A bit [off topic]: selling iPad 1

2012-08-19 Thread lynnkoh
Hi all I am thinking of upgrading my iPad 1 - not so fussed as to which version I upgrade to, they are the same to me, except the HD bit. If I decide to sell it, how much should I sell it for? I bought it the December before the iPad2 came out - however long that is. Thanks. RegardsLynn -- The WA

Re: A bit [off topic]: selling iPad 1

2012-08-19 Thread lynnkoh
Thanks Carlos. I don't really trust gumtree or eBay all that much, people tend to jack up prices there, so can never really tell what's market prices anymore. Yeah, have contacted Jennifer already about her wanting an iPad. Regards Lynn - Original Message - From:

Re: A bit [off topic]: selling iPad 1

2012-08-19 Thread lynnkoh
Thanks for the reminder ronni. :) It's 3G and wifi, 64gb. iOS 5.1 Anything else that I missed? Will reformat to original settings and have the latest iOS on. Thanks. Regards Lynn - Original Message - From: Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com To: wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Sun, 19 Aug 2012

Re: Techstatic

2012-08-12 Thread lynnkoh
thats why i like to pay a bit more and have someone out who knows what they are doing. lynn - Original Message - From: Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au To: wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Monday, 13 August, 2012 9:37:13 AM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: Re:

iphone news

2012-06-23 Thread lynnkoh
http://www.news.com.au/technology/smartphones/every-iphone-accessory-you-own-is-now-obsolete/story-fn6vihic-1226405838653 what is anyones comments? -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines -

Re: imac for sale

2012-06-17 Thread lynnkoh
hi roger would your comparison price include all the software Derek has mentioned? regards lynn - Original Message - From: Roger Kortas rkor...@iinet.net.au To: wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Monday, 18 June, 2012 12:39:06 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: Re:

Re: WWDC 2012 Notes- New laptops, OSX Mountain Lion info (out next month)

2012-06-11 Thread lynnkoh
what about us people who are still happy with our old devices, but want the upgrades or cant afford to get the new devices so soon? everything is for ipad2 or better, like everything work with OSX.6 or better (im still on 5.8)... im with you tim. regards Lynn - Original Message -

Re: 1Password

2012-04-26 Thread lynnkoh
hi looking at getting the 1password app as well and have been looking at the agilebits website about it. i may get the one for mac and the pro for ipad and iphone. so heres my one and only questions about it: if i want to have 1password on my ipad AND iphone, do i have to get 2 licences for

Re: [For Free] Mac Computers

2012-04-04 Thread lynnkoh
Hi kane kevin Lock (from this list) might want them. :) - Original Message - From: lem1 l...@iinet.net.au To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Thursday, 5 April, 2012 10:53:26 AM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: [For Free] Mac Computers Hi all I

tooble

2012-03-30 Thread lynnkoh
hi just wondering, is tooble (pro in particular) working for anyone? it hasnt been working for me since i got it late last year... comp it is on: macbook, mid 2007 X.5.8 cant launch tooble (gives me the message that tooble unexpectedly quit message and asked to ignore or relaunch, cant

consumer question

2012-03-26 Thread lynnkoh
hi all not sure if its just me, but i have noticed that since ipad2 came out, no accessories (eg folio covers, protection screen cover, etc) can be seen for the ipad1. everything i have seen is all labelled for ipad2, nothing labelled for ipad1. even nextbyte doesnt have anything for

Re: consumer question

2012-03-26 Thread lynnkoh
thanks ronni. even if the screens are same size, i tend to get things if they are labelled that it will fit with what i have. if they dont have any label that says will fit ipad1, i avoid getting. and these says there is nothing for ipad1 anymore... regards lynn - Original Message -

Re: consumer question

2012-03-26 Thread lynnkoh
that would be good... :) but what i meant is that practically everywhere (apart from the odd loose item somewhere or the odd online store) doesnt do anything for ipad1, its all for the current ipad(s). everything is labelled ipad2. - Original Message - From: Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com

