Re: [CGUYS] Cleaning the Dust out of a PC

[Tom Piwowar]

>I pulled out a CD drive cleaning disc and ran
>it on my burner. Sure enough, some of that chased dust had managed to
>work its way inside to coat the lens on the burner. Caveat!

So it is better to suck than to blow and better to be wet than to be dry 
and necessary keep everything grounded and above all: stay out of 
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[CGUYS] Female gamers

[Tony B]

You know, as of now this advice may need to be re-thought.

Females now play more video games than men. And they play the vast
majority on PCs. I don't even know if the games they like to play are
available on Macs, except in their browser versions.

It does, however, seem that laptops are just fine for these types of games.

PS No, a quick check at one popular site (Popcap) shows no Mac
software downloads available. However, Mobile (PDA, phone) versions
*are* available. I wonder if anyone actually asked her what types of
games (if any) she likes to play?


As far as the daughter's computer, the Mac looks like the
way to go.  If she were a gamer I wouldn't even bother
thinking about a laptop, but that's probably not helpful..




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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Jeff Wright]

> -Original Message-
> AmigaDOS did it before either, and OS-9 I think did it
> before AmigaDOS.  But that's ancient history :-)

Well, I just meant between the 2.  And we're talking pre-emptive
multi-tasking, not that dressed up cooperative stuff.
 
> Nice post Jeff, BTW.  Very balanced and sensible.

Crap.  Now you'll expect it all the time.



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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Eric S. Sande]

Windows did this first, but that's ancient history.


AmigaDOS did it before either, and OS-9 I think did it
before AmigaDOS.  But that's ancient history :-)

As far as the daughter's computer, the Mac looks like the
way to go.  If she were a gamer I wouldn't even bother
thinking about a laptop, but that's probably not helpful..

But if she were a gamer she wouldn't need to ask.

:-)

Nice post Jeff, BTW.  Very balanced and sensible.



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Re: [CGUYS] Switch from dial-up to broadband

[Tony B]

I wouldn't want to screw with the existing network, so I'd take them
all wireless. Well, two of them anyway.



   The two POS computers already are hardwired by a CAT5 cable for their
networking




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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Mason Miller]

No Windows included, although if you know you want it, you can get the 
Apple with it preinstalled at macmall.com.  Parallels will let you run 
any version of Windows in a Mac "window." Dual booting requires XP or Vista.


Mason

Pete Rozanski wrote:

Can't they run both a Windows OS as well as a Mac OS?
  


  

They can run both.



How does the licensing work? Does the price for the Mac include a fee for
the Windows OS, and does it need all the MS patches? Which version of
Windows does it run?

PC-Pete



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Re: [CGUYS] Landscape Object in Word

[b_s-wilk]

I¹m trying to insert an Excel spreadsheet into an MS Word document so it
appears and prints in landscape orientation.  This is on a Mac.

I followed the instructions in Word: select pages -> format -> document ->
page setup -> landscape icon -> OK -> apply to selected text.

Word inserts a ³section break (next page).²

But when I look in Print Preview, the text on the page is still in portrait
mode, as is the inserted spreadsheet.



On the page before the spreadsheet, insert a section break. Define that 
new section as being horizontal/landscape.


At the end of the spreadsheet, just below the last line and outside of 
the grid, insert another section break. Define the following section 
pages to be vertical.


Betty



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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Jeff Wright]

> Daughter's friends tell her that Dell and Toshiba laptops are crap, the
> only thing to have is a Mac because it will do multi-tasking, runs so
> much faster than a PC

Both systems will mutli-task and have for years.  Windows did this first,
but that's ancient history.  "Runs so much faster" is highly subjective.  A
2-year old Macbook will be spanked by a new Dell in terms of performance and
vice versa.

> and it is so much more reliable than PC.

YMMV.  "PC" is not a monolithic term like Mac.  Many vendors and differing
levels of quality.  Dell and Toshiba are typically tops in quality for PCs.
Lenovo (formerly IBM) has a good rep too.  A careless user can hose a Mac as
quickly as they can a PC.

> Based
> on these comments, she thinks that she should get a Mac.

Hopefully, they don't comment about playing in traffic if she's this easily
swayed.

