Re: optus wireless broadband & fan speeds

Hello Brian, I certainly don't recommend you running your MacBook Pro at high temperatures, you should avoid this. Apple advise that using your MacBook on your lap can become very hot, even causing a burn. In the Manual for your MacBook Pro, under Important Safety Information: "Handling your

Re: optus wireless broadband & fan speeds

Thank you for the information, it is sometimes a bit hot when resting on my lap! Good to know all is still well. Brian On 22/11/2009, at 2:11 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Brian, GPU Diode normally runs between 60 to 70 C depending on usage. Around 30-60 C is nothing to worry about, the Core

Re: optus wireless broadband -Firefox: Heat and the CPU usage problem

On 22/11/2009, at 11:03 AM, Janis Lynn wrote: Dear People I recently bought a optus USB wireless broadband, when I log on my Macbook fan immediately comes on revs around 6200 the whole time I am connected. Has anyone else had this problem? Also, is ok, I mean is it doing any

Re: optus wireless broadband & fan speeds

:1 > Total Number Of Cores: 2 > L2 Cache:6 MB > Memory: 4 GB > Bus Speed: 800 MHz > > > > On 22/11/2009, at 1:11 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > > > > On 22/11/2009, at 11:03 AM, Janis Lynn wrote: > >> >> >> Dear Pe

Re: optus wireless broadband & fan speeds

6 MB Memory: 4 GB Bus Speed:800 MHz On 22/11/2009, at 1:11 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: On 22/11/2009, at 11:03 AM, Janis Lynn wrote: > > > Dear People > > I recently bought a optus USB wireless broadband, when I log on my Macbook > fan immediate

Re: optus wireless broadband

On 22/11/2009, at 11:03 AM, Janis Lynn wrote: > > > Dear People > > I recently bought a optus USB wireless broadband, when I log on my Macbook > fan immediately comes on revs around 6200 the whole time I am connected. Has > anyone else had this problem? Also, is o

Re: optus wireless broadband

t; > > Dear People > > I recently bought a optus USB wireless broadband, when I log on my Macbook > fan immediately comes on revs around 6200 the whole time I am connected. Has > anyone else had this problem? Also, is ok, I mean is it doing any damage? > Also, any sugge

Re: optus wireless broadband

Dear People I recently bought a optus USB wireless broadband, when I log on my Macbook fan immediately comes on revs around 6200 the whole time I am connected. Has anyone else had this problem? Also, is ok, I mean is it doing any damage? Also, any suggestions how to fix would be

Re: Telstra NextG Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband

Andrew, I have used Bigpond NextG Wireless Broadband for about 18 months, the last six months pre-paid. My set-up is a fixed desk modem, USB connect; location Sawyers Valley. Typical download speeds about 1500 kb/s, upload 330 kb/s. Service is reliable, with only occasional congestion

Telstra NextG Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband

Very interested in feedback on speed and/or connection problems (OS X 10.5) for those who may have used Telstra Next G Wireless Broadband in the Perth Metro or Country areas using the USB modem. Regards Andrew Bignell Email: abign...@iinet.net.au Mobile: 0414 349 002 -- The WA

Fwd: [Internode-Bulletins] Internode releases NodeMobile Data: 3G Wireless Broadband Service

lletins] Internode releases NodeMobile Data: 3G Wireless Broadband Service Reply-To: internode-bullet...@lists.internode.on.net Dear Internode Customer, Internode has just release NodeMobile Data, a high performance, wide coverage wireless broadband access service using a 3G USB stick. You c

Vodafone Wireless Broadband

Hi All, Has anyone in the group experienced using Vodafone's wireless mobile broadband? I am considering starting a plan $39 month plus free USB modem with 5GB allowance month. 24mth contract offer expires 31 Dec 07. The coverage is operated on the 3G network with fast downloads within the areas.

Re: Experiences with Next G Relocatable Wireless Broadband Software ?

Vlad et al, No Virgin coverage here either (Banjup, WA). :-( Andrew. > Virgin may have released plans, but they don't reach my block. I just > checked. I can assure you that Telstra are the ONLY kids on my block. > > Telstra/BigPond's download limits per dollar cost are atrocious. $150 > monthl

Re: Experiences with Next G Relocatable Wireless Broadband Software ?

