Re: OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.4 Update

2013-06-06 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi, there has been no optical drive on the Mac Mini for the same period as with iMacs. The latest ones will have USB 3, but not Firewire. cheers, Susan. --- Susan Hastings Mobile: 0409 688 004 susanhasti...@mac.com On 06/06/2013, at 11:20 AM, John Thompson jet...@iprimus.com.au wrote:

Re: OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.4 Update

2013-06-06 Thread Stephen Chape
Hi folks, When I first started my iMac after the update, there was no menu bar at top of screen. I was able to open an application though from the dock. Once I did that the menu bar appeared. So I shut down, waited a few minutes, then started up again. And WOW it was up and going very fast ! I

Re: OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.4 Update

2013-06-06 Thread Ronda Brown
I found the update a very smooth installation; no problems what so ever. I do always backup my system first, and Repair Permissions before doing an update and repair permissions after installing the update. Plus I prefer to download and install the Combo Update, not update through Software

Re: OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.4 Update

2013-06-06 Thread John Thompson
Thanks Susan. I suspected as much but have not looked too deeply into the configuration of the Mac Mini. I am not sure what we are supposed to do when it comes to things like making DVD's; just add another clunking piece of equipment to your desk I guess. So saying, I do like 10.8.4. It now

Re: OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.4 Update

2013-06-06 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi John, You need to purchase Apple USB SuperDrive. They are quite small and work really well. I purchased one for my Son-n-Law when I did the transfer and setup of his new iMac. They are only $89AU http://store.apple.com/au/product/MD564ZM/A/apple-usb-superdrive?afid=p219%7CGOAUcid=AOS-AU-KWG

Re: OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.4 Update

2013-06-06 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 06/06/2013, at 11:20 AM, John Thompson jet...@iprimus.com.au wrote: On another topic. What would be the benefit of upgrading my Mac Mini to the latest model, and if I do, which one would be best? I do like the Mac Mini which I have been using since the first one came out. I had a

Re: Continuing disk problems

2013-06-06 Thread Barry Sexstone
Ronni After playing with the wretched drive etc last night I have decided to give up on this drive. I was doing some very odd things last night and at one stage refused to talk to me altogether. I suspect the drive may be the problem so I will return it to the person who passed it onto me

Re: OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.4 Update

2013-06-06 Thread Stephen Chape
Just to put my bit in here ! I bought the External drive along with my new iMac last November. Now I realise that I plug it in about every 2 months. Great to own just in case, but not essential. I love video editing and went to HD videos a while back. Stream straight from iTunes to TV or plug a

Re: Continuing disk problems

2013-06-06 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Barry, First thanks for your concern with my medical appointment, I appreciate it. It didn't go all that well, but I am improving slowly. The specialist keeps telling me it is going to take a long time for my body to recover. Patience!!! How I HATE that word... Thanks for getting back Re

Re: OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.4 Update

2013-06-06 Thread Daniel Kerr
Or I've been selling the more popular Samsung external burner. It's USB3 (over Apple's USB2) and is actually a bit cheaper at $69. A great little unit they are too. Work very well. (And my wholesaler now has a USB2 Samsung external BluRay burner/player for $149 which I've been testing. Works