The computer is a simply a tool and depending on what you are doing and your
budget will determine what you get.  At best, it's a preference; some people
like the Mac platform, others Windows.  Either will get the job done.

You need to tell us what she wants to do and her criteria for what is
acceptable.  Does she want a lighter unit, or can she accept a couple extra
pounds in exchange for a couple hundred dollars cheaper?  What type of
software will she need for classes?  Will the school support the laptop?  If
not, what support is available locally?

Go to the Dell site and poke around.  They have many different configs and
options.  You should be able to pick up a very decent laptop for your
daughter for around $1,000.  The Dell outlet generally has even better
prices, but the selection is limited to what is on hand.  I've bought many
different systems from the outlet and haven't been disappointed.  Still, it
never hurts to extend the warranty out to 3 years, especially since it's a
laptop and will be lugged around.

I have a couple Dell Inspiron 1501 laptops at work I bought from the outlet
refurbed.  No problems.

Dell outlet Inspiron notebooks:  http://tinyurl.com/jyr69



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[CGUYS] Switch from dial-up to broadband

[Steve Rigby]

  The place where I work, a small shop, is moving to broadband from 
dial-up.  As this new broadband hookup will use the ethernet port 
previously used to network two computers for point-of-sale purposes, a 
routing system of some sort is needed.  Additionally, one other 
computer is desired to be linked up but only for the purposes of 
internet access via the new broadband connection.


  The two POS computers already are hardwired by a CAT5 cable for their 
networking, and the third computer has never been networked.  With the 
appropriate hardware, would there be any advantage, other than having 
to lay some cable to that third computer, to going wireless, or would 
that be an unnecessary, more expensive and more complicated solution?  
That third computer would probably only require about 30' of cable.


  Steve



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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[b_s-wilk]

As always, the choice of computer should reflect the kind of software 
that will be used. For people in the creative arts, most agencies and 
video houses use Macs. Creative software, even when cross-platform, is 
written better for Macs [fewer steps, more intuitive, with features 
built into the OS], except for 3D modeling and animation--good 3D 
programs are available for Macs, Unix, Windows.


For many other uses, it probably doesn't matter, as long as she can 
learn how to maintain and back up her system/files herself. Dell has 
very good notebooks [we use an Inspiron] ranging from bargain to 
outrageously expensive [and amazing]. MacBooks are very good [we have an 
iBook]. MacBook Pro notebooks have many more features and capabilities 
but cost 40% more.


With a PC, she can use software she already has. With a MacBook [Pro] 
she can use Windows software [with Bootcamp for dual boot, or Parallels 
emulator, or Codeweavers CrossoverMac] as well as the Mac software 
that's bundled.


Try out several notebook computers. Have her talk to friends about what 
they're using. She needs to go to stores that carry the notebooks she's 
considering so she can compare features, software, specs, then decide 
which one is right for her. Does she need a PC/Extreme card slot? Big 
display? Extended desktop? built-in camera? DVD burner? There are lots 
of considerations and choices. Then let her decide.


Betty



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Re: [CGUYS] Shhh...

[Tom Campbell]

Watercooling.
Still uses fans on the radiators but they are big
(120mm) and only turn at about 900rpm.
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/product/Liquid/DIY/cl-w0076/cl-w0076.asp
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/product/Chassis/fulltower/tai-chi/tai_chi_index.asp

OR

Get a new case that will accomodate big, slow fans and
go crazy with your processor cooler.

http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=810
http://tinyurl.com/yuxk27

I went with Bigwater 745 cooling cpu, gpu, chipset. on
an amd dual core
full load cpu temp 39c
and quiet as a laptop

- Original Message - 
From: "Jay Montero" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 9:46 AM
Subject: [CGUYS] Shhh...


> I am looking for advice on making my PC a little
quieter.  I gather I
> need to look at replacing my case fan and power
supply...? What do you
> recommend that you have actually tried?  (It's a Linux
box in case that
> makes any difference.)  TIA
>
>
>


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[CGUYS] Landscape Object in Word

[Harvey Simon]

I¹m trying to insert an Excel spreadsheet into an MS Word document so it
appears and prints in landscape orientation.  This is on a Mac.