Re: WAMUG Annual General Meeting; This Tuesday 6 March 2012

2012-03-04 Thread lynnkoh
Surprise!? The one and only ronni brown making a special appearance Lynn - Original Message - From: Pete Smith smudd...@internode.on.net To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 22:40:20 +0800 (WST) Subject: WAMUG Annual General Meeting; This Tuesday 6 March

Re: eMac/iMac/G4 Tower

2012-01-19 Thread lynnkoh
Hi Ashley Could try Kevin (hes on this list as well) who gives macs to those in need. - Original Message - From: Ashley Mulder ashley.mul...@postgrad.curtin.edu.au To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Friday, 20 January, 2012 11:41:29 AM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong

wireless backup

2012-01-08 Thread lynnkoh
has anyone used this before or anyone has any thoughts on this? http://www.clickfree.com/products_c3.php would it be worth getting (for a lazy person like me who doesnt plug time machine to lappy all the time... thanks. regards lynn -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List

Re: wireless backup

2012-01-08 Thread lynnkoh
sorry, was the american link i sent before. this time is the aust link: http://www.clickfree.com/au/products_c3.php - Original Message - From: lynn...@westnet.com.au To: wamug wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Monday, 9 January, 2012 3:42:57 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong /

iphone4 dies for no reason and doesnt start up

2012-01-04 Thread lynnkoh
hi i have had my iphone4 for almost a year now (in march to be exact). tonight i had it shut down on me (meaning the screen suddenly went blank) and tried to hold down just the sleep/wake button for a few seconds and hold down just the home button for a few seconds. but nothing worked and

Re: iphone4 dies for no reason and doesnt start up - update

2012-01-04 Thread lynnkoh
update: after leaving it plugged into computer for about an hour, screen suddenly popped back on (and at 74% charged) - apple start up screen appeared. any insight on what could/may have happened? many thanks guys. regards lynn - Original Message - From: lynn...@westnet.com.au To:

Re: iphone4 dies for no reason and doesnt start up - update

2012-01-04 Thread lynnkoh
thanks carlo. i did try to plug it into the adaptor 1st, but nothing happened. so thought id see if itunes still reads it. it did display a low battery warning at 20%. i wasnt doing anything on the phone when it 'died'. i just checked if i had any messages and 2 seconds later it 'died'. i

Re: iphone4 dies for no reason and doesnt start up - update

2012-01-04 Thread lynnkoh
hi carlo i will try allphones 1st, theres 1 up the road from my work. if they cant help, ill book in with apple store. should i try nextbyte before apple store if allphones cant help or dont bother? coz i have to go past them on stirling highway everyday after work anyway. and yes, heaven

Re: iphone4 dies for no reason and doesnt start up - update

2012-01-04 Thread lynnkoh
hi ronni i still had about 18% battery left on it, usually 18% will last me for another 15 to 30 mins, but it just shat itself after 2 seconds. i had it shut down on my once before, with plenty of battery left, accidently did a hard reset and restored from my last backup from a couple days

Re: iphone4 dies for no reason and doesnt start up - update

2012-01-04 Thread lynnkoh
i did see the 'other display' at the 1st time when i accidently did the hard reset. :$ my phone tells me at 20% and 10%. it will only die at 1% or 2%. when it has died, (quickness of charge depends on which adaptor i use - the one for ipad or iphone) it only resumes service at 4% or 5%.

