does anyone know where I can get a Firewire Cable 2.2 to 2.5 meters long please? Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com http://www.skehan.id.au/ -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Firewire cable
Hi Adrian, Check out eBay if you're happy to wait a week or so. I did a search for firewire 2m and checked worldwide. Here's one for AU$15 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Firewire-6pin-6-pin-6-6-IEEE-1394-2m-Cable-Lead-Wire_ W0QQitemZ290303144499QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?has h=item290303144499_trksid=p3286.c0.m14_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7 C240%3A1318 Goodluck, Chris. From: Adrian Skehan adrianske...@mac.com Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:01:36 +0900 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Firewire cable Does anyone know where I can get a Firewire Cable 2.2 to 2.5 meters long please? Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com http://www.skehan.id.au/ -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Apple's currency converter widget playing up
Hi Guys, I had this problem too and I believe it was related to the Safari 4 Beta or 10.5.6. There's a solution, but it's not pretty. The fix is listed on Mac OS X Hints here http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20090225162441861 and they believe it's 10.5.6 that causes this. Here are their instructions, and all credit should go them: To fix this problem, make a copy of /Library/Widgets/Unit Converter.wdgt on your Desktop, Control-click on it and choose Show Package Contents from the pop-up menu, then open the UnitConverter.js file in a text editor. Search for USD (with the quotes). There should be only one matching line: if (a.iso == USD) return -1; Delete this line. Then, delete the else at the start of the next line, i.e. change the line from this... else if (a.name b.name) return -1; ...to this... if (a.name b.name) return -1; Save the changes and close the document. I suggest keeping the original widget in /Library/Widgets, and installing the corrected version in ~/Library/Widgets, so that the system's version remains untouched. This fixed the AUD - USD problem - not sure about the others though Goodluck Chris. From: Adrian Skehan adrianske...@mac.com Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:15:07 +0900 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Apple's currency converter widget playing up If you go the other way AU$1 = US$1 and if you put US$ on both sides $1 = $0.028 Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com http://www.skehan.id.au/ On 15/03/2009, at 1:04 AM, Wendy S. Austin wrote: Mine is playing up too, across a range of currencies. Wendy On 14/03/2009, at 6:54 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: Anyone noticed dodgy currency calculations when using Dashboard's standard conversion widget? -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Shareprice Dashboard/widget
Hi Aurora, Well to answer one of your questions you can display your widgets on your desktop by enabling the developer mode or by using an app like Amnesty. To enable dev mode, which is free, just type this into terminal: defaults write com.apple.dashboard devmode YES Logout and back in, open dashboard click and hold a widget then close dashboard and the widget will stay with you - you might have to do this every time you log in though which you don't with Amnesty. Unfortunately I can only recommend a good forex widget: http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/business/forexchartswidget.html Regards, Chris. Can I please have a recommendation for a Dashboard/Widget to monitor share prices, currencies etc? It doesn't have to be free - willing to pay :) I don't like the inbuilt one as it 'disappears' too much. I want this to be visible sitting in the background or as a transparency over other screens. I could not see a way to make the apple one do this. -- 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: iphone
Hi Ken, I have to clear a couple of things up here... The iPhone 3G has only been jailbroken, which means that if you jailbreak your iPhone you will have complete read/write access to the file system. It does not mean that it is unlocked for any carrier ie useable on any carrier. The iPhone 3G (current model) as of today can not be unlocked via a jailbreak. The only way an iPhone 3G can be unlocked is via a carrier, ie you call Telstra and they will charge you AU$150 to unlock the phone for use on other carriers' networks. Or you purchase an iPhone in Hong Kong (Italy too I believe) where they can come unlocked. There is a caveat here as some people who have purchased the iPhone in HK unlocked, then updated the firmware in the UK have found their phones to be relocked... Though that's another story. Oh and supposedly there are some chop shops in Vietnam that can take apart your iPhone and unlock it, however I this may still be a software