Re: iPhones now on sale from Apple online store
Hi Mike Yes, you can by a UK sim and use it in your unlocked iPhone. Last year I took my Optus unlocked iPhone to UK where I bought a pre- paid O2 data sim, I think I paid £10 for it. You then pay £10 per month for data access which is unlimited quota for the first 12 months. You can opt out (and in) of the data bolt-on by sending a text message to O2. I used the same O2 sim again on my visit to UK last month, I just opted back in to the data bolt-on, £10 was taken from my pre-paid balance and I was off and running again with my fully functional Optus iPhone operating on the O2 network with no roaming charges. Jane. On 02/07/2009, at 1:06 PM, Mike Murray mdmur...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Hi folks If I go to the UK for a month later on this year ...can I buy sims native to the UK network to use in an unlocked iPhone? (to avoid roaming fees) -- 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 of freeware to delete duplicate emai l addresses ?
Adam, Andrew - thanks heaps for your suggestions. Adam, I have a vague idea of Terminal but I'm not overly familiar with command line prompts and all that stuff, so I wasn't really sure what to do with your suggestion, or how I could use it in conjunction with a file full of email addresses. Andrew, I had a look at your sample spreadsheet - very resourceful and inventive. The file I have complicates things a little by having things like commas after email addresses, most lines having one email address but some having two, etc. I'll take you up on your generous offer if it's still open. You could probably do in 5 minutes what it would take me all day and still get wrong. It's not a confidential list. I'll email through separately. Cheers, Steven On 01/07/2009, at 3:58 AM, Andrew Bignell wrote: Steven You could this in a spreadsheet like Excel or Apple's Numbers. The trick is after opening or importing the text doc, is to sort them by the email address field and then add a formula in a new column that tests to see if the email in the cell directly above is the same (the first cell will be empty). If it's the same (duplicate) the formula returns the value of 1, and 0 if false. Now you have to sort all the columns on this new column and all the 1's will be the duplicates. BUT before you do this, you have to convert the column from a formula to just the value of 1 or 0 FIRST. To do this Edit- Copy and then Edit-Paste Special and choose Values. I have attached an excel doc (sent direct to your email only) with a sample formula for you to work with, but if you get stuck I can do it for you (but I know it is email address i.e personal data) but I thought I would offer any way. Duplicate the text doc before you start and work on the copy, just in case. Regards Andrew Bignell Email: abign...@iinet.net.au Mobile: 0414 349 002 On 01/07/2009, at 3:43 AM, Adam Hewitt wrote: If it only text then you can do it in the terminal: 'cat textfile.txt | uniq newtextfile.txt' Adam Sent from my iPhone On 01/07/2009, at 5:06 AM, Steven Knowles emai...@knowles.net.au wrote: I have a text document full of email addresses, maybe 5,000 of them, but many are duplicated. I want to strip out the duplicates. I came across eMail Extractor, but before I go down that route and pay for something that I will most likely use once for a single job, does anyone know of alternative freeware which will do the same job? Or if someone has it already I could email the document through if it's a simple enough task. 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:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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 not detected by iMac Intel
On 02/07/2009, at 6:01 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote: I've got an iPhone 3GS that is detected by iTunes 8.2 (23) on an iMac G5 across USB, but is not detected by an iMac Intel running the same version of iTunes. Both iMacs are running OS X 10.5.7 Any quick fix to get it to sync? Hi Glenn, You are not connecting from the iMac Intel's USB port on the Keyboard are you or a USB Hub? Or you could try powering down the phone and restarting the computer and turning the phone back on and see if that rectifies the problem. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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
iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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
I have a TELSTRA $60 biz plan includes unlimited calls to any other TELSTRA phone. I found other providers dropped out too much and provide limited and slow data services beyond broader metro. I don't work for TELSTRA!!! Sent from my iPhone Marcus On 03/07/2009, at 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@wn.com.au wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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: iPhone not detected by iMac Intel
Thanks Ronni, I tried reinstalling iTunes and restarting, but no joy. The iMac was shut down overnight, and this morning it just worked. No apparent change. So all good now. Glenn Nicholas 2009/7/3 Ronda Brown ro...@wn.com.au: On 02/07/2009, at 6:01 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote: I've got an iPhone 3GS that is detected by iTunes 8.2 (23) on an iMac G5 across USB, but is not detected by an iMac Intel running the same version of iTunes. Both iMacs are running OS X 10.5.7 Any quick fix to get it to sync? Hi Glenn, You are not connecting from the iMac Intel's USB port on the Keyboard are you or a USB Hub? Or you could try powering down the phone and restarting the computer and turning the phone back on and see if that rectifies the problem. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
Ronni, I had an Optus mobile before switching to an iPhone 3G, but have to say the $99 timeless plan seemed very good so that is what I went with. Unlimited national mobile, STD and local. Unlimited voicemail or SMS. 1.5Gb data - from what I've been told this includes tethered access data as well as mobile internet. 32Gb handset included with 24 mth plan. I signed up for this with an Optus reseller. They at first said it would be $113.99/mth, and that the $99 offer - with $14.99/mth mobile pack - (which I had seen an ad for) was only available online. But later it turned out they could do it for $99, so I have a business timeless plan for $99 that *includes* the $14.99/mth Mobile Internet. I've seen people worry about coverage issues - I've never noticed any problems with Optus mobile coverage. Glenn. 2009/7/3 Ronda Brown ro...@wn.com.au: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
Hi Ronni, it just means that if you have an iphone locked to Telstra you can only use their 3G service, including data. Wifi is entirely separate. I have an iphone3G locked to Telstra, it can use any wireless network because that's just like connecting your computer to wifi. cheers, Susan. On 03/07/2009, at 12:45 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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: iPhones now on sale from Apple online store
Hi Mike, we can now answer your queries. Any sim card will work in the unlocked phone from the Apple Store. Local or international. My phone switches to wifi whenever its available, this is an option you can have from settings, which means if I am at home (or somewhere else where I have access to wireless), the internet is always being accessed through wifi. cheers, Susan. On 02/07/2009, at 1:06 PM, Mike Murray wrote: Hi folks I've ordered one of the new 3 Gs unlocked iPhones and will be doing my own study of the thing when it arrives. In the meantime, if anyone out there can help in advance with the queries I raised a week or so ago, I'd be grateful... for example - does a sim from a bog-standard Nokia work in an iPhone? Presumably without 3G speeds? Would I need to buy a prepaid Next - G plan to get the full benefit? If I go to the UK for a month later on this year ...can I buy sims native to the UK network to use in an unlocked iPhone? (to avoid roaming fees) Presumably the Wifi features work regardless of what sim is installed - the sim is only used for internet access over the mobile phone network if you're not in Wifi range - do I understand this correctly? Grateful to hear from experienced users on their plans and advice. Cheers Mike Mike Murray and Lesley Silvester TimeTrackers East Fremantle Western Australia Tel 08 9339 8078 Fax 08 9339 0519 British and Australian genealogical and historical research, education, publishing and film-making www.timetrackers.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: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
On the plans, I am sticking with Telstra because they provide the best coverage outside of the city. I know you can switch to roaming, but that hasn't been a very good experience in the past, maybe it has got better. But, I don't use my iphone for the internet or email very much unless I have wifi access. So, one idea would be to get an unlocked phone from the Apple Store, then buy a prepaid SIM with Optus, and check out the coverage. If it works well for you, then you could go onto a plan. cheers, susan. On 03/07/2009, at 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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: iPhone -------HELP!!