Re: HyperDrive iFlashDrive HyperDrive HardDrive for iPad

2011-11-15 Thread lynnkoh
daniel, you forgetting to ask ronni if this is a need or a want... LOL! hehehehe i know this is a want for me, but how much do i really want is the question... :$ regards lynn - Original Message - From: Daniel Kerr wa...@macwizardry.com.au To: wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Wednesday, 16

Re: HyperDrive iFlashDrive HyperDrive HardDrive for iPad

2011-11-14 Thread lynnkoh
good find there ronni. :D yeah, daniel, i wouldnt mind the iflashdrive, the hyperdrive and the hyperjuice for my ipad1 and iphone4. ;) ronni, but i have found that lately, there seems to be nothing for ipad1 these days, everything is for ipad2 (like when OS10 came out, theres nothing for OS9

Re: ripping software

2011-11-06 Thread lynnkoh
thanks all. irip only works on 10.6, i only have 10.5.8. have downloaded Senuti and started using it. exactly for what i want and loving it thanks all! ronni - i tend to keep all applications, just in case i need it 1 day... :) regards Lynn - Original Message - From: Ronda

Re: Purchasing OS Lion on App Store

2011-11-06 Thread lynnkoh
ronni, you dont need a team, you just need a PA... :) - Original Message - From: Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com To: wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Monday, 7 November, 2011 6:51:41 AM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: Re: Purchasing OS Lion on App Store Hi Stuart,

ripping software

2011-11-05 Thread lynnkoh
Hi all i have lost some of my music from my last died hard drive (ALWAYS backup!!!). but i have some of it on my ipod 3rd gen and ipad1. is there any softwares (free or paid) out there where i can rip the music off from ipod/ipad and have them in my music folder again? i know you can put

ipad2 and microsoft suite

2011-10-31 Thread lynnkoh
Hi guys my work has started rolling out the sales reps with thier ipad2s. they are currently using virtual microsoft (word, excel, etc)  suite on citrix. can they use pages/numbers to open microsoft suite documents (should they choose to), or should they stick with citrix?

Re: ipad2 and microsoft suite

2011-10-31 Thread lynnkoh
Hi Ronni thanks for that link. have always had the urge to upgrade my ipad1, but after reading that article, dont think ill need to for some time yet... regards Lynn - Original Message - From: Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com To: wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Monday, 31 October, 2011 4:01:16 PM

Re: ipad2 and microsoft suite

2011-10-31 Thread lynnkoh
thanks susan. - Original Message - From: Susan Hastings susanhasti...@mac.com To: wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Tuesday, 1 November, 2011 7:34:17 AM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: Re: ipad2 and microsoft suite Microsoft documents can be opened and changes made

tooble

2011-09-25 Thread lynnkoh
is anyone having trouble with tooble pro? i keep getting D02 error... regards lynn -- 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 Settings Unsubscribe -

youtube music catcher

2011-09-24 Thread lynnkoh
hi all... -- 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 Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug

youtube music catcher

2011-09-24 Thread lynnkoh
hi all... sorry, accidently clicked the send button. what i was meant to say was that a colleague of mine has been using 'atube catcher' for to get music he likes from youtube. i was wondering if there is a similar app/software for mac which does the same thing. i was going to get atube

Re: youtube music catcher

2011-09-24 Thread lynnkoh
thanks reg, ronni, ray and stephen. i was using get-tube, but doesnt seem to be working for me, so havent been using it. regards lynn - Original Message - From: lynn...@westnet.com.au To: wamug wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Sunday, 25 September, 2011 12:19:54 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing /

Re: [COMMPOST} MacUpdate Bundle - worth a look

2011-09-07 Thread lynnkoh
The bundle also has Mellel, what Peter Hinchliffe demo'ed last night at Sept meeting... So if those who were at meeting last night, and want to try Mellel. - Original Message - From: Daniel Kerr wa...@macwizardry.com.au To: WAMUG wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Wednesday, 7 September, 2011

Re: M$ Office at reasonable? price

2011-05-05 Thread lynnkoh
HI Daniel What is the time frame for your offer? Just looking at my finances and and cant afford it till the next fortnight. Regards Lynn - Original Message - From: Daniel Kerr wa...@macwizardry.com.au To: WAMUG wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Tuesday, 3 May, 2011 2:39:11 PM GMT +08:00