unlock - but again another story. So what I'm saying is if you purchase an iPhone in the US, and ignoring the whole explanation that Mart gave which was v.good, you will have a locked iPhone that will essentially be an iPod Touch in Aus - as it won't work with Aus carriers unless ATT unlock it and I think you will have difficulty getting them to do that. And Telstra/Optus won't unlock it as it's not theirs... Sorry to pour cold water on this for you but it's not quite as straight forward as you might think. Up until this point I've had 4 (maybe 5, I've lost count) iPhones two first gens that I unlocked and two 3Gs one I Paid Telstra to unlock. I've sold all of them except for my current one which is locked... Good luck in your search the iPhone is definitely worth it, Chris. From: Ken Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 05:54:47 +0900 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: iphone Thanks again for the in depth assessment Janis, I'll buy a new 3G while I'm here, regards, Ken On 02/12/2008, at 7:05 AM, Janis Lynn wrote: Hi Martin/Ken Sorry, Yes, it was the 1st Generation 2G Iphone that I bought in the US, but I understand that software is now available to hack the 3G now as well. I had to download LibertyX to sync with my Macbook. I am running firmware 1.1.4 as I have not been game to update since it is running so flawlessly as is, but because of this I cannot download Apps from the Itunes store. This is no biggy as there are thousands of native Apps available and so far have been able to find the exact App or another one that does the same thing. Otherwise I have had no problems with the Iphone. So, Ken you can either buy a 2G Iphone on US EBAY which what I did or take your chances with a new 3G, which is what I intend do on my next trip to the US. Kind regards Janis -- 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]
[4Sale] MacBook Pro
Hi All, I¹m selling my MacBook Pro. It¹s in perfect condition and comes in original packaging etc. Here are some specs: MacBook Pro 15-inch Mid 2007 15.4² LED-backlit TFT matt display 1440x900 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB RAM 160GB 7200rpm HDD FireWire 400 800 ports NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 256MB DDR3 It¹s $2000 and I can deliver/setup in the Perth metro area if you like. It¹s also listed on eBay at the following link if you want some pics/a bit more detail/to bump my counter up... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=220321284827ssPageNam e=ADME:L:LCA:AU:1123 If you have any questions just drop me a line. Thanks, Chris. -- 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: External screen on MBP wont wake from sleep
Hi Dave, I'm experiencing the same issue I believe it to be driver related, hopefully 10.5.6 will fix it. My temporary solution is to disable sleep. I've had no problems since doing this - apart from the electricity bill... Regards, Chris. My new MBP (late 2008) MacOS 10.5.5 and my Apple 20in cinema display do not like each other at times - the display will not wake up from sleep frequently or will only give brief flashes of a disjointed screen. This is fixed by disconnecting then reconnecting the display. Does any one have any suggestions to fix this temporarily until Apple releases a patch, apart from the obvious one of resetting the sleep preferences in energy preferences so that the screen never sleeps? -- 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]
G4 Mac Mini for sale $9,900
Hi Guys, a friend of mine, whose name is also Chris, has asked me to post this DiscoMac ad. Hope that¹s okay. G4 1.42GHz Mac Mini for sale. Price $9,900 Comes with: 1GB RAM 80GB HDD Superdrive Bluetooth 802.11g Wireless 8 TFT Touchscreen Think Outside Stowaway BT keyboard 4 port USB2 hub with Firewire Mighty Mouse Griffin AirPlay CD stacker/sound system integration 8-speaker sound system 1994 (95 delivered) Land Rover Discovery ES That's right. The Mac Mini is installed in a Land Rover. The Land Rover details are: Discovery ES 1994 model, but delivered in Feb 1995 4 speed automatic 166K on the clock (12K a year) Twin underbelly LPG gas tanks (all boot space is available). Installed April '07 Does 250km for under $40 (about the same cost as a car that uses 10L per 100km) 20L Petrol tank (the LPG tanks replaced the main petrol tank. Leather seats Two sunroofs tow bar (never towed anything) side steps CD stacker Air con power windows/mirrors/steering 16 Alloy wheels etc, etc, etc. It is Aspen Silver in colour and is in great condition for its age. Regularly serviced (just had a $1,000 major service) and well maintained, the only reason its being sold is because it doesn't fit in works new small-cars-only carpark. Pics of the carputer can be found here: http://web.mac.com/kaliber45/iWeb/Discomac/Home/Archive.html The car be viewed by ringing Chris on 0488 990 579 or via 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: iPhone - still only Optus selling unlocked ?
