Re: HD Fan speed.

2011-02-09 Thread Jay Smith
Now I read somewhere and as best as i can remember, a chap swapped out the apple hard drive for a new one in his iMac and the fan simply went full belt constantly. He claimed that he discovered that apple place a jumper on their hdd's to control the fans. He took out the new, replicated the

Re: Game controller

2011-02-02 Thread Jay Smith
This guide will address your preference for wireless... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIu5c9W2DY8feature=youtube_gdata_player Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at

Re: Stupid question #216

2011-01-25 Thread Jay Smith
You may want to read the question again. :) Sent from my iPhone On 1/20/11 11:26 PM, Dave wrote: Is it possible to upgrade the CPU on a blue-and-white PowerMac with a dual core 450? I was wondering if it's possible just to put in something stronger from a parts machine. -- You

Re: Help with second hand iMac G3 with no operating system or disks

2011-01-19 Thread Jay Smith
It makes sense. I always burn OS discs as slowly as possible. Baring in mind the age of the macs drives, they are of a time where it was common for many optical drives to have trouble reading burnt discs. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac

Re: OT: How to make a solid Mac backup plan

2011-01-18 Thread Jay Smith
Thar ye go.. http://www.macworld.com/article/156601/2011/01/what_how_backup.html?lsrc=nl_mwweek_h_cbstories Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at

Re: Help with second hand iMac G3 with no operating system or disks

2011-01-18 Thread Jay Smith
Mine is running 10.4 using burnt discs. -r I belive Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jan 2011, at 08:12, bit...@ovi.com wrote: i coul'd boot mine with a burnt OS 9.2.2 disk :p -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and

Re: Help with second hand iMac G3 with no operating system or disks

2011-01-14 Thread Jay Smith
I think that's a great idea. There are other distro's out there and this article lists the best... http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/43224.aspx With regards to the original question, apple don't sell them, eBay has many for sale. Sent from my iPhone On 14 Jan 2011, at 03:57,

Re: Combo 10.6.5 download will not mount

2010-11-24 Thread Jay Smith
Ahh, it's gotten a bit like mac rumours in here today! I think you asked a fair question Walter, because you wanted an answer. End of really Sent from my iPhone On 24 Nov 2010, at 22:01, Walter Sheluk wshe...@shaw.ca wrote: Sorry if my question seems trivial or loud -- You received

Re: How many USB ports is normal to have?

2010-11-04 Thread Jay Smith
What is your concern? Fire risk? Power consumption? Etc... Sent from my iPhone On 3 Nov 2010, at 17:41, Mystic Prowler coolmar...@gmail.com wrote: Is it normal to have this many USB ports? -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using

Re: Video files compatibility in itunes/front row.

2010-10-14 Thread Jay Smith
Excellent, thank you! Sent from my iPhone On 14 Oct 2010, at 06:07, Ashgrove salum...@gmail.com wrote: Apparently, there's an app called MiRow 1.0 that customizes Front Row. It's paid, though, but MacUpdate has it in special for $12.58... It does do what you want. -- You received this

Re: Best independent Apple forum

2010-10-07 Thread Jay Smith
Thanks guys, I will give the forum a look. I am just sick off the sheer number of pointless, snide comments on there. Mainly in this vein: User : I can't get x to work because... senior member : if you use it properly it WOULD work, dimbass newbie. Why?! Just why?! Sent from my iPhone

Re: Best independent Apple forum

2010-10-07 Thread Jay Smith
It's so nice to see I am not alone. I would rant more, but it's 6:15 pm, and I want to get home. I want to give them a pei e of my mind, but there is no use in that -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs.

Re: Best independent Apple forum

2010-10-07 Thread Jay Smith
Thanks for the suggestions and opinions. I do like to browse, it's as informative as a magazine, but free. I sift through the bits I don't like and read those I do. So m rumours is good for discovering, but if I need help, I know to come here! Sent from my iPhone -- You received this

Re: iMac and new EcoDisk

2010-10-03 Thread Jay Smith
Ah yes, the American's British stereo type, where everyone is a Dickensian cockney with crooked brown teeth, demonstrating a propensity for 'dastardly plans' or being Hugh Grant. All whilst eating typically common but equally bizarre or plainly boring foods that haven't been prolifically

Re: iMac and new EcoDisk

2010-10-01 Thread Jay Smith
Oh dear god! The Scottish would love that one! I was always bemused as to why a chicken burger required a hash brown in it, but this is silly. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The

Re: iMac and new EcoDisk

2010-10-01 Thread Jay Smith
Yes, I took the time to search for this, it looks disgraceful. A sandwich made out of meat, only in America. Perhaps they will make a smaller on for the kids?! The kids with bigger thighs than mine. Sent from my iPhone On 1 Oct 2010, at 10:41, Amanda Ward amanda.w...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: iMac and new EcoDisk

2010-10-01 Thread Jay Smith
It's a very odd menu, the kfc and similar. Chicken, deep fried, odd, coleslaw, yes, but the gravy, what is that all about? We are saved from the 'biscuit' in 'the uk. Which would just freak everyone out I think. Sent from my iPhone On 1 Oct 2010, at 19:01, Dennis B. Swaney ro...@aol.com

Re: Best independent Apple forum

2010-10-01 Thread Jay Smith
There's just not the volume of info there, I have signed up to macroumours and it seems to be suitable, if a little too busy. Sent from my iPhone On 1 Oct 2010, at 19:25, Judith Berkowitz sfjb...@mac.com wrote: Jonathan wrote: [snip] Why would I look further than here? Well as I said, I am

Re: iMac and new EcoDisk

2010-09-30 Thread Jay Smith
Avg are shipping these out now, I am a reseller, not had any trouble but my doubts. Obviously these haven't been used on slit loading device. But I can't see how they would be an issue, their thickness comparatively, is minimal. Sent from my iPhone On 28 Sep 2010, at 18:52, beecaretaker

Re: iMac and new EcoDisk

2010-09-30 Thread Jay Smith
What is a double down, and can I eat it? Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at

Re: Wondering about issues with this particular iMac

2010-09-26 Thread Jay Smith
Yes, but steve jobs seems to think everyone has capable Internet provision for streaming and quickly downloading movie files. It simply isn't the case. Then there are those who simply aren't satisfied having a non physical library. On a separate note, I am quite disapointed that my 27 quad

Re: Wondering about issues with this particular iMac

2010-09-25 Thread Jay Smith
Do you not fancy opening it up and fixing this steven? I'd love too myself. Though, you may not share my need to open things, lol Sent from my iPhone On 25 Sep 2010, at 01:36, Steven macintosh.awes...@gmail.com wrote: I have this exact model (except mine only has 1gb of RAM), and it works

Re: Wondering about issues with this particular iMac

2010-09-25 Thread Jay Smith
Sorry, so Santa rose is the code name? For the current iMacs? -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at

Re: Wondering about issues with this particular iMac

2010-09-25 Thread Jay Smith
Yes, I messed up a couple of iPods myself. They were broken anyway. Unreliable, 12 month shelf life things anyway. I am a computer engineer myself, so i delight in dismantling things, especially apple products, well, when their warranty has has run out at least Sent from my iPhone On 25 Sep