Re: Optus again

2011-03-02 Thread Brett Curtis
My relatives didn't have to deal with %^@$# computers! Just the odd mammoth lol Doesn't fix my prob, tho. Anyone with expertise invited to help out on site. Payment in window cleaning, lol or direct debit if necessary Regards, C. Brett Curtis Master Window Cleaners Perth, Western

Ipad v2. IOS 5.

2011-03-02 Thread Stuart Evans
So Daniel... Apple are gearing up for an announcement at 2pm our time tomorrow. Just to remind you of my predictions ;-) Windows 8? Yes I bet 2013. Ipad v2. Definitely March. Lion - partial release to developers at WWDC (OK ­ already released a bit ahead of time). *May* miss release

MacBook Air with slow network response

2011-03-02 Thread Glenn Nicholas
Hi Wamug, I've got 2 MacBook Airs here with identical specs, both running 10.6.6. Both are connected to the same network connection via the same wireless network (Time Machine). One gets 0.30Mb/s download speed (when measured using Speedtest.net), the other gets 53Mb/s (as do other computers on

Re: Viewing docs on iPhone?

2011-03-02 Thread Rod Blitvich
Great!ta Jane, Neil Carlos.Carlos - i think i will blog my experiences at the conference.Remind me if i don't send you the details.cheersBlitto Rod Blitvich-Amy Sam’s Dad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.auhttp://web.me.com/blittoBlack holes suck.

Re: Viewing docs on iPhone?

2011-03-02 Thread cm
Thanks Blitto! Cheers, Carlo Sent from my iPad On 02/03/2011, at 20:16, Rod Blitvich rb...@iinet.net.au wrote: Great! ta Jane, Neil Carlos. Carlos - i think i will blog my experiences at the conference. Remind me if i don't send you the details. cheers Blitto image.gif Rod

Re: Ipad v2. IOS 5.

2011-03-02 Thread Daniel Kerr
Hi Stuart Oh,..is there an announcement? :o) hehe :o) Yes to iPad v2. Camera and speed bump of processor. A5. Video upgrade to 512MB to match the iPhone4. iOS 4.3? No major change to the design of it. That will come in iPad v3 later this year :o) Lion,..yeh you're a bit behind with that

Pure Mac No More?

2011-03-02 Thread chesnutt
Hi List, Does anybody know what has happened to the Pure Mac Shareware/Download site? Shay?I have been trying to access it for a couple of days with no luck. TIA Regards,Bill Chesnutt -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml

Re: Pure Mac No More?

2011-03-02 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Bill, Do you mean http://pure-mac.com/? It seems to be working fine. Sent from Ronni's iPad On 02/03/2011, at 9:24 PM, chesn...@it.net.au wrote: Hi List, Does anybody know what has happened to the Pure Mac Shareware/Download site? Shay? I have been trying to access it for a couple of

Re: Pure Mac No More?

2011-03-02 Thread chesnutt
Hi Ronni, Thanks for the ultra quick response. Yes, that's the site I mean. When I try to access it I get this message:Safari can’t open the page “http://pure-mac.com/” because Safari can’t find the server “pure-mac.com”. But you have no difficulties? Interesting. I could get to it just fine

Re: Pure Mac No More?

2011-03-02 Thread Ronda Brown
Try clearing Safari's Cache Sent from Ronni's iPad On 02/03/2011, at 9:43 PM, chesn...@it.net.au wrote: Hi Ronni, Thanks for the ultra quick response. Yes, that's the site I mean. When I try to access it I get this message:Safari can’t open the page “http://pure-mac.com/” because

Re: Ipad v2. IOS 5.

2011-03-02 Thread Reg Whitely
So should I salary package a new MacBook Pro 15? Reg Reg Whitely Home: 08 9921 7272 Mob: 04 8899 7313 Email: rwhit...@internode.on.net On 02/03/2011, at 8:51 pm, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi Stuart Oh,..is there an announcement? :o) hehe :o) Yes to iPad v2. Camera and speed bump of

Re: Pure Mac No More?

2011-03-02 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi again Bill, I now remember answering this question not long ago on WAMUG. Open Systems preferences NETWORKPROXIES and check if Web Proxy (HTTP) is checked and there is a numerical value in the Web Proxy Server. If so UNCHECK it. Safari doesn't like proxy servers. . Sent from Ronni's iPad

Re: Ipad v2. IOS 5.

2011-03-02 Thread Daniel Kerr
Yes ;O) They are nice machines,..well specced. ;o) Feel free to salary package two,...and send the spare my way,..thanks ;)) Kind Regards Daniel On 2/3/11 9:55 PM, Reg Whitely rwhit...@internode.on.net wrote: So should I salary package a new MacBook Pro 15? Reg Reg Whitely Home: 08

Re: Ipad v2. IOS 5.