Re: MBP Memory upgrade

2011-04-27 Thread lynnkoh
Hi Eugene Might wanna try Craig bruce at MaxStyle... Not sure if his south perth store is still there, but hes got another one in myarree. on leach highway, next to JB hifi... - Original Message - From: Eugene edeg...@helena.wa.edu.au To: WAMUG Mailing List

Re: For those hoping to rush out Friday MORNING to get an iPad 2

2011-03-22 Thread lynnkoh
isnt that supposed to be the ipad1 prices and the ipad2 will be the same price as what ipad1 was? - Original Message - From: Daniel Kerr wa...@macwizardry.com.au To: WAMUG wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Tuesday, 22 March, 2011 9:38:18 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi

custom ringtone selection on iphone 4

2011-03-18 Thread lynnkoh
hi all ill be all apple'd out before i know it... as they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away and i have 3 apples every day *my macbook, ipad and new iphone - hehehe*, now just have to find red or green covers for them... sorry, got carried away. back to business. i had gone though

Re: custom ringtone selection on iphone 4

2011-03-18 Thread lynnkoh
YAY thanks heaps ronni! - knew it was something small to tweak - sync ringtones to be checked. just gotta check what i want synced with my ipad and iphone... many thanks again ronni!! regards lynn - Original Message - From: Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com To: WAMUG Mailing

webmail and ipad

2011-03-17 Thread lynnkoh
HI all i have noticed that when i use my westnet webmail on my ipad, it doesnt let me scroll up and down the mail listing and the message pane. is anyone on westnet and have an ipad with this problem as well? or anyone else with this problem as well? my work webmail is fine, it

Re: iPad purchase HK?

2011-02-17 Thread lynnkoh
Hi Glenn I was also thinking of getting my mate to get me one when he was going to the USA. But he also brought up the issue of warranty. I think Apple only does warranty only in the country where the ipad is bought (unless there is global warranty cover?). So if your friend gets his ipad

Re: 15 inch and 17 inch monitors old style to give away

2011-02-04 Thread lynnkoh
Bill Kevin might take them for his giveaway project? regards Lynn - Original Message - From: William Crabb williamcr...@ozemail.com.au To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Friday, 4 February, 2011 12:17:11 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: 15

Re: data recovery places

2011-02-01 Thread lynnkoh
thanks daniel - about not adding to ronni's comments about backing up. :) i should know better than not to back up. this time i would lose about 3 years worth of emails, and the last time i lost about 10 months worth of my life, not much but still, 10 months is a long time, but not a long

Re: data recovery places

2011-02-01 Thread lynnkoh
Hi David Have taken it to Next Byte and they couldnt get data off. they have recommended Spectrum Data, but they are expensive tho. Will try the one Daniel recommended, they are much nearer to me. regards lynn - Original Message - From: David de la Hunty

data recovery places

2011-01-31 Thread lynnkoh
hi cant say this enough - *blushes at ronni* - BACK UP!!! anyway, back to business. does anyone know of any good data recovery places around? ol' trusty's hard drive has died and apple cant get data off. the disk is spinning but not reading. apple is replacing hard drive,

macbook late 2007 problem

2011-01-30 Thread lynnkoh
hi Before I take ol' trusty - laptop that is - to the cleaners and before getting a new one - just wanting people's input/suggestions. Ol' trusty has had a hard drive replacement just before the original warranty expired, mid 2008. Before Saturday, ol' trusty has been making the

Re: macbook late 2007 problem

2011-01-30 Thread lynnkoh
Many thanks Peter. I never do any repairs on my own, the nearest one to me is Next Byte on Stiling Highway. Was thinking of taking it to the Perth Apple store, but dont think they do repairs there... Worse comes to the worst, ill just have to replace ol' trusty. Regards Lynn

Re: macbook late 2007 problem

2011-01-30 Thread lynnkoh
Hi Ronni Many thanks for this info. Having read the article: This program covers affected MacBook models for 3 years from their original date of purchase or until August 15, 2010 whichever provides longer coverage Will mention this to the repair centre and see what they say.