I followed the instructions in Word: select pages -> format -> document ->
page setup -> landscape icon -> OK -> apply to selected text.

Word inserts a ³section break (next page).²

But when I look in Print Preview, the text on the page is still in portrait
mode, as is the inserted spreadsheet.






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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Wayne Dernoncourt]

On Thu, 3 May 2007, Tony B wrote:
 

But I know what you're anticipating. The rabid 1% portion
of the 4% user base on one machine will often jump in and
try to make you feel _stupid_ if you don't buy that one.
Just ignore them.


At least try to.


The girl wants a Mac, get her a Mac. She'll decide for
herself if she likes it.


It might be interesting to see what her experience is.
It could be a very expensive lesson if it doesn't work
out well.

Take care  |   This clown speaks for himself, his job doesn't
Wayne D.   |   pay for this, etc. (directly anyway)



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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Mason Miller]

MacBook is great.  Get the one with the SuperDrive.  Add:

$129 for the Student/Teacher edition of Microsoft Office for the Mac.
$249 for AppleCare.  Particularly for a student, you will want the 3  
year parts warranty. - You can find this for around $180-190 if you  
shop Amazon/Froogle.


This ought to give her everything she needs to be a productive  
student.  RAM is super easy to upgrade on these units, I would  
recommend at least 1 gig of RAM.


Mason

On May 3, 2007, at 1:12 PM, Robert wrote:

Daughter in college, studying stage management, decides she wants a  
laptop.  Neither she nor dad owns one, and neither have owned a  
Mac.  Both own desktop PCs with lots of software.  Dad sends  
daughter his minimum recommended specifications for PC laptop,  
using Dell as an example.


Daughter's friends tell her that Dell and Toshiba laptops are crap,  
the only thing to have is a Mac because it will do multi-tasking,  
runs so much faster than a PC, and it is so much more reliable than  
PC.  Based on these comments, she thinks that she should get a Mac.


Dad has no objection and no bias for either, but worries that out- 
of-pocket expenses will be greater for a Mac because of the  
necessity of purchasing all new software.

(1)  Can you comment on the pro/cons of PC versus Mac laptop?

(2) Since Dad has no knowledge of Mac, what are the specifications  
and models that daughter needs to shop for a Mac?




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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Pete Rozanski]

 


>>PC-Pete,  We are discussing pros and cons ...
 
>>Mark Snyder

If I am PC-Pete does that make you Mac-Mark?

PC-Pete



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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Pete Rozanski]

>> Can't they run both a Windows OS as well as a Mac OS?

>They can run both.

How does the licensing work? Does the price for the Mac include a fee for
the Windows OS, and does it need all the MS patches? Which version of
Windows does it run?

PC-Pete



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[CGUYS] Online Checkbooking

[Jay Montero]

I do use my bank's online access.  I have been doing so for many years.  
I just am looking for a convenient way to access my own independent 
checkbook electronically from anywhere.  Note: Do you trust your bank to 
be perfect (not make any mistakes)?


on Thu, 3 May 2007, John DeCarlo wrote:
>I recommend using your financial institution's online presence.
>They know how much money you have in the account, they can send
>the checks out for you if you want.  Then you can get rid of your
>paper checkbook, if you want.



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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[John DeCarlo]

I don't have that much to add, except that if she were to choose a Dell, you
could save quite a bit of money by not buying the fastest CPU - there is a
huge premium for that.  I just priced a Dell Home E1505 with your specs
except a 1.73 GHz CPU, and it was around $850.

I don't know how vital it would be for her (would it replace her desktop?)?

I would also invest in an extended warranty through AppleCare (sp?) or Dell
- probably well worth a few hundred.

On 5/3/07, Robert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:



==

P. S. Here's what Dad recommended for PC laptop (taken from Dell website):

Intel Core Duo T7200 2 GHz. processor, 667 MHz. FSB
15.4" WXGA screen
1 GB memory, with possibility of expansion
120 GB hard drive
CD/DVD burner
256 MB GeForce 7300 video card
85 WHr battery
wireless card

Dell price $1,286 at the time



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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[mike]

They can run both.

Mike

On 5/3/07, Jeff Miles <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


The thing that got me on this thread is the software needed to be
replaced wasn't mentioned. What is it she's doing and what is it she
needs?
Also, are the Macbooks now a dual like the new iMacs? Can't they
run
both a Windows OS as well as a Mac OS?