Yes the price for the unlock on Telstra is $150 - no exceptions. I put in a complaint with the TIO as I eventually purchased the phone outright from Telstra. However they just said it's a commercial decision and they can't do anything. So if you want one off plan and unlocked Optus is the way to go. Regards, Chris. From: Chris Griffiths [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 07:08:28 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: iPhone - still only Optus selling unlocked ? A mate of mine wanted an iphone quickly and he rang Telstra Morley. He said they had heaps of them. They will also unlock the phone apparently. I think for a price! Regards Chris Griffiths On 07/08/2008, at 4:23 AM, Steven Knowles wrote: For those that are keeping right on top of the iPhone plans, could I trouble someone to confirm that Optus are currently the only telco with an unlocked version of the iPhone on offer? That's the last I heard. Basically all I need is an unlocked handset, as it will be for use on Etislat www.etisalat.ae in the UAE. Optus FAQ states... - The iPhone 3G will be locked to the Optus Network. If you connect the iPhone 3G to a Post-Paid (on account) contract you are able to unlock the handset by calling Optus Customer Service. No unlocking fee is applicable. With Optus Pre-Paid an $80 fee applies if network locking is removed within the first 6 months from the activation date. Alternatively, the customer needs to have recharged up to the value of $80. - So I interpret this as that an unlocked version of the iPhone would cost me $80 more than buying the just the handset itself. Correct? Is there a cheaper option? I don't like the idea of being a guinea pig - there's gotta be someone out there who's tested this already, ie. an Optus-sold unlocked iPhone on a foreign network? Why is it that only Optus sell an unlocked version (if that is still the case)? Cheers, Steven -- 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: Booting PPC and Intel Macs externally
Hi Guys, This bit is not quite correct with 10.5, though it was the case with 10.4, PowerPC based Macs will boot OS X only from APM partition scheme volumes. lntel based Macs require the Intel flavour of OS X; PowerPC based Macs require the PowerPC flavour of OS X. as we boot PowerPC and Intel Macs with 10.5 GUID partitioned drives all the time. We've also booted PowerPC Macs with a 10.5 MBR partitioned drive - though I don't recommend it as it is quite slow and a bit buggy. Chris. -- 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]
[4Sale] iPhone
Hi All, I need to sell one of my iPhones. Both come boxed with complete kits and are unlocked. Here are the details: 1 x 8GB iPhone unlocked with complete Invisible shield applied (http://www.invisibleshield.com/ smartphone/apple/iphone.php). The phone is in excellent condition though it has been used. Comes boxed and includes all accessories. $600 1 x 16GB iPhone unlocked new in box. This phone has never been used apart from unlocking. It's boxed and still has all protective plastic on it etc. $750 I've used the 8gb on Optus, Vodafone Telstra networks with prepaid SIMs. I recommend a Telstra NextG sim though as you can utilise the EDGE network which is much faster than GPRS. Oh and you can't use a 3 SIM as these do not work on 3G only networks. I can deliver it in the metro area or you can pick it up. I'll also be listing one of them on eBay on the weekend haven¹t decided which one yet. I thought I'd post here if anyone was interested though. If you have any questions just send me an email. It really is an amazing phone and so much better than anything else. Thanks, Chris. -- 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: problems with iTunes purchased songs on reformatted mac