Folks, I just upgraded to 10.5.7 and all hell has broken loose.I now get WAMUG individual emails instead of digest (same with Yahoo but I can fix that) what do I need to do??? Bill On 03/07/2009, at 2:10 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: On 02/07/2009, at 6:01 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote: I've got an iPhone 3GS that is detect -- 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
Thanks Susan, By the time WAMUG Mailing list came back on, I had found the answer to my query ;-) If you have wifi and 3G turned on, it will try to connect to wifi first. Failing that, it will default to the 3G network. If that's turned off, it will just use GPRS. Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 4:30 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi Ronni, it just means that if you have an iphone locked to Telstra you can only use their 3G service, including data. Wifi is entirely separate. I have an iphone3G locked to Telstra, it can use any wireless network because that's just like connecting your computer to wifi. cheers, Susan. On 03/07/2009, at 12:45 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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
Thanks Susan, Marcus Glenn, I use my Mobile mainly for emergencies SMS, I am currently only on a $20 mth 12 month contact with Telstra. I possibly wouldn't use the iPhone much differently, I would use the iPhone for accessing my email as I do with iPod Touch (on a Wireless Network), not using the Telstra 3G Network. So I require a Private Plan not a Business Plan. I would prefer to stay with Telstra, as I said previously I have stayed with Telstra because of the better coverage when I travel through the country areas. Also the Devil you know syndrome ;-) Susan, are you on a Telstra 24mth Plan or a Pre-Paid? Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 4:36 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: On the plans, I am sticking with Telstra because they provide the best coverage outside of the city. I know you can switch to roaming, but that hasn't been a very good experience in the past, maybe it has got better. But, I don't use my iphone for the internet or email very much unless I have wifi access. So, one idea would be to get an unlocked phone from the Apple Store, then buy a prepaid SIM with Optus, and check out the coverage. If it works well for you, then you could go onto a plan. cheers, susan. On 03/07/2009, at 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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 Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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 -------HELP!!
Hi Bill It is most likely not you! The mailing list has had some software changes that may cause the digest service to be temporarily unavailable. Regards Daniel Forsdyke -- An Apple iPhone creation On 03/07/2009, at 16:40, Bill Parker re...@westnet.com.au wrote: Folks, I just upgraded to 10.5.7 and all hell has broken loose.I now get WAMUG individual emails instead of digest (same with Yahoo but I can fix that) what do I need to do??? Bill On 03/07/2009, at 2:10 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: On 02/07/2009, at 6:01 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote: I've got an iPhone 3GS that is detect -- 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: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
Hi Ronni, Depending on your area and coverage the Vodafone plans are also well worth looking at. I have heard that 3 Mobiles will be very good. In regard to your time frame, if your existing contract comes to an end on July 30, you can choose to continue to pay monthly without committing to another contract. Carriers do use the end of contract time to 'coerce' you into signing a new contract, and sometimes it is worth it if they throw in a discount or free handset. The last Telstra contract I had I left running for about 3 months after then end before switching to Vodafone. The main reason was that they left it until the last month of my contract to tell me I could save money on a lower cost plan when they could have switched me over 6 months earlier! Cheers, Stuart Stuart Evans T4 Technology On 3/07/09 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@wn.com.au wrote: Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( -- 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
Thanks Stuart, I might try and continue my Telstra Mobile on a monthly basis until 3 Mobile release their iPhone 3G S Plans. I want the country coverage, that is why I have stayed with Telstra all these years. Of course Telstra know this :-) A Telstra spokesman said the company offers Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network ...(and) we price accordingly. Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 5:04 PM, Stuart Evans wrote: Hi Ronni, Depending on your area and coverage the Vodafone plans are also well worth looking at. I have heard that 3 Mobiles will be very good. In regard to your time frame, if your existing contract comes to an end on July 30, you can choose to continue to pay monthly without committing to another contract. Carriers do use the end of contract time to 'coerce' you into signing a new contract, and sometimes it is worth it if they throw in a discount or free handset. The last Telstra contract I had I left running for about 3 months after then end before switching to Vodafone. The main reason was that they left it until the last month of my contract to tell me I could save money on a lower cost plan when they could have switched me over 6 months earlier! Cheers, Stuart Stuart Evans T4 Technology On 3/07/09 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@wn.com.au wrote: Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( -- 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
Hi Ronni, I am on a 24 month plan, $30.00, with no extra data. Which is why I avoid checking email when out and about. But, this is an older plan, with a different phone, when the iphone came out I bought one outright and put my SIM into it. The phone is, however, locked to Telstra. I like the idea of an unlocked phone that I can use with any SIM card - so if going for the iphone 3Gs, I would buy it from the Apple Store unlocked. It would be nice to have a small amount of data included, so may look at this type of plan in future. cheers, Susan. On 03/07/2009, at 4:49 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Thanks Susan, Marcus Glenn, I use my Mobile mainly for emergencies SMS, I am currently only on a $20 mth 12 month contact with Telstra. I possibly wouldn't use the iPhone much differently, I would use the iPhone for accessing my email as I do with iPod Touch (on a Wireless Network), not using the Telstra 3G Network. So I require a Private Plan not a Business Plan. I would prefer to stay with Telstra, as I said previously I have stayed with Telstra because of the better coverage when I travel through the country areas. Also the Devil you know syndrome ;-) Susan, are you on a Telstra 24mth Plan or a Pre-Paid? Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 4:36 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: On the plans, I am sticking with Telstra because they provide the best coverage outside of the city. I know you can switch to roaming, but that hasn't been a very good experience in the past, maybe it has got better. But, I don't use my iphone for the internet or email very much unless I have wifi access. So, one idea would be to get an unlocked phone from the Apple Store, then buy a prepaid SIM with Optus, and check out the coverage. If it works well for you, then you could go onto a plan. cheers, susan. On 03/07/2009, at 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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 Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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 -
Re: iPhone -------HELP!!