Re: macbook late 2007 problem

2011-01-30 Thread lynnkoh
Many thanks Ronni!! No, unfortunately, i am not using another mac, i am using westnet's webmail (on a windows machine - shock horror!). I usually use webmail for a couple of weeks (or till when webmail inbox is about to burst server limit) then i download everything onto the mac. And

external raid hard drives

2011-01-07 Thread lynnkoh
hi to those who do frequent backups: do you backup your important stuff to raid or just a normal external hard drive/portable drive will do it for you? i have my stuff backed up to a WD portable drive already, but thinking i can ditch that for a raid, but raid is not as portable as my

internet to ipad via wifi (previosuly Re: ebook format - from lappy to ipad)

2010-12-19 Thread lynnkoh
thanks Brian. have done that. but when i tried opening google's page, it tells me im not connected. but i have shared it successfully (wifi signal is strong). thanks and regards lynn - Original Message - From: Brian Risbey risb...@bigpond.com To: WAMUG Mailing List

ebook format - from lappy to ipad

2010-12-18 Thread lynnkoh
Hi i have just bought an ebook in the format of 'ePub for digital editions' format. i have tried dragging it onto my ipad via itunes, but it wouldnt let me. i am doing it via my lappy is because i dont have the internet on my ipad yet. do i have to get the ipad version of the ebook? dont

Re: SMS/iPhone

2010-12-18 Thread lynnkoh
HI Stuart Can you make outgoing phone calls? Could be that you have not paid your last phone bill and they have suspended you making calls till you pay your bill? i know thats what my carrier does (when i pay the the following month) - im with 3... regards lynn - Original Message

Re: SMS/iPhone

2010-12-18 Thread lynnkoh
H, susan!!! i always keep telling people that the good ol' off/on works everytime, yet i forgot this time... :( --lynn-- - Original Message - From: Susan Hastings susanhasti...@me.com To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Saturday, 18 December, 2010 9:38:43

Re: ebook format - from lappy to ipad

2010-12-18 Thread lynnkoh
hi ronni many thanks for that, i have put a copy of the manual onto my ipad... hehehe, for fast reference :) the 1st copy i bought was epub for digital edition - that doesnt seem to be right when i tried d/l'ing it. found out it had a suffix of ACSM when i d/l'ed it. then bought the ipad

Re: ipad not charging and contacts question

2010-12-16 Thread lynnkoh
Hi Ronni yeah, i tap the plus button, add all the information i have and tap done. After that, nothing happens, just stuck on the information 'page'. keep clicking on the done button, nothing happens all the time. then i will have to restart then it will let me save a new contact. many

ipad not charging when plugged into computer

2010-12-15 Thread lynnkoh
hi i have noticed from the 2nd time i plugged my new ipad into the computer (macbook, 10.5.8, itunes 4.1.2) it hasnt been charging. it will say on my ipad 'not charging'. is this normal and has anyone got the same problem as me? regards lynn -- The WA Macintosh User Group

Re: ipad not charging when plugged into computer

2010-12-15 Thread lynnkoh
thanks ronni. i dont charge it via that way, but i always notice that devices will show that its charging when plugged into the computer. i noticed it when i plug in my ipad to sync or to add stuff. just wondering if that is normal is all. many thanks. regards lynn -

Re: ipad not charging when plugged into computer

2010-12-15 Thread lynnkoh
hi carlo sorry, that is my ipad version. itunes version is 10.1, just updated it recently to the newest one, before today. one of my other threads has the version. yeah, i always make sure the connections are seated correctly and not 'disturbed'. regards lynn - Original