Virgin may have released plans, but they don't reach my block. I just checked. I can assure you that Telstra are the ONLY kids on my block. Telstra/BigPond's download limits per dollar cost are atrocious. $150 monthly for 3 gigs. I will be following Andrew's lead by complaining loudly and o

Re: Experiences with Next G Relocatable Wireless Broadband Software ?

ne in nearly two years of use. This did not fill me with confidence about the BigPond Wireless experience. So my question is...how are people who are using the Next G Relocatable Wireless Broadband finding the mac version software? Is it more stable than I experienced, or was that a bit

Re: Experiences with Next G Relocatable Wireless Broadband Software ?

ently signed up to Next G Relocatable Wireless Broadband (256kbps - G Fast plan.) A few weeks back he kindly brought his modem over and we did an install on my G5 PPC iMac...got an average of 3 bars reception strength...seemed to work well and speed measured an average around 220kbps As my current dialup spe

Re: Experiences with Next G Relocatable Wireless Broadband Software ?

ompetition... Andrew > Very reassuring to see someone else trying Next G Relocatable > Wireless Broadband. I thought I was alone. > > I have been using Next G RWBroadband for twelve days. During that > time the only dramas with the software have been two or three > occasions when

Re: Experiences with Next G Relocatable Wireless Broadband Software ?

Very reassuring to see someone else trying Next G Relocatable Wireless Broadband. I thought I was alone. I have been using Next G RWBroadband for twelve days. During that time the only dramas with the software have been two or three occasions when the Connection Manager would not respond

Experiences with Next G Relocatable Wireless Broadband Software ?

Hi Here's the storystuck in a small area here (Gelorup/Bunbury) that is a Terrestrial Broadband Access Blackhole (don't get me started...) A neighbour (PC user) recently signed up to Next G Relocatable Wireless Broadband (256kbps - G Fast plan.) A few weeks back he kind

Re: wireless broadband

A friend of mine who is a muso got their 3 mobile broadband USB modem from Scott at Get Mobile, who was prepared to drive over and drop it off and fill out the paperwork etc. He is a Mac user himself and it meant they didn't even have to go into the shop. If you're interested, he can be cont

Re: wireless broadband

Thank you Choy, Brett, Michael, Ronni, High quality, timely information. Much appreciated. Three wins by a mile. They are very upfront about their coverage area, and it works fine for me. Glenn. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives -

Re: wireless broadband

So, we are stuck to using Telstra if we travel into rural areas. Extract From Australian Macworld 09.2007: "Of all the wireless broadband options we tested there are two that stand out. If you travel into rural areas, Telstra's NextG offers the best coverage without any charges f

Re: wireless broadband

Have to agree. So long as you are happy with the coverage of capital cities - three has no equal - its really a no brainer. Brett On 16-Sep-07, at 10:49 AM, Michael Hawkins wrote: Glenn, I've been using Three's wireless broadband for almost 2 months and am very pleased

Re: wireless broadband

Glenn, I've been using Three's wireless broadband for almost 2 months and am very pleased with it. I initially tried the express card but had trouble with that and so swapped to the USB dongle. The paperwork for the set-up left out a vital bit of information - the number to &qu

Subject: Telstra wireless broadband + Mac

ny may say. Note if you have a mac with USB 1.1 ports you will need to use 2 ports with the modem as a single 1.1 port can't provide enough power (learnt that by trial and error - not mentioned anywhere in the instructions!) Dave On 16/09/2007, at 9:02 AM, wrote: Subject: Telstra

Re: Telstra wireless broadband + Mac

c when the cable connection is down! Regards Daniel F From: Glenn Nicholas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 15 September 2007 14:27:46 GMT+08:00 To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Telstra wireless broadband + Mac I want to use wireless broadband with my 17" PowerBook 2.16Ghz Core Duo It

Re: Telstra wireless broadband + Mac

eptember 2007 14:27:46 GMT+08:00 >> To: WAMUG Mailing List >> Subject: Telstra wireless broadband + Mac >> >> I want to use wireless broadband with my 17" PowerBook 2.16Ghz Core >> Duo >> >> It appears there are two primary choices, Telstra and Thre