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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Constance Warner]

My husband and I agree that, given what the student wants, a MacBook
would be a good choice.  (Disclaimer: He works for macUpgrades, and
among other things, he sells MacBooks.  He also points out that Apple
has EDUCATIONAL DISCOUNTS.)

I have a MacBook, and I'm very happy with it.

--Constance Warner



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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Jeff Miles]

	The thing that got me on this thread is the software needed to be  
replaced wasn't mentioned. What is it she's doing and what is it she  
needs?
	Also, are the Macbooks now a dual like the new iMacs? Can't they run  
both a Windows OS as well as a Mac OS?


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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[mike]

Even though her friends do sound biased, it would make sense to go with a
recommendation of peers who are using their laptops for the same things she
will be using hers for.  I think that is the biggest reason to go with
macbook.  If you do go with pc, that dell seems quite overpriced mentioned
in this thread.  Check out Frys electronics online or otherwise, they are
constantly offering deals on solid HP's and Toshibas and Compaqs for under
800 dollars.  Take the extra cash you'd save from buying a macbook and put
it towards one of those we cover everything extended warranties.  Friend of
mine picked up a very nice dual core HP for about 800 with the extended
warranty just a little bit ago.  Find out what she's using it for first,
then look at which would fit better.  The software these stage managers use
might either be mac only or the best version of it is mac only.

Mike

On 5/3/07, Robert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Daughter in college, studying stage management, decides she wants a
laptop.  Neither she nor dad owns one, and neither have owned a Mac.
Both own desktop PCs with lots of software.  Dad sends daughter his
minimum recommended specifications for PC laptop, using Dell as an
example.

Daughter's friends tell her that Dell and Toshiba laptops are crap, the
only thing to have is a Mac because it will do multi-tasking, runs so
much faster than a PC, and it is so much more reliable than PC.  Based
on these comments, she thinks that she should get a Mac.

Dad has no objection and no bias for either, but worries that
out-of-pocket expenses will be greater for a Mac because of the
necessity of purchasing all new software.

(1)  Can you comment on the pro/cons of PC versus Mac laptop?

(2) Since Dad has no knowledge of Mac, what are the specifications and
models that daughter needs to shop for a Mac?


==

P. S. Here's what Dad recommended for PC laptop (taken from Dell website):

Intel Core Duo T7200 2 GHz. processor, 667 MHz. FSB
15.4" WXGA screen
1 GB memory, with possibility of expansion
120 GB hard drive
CD/DVD burner
256 MB GeForce 7300 video card
85 WHr battery
wireless card

Dell price $1,286 at the time



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Re: [CGUYS] Fwd: Today's Headlines: In Web Uproar, Antipiracy Code Spreads Wildly

[b_s-wilk]

The DMCA has to be repealed. The same companies that steal from artists 
and overcharge consumers create new revenue flow from law suits, and now 
they're breaking hardware.


This isn't our government working for "we the people." Corporations are 
not people, no matter what legislation their lobbyists have bribed 
through Congress.


You're sick of seeing the code posted online? And how is that worse than 
companies ripping off artists and consumers? Have you ever had creative 
content stolen by corporations? I have.


Betty

mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I'm sure the people who now have dead hd dvd players for new movies are
going to be sick of seeing it too.

Mike

On 5/3/07, Tony B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I've been wondering who was going to be the first to post the number
here. Not me, I'm sick of seeing it.

On 5/3/07, Fred Holmes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> In Today's New York Times:
> In Web Uproar, Antipiracy Code Spreads Wildly
> By BRAD STONE
> Sophisticated Internet users have joined up to distribute a
> code used to prevent piracy of high-definition movies.
>
> http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/03/technology/03code.html?th&emc=th




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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Snyder, Mark]

PC-Pete,  We are discussing pros and cons for this guy who's daughter
(college art major) is asking him for one. Geeze man, pay attention: we
are not trying to figure out which is "best" - just what would work for
the daughter...
 
Mark Snyder
-Original Message-
>>  Can you comment on the pro/cons of PC versus Mac?

Haven't we beat this enough? 