On 03/07/2009, at 4:40 PM, Bill Parker wrote: Folks, I just upgraded to 10.5.7 and all hell has broken loose.I now get WAMUG individual emails instead of digest (same with Yahoo but I can fix that) what do I need to do??? Bill Refer to Mathew Healey message timed about 1.40 pm today Bob On 03/07/2009, at 2:10 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: On 02/07/2009, at 6:01 PM, Glenn Nicholas wrote: I've got an iPhone 3GS that is detect -- 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: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
Thanks Susan, The Telstra Representative that phoned me said this: The $30 plan telstra will give you a iPhone 3GS 32GB for only $549 (Currently The iphone 3GS 32GB is selling on eBay for $750- $1000) This means you will be paying only $10 more per month for your plan and you will receive $25 in calls, $5 for data and your call rate will be the same as it is now. I have thought about buying from the Apple Store unlocked, but doesn't it still need to be locked to a carrier? Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 5:24 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi Ronni, I am on a 24 month plan, $30.00, with no extra data. Which is why I avoid checking email when out and about. But, this is an older plan, with a different phone, when the iphone came out I bought one outright and put my SIM into it. The phone is, however, locked to Telstra. I like the idea of an unlocked phone that I can use with any SIM card - so if going for the iphone 3Gs, I would buy it from the Apple Store unlocked. It would be nice to have a small amount of data included, so may look at this type of plan in future. cheers, Susan. On 03/07/2009, at 4:49 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Thanks Susan, Marcus Glenn, I use my Mobile mainly for emergencies SMS, I am currently only on a $20 mth 12 month contact with Telstra. I possibly wouldn't use the iPhone much differently, I would use the iPhone for accessing my email as I do with iPod Touch (on a Wireless Network), not using the Telstra 3G Network. So I require a Private Plan not a Business Plan. I would prefer to stay with Telstra, as I said previously I have stayed with Telstra because of the better coverage when I travel through the country areas. Also the Devil you know syndrome ;-) Susan, are you on a Telstra 24mth Plan or a Pre-Paid? Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 4:36 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: On the plans, I am sticking with Telstra because they provide the best coverage outside of the city. I know you can switch to roaming, but that hasn't been a very good experience in the past, maybe it has got better. But, I don't use my iphone for the internet or email very much unless I have wifi access. So, one idea would be to get an unlocked phone from the Apple Store, then buy a prepaid SIM with Optus, and check out the coverage. If it works well for you, then you could go onto a plan. cheers, susan. On 03/07/2009, at 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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 -
Re: iPhones now on sale from Apple online store
Thanks Susan, Glenn, Jane Very helpful information and I'm looking forward to getting this new toy...5 to 7 days I'm told. And I'm keen to hear what Ronnie decides...everything I've read is 1. Telstra's coverage is best; 2. Telstra's pricing plans are dreadful (on the basis 'we've got the best network, it was expensive, you have to pay if you want to use it.'). Mike On 03/07/2009, at 4:25 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi Mike, we can now answer your queries. Any sim card will work in the unlocked phone from the Apple Store. Local or international. My phone switches to wifi whenever its available, this is an option you can have from settings, which means if I am at home (or somewhere else where I have access to wireless), the internet is always being accessed through wifi. cheers, Susan. On 02/07/2009, at 1:06 PM, Mike Murray wrote: Hi folks I've ordered one of the new 3 Gs unlocked iPhones and will be doing my own study of the thing when it arrives. In the meantime, if anyone out there can help in advance with the queries I raised a week or so ago, I'd be grateful... for example - does a sim from a bog-standard Nokia work in an iPhone? Presumably without 3G speeds? Would I need to buy a prepaid Next - G plan to get the full benefit? If I go to the UK for a month later on this year ...can I buy sims native to the UK network to use in an unlocked iPhone? (to avoid roaming fees) Presumably the Wifi features work regardless of what sim is installed - the sim is only used for internet access over the mobile phone network if you're not in Wifi range - do I understand this correctly? Grateful to hear from experienced users on their plans and advice. Cheers Mike Mike Murray and Lesley Silvester TimeTrackers East Fremantle Western Australia Tel 08 9339 8078 Fax 08 9339 0519 British and Australian genealogical and historical research, education, publishing and film-making www.timetrackers.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 -- 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: Connecting to Airport Extreme
Hi all I admit that trying to get Airport Extreme to do what I want is a battle. It is a continual source of frustration. I have an iMac and connect to the internet via Airport Extreme connected to a modem router connected to the phone line. (Actually when I brought the Airport Extreme I assumed I would just plug it into the phoneline and not have to use the modem). My son, using his iBook, used to also connect to the internet using the Airport Extreme. Recently he had some booting problems and sent his computer away for repairs. When it came back he got it up and running and then tried to connect to the internet. However it will not connect to the Airport Extreme because the password OK button is blanked out. What is happening? I have not changed changed any network setting since we got the Airport Extreme (in fact I have even forgotten my password. So I am not sure we are putting in the correct password - but we are not even getting to that stage). Is it anything to do with my system. I notice that when I click on the Airport icon in the upper right hand status line it shows a lock symbol alongside the Apple Network line. Is this the problem? Regards Joe -- 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: Connecting to Airport Extreme - now backup
On 03/07/2009, at 7:01 PM, Joe Baker wrote: Hi All again We solved it. But I would still like to know some basics. Being a novice do you really require a Modem Router to connect to the telephone line? Also my old backup system has been usurped by my son who has filled it with his stuff. So its time to update. What is a good system? I do do not require masses of storage. But want a system that is located away from our computers. I am looking at Time Capsule - to replace Airport Extreme and give easy backup. Looking to put it in a different part of the house (in case of fire or even hidden in case of a break in - maybe they would not find the backup system). Regards Joe Joe try looking here for a setup basic. http://www.apple.com/airportextreme/setup.html Yes you do need the Modem Router , it is the thing that talks to your ISP and has you ISP login and Password in it Bob -- 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: Connecting to Airport Extreme
On 03/07/2009, at 6:40 PM, Joe Baker wrote: Hi all I admit that trying to get Airport Extreme to do what I want is a battle. It is a continual source of frustration. I have an iMac and connect to the internet via Airport Extreme connected to a modem router connected to the phone line. (Actually when I brought the Airport Extreme I assumed I would just plug it into the phoneline and not have to use the modem). My son, using his iBook, used to also connect to the internet using the Airport Extreme. Recently he had some booting problems and sent his computer away for repairs. When it came back he got it up and running and then tried to connect to the internet. However it will not connect to the Airport Extreme because the password OK button is blanked out. What is happening? I have not changed changed any network setting since we got the Airport Extreme (in fact I have even forgotten my password. So I am not sure we are putting in the correct password - but we are not even getting to that stage). Is it anything to do with my system. I notice that when I click on the Airport icon in the upper right hand status line it shows a lock symbol alongside the Apple Network line. Is this the problem? Hello Joe, The lock symbol alongside the Apple Network means you have your Wireless Network protected. If you Open Airport Utility then double click your Network (which shows in the left column) then in the window that appears under Airport - Summary - Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2 Personal (or what ever security you had set up will show here). You would have created a password to set this Network up. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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: Connecting to Airport Extreme - now backup
Hi All again We solved it. But I would still like to know some basics. Being a novice do you really require a Modem Router to connect to the telephone line? Also my old backup system has been usurped by my son who has filled it with his stuff. So its time to update. What is a good system? I do do not require masses of storage. But want a system that is located away from our computers. I am looking at Time Capsule - to replace Airport Extreme and give easy backup. Looking to put it in a different part of the house (in case of fire or even hidden in case of a break in - maybe they would not find the backup system). Regards Joe -- 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
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Re: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
Hi, sorry for posting this to the group, but I am now getting every single email, how can we change to digest please? Best regards Justin Davies m...@justindavies.com.au www.justindavies.com.au 0414 567 638 9309 9309 Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/justinkdavies Business website: www.emergination.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/justinkdavies On 3 Jul 2009, at 5:04 PM, Stuart Evans wrote: Hi Ronni, Depending on your area and coverage the Vodafone plans are also well worth looking at. I have heard that 3 Mobiles will be very good. In regard to your time frame, if your existing contract comes to an end on July 30, you can choose to continue to pay monthly without committing to another contract. Carriers do use the end of contract time to 'coerce' you into signing a new contract, and sometimes it is worth it if they throw in a discount or free handset. The last Telstra contract I had I left running for about 3 months after then end before switching to Vodafone. The main reason was that they left it until the last month of my contract to tell me I could save money on a lower cost plan when they could have switched me over 6 months earlier! Cheers, Stuart Stuart Evans T4 Technology On 3/07/09 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@wn.com.au wrote: Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( -- 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: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
On 03/07/2009, at 5:37 PM, Justin Davies wrote: Hi, sorry for posting this to the group, but I am now getting every single email, how can we change to digest please? From: Matthew Healey mat...@mac.com Date: 3 July 2009 12:29:41 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: [ADMIN] Mailing List Issues Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Hi All, Just to let you know the mailing list will be a bit unstable for a day or so, but messages should start coming through. We have had to switch software that controls the list so some features, like digest, may not be immediately available. Thanks for your understanding. - Matt Healey -- 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: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
On 03/07/2009, at 5:37 PM, Justin Davies wrote: Hi, sorry for posting this to the group, but I am now getting every single email, how can we change to digest please? Best regards Justin Davies m...@justindavies.com.au www.justindavies.com.au 0414 567 638 9309 9309 look at your incoming mails around 12.30 pm for a mail from Matthew Healey which explains what is happening Bob Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/justinkdavies Business website: www.emergination.com.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/justinkdavies On 3 Jul 2009, at 5:04 PM, Stuart Evans wrote: Hi Ronni, Depending on your area and coverage the Vodafone plans are also well worth looking at. I have heard that 3 Mobiles will be very good. In regard to your time frame, if your existing contract comes to an end on July 30, you can choose to continue to pay monthly without committing to another contract. Carriers do use the end of contract time to 'coerce' you into signing a new contract, and sometimes it is worth it if they throw in a discount or free handset. The last Telstra contract I had I left running for about 3 months after then end before switching to Vodafone. The main reason was that they left it until the last month of my contract to tell me I could save money on a lower cost plan when they could have switched me over 6 months earlier! Cheers, Stuart Stuart Evans T4 Technology On 3/07/09 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@wn.com.au wrote: Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( -- 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:iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
Ronni, Interesting reading your dilemma, however do you know if the iPhone gives the same performance as your present mobile in the same coverage area. I use my mobile just for emergencies and I was fortunate enough for Telstra enabling me to do testing for Next G of various mobiles (South of Yallingup). The result was that all mobiles are not the same relative to reception. Would be very interested in your comparison, particularly since I have been asked by locals whether I know. Regards Darrel -- 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
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Buying an unlocked iPhone 3Gs - does it get locked onc e you use it?