2011-03-02 Thread Reg Whitely
Thanks Mr Kerr :-)) I'll let you know Reg Reg Whitely Home: 08 9921 7272 Mob: 04 8899 7313 Email: rwhit...@internode.on.net On 02/03/2011, at 10:17 pm, Daniel Kerr wrote: Yes ;O) They are nice machines,..well specced. ;o) Feel free to salary package two,...and send the spare my

Re: Ipad v2. IOS 5.

2011-03-02 Thread Daniel Kerr
Sweet! I'll clear a nice little space on my desk for it. I'll even do you a deal. You flick me the spare laptop, and I'll give you 8GB of RAM for your one,..seems like a fair swap,...hehe :) Kind Regards Daniel On 2/3/11 10:26 PM, Reg Whitely rwhit...@internode.on.net wrote: Thanks Mr Kerr

Itunes Store closed!!

2011-03-02 Thread Hugh Griffiths
Woo Hoo its all coming soon Hugh From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Daniel Kerr [wa...@macwizardry.com.au] Sent: Wednesday, 2 March 2011 10:37 PM To: WAMUG Subject: Re: Ipad v2. IOS 5. Sweet! I'll clear a nice little

Re: Itunes Store closed!!

2011-03-02 Thread cm
Hi Hugh, Not sure why it would be closed. It may be related to the AppleInsider story linked below that Random House books are now available in the iBookstore, but I don't see why they would need to close iTunes to add items. It will be interesting to see if changes are coming.

Re: Itunes Store closed!!

2011-03-02 Thread cm
Hi again, I should have checked first. It's not closed for me. I am logged in to the Australian site. C On 2011-03-02, at 23:39, cm wrote: Hi Hugh, Not sure why it would be closed. It may be related to the AppleInsider story linked below that Random House books are now available in the

Re: Itunes Store closed!!

2011-03-02 Thread Daniel Kerr
The Applestore is down,...unless you mean that one,..hehe :) Was going to say, we may see the iTunes store go down if they are implementing a few more behind the scenes features they keep talking about to tie in with the changes to MobileMe But I think that's still down the track a little

Re: Canon MP640 as a scanner

2011-03-02 Thread Rosie Cable
Hi Mike Thank you for your suggestion to use vuescan. I downloaded the vuescan program, and tried it out, but the same problem arose- there is no scanner connected to the computer. The scanner is only recognised when attached with a cable. (Not sure why it recognises the printer but

Re: Canon MP640 as a scanner

2011-03-02 Thread Daniel Kerr
Hi Rosie Did you try Apple's Image Capture. (in Applications folder) I've sometimes found that wireless scanners which won't show up under the manufacturers own software, work under Image Capture perfectly. (And sometimes even better). I also found with some clients the Canon scanner software

iPad

2011-03-02 Thread Ronda Brown
The iPad 2 features two built-in cameras, for use with FaceTime video chat and other apps. The front camera can record VGA-resolution (640-by-480) video at 30 frames per second with audio and take still photos at 640-by-480. The back camera can record HD video at 720p at 30 frames per second

Ipad v1 Prices reduced today - iPad v2 is coming!!!

2011-03-02 Thread Stuart Evans
Hi Folks, Just in iPad Wifi 16GB - $449 32GB - $579 64GB - $689 iPad Wifi + 3G 16GB - $598 32GB - $729 64GB - $839 Applecare Warranty for iPad $99 Cheers, Stuart -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines

Re: iPad

2011-03-02 Thread cm200912
Hi Ronni, A stylish new toy to save for. :-) It was good to see Steve Jobs back on stage. The streaming coverage of the announcement event is available at apple.com Cheers, Carlo Sent from my iPhone On 03/03/2011, at 6:25, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: The iPad 2 features two built-in

Re: Canon MP640 as a scanner

2011-03-02 Thread Merv Bond
Hi Rosie For what it is worth I have an Epson which is wireless but I gave up on that function because when I was printing a three or four page document it would inevitably drop out. The printer is now connected by cable to my modem and is available to my iMac and my wife's iBook, both being

Re: iPad

2011-03-02 Thread Ashley Mulder
Oh this is cool VERY cool http://www.apple.com/au/ipad/#smart-cover On 03/03/2011, at 6:25 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: The iPad 2 features two built-in cameras, for use with FaceTime video chat and other apps. The front camera can record VGA-resolution (640-by-480) video at 30 frames per

Re: Ipad v2. IOS 5.

2011-03-02 Thread Stuart Evans
Hi Daniel, Did you stay up!??? I didn't. :-( to tired So you were right about IOS 4.3. In another standard Apple move, thinner = change all your cases and accessories. Good for some...not for those of us who have a heap of cases etc in stock. :-( I smell a sale. Stuart

Re: iPad

2011-03-02 Thread peta
Oh I don't need one. But I WANT one. *Personally I would like the option of no cameras with iPhones and iPads though. Peta I will be thinking all day, how can I justify buying one (I know Ronni, you told Alan we don't need to justify these purchases, but...). On 03/03/2011, at 9:31 AM,