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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Michael Lewis]

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Robert sez:

>Well, I meant a reasonable comparison between laptops of the two, not a 
>rant.
>
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>
>Pete Rozanski wrote:
  Can you comment on the pro/cons of PC versus Mac?
   
>>
>> Haven't we beat this enough? 


Exactly. That's why I just listed the specs of a MacBook and its price
and will let the student decide if the software provided on the MacBook,
the need for gaming-level graphics like the Dell has, or any other
factor determines if she can do her work with one machine over the
other. I have my preference mainly due to what I do and the way I work,
but mentioning that would be talking about me, and we're trying to
determine what is best for the student.

Hopefully she can get to an Apple Store for a good overview of
capabilities, though, so she isn't limited by misinformation she seems
to be getting on both Windows and Mac OS. She could truly compare the
software then, and she likely really won't care how the desktop looks as
long as she can do her work and fun.


-- 
Michael Lewis
Off Balance Productions
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Re: [CGUYS] Online Checkbooking

[John DeCarlo]

Jay,

I recommend using your financial institution's online presence.   They know
how much money you have in the account, they can send the checks out for you
if you want.  Then you can get rid of your paper checkbook, if you want.

I don't recommend using my.checks.ru, even though it is free.

On 5/3/07, Jay Montero <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I am looking to keep track of my checkbook online.  I googled and found
a few sites but was wondering what folks on the cGuys list recommend.



--
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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Robert]

Well, I meant a reasonable comparison between laptops of the two, not a 
rant.


You can see from the things that were said to my daughter about what PCs 
can't do -- multi-task, run fast, and run without crashing -- that the 
opinions might be biased.  It might well be that a Mac laptop is better 
than a PC (how would I know, I've used neither) but seemingly biased or 
extravagant  expressions don't provide much confidence in veracity.


Pete Rozanski wrote:

 Can you comment on the pro/cons of PC versus Mac?
  


Haven't we beat this enough? 


Pete Rozanski



  




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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Tony B]

Not really, but then nobody's forcing anyone to read or participate in
the thread.

The question of which machine to buy is a valid one and must be
revisited at least yearly since computer hardware and software changes
so rapidly.

But I know what you're anticipating. The rabid 1% portion of the 4%
user base on one machine will often jump in and try to make you feel
_stupid_ if you don't buy that one. Just ignore them.

The girl wants a Mac, get her a Mac. She'll decide for herself if she likes it.


Haven't we beat this enough?




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[CGUYS] Online Checkbooking

[Jay Montero]

I am looking to keep track of my checkbook online.  I googled and found 
a few sites but was wondering what folks on the cGuys list recommend.




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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Pete Rozanski]

>>  Can you comment on the pro/cons of PC versus Mac?

Haven't we beat this enough? 

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Re: [CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Michael Lewis]

Robert sez:

>P. S. Here's what Dad recommended for PC laptop (taken from Dell website):
>
>Intel Core Duo T7200 2 GHz. processor, 667 MHz. FSB
>15.4" WXGA screen
>1 GB memory, with possibility of expansion
>120 GB hard drive
>CD/DVD burner
>256 MB GeForce 7300 video card
>85 WHr battery
>wireless card
>
>Dell price $1,286 at the time

She'd be fine with a MacBook. You give up a couple inches in screen but
gain a SuperDrive that will burn DVDs among other things. Especially
with her being in an artistic major. The base model has:

Intel Core Duo 2GHz processor, 667 MHz FSB
13.3" glossy widescreen display
1 GB memory, expandable to 2GB
80 GB hard drive (replace with a 120 GB drive for $50 at purchase)
(note these drives are 5400RPM; the Dell maybe a slower 4200RPM and
depending on the work she does it can be noticeable)
Dual-Layer SuperDrive (CDROM,CD-R,CD-RW,DVD+-R)
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with
main memory
(MacBook Pros get the bigger video chips; this is acceptable for all but
the most demanding games)
55WHr lithium battery (up to 6 hours on battery, give or take for drive,
DVD, etc. use)
Airport Extreme wireless built-in (.b/.g/.n bands)