Hi Ronni, I looked at later emails, but there doesn't appear to be a response to your question at the end about being locked to a carrier in order to work. Now, I am not sure, I would have thought not, since other mobile phones don't have to be locked to a carrier. You can swap different carriers' SIMS in these phones without any problems. For example, I have a little Samsung unlocked phone that has used Telstra, Optus and China Mobile SIMS without any problems. However, the iphone is linked to iTunes, and this MIGHT change things. I hope someone knows for sure because I would like to be able to use a different SIM when travelling. My present iPhone is locked to Telstra, so I haven't been able to use the China Mobile card. cheers, Susan. On 03/07/2009, at 5:42 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Thanks Susan, The Telstra Representative that phoned me said this: The $30 plan telstra will give you a iPhone 3GS 32GB for only $549 (Currently The iphone 3GS 32GB is selling on eBay for $750- $1000) This means you will be paying only $10 more per month for your plan and you will receive $25 in calls, $5 for data and your call rate will be the same as it is now. I have thought about buying from the Apple Store unlocked, but doesn't it still need to be locked to a carrier? Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 5:24 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi Ronni, I am on a 24 month plan, $30.00, with no extra data. Which is why I avoid checking email when out and about. But, this is an older plan, with a different phone, when the iphone came out I bought one outright and put my SIM into it. The phone is, however, locked to Telstra. I like the idea of an unlocked phone that I can use with any SIM card - so if going for the iphone 3Gs, I would buy it from the Apple Store unlocked. It would be nice to have a small amount of data included, so may look at this type of plan in future. cheers, Susan. On 03/07/2009, at 4:49 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Thanks Susan, Marcus Glenn, I use my Mobile mainly for emergencies SMS, I am currently only on a $20 mth 12 month contact with Telstra. I possibly wouldn't use the iPhone much differently, I would use the iPhone for accessing my email as I do with iPod Touch (on a Wireless Network), not using the Telstra 3G Network. So I require a Private Plan not a Business Plan. I would prefer to stay with Telstra, as I said previously I have stayed with Telstra because of the better coverage when I travel through the country areas. Also the Devil you know syndrome ;-) Susan, are you on a Telstra 24mth Plan or a Pre-Paid? Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 4:36 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: On the plans, I am sticking with Telstra because they provide the best coverage outside of the city. I know you can switch to roaming, but that hasn't been a very good experience in the past, maybe it has got better. But, I don't use my iphone for the internet or email very much unless I have wifi access. So, one idea would be to get an unlocked phone from the Apple Store, then buy a prepaid SIM with Optus, and check out the coverage. If it works well for you, then you could go onto a plan. cheers, susan. On 03/07/2009, at 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem.
Re: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
Hi Ronni. I just bought an iPhone today on the $40 Telstra phone plan. I looked at most plans under $100 for Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone and made myself up a pricing plan comparison in Numbers for each phone size and plan. I also looked at one Member Plan at Telstra for the equivalent $40 plan. If you have the phone already, a member plan looks the way to go. The main difference, besides not paying for the phone, is that the $5 data is not included in the member plan but you get $40 worth of calls instead of $35. However, total cost over the two years, including the purchase of a 32GB iPhone either outright or on a phone plan resulted in the phone plan being cheaper. If you'd like, I can email you my Numbers comparison off list. It also has the coverage of the three networks. I ended up going with Telstra mainly for the coverage. From their own maps (all three carriers), Telstra is the only one that virtually covers Rottnest. I have also spoken with a couple of the blokes at work who reside down Mandurah, Rockingham way and each have gone away but returned to Telstra because of difficulties with coverage. Also, assuming I don't use more than my allotted calls and data per month, it's actually cheaper! Now comes the fun part of learning what I'm doing with my iPhone. Regards Pete Smith smudd...@internode.on.net On 03/07/2009, at 16:49 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Thanks Susan, Marcus Glenn, I use my Mobile mainly for emergencies SMS, I am currently only on a $20 mth 12 month contact with Telstra. I possibly wouldn't use the iPhone much differently, I would use the iPhone for accessing my email as I do with iPod Touch (on a Wireless Network), not using the Telstra 3G Network. So I require a Private Plan not a Business Plan. I would prefer to stay with Telstra, as I said previously I have stayed with Telstra because of the better coverage when I travel through the country areas. Also the Devil you know syndrome ;-) Susan, are you on a Telstra 24mth Plan or a Pre-Paid? Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 4:36 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: On the plans, I am sticking with Telstra because they provide the best coverage outside of the city. I know you can switch to roaming, but that hasn't been a very good experience in the past, maybe it has got better. But, I don't use my iphone for the internet or email very much unless I have wifi access. So, one idea would be to get an unlocked phone from the Apple Store, then buy a prepaid SIM with Optus, and check out the coverage. If it works well for you, then you could go onto a plan. cheers, susan. On 03/07/2009, at 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives -
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Re: Buying an unlocked iPhone 3Gs - does it get lock ed once you use it?