Telstra wireless broadband + Mac

I want to use wireless broadband with my 17" PowerBook 2.16Ghz Core Duo It appears there are two primary choices, Telstra and Three. Telstra advise their Telstra Turbo Card is Mac compatible - I've read about some problems though. http://www.telstra.com.au/business/products/inter

Re: Wireless Broadband

On 08/05/2007, at 10:27 AM, Geoffrey & Barbara Maidment wrote: Just be careful about those comments re running water, Peter...;-) I am soon going to be on a first name basis with Sol Trujillo at the rate I'm going in Cowaramup. We are precisely 7.2kms from the exchange, which is precisely

Re: Wireless Broadband

On 08/05/2007, at 10:21 AM, Peter Bull wrote: You don't have to work in the mining industry to have broadband problems. We have just moved into a house in East Cannington (that is not in the outback incidentally) and checked that ADSL was available before we bought it. We applied to Westnet

Re: Wireless Broadband

Just be careful about those comments re running water, Peter...;-) I am soon going to be on a first name basis with Sol Trujillo at the rate I'm going in Cowaramup. We are precisely 7.2kms from the exchange, which is precisely 2.8kms too far. Meanwhile, down the road, a caravan park which is on

Re: Wireless Broadband

You don't have to work in the mining industry to have broadband problems. We have just moved into a house in East Cannington (that is not in the outback incidentally) and checked that ADSL was available before we bought it. We applied to Westnet for a connection - yes, broadband is available in

Re: Wireless Broadband

now they definitely work. Hope that helps. Kind Regards Daniel On 7/05/2007 3:33 PM, "Greg Manzie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello WAMUGers My Wife works in the mining industry and needs wireless broadband. She has a 17" MacBook Pro 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo/2GB/256MB V

FW: Wireless Broadband

-Original Message- From: Susan Hastings [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 7 May 2007 4:07 PM To: 'Greg Manzie' Subject: RE: Wireless Broadband Hi Greg, if you have installed the manager, you now have the modem driver installed. From there, you just find out the use

Re: Wireless Broadband

Regards Daniel On 7/05/2007 3:33 PM, "Greg Manzie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello WAMUGers > > My Wife works in the mining industry and needs wireless broadband. > She has a 17" MacBook Pro 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo/2GB/256MB VRAM 2GB > SDRAM. With OS 10.4.9.

Wireless Broadband

Hello WAMUGers My Wife works in the mining industry and needs wireless broadband. She has a 17" MacBook Pro 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo/2GB/256MB VRAM 2GB SDRAM. With OS 10.4.9. We recently tried out a Bigpond Next G, wireless broadband USB mobile card, recommended by a Fonezone shop (Plan

Re: Wireless Broadband G4 PowerBook

I have espoused the simplicity of Macs since the LISA. Am about to abandon ship Why is it so difficult to connect an Airport Extreme Base Station to a G4 12" PB 2004 with a 802.11G wireless card. Westnet whom I recommended to my daughter as a Mac helpful broadband provider has advised that

Re: Wireless Broadband G4 PowerBook

Metal Artwork Creations wrote: Spending approx $300 for a Mac base station should surely offer a simpler solution. Did you buy it from a local dealer? Are they interested in helping? Good luck Paul

Re: Wireless Broadband G4 PowerBook

Metal Artwork Creations <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have espoused the simplicity of Macs since the LISA. I'm guessing no one here is going to be able to help you without a lot more detail on the exact problem. > Why is it so difficult to connect an Airport Extreme Base Station to a > G4 12"

Wireless Broadband G4 PowerBook

I have espoused the simplicity of Macs since the LISA. Am about to abandon ship Why is it so difficult to connect an Airport Extreme Base Station to a G4 12" PB 2004 with a 802.11G wireless card. Westnet whom I recommended to my daughter as a Mac helpful broadband provider has advised that

Maybe? - Aussie Wireless Broadband firm hints at iTunes launch

Hi All Thought this was quite interesting. Would be nice to get iTMS (iTunes Music Store) to Australia. Fingers crossed! I better start saving some money for it. :o) Enjoy! Kind Regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 041