Other things that Dell may not have:
Built-in iSight camera
iLife applications (not demo apps that time out in 30 days like a lot of
PCs are loaded with)
Apple Remote for use with Front Row media software
Built-in omni-directional mic
Bluetooth
Mag-Safe power adapter (connects magnetically and pops off if the cord
is kicked; less chance laptop dragged to floors)
Firewire port (and 2 USB 2.0 ports)

$1299 from the Apple Store 

Oh, you can also run Windows on it if you have to via Boot Camp (reboot
into Windows) or something like Parallels (runs Windows on top of Mac OS
X. Buy from some place like MacMall.Com and you can get several freebies
(usually free after rebate) such as RAM upgrades, printers, etc. If she
needs MS Office, get the Student/Teacher Edition. It's much cheaper.
However, if all she would be using is Word, consider using NEO-Office
(free from ) or just using Mac OS X's
TextEdit which will read most Word .doc and save as also.

More here: 

Note that there is a slightly lesser version of the MacBook that is a
very capable little system for just $1099. (Although I'd probably up the
RAM on it to 1GB -- so at that point the $1299 model is a good buy).


-- 
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Off Balance Productions
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[CGUYS] [Fwd: Protect Listeners' Right to Music Diversity on Internet Radio]

[b_s-wilk]

This message arrived today from Live365.com. I contacted my 
representatives when the outrageous and unfair royalty increases were 
targeted at Internet radio stations in March. This affects nearly ALL 
Internet music radio, not just Live365. Details of HR 2060: 
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.2060:. If music radio 
is being targeted, perhaps other Internet radio stations may be next.


Do you listen to music radio on the Internet? Please phone or write 
[more effective than email] your representatives and ask for their 
support of The Internet Radio Equality Act (HR 2060) before your 
favorite music stations are silenced.


thx,
Betty

---
"Piracy is the act of stealing an artist's work without any intention of
paying for it. I?m not talking about Napster-type software. I?m talking
about major-label recording contracts."-- Courtney Love


 Original Message 
Subject:Protect Listeners' Right to Music Diversity on Internet Radio
Date:   Thu, 3 May 2007 08:35:54 -0700 (PDT)
From:   Live365 CEO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To:   [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Live365.com 
*April 27, 2007*

*Re: Ask your Representative to cosponsor the Internet Radio Equality Act!
 



Dear Live365 Listener,*

The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) recently denied webcasters' requests
for a rehearing on its ruling of unfairly high new royalty rates -- a
stunning 300 to 1200 percent increase -- for Internet radio for period
2006-2010.

Internet radio is singled out from all other radio, burdened with fees
not paid by AM or FM stations, and at rates at least 3-4 times paid by
satellite and cable radio. The ruling even included absurd minimum of
$500 per station per year to penalize the smallest webcasters with the
highest rates.

Should this ruling stand, many of your favorite stations will be
silenced. You will find Live365's 260 genres reduced to the same meager,
homogenized list carried on AM/FM radio, because the unfair rates would
drive webcasters in niche genres with unique content unavailable
elsewhere out of business.

You can, however, help protect your favorite tunes of your favorite DJs
from being silenced.

*The Internet Radio Equality Act (HR 2060) *

has been introduced in Congress by Representative Jay Inslee (D-WA). A
simple phone call to your Representative to ask for their support on
this Bill will go a long way toward ensuring your right to diversity and
choice in radio. Better yet, please also write and fax to show how
serious you are. They need to know how much your music means to you.

*Click here for the number of your Representative. Call NOW!
*

Sincerely,
Mark Lam
CEO, Live365
--
To learn how your single call can make the difference, visit
www.live365.com/choice , and the
SaveNetRadio Coalition we formed with listeners, webcasters, artists,
and labels: www.savenetradio.org .


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[CGUYS] Comparing Mac and PC laptops

[Robert]

Daughter in college, studying stage management, decides she wants a 
laptop.  Neither she nor dad owns one, and neither have owned a Mac.  
Both own desktop PCs with lots of software.  Dad sends daughter his 
minimum recommended specifications for PC laptop, using Dell as an example.


Daughter's friends tell her that Dell and Toshiba laptops are crap, the 
only thing to have is a Mac because it will do multi-tasking, runs so 
much faster than a PC, and it is so much more reliable than PC.  Based 
on these comments, she thinks that she should get a Mac.