Hi Susan, Ray Forma emailed me off list with these comments: Ronni, all correct except ... then if I decide to change to another Carrier the new carrier's SIM would work on my phone. Thank you Ray, Ahh, now I 'think' I understand. So even though I can get the iPhone 3G S cheaper through Telstra by going on a 24 month Plan (I know their data rate fees are not good). The $30 plan telstra will give me a iPhone 3GS 32GB for only $549 ... Apple iPhone 3G S 32GB will cost me $1,040. So you are saying, purchase the iPhone from Apple (at the higher price), then I could put my current SIM card (which is Telstra) in it and it will work, then if I decide to change to another Carrier ... this SIM would work on that carrier? But, if I purchase the iPhone from Telstra, I'm 1) locked into a 24 mth contract. 2) when that 24mth contract ends, I would not be able to use another SIM card from another Carrier? Is this what you mean? Many thanks for your advice I appreciate it. Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 6:31 PM, Ray Forma wrote: Ronni, If you buy your phone from a carrier they will supply a phone locked to their network. If you buy your iPhone from Apple, it is unlocked. That unlocked phone will then connect with whatever network the SIM card in it is from. Change the SIM to one from a different carrier, and you will connect to that SIM's network. Change the SIM on a locked phone to a SIM from a different carrier, and the phone won't connect because the phone is unlocked. Moral: never buy a locked phone. On 03/07/2009, at 9:21 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi Ronni, I looked at later emails, but there doesn't appear to be a response to your question at the end about being locked to a carrier in order to work. Now, I am not sure, I would have thought not, since other mobile phones don't have to be locked to a carrier. You can swap different carriers' SIMS in these phones without any problems. For example, I have a little Samsung unlocked phone that has used Telstra, Optus and China Mobile SIMS without any problems. However, the iphone is linked to iTunes, and this MIGHT change things. I hope someone knows for sure because I would like to be able to use a different SIM when travelling. My present iPhone is locked to Telstra, so I haven't been able to use the China Mobile card. cheers, Susan. On 03/07/2009, at 5:42 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Thanks Susan, The Telstra Representative that phoned me said this: The $30 plan telstra will give you a iPhone 3GS 32GB for only $549 (Currently The iphone 3GS 32GB is selling on eBay for $750- $1000) This means you will be paying only $10 more per month for your plan and you will receive $25 in calls, $5 for data and your call rate will be the same as it is now. I have thought about buying from the Apple Store unlocked, but doesn't it still need to be locked to a carrier? Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 5:24 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi Ronni, I am on a 24 month plan, $30.00, with no extra data. Which is why I avoid checking email when out and about. But, this is an older plan, with a different phone, when the iphone came out I bought one outright and put my SIM into it. The phone is, however, locked to Telstra. I like the idea of an unlocked phone that I can use with any SIM card - so if going for the iphone 3Gs, I would buy it from the Apple Store unlocked. It would be nice to have a small amount of data included, so may look at this type of plan in future. cheers, Susan. On 03/07/2009, at 4:49 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Thanks Susan, Marcus Glenn, I use my Mobile mainly for emergencies SMS, I am currently only on a $20 mth 12 month contact with Telstra. I possibly wouldn't use the iPhone much differently, I would use the iPhone for accessing my email as I do with iPod Touch (on a Wireless Network), not using the Telstra 3G Network. So I require a Private Plan not a Business Plan. I would prefer to stay with Telstra, as I said previously I have stayed with Telstra because of the better coverage when I travel through the country areas. Also the Devil you know syndrome ;-) Susan, are you on a Telstra 24mth Plan or a Pre-Paid? Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 4:36 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: On the plans, I am sticking with Telstra because they provide the best coverage outside of the city. I know you can switch to roaming, but that hasn't been a very good experience in the past, maybe it has got better. But, I don't use my iphone for the internet or email very much unless I have wifi access. So, one idea would be to get an unlocked phone from the Apple Store, then buy a prepaid SIM with Optus, and check out the coverage. If it works well for you, then you could go onto a plan. cheers, susan. On 03/07/2009, at 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my
Re: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
Hi Darrel, No Darrel, I don't know if the iPhone 3G S will give the same performance as my present Nokia in the same coverage area. As I've said previous, I have always been with Telstra as I've found the coverage when travelling in the country is better than other carriers. But, back a few week-ends ago, I was staying in Denmark (at The Chimes Resort) I could not get any coverage, but other people with Optus mobile had full quality. This amazed all of us, when I mentioned it to the Telstra Representative, he suggested that we could have been very close to an Optus Tower ... but did not now why I could not get any reception. This is the first time I have experienced trouble down south. Until I purchase an iPhone 3G S I won't know how good the reception will be, but I expect the same if not better than my Nokia. Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 6:09 PM, Darrel McGuiness wrote: Ronni, Interesting reading your dilemma, however do you know if the iPhone gives the same performance as your present mobile in the same coverage area. I use my mobile just for emergencies and I was fortunate enough for Telstra enabling me to do testing for Next G of various mobiles (South of Yallingup). The result was that all mobiles are not the same relative to reception. Would be very interested in your comparison, particularly since I have been asked by locals whether I know. Regards Darrel -- 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: Connecting to Airport Extreme - now backup
What if your login doesn't require password and internet? Virgin Broadband does not require user name and password... I'm unsure of other carriers using this technology. Warwick On 3/7/09 7:13 PM, Robert Howells rhowe...@arach.net.au wrote: On 03/07/2009, at 7:01 PM, Joe Baker wrote: Hi All again We solved it. But I would still like to know some basics. Being a novice do you really require a Modem Router to connect to the telephone line? Also my old backup system has been usurped by my son who has filled it with his stuff. So its time to update. What is a good system? I do do not require masses of storage. But want a system that is located away from our computers. I am looking at Time Capsule - to replace Airport Extreme and give easy backup. Looking to put it in a different part of the house (in case of fire or even hidden in case of a break in - maybe they would not find the backup system). Regards Joe Joe try looking here for a setup basic. http://www.apple.com/airportextreme/setup.html Yes you do need the Modem Router , it is the thing that talks to your ISP and has you ISP login and Password in it Bob -- 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
Transparent Stripe down RHS of desktop
Hi, my daughter has managed to put a stripe permanently on her desktop on the the RHS, top to bottom occupies about 10-15% of the desktop top screen width, is transparent with about 20% opacity. It looks like one of those features on the windows desktops. She can't get rid of it and my to my embarrassment neither can I. So now she is in bed, if someone can tell me how to get rid of the thing, Dad with still be a star in the morning. Thanks Matt Falvey -- 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: Transparent Stripe down RHS of desktop
On 03/07/2009, at 11:49 PM, Matt Falvey wrote: Hi, my daughter has managed to put a stripe permanently on her desktop on the the RHS, top to bottom occupies about 10-15% of the desktop top screen width, is transparent with about 20% opacity. It looks like one of those features on the windows desktops. She can't get rid of it and my to my embarrassment neither can I. So now she is in bed, if someone can tell me how to get rid of the thing, Dad with still be a star in the morning. Thanks Matt Falvey Matt , you do not say what sort of Mac .. just deesktop , which could be an imac or a tower with separate monitor . If it is a tower and monitor , with power off , I would reseat the monitor connection cables, usually only one end but could be both ends ... monitor and Tower Bob -- 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: Connecting to Airport Extreme - now backup
On 03/07/2009, at 10:18 PM, Warwick Gaff wrote: What if your login doesn't require password and internet? Virgin Broadband does not require user name and password... I'm unsure of other carriers using this technology. Warwick Warwick I believe you are misinformed ! You are saying anybody can connect to their network for free ! Unlikely ! Besides , if you wish to find out your use on your account you would go here :- http://mybroadbandusage.virginbroadband.com.au/ and that does require login name and password Bob On 3/7/09 7:13 PM, Robert Howells rhowe...@arach.net.au wrote: On 03/07/2009, at 7:01 PM, Joe Baker wrote: Hi All again We solved it. But I would still like to know some basics. Being a novice do you really require a Modem Router to connect to the telephone line? Also my old backup system has been usurped by my son who has filled it with his stuff. So its time to update. What is a good system? I do do not require masses of storage. But want a system that is located away from our computers. I am looking at Time Capsule - to replace Airport Extreme and give easy backup. Looking to put it in a different part of the house (in case of fire or even hidden in case of a break in - maybe they would not find the backup system). Regards Joe Joe try looking here for a setup basic. http://www.apple.com/airportextreme/setup.html Yes you do need the Modem Router , it is the thing that talks to your ISP and has you ISP login and Password in it Bob -- 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: Test message