Hi Guys, Apple have a support article on how to authorise/deauthorise and deauthorise all machines here http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93014 In a nutshell if you can still access the machine that has the authorised music you should be able to deauthorise via the Store menu in iTunes - choose deauthorise. If you can't access the machine you could wait till all 5 authorisations are used open iTunes go the Store option choose Account under the Quick Links section login and you will have a deauthorise all button - you can only use this once a year though. I have and it's worked as advertised. Regards, Chris. From: Evers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:28:43 +0900 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: problems with iTunes purchased songs on reformatted mac Hi Mark, everyone, We also have a problem with purchased iTunes files - the motherboard in my G5 iMac PPC was replaced under warranty so now has a different serial #. My daughter's purchased iTunes files had to be authorised to the new serial #, thus using another of the permitted number of devices (5 in total I believe), meaning that she has to de-authorise another machine. As it turns out, the replacement motherboard has a fault, so when we get another new one (under warranty) that will use yet another iTunes life. So, like Mark, does anyone know how to work around this to get back the lost authorities? Cheers Tony Evers Community Mental Health Educator Supporting The Transition To Parenthood PO Box 5075 Albany WA 6332 ph 08 9844 6317 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Take a moment to consider - am I confusing wants with needs? On 17/12/2007, at 5:04 PM, Mark Secker wrote: I've got a user that I support who had his machine reformatted and now is unable to play most of his iTunes store purchased music. he's re authorised his computer and some protected purchased tracks play and others don't. Looks like newer but still pre formatting purchases play- but older ones don't seem to want to play. Possibly one lot were purchased with one credit card and the others with another or possibly one lot with prepaid cards and another lot with credit cards? failing that anybody had any success cough cracking* cough iTunes songs - remember that we can't play them at all so the old burn them to a CD then re rip them as MP3's trick isn't going to work here. *feel free to contact me off list if you know a work around here but don't want to blurt it out on list... thanks -- ~ Mark Secker IT Labs Manager Computer Support Officer School of Business IT Services. ph# 61-8-6488 1855 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] University of Western Australia - CRICOS Provider No. 00126G ~ It takes an idiot to do cool things that's why it's cool - Haruhara Haruka (FLCL) http://www.pbase.com/marxz -- 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]
[4 Sale] SuperDrive Mac mini with display
SuperDrive Mac mini 1.42GHz PowerPC G4 1 GB RAM 80GB Hard Drive ATI Radeon 9200 Airport Extreme 802.11b/g Bluetooth 56K V.92 modem 10/100BASE-T Ethernet DVI/VGA Output Mac OS X 10.4.10 patched Comes with either Apple MultiScan 20² Display or Sony 17² Multiscan Display $500 The Mac mini is in perfect condition and comes boxed in original packaging it was used as an EyeTV server. Would make a great present or carputer... Thanks, Chris. -- 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: Owners of unlocked iPhones hosed by software update
Hey All, Yep, I'm selling something else... My iPhone which is awesome - it just makes every other phone seem like a toy. Though that's not why I'm writing. I just wanted to comment that sure the new firmware 1.1.1 hasn't been unlocked, however that's just a matter of time. And really if you're going to be playing with an iPhone here then you have to be prepared for some 'development' time. Also Apple won't support you via warranty if they detect the mods. Which is to be expected. I doubt Apple Australia would provide warranty repair work on iPhone over here right now anyway even if it wasn't modified. So my iPhone runs really well on firmware 1.0.2 and I don't plan to move to the new firmware until it's 'ready' which is probably a good philosophy for software updates in general. It works just fine on Vodafone and Optus networks. And Telstra might be even better because they have the faster EDGE data networks rather than the GPRS of the others. ... Oh and yes, I'm going to be listing it on eBay on the weekend :-) Hope you all have a good weekend, Chris. From: Brian Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:45 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Owners of unlocked iPhones hosed by software update Hi, Incase you are thinking of purchasing and un-locked iPhone off ebay - there are a few on offer.. http://search.ebay.com.au/search/search.dll? ht=1from=R4satitle=iphonesacat=3286%26catref%3DC6 Apple released an update for the iPhone on Thursday that brings the Wi-Fi Music Store to the device, as well as several security fixes and enhanced features. But, as expected, it also turns iPhones that were unlocked to run on cellular networks other than ATT's into little more than emergency call boxes. more here .. http://www.news.com/8301-13579_3-9786644-37.html? part=rsssubj=newstag=2547-1_3-0-5 Cheers Brian -- 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: [4Sale] WD My Book Pro II 1TB Backup HDD