Dad has no objection and no bias for either, but worries that 
out-of-pocket expenses will be greater for a Mac because of the 
necessity of purchasing all new software. 


(1)  Can you comment on the pro/cons of PC versus Mac laptop?

(2) Since Dad has no knowledge of Mac, what are the specifications and 
models that daughter needs to shop for a Mac?



==

P. S. Here's what Dad recommended for PC laptop (taken from Dell website):

Intel Core Duo T7200 2 GHz. processor, 667 MHz. FSB
15.4" WXGA screen
1 GB memory, with possibility of expansion
120 GB hard drive
CD/DVD burner
256 MB GeForce 7300 video card
85 WHr battery
wireless card

Dell price $1,286 at the time



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Re: [CGUYS] Fwd: Today's Headlines: In Web Uproar, Antipiracy Code Spreads Wildly

[Bert Brehm]

0011001110010100011000111001001100010011000100
110011001000111001010001110111001101000100
01010011001100110101011001000111101101
110001001101010011011001110011010100110110
00110011001101010011011000111011111100 
110010 

-Original Message-
From: Tony B

I've been wondering who was going to be the first to post the
number here. Not me, I'm sick of seeing it.



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Re: [CGUYS] Fwd: Today's Headlines: In Web Uproar, Antipiracy Code Spreads Wildly

[mike]

I'm sure the people who now have dead hd dvd players for new movies are
going to be sick of seeing it too.

Mike

On 5/3/07, Tony B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I've been wondering who was going to be the first to post the number
here. Not me, I'm sick of seeing it.

On 5/3/07, Fred Holmes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> In Today's New York Times:
> In Web Uproar, Antipiracy Code Spreads Wildly
> By BRAD STONE
> Sophisticated Internet users have joined up to distribute a
> code used to prevent piracy of high-definition movies.
>
> http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/03/technology/03code.html?th&emc=th



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Re: [CGUYS] Fwd: Today's Headlines: In Web Uproar, Antipiracy Code Spreads Wildly

[Tony B]

I've been wondering who was going to be the first to post the number
here. Not me, I'm sick of seeing it.

On 5/3/07, Fred Holmes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

In Today's New York Times:
In Web Uproar, Antipiracy Code Spreads Wildly
By BRAD STONE
Sophisticated Internet users have joined up to distribute a
code used to prevent piracy of high-definition movies.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/03/technology/03code.html?th&emc=th




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Re: [CGUYS] Shhh...

[Chris Dunford]

 


Fred Langa ran a series of articles on quieting PCs a while back. You might 
look at his
search page http://www.langa.com/search.htm and search for words like "quiet", 
"fan",
"noise", etc., or some useful combination.



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[CGUYS] Fwd: Today's Headlines: In Web Uproar, Antipiracy Code Spreads Wildly

[Fred Holmes]

In Today's New York Times:
In Web Uproar, Antipiracy Code Spreads Wildly
By BRAD STONE
Sophisticated Internet users have joined up to distribute a
code used to prevent piracy of high-definition movies.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/03/technology/03code.html?th&emc=th



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[CGUYS] Shhh...

[Jay Montero]

I am looking for advice on making my PC a little quieter.  I gather I 
need to look at replacing my case fan and power supply...? What do you 
recommend that you have actually tried?  (It's a Linux box in case that 
makes any difference.)  TIA




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Re: [CGUYS] Cleaning the Dust out of a PC

[Paul Meyer]

Disagree.  Collecting air and dispersing air are two different things.  One is 
an
entropic process and the other increases order.  Put simply, static generators
have a source and a collector. Bring air to a central point makes the vacuum 
the collector.  Blowing air involves no collector.  I don't know if the vacuum 
stories
are apochryphal  but I don't think blowing air and sucking it in are equivalent.

Tom Piwowar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >There is no significant difference 
between blowing air and sucking air.
>However, people are used to vacuuming by *touching* the thing being vacuumed
>with the hose.  People generally don't touch the hose blowing air to
>anything.  It is undoubtedly touching or getting very close that would allow
>any static build-up to arc.

Very good. Makes sense.

But if both the vacuum cleaner and the computer are grounded I expect 
that static discharge will not happen.



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