everything is running swimmingly in the mac world :) -- Craig Bruce Director M 0403 040 088 P 08 9367 4691 F 08 9367 4692 E craig.br...@maxstyle.com.au W http://www.maxstyle.com.au Twitter Maxstyle_com_au Facebook http://www.facebook.com/maxstyle Disclaimer: The information transmitted on this message is intended only for the person or organisation to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact MaxStyle Pty Ltd immediately. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. On 02/07/2009, at 2:58 PM, Robert Howells wrote: Very quiet day ,,, are we still on line Bob -- 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
Sort photos by time shot using Bridge
Hi to any Photoshop gurus, I am using Photoshop CS4, and download (RAW format) and rename and sort photos using Bridge. When I do a wedding or family shoot I always have 2 cameras on the go. My problem is that I want to integrate both sets BY ACTUAL TIME OF DAY the photos were taken so that they blend, as per the order of the day's events. I see in Bridge I only have the option to sort by date (and other non useful options). Am I asking too much? I guess I should get on to Google and type in my problem but thought I'd check with our wonderful WAMUG brain tank first! TIA Denise Williams-Photographer PH 9447 3468 MOB 0417 184592 chri...@iinet.net.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: Transparent Stripe down RHS of desktop
On 03/07/2009, at 11:49 PM, Matt Falvey wrote: Hi, my daughter has managed to put a stripe permanently on her desktop on the the RHS, top to bottom occupies about 10-15% of the desktop top screen width, is transparent with about 20% opacity. It looks like one of those features on the windows desktops. She can't get rid of it and my to my embarrassment neither can I. So now she is in bed, if someone can tell me how to get rid of the thing, Dad with still be a star in the morning. Hi Matt, Without knowing what Mac or what operating system your daughter is running, its a bit hard to give any advice. Has she changed the computer's display? The quickest way to reset the display is to use the following key combination: 1. Press Control - Shift - Eject. 2. After the display goes to sleep, wake it by pressing any key on the keyboard. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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: Sort photos by time shot using Bridge
On 03/07/2009, at 5:10 PM, Denise Williams wrote: Hi to any Photoshop gurus, I am using Photoshop CS4, and download (RAW format) and rename and sort photos using Bridge. When I do a wedding or family shoot I always have 2 cameras on the go. My problem is that I want to integrate both sets BY ACTUAL TIME OF DAY the photos were taken so that they blend, as per the order of the day's events. I see in Bridge I only have the option to sort by date (and other non useful options). Am I asking too much? I guess I should get on to Google and type in my problem but thought I'd check with our wonderful WAMUG brain tank first! TIA Denise Williams-Photographer PH 9447 3468 MOB 0417 184592 chri...@iinet.net.au Hi Denise, Looking at Bridge with photo's that I have, the actual Date Created also has the time shown. Bridge appears to sort not only by date but also by time on that date, even though the option offered only says sort by date . That is with Bridge CS3 . Of course there may be other factors , like my trial only involved numbers that are in sequence anyway . So have you inter mersed your different photo's and found that it does not sort like that . It would of course need both cameras to be on identical times ! ? Cheers Bob -- 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: Sort photos by time shot using Bridge
On 04/07/2009, at 8:07 AM, Robert Howells wrote: On 03/07/2009, at 5:10 PM, Denise Williams wrote: Hi to any Photoshop gurus, I am using Photoshop CS4, and download (RAW format) and rename and sort photos using Bridge. When I do a wedding or family shoot I always have 2 cameras on the go. My problem is that I want to integrate both sets BY ACTUAL TIME OF DAY the photos were taken so that they blend, as per the order of the day's events. I see in Bridge I only have the option to sort by date (and other non useful options). Am I asking too much? I guess I should get on to Google and type in my problem but thought I'd check with our wonderful WAMUG brain tank first! TIA Denise Williams-Photographer PH 9447 3468 MOB 0417 184592 chri...@iinet.net.au Hi Denise, Looking at Bridge with photo's that I have, the actual Date Created also has the time shown. Bridge appears to sort not only by date but also by time on that date, even though the option offered only says sort by date . That is with Bridge CS3 . Of course there may be other factors , like my trial only involved numbers that are in sequence anyway . So have you inter mersed your different photo's and found that it does not sort like that . It would of course need both cameras to be on identical times ! ? Cheers Bob Hi Denise, Just adding to what Bob has said. If you want to store the photos in their own folder, select Create Subfolder(s) and then select one of the following: You probably need b] a] Date creates a subfolder named with the current date. b] Shot Date creates a subfolder named with the date and time you shot the photo. c] Custom Name creates a subfolder using the name you type. A good Book by Derrick Story: Description: Many photographers, including the pros, feel overwhelmed by all the editing options Photoshop provides. The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers not only shows you which tools you'll need most often and how to use them, the book walks you though an enjoyable and efficient workflow that makes it easy to process your images using new user-friendly features that come with Photoshop CS4. http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596521936/ The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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
Sort photos by time shot using Bridge
Hi to any Photoshop gurus, I am using Photoshop CS4. When I download photos (RAW format) I can rename and sort photos using Bridge. When I do a wedding or family shoot I always have 2 cameras on the go. My problem is that I want to integrate both sets BY ACTUAL TIME OF DAY the photos were taken so that they blend, as per the order of the day's events. I see in Bridge I only have the option to sort by date (and other non useful options). Am I asking too much? I have gone onto Google and typed in my problem but the only software avail to sort by time is for Windows OS. Anyone have a Mac solution?? TIA Denise Williams-Photographer PH 9447 3468 MOB 0417 184592 chri...@iinet.net.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: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
Hey Ronda - my experiences as Telstra mobile user, coupled with discussions I've had with Optus and Virgin users and my own research leads me to believe the following: 1. You pay at about 25% more to be a Telstra mobile user (vs Optus). 2. Telstra on the whole have a superior network, including coverage and tech support. However, Optus has a much better deal - personally, I'm looking at Virgin, which seems to offer better data plans than Optus. My conclusion: If I was using my phone for business, and it had to be up and running 99% of the time, I'd pay the premium for access to the Telstra Network. If I wasn't using my phone for business, and the risk of losing money from call dropouts wasn't an issue, I'd definitely go with Optus or Virgin. Cheers, T. P.S. For the record, my earlier email to the list about Telstra vs Optus networks got positive and negative experiences from both sides - my conclusion is based on a subjective averaging of the stories. Also, by 'better deal', I'm referring to plans which include paying off the phone over 24 months. Haven't looked into paying the phone off upfront. P.P.S. Apparently Telstra have extensive 'doesn't go towards your download quota' wireless coverage in cities such as Sydney, so the terrible data plans Telstra offer don't affect users as much there. 'May be why we look at the Telstra plans and shake our (collective) head with disbelief. On 03/07/2009, at 12:45 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- 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: Inkjet Printer
This is very reassuring news. The review said clearing a paper jam was difficult and might shorten the life of the printer if it occurred frequently. It also said placing the CD was not straight forward - but I guess that comes with testing. We found that working out how to get the CD in was a bit non-intuitive, but once we sorted that out it was not difficult and worked well. We do not have to do anything special to line up the disk and we use the Mac software provided with the printer. Geoff and Kaye -- Kaye Stott and Geoff Prince email: k...@kgweb.org.au web: http://www.kgweb.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
internet tethering - iphone 3g
can anyone help with this: Tried to get internet tethering up and running. Using 10.5.7, latest itunes, iphone 3g v 3.0 software I went to the apple link: http://www.apple.com/iphone/how-to/#basics.using-iphone-as-a-modem it says in part: In Settings, choose General Network Internet Tethering. trouble is, mine does not show any Internet Tethering switch in the network pane, there's only Enable 3G Cellular Data Network Data Roaming VPN Wi-Fi What am I missing? thanx, DD -- 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 -------HELP!!