Hi Neil and Everyone, True. However that offer hasn't been available for quite some time. It's a brand new drive, shrink wrapped with warranty, and hey you bought one so it works right? Though I was willing to drop the price to $500 including local delivery. I guess if we were to wait a few years the price might be more like $100 but I suppose that's the price we pay for our tech addiction. Chris. From: Neil Houghton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:10:10 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: [4Sale] WD My Book Pro II 1TB Backup HDD Hi Chris, Good product, but that sounds a bit expensive - I just (in July) bought one from HT on special for $469. Ordered it on a Friday arvo and for $18.69 freight charge they delivered it to me in Albany on the Monday lunch-time. Course, to be fair, I don't think the offer is on at the minute ;) Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 10/9/07 10:09 PM, Christopher S at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Everybody, With all this talk of backup HDDs I thought I could post one that I'm selling... It's a Western Digital 1 Terabyte triple interface (Firewire 400 / Firewire 800 / USB 2) Backup HDD. It has a big one touch backup button on the front and comes with backup software, Retrospect. It would be perfect for Leopard's new Time Machine backup feature. It's brand new and still shrink wrapped, I was going to use it however I decided an internal drive would better suit my needs so haven't. It has a full warranty with Harris Technology. Three other guys at work also bought them and are really happy with them. Here's a link with all the specs: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?DriveID=270 I'm selling it for $510, so send me an email or give me a call if you're interested. I could drop it off if you require and aren't too far from the city. Thanks, Chris Scopa. 0433074001 -- 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]
[4Sale] WD My Book Pro II 1TB Backup HDD
Hello Everybody, With all this talk of backup HDDs I thought I could post one that I'm selling... It's a Western Digital 1 Terabyte triple interface (Firewire 400 / Firewire 800 / USB 2) Backup HDD. It has a big one touch backup button on the front and comes with backup software, Retrospect. It would be perfect for Leopard's new Time Machine backup feature. It's brand new and still shrink wrapped, I was going to use it however I decided an internal drive would better suit my needs so haven't. It has a full warranty with Harris Technology. Three other guys at work also bought them and are really happy with them. Here's a link with all the specs: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?DriveID=270 I'm selling it for $510, so send me an email or give me a call if you're interested. I could drop it off if you require and aren't too far from the city. Thanks, Chris Scopa. 0433074001 -- 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: Mac book Pro
Hi Roger et al, Mine arrived at the beginning of this month - I ordered it on the 6th of June. The only customisation I made was to the 7200rpm HDD - absolutely worth it. Though it did blow out the delivery time from a about a week to 3-4 weeks. I think this might still be the case. So you might have another week to go... I am using Parallels and VMWare Fusion on it. They work pretty well. Oh as an aside I'm selling my 1st gen MacBook Pro on eBay here http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=220131132643 If anyone from WAMUG wins it - you can pick it up from me for no delivery charge :-) Chris. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:08:48 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Mac book Pro Hi Guys Has anybody got their MacBook Pro yet ?? mine has been on order for over 3 weeks now and I just asked for a larger HD!! We use Parallels here and have very few problems :) has anybody tried Fusion yet?? Regards Roger -- 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]