relax Bill it's not you, its the WAMUG feed Matt Healey posted earlier today, I reprint below. DD Hi All, Just to let you know the mailing list will be a bit unstable for a day or so, but messages should start coming through. We have had to switch software that controls the list so some features, like digest, may not be immediately available. Thanks for your understanding. - Matt Healey On 03/07/2009, at 16:40, Bill Parker wrote: Folks, I just upgraded to 10.5.7 and all hell has broken loose.I now get WAMUG individual emails instead of digest (same with Yahoo but I can fix that) what do I need to do??? Bill On 03/07/2009, at 2:10 PM, Ronda -- 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: Transparent Stripe down RHS of desktop
Hi Matt On 03/07/2009, at 11:49 PM, Matt Falvey wrote: Hi, my daughter has managed to put a stripe permanently on her desktop on the the RHS, top to bottom occupies about 10-15% of the desktop top screen width, is transparent with about 20% opacity. Having trouble interpreting this description. Do you mean there is a dark stripe that covers all windows and the menubar, or that it floats between the desktop icons and applications, or that it is actually the desktop background that's affected? Is it similar in appearance to the Dock or is it quite different? Try going into System Preferences Accounts Login Items and remove anything that shouldn't be there, then try logging out or restarting. Does that make a difference? James -- 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: Inkjet Printer
The tx series epsons are good performance for the price, the tx700/800 also have cd printing/wireless etc -- Craig Bruce Director M 0403 040 088 P 08 9367 4691 F 08 9367 4692 E craig.br...@maxstyle.com.au W http://www.maxstyle.com.au Twitter Maxstyle_com_au Facebook http://www.facebook.com/maxstyle Disclaimer: The information transmitted on this message is intended only for the person or organisation to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact MaxStyle Pty Ltd immediately. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. On 01/07/2009, at 11:21 AM, Mervyn Giuliana Bond wrote: Kaye and Geoff This is very reassuring news. The review said clearing a paper jam was difficult and might shorten the life of the printer if it occurred frequently. It also said placing the CD was not straight forward - but I guess that comes with testing. Thank you. Merv ...An Epson inkjet would be my first choice and a likely product appeared to be the Epson Stylus Photo R290 (about $170), but reviews identified feed problems. Anyone had good performances from other Epson photo quality printers, or an alternative Brand? We bought an R290 mostly because of its ability to write on printable CDs. Its inks are expensive, but its performance has been fine - the printing quality is good and we have had no feed problems. Cheers, Kaye and Geoff -- Kaye Stott and Geoff Prince email: k...@kgweb.org.au web: http://www.kgweb.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 -- Science teaches that we must see in order to believe, but we must also believe in order to see. -- 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: Inkjet Printer
I also have a photo R290 and have had no problems either with paper jams or printing to CDs. Although inks are not cheap I suspect that per page printing is cheaper than my previous Canon and definitely cheaper than my HP. Barry On 04/07/2009, at 11:14 AM, Kaye and Geoff wrote: This is very reassuring news. The review said clearing a paper jam was difficult and might shorten the life of the printer if it occurred frequently. It also said placing the CD was not straight forward - but I guess that comes with testing. We found that working out how to get the CD in was a bit non- intuitive, but once we sorted that out it was not difficult and worked well. We do not have to do anything special to line up the disk and we use the Mac software provided with the printer. Geoff and Kaye -- Kaye Stott and Geoff Prince email: k...@kgweb.org.au web: http://www.kgweb.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: internet tethering - iphone 3g
Hi David Try going to this site ... http://andrew.harrison.org/ it shows how to set it up cheers Pedro On 03/07/2009, at 2:01 PM, David de la Hunty wrote: can anyone help with this: Tried to get internet tethering up and running. Using 10.5.7, latest itunes, iphone 3g v 3.0 software I went to the apple link: http://www.apple.com/iphone/how-to/#basics.using-iphone-as-a-modem it says in part: In Settings, choose General Network Internet Tethering. trouble is, mine does not show any Internet Tethering switch in the network pane, there's only Enable 3G Cellular Data Network Data Roaming VPN Wi-Fi What am I missing? thanx, DD -- 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: iPhone 3G S - Telstra Plans
Thanks Pete, I would appreciate you sending the Numbers comparison to me. Thanks, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 9:26 PM, Pete Smith wrote: Hi Ronni. I just bought an iPhone today on the $40 Telstra phone plan. I looked at most plans under $100 for Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone and made myself up a pricing plan comparison in Numbers for each phone size and plan. I also looked at one Member Plan at Telstra for the equivalent $40 plan. If you have the phone already, a member plan looks the way to go. The main difference, besides not paying for the phone, is that the $5 data is not included in the member plan but you get $40 worth of calls instead of $35. However, total cost over the two years, including the purchase of a 32GB iPhone either outright or on a phone plan resulted in the phone plan being cheaper. If you'd like, I can email you my Numbers comparison off list. It also has the coverage of the three networks. I ended up going with Telstra mainly for the coverage. From their own maps (all three carriers), Telstra is the only one that virtually covers Rottnest. I have also spoken with a couple of the blokes at work who reside down Mandurah, Rockingham way and each have gone away but returned to Telstra because of difficulties with coverage. Also, assuming I don't use more than my allotted calls and data per month, it's actually cheaper! Now comes the fun part of learning what I'm doing with my iPhone. Regards Pete Smith smudd...@internode.on.net On 03/07/2009, at 16:49 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Thanks Susan, Marcus Glenn, I use my Mobile mainly for emergencies SMS, I am currently only on a $20 mth 12 month contact with Telstra. I possibly wouldn't use the iPhone much differently, I would use the iPhone for accessing my email as I do with iPod Touch (on a Wireless Network), not using the Telstra 3G Network. So I require a Private Plan not a Business Plan. I would prefer to stay with Telstra, as I said previously I have stayed with Telstra because of the better coverage when I travel through the country areas. Also the Devil you know syndrome ;-) Susan, are you on a Telstra 24mth Plan or a Pre-Paid? Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 4:36 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: On the plans, I am sticking with Telstra because they provide the best coverage outside of the city. I know you can switch to roaming, but that hasn't been a very good experience in the past, maybe it has got better. But, I don't use my iphone for the internet or email very much unless I have wifi access. So, one idea would be to get an unlocked phone from the Apple Store, then buy a prepaid SIM with Optus, and check out the coverage. If it works well for you, then you could go onto a plan. cheers, susan. On 03/07/2009, at 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the information Optus 'whops' all over Telstra ... or am I misinterpreting the information? Of course 3 Mobile have not yet released plans for the iPhone 3G S. Expected in the coming weeks. Which might not give me enough time as I only have to 30th July to decide if I extend my contract with Telstra for another 12 months :-( Cheers, Ronni 17
Re: Inkjet Printer
Our Brother telephone/fax/answering machine has not been sending facsimiles at a good quality level. Printing a received fax is fine, but recipients who receive quality faxes from other people receive mine with a two inch, oops! 5.08 cm wide blank strip to the right of centre. Cleaning doesn't seem to change that. And so - I bought an Epson Stylus Office TX600FW. It won't print on CDs so I will have to continue with my Avery Inkjet Media labels. There does not seem to be a guten driver for the printer so the dialogue window for the printer is the traditional Epson style so you don't know what dpi level is being used at the various options. However, to date the few scans and prints look very good. Initially I could not use the provided scanner software and had to access the scanner through Photoshop Elements. I contacted Epson Support by phone and got a very helpful person who after checking set up with me suggested I uninstall the Epson Scanner program, restart the computer and then reinstall the program. I'm using wireless so ran through the set up once more for the scanner after the reinstall and it worked. Big thank you to Epson Support. Two faxes sent to one of my sons, one BW one colour, and both gave very good quality. Thanks for all the comment on my first choice the R290, but Brother and Canon seem to dominate in most stores I visited. I eventually found Epson at Tandy and Dick Smith. Neither Tandy nor Dick Smith had the R290 so I bought the TX600FW from Tandys. One down side to the new acquisition is that I cannot use my Epson 35 mm Film Adapter for scanning slides on it so I will have to keep my old Epson Perfection 1260 Photo scanner. The TX has card slots, ethernet and usb ports only. Merv I also have a photo R290 and have had no problems either with paper jams or printing to CDs. Although inks are not cheap I suspect that per page printing is cheaper than my previous Canon and definitely cheaper than my HP. Barry On 04/07/2009, at 11:14 AM, Kaye and Geoff wrote: This is very reassuring news. The review said clearing a paper jam was difficult and might shorten the life of the printer if it occurred frequently. It also said placing the CD was not straight forward - but I guess that comes with testing. We found that working out how to get the CD in was a bit non-intuitive, but once we sorted that out it was not difficult and worked well. We do not have to do anything special to line up the disk and we use the Mac software provided with the printer. Geoff and Kaye -- Kaye Stott and Geoff Prince email: k...@kgweb.org.au web: http://www.kgweb.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 -- Science teaches that we must see in order to believe, but we must also believe in order to see. -- 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
Ronni, 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/ Dave Choy On 04/07/2009, at 12:03 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Thanks Pete, I would appreciate you sending the Numbers comparison to me. Thanks, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 9:26 PM, Pete Smith wrote: Hi Ronni. I just bought an iPhone today on the $40 Telstra phone plan. I looked at most plans under $100 for Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone and made myself up a pricing plan comparison in Numbers for each phone size and plan. I also looked at one Member Plan at Telstra for the equivalent $40 plan. If you have the phone already, a member plan looks the way to go. The main difference, besides not paying for the phone, is that the $5 data is not included in the member plan but you get $40 worth of calls instead of $35. However, total cost over the two years, including the purchase of a 32GB iPhone either outright or on a phone plan resulted in the phone plan being cheaper. If you'd like, I can email you my Numbers comparison off list. It also has the coverage of the three networks. I ended up going with Telstra mainly for the coverage. From their own maps (all three carriers), Telstra is the only one that virtually covers Rottnest. I have also spoken with a couple of the blokes at work who reside down Mandurah, Rockingham way and each have gone away but returned to Telstra because of difficulties with coverage. Also, assuming I don't use more than my allotted calls and data per month, it's actually cheaper! Now comes the fun part of learning what I'm doing with my iPhone. Regards Pete Smith smudd...@internode.on.net On 03/07/2009, at 16:49 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Thanks Susan, Marcus Glenn, I use my Mobile mainly for emergencies SMS, I am currently only on a $20 mth 12 month contact with Telstra. I possibly wouldn't use the iPhone much differently, I would use the iPhone for accessing my email as I do with iPod Touch (on a Wireless Network), not using the Telstra 3G Network. So I require a Private Plan not a Business Plan. I would prefer to stay with Telstra, as I said previously I have stayed with Telstra because of the better coverage when I travel through the country areas. Also the Devil you know syndrome ;-) Susan, are you on a Telstra 24mth Plan or a Pre-Paid? Cheers, Ronni On 03/07/2009, at 4:36 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: On the plans, I am sticking with Telstra because they provide the best coverage outside of the city. I know you can switch to roaming, but that hasn't been a very good experience in the past, maybe it has got better. But, I don't use my iphone for the internet or email very much unless I have wifi access. So, one idea would be to get an unlocked phone from the Apple Store, then buy a prepaid SIM with Optus, and check out the coverage. If it works well for you, then you could go onto a plan. cheers, susan. On 03/07/2009, at 1:27 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUGers, Today I received a phone call from a Telstra representative (my current contract expires with them on 30th July '09). We got talking the new iPhone 3G S and he was continually pressing the point that Telstra is Australia's largest, fastest and most reliable 3G network. He then sent me an email with Telstra's new iPhone Plans. I'm interested in your opinions on these plans in comparison to other carriers please. Telstra's monthly included data download is terrible I think, $5 for the $30 $40 plans which equates to 5MB of Data ... excess data charged at $1.00/MB ... yikes! And then there is this in Telstra's -Things you need to know: 1. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G are configured to work only with the wireless services provided by Telstra. Does this mean you cannot access any other wireless network? http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/phones/iphone/pricing.html Optus still seems to have the better plans. I have stayed with Telstra all these years for its better coverage, but I'm seriously contemplating a change of carrier for an iPhone 3G S. Telsyte principal research analyst Warren Chaisatien says Optus has again released the most aggressive iPhone plan prices, increasing data allowances for the internet-savvy phone and introducing plans with unlimited phone calls and messaging. Optus iPhone 3GS plans include the company's popular $59 plan with data boosted from 500MB to 700MB a month and so-called timeless plans with unlimited calls and messaging starting at $99 and including 1.5GB of downloads. And Telstra is the only carrier not to offer iPhone tethering, allowing use of the iPhone as a modem. http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,25717048-5016091,00.html How I'm interpreting the
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
List digest feature
The digest option for the list appears to have gone. Will it be resumed? 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
try this
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Re: List digest feature
On 04/07/2009, at 12:36 PM, Paul Weaver wrote: The digest option for the list appears to have gone. Will it be resumed? From: Matthew Healey mat...@mac.com Date: 3 July 2009 12:29:41 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: [ADMIN] Mailing List Issues Reply-To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Hi All, Just to let you know the mailing list will be a bit unstable for a day or so, but messages should start coming through. We have had to switch software that controls the list so some features, like digest, may not be immediately available. Thanks for your understanding. - Matt Healey -- 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: try this
Oops, sorry! Meant to go to a mate. Kevin -- 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: internet tethering - iphone 3g
On 03/07/2009, at 4:01 PM, David de la Hunty wrote: can anyone help with this: Tried to get internet tethering up and running. Using 10.5.7, latest itunes, iphone 3g v 3.0 software Who is your carrier? Officially only Virgin and Vodafone support tethering here in Australia without paying either an extra fee (Optus), or 'hacking' a file on your iPhone (Telstra) I know from personal experience that with Virgin, it works as per the instructions supplied by Apple... apparently the same for Vodafone. Optus charges an extra $9.99 a month to enable tethering and Telstra don't even support it -- Nicholas Pyers (nicho...@nicholaspyers.com) Heaven on Earth? No, Earth on Earth. The Just Earth! -- 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