Re: ipad not charging and contacts question

2010-12-15 Thread lynnkoh
many thanks to all for your advises . other than that, i am loving my new apple toy. which reminds me of another question, about contacts this time. occasionally, i find that i cannot add a new contact after turning it on after when i have put my ipad to sleep. it will only let

ebooks (between macbook and ipad)

2010-12-11 Thread lynnkoh
hi all as in my previous emails on the ipad, i have mentioned that i will be using the ipad for ereading :) i was just wondering, if i get ebooks online on my macbook, would i be able to 'transfer' it onto my ipad (im using itunes to sync/transfer files - have updated itunes to 10.1, ipad

the novel network

2010-12-11 Thread lynnkoh
has anybody tried this website: http://www.thenovelnetwork.com if you have, is it any good and is it worth paying for? thanks and regards lynn :) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines -

ipad with 3g

2010-12-04 Thread lynnkoh
hi all i have been told that if you get an ipad with 3g, upon turning it on, it will ask you whether you want CDMA or GSM network, depending on which telco you want to get data plans from. and if you want to change telco on the other network, you will have to ring apple to change and that

Re: ipad with 3g and accesories questions

2010-12-04 Thread lynnkoh
Hi all Many thanks to Susan, Carlos and Ray for your advise. looks like its only down to how much capacity i want and my finances... :) my only concern is that is if i get the 16GB, and if i need more capacity, i cant have the option to add more capacity... :( those with an ipad, how much

Re: iPad and cruise ships

2010-12-04 Thread lynnkoh
HI Marlene 1 thing for sure is that the ipad will be way much lighter than a laptop when travelling. would the cruise ships have wifi? if so, could just use that. but if they dont, you may have to get the 3g option. but with that, you would have to look at the roaming charges from your

Re: ipad with 3g and accesories questions

2010-12-04 Thread lynnkoh
thanks ronni. i am like you as well, like to know i have storage capacity is there if i need it. and also with the case of an ipad, i cant add more if i need more. :) regards lynn - Original Message - From: Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au

Re: ipad with 3g and accesories questions

2010-12-04 Thread lynnkoh
Thanks daniel and all. looks like from all the advises i have been getting, i will be having a big black hole in my bank account, but with a brand new fun toy!!! LOL! will post later when i get my new toy about how im going with it... *so cant wait!* regards lynn - Original Message

ipad accessories and release date for ipad2

2010-12-02 Thread lynnkoh
Hi i have been reading reviews for one of the accessories for the ipad, the usb and sd card connector kit. there were good reviews which were exatly the reasons for me wanting to get it. but with the bad reviews, they say that if you update your os on the ipad (3.2? to 4.1), the

Re: the procrastinator that i am - ipad

2010-12-01 Thread lynnkoh
hi john thanks for that. that is only for the 16gb wifi only. and the ipad is not available at all big w stores... and the nearest one to my work is belmont and they dont sell it there. regards lynn - Original Message - From: John Daniels jdani...@westnet.com.au To: WAMUG

the procrastinator that i am - ipad

2010-11-30 Thread lynnkoh
hi all i know i am going over old ground here, but being the procrastinator that i am and this time with my finances as well (i really want one - the 64gb wifi and 3g combo). as i am using the ipad that i will be getting for pictures, music and ebooks and maybe some worthwhile apps,

Re: Any OS 9 tragics?

2010-10-26 Thread lynnkoh
HI kevin are they in book form? i will take them off your hands if still available. many thanks. regards Lynn... :) - Original Message - From: KEVIN Lock kal...@iinet.net.au To: wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Tuesday, 26 October, 2010 3:52:17 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong

back to the topic of ipad... :) - decision time

2010-09-25 Thread lynnkoh
hi all i know, im such a procrastinator... :) and sorry if i am annoying you with all these stupid questions. my mind is pretty made up and getting an ipad, but not sure with or without 3G and how much memory. basically it will be used for reading, address book, music and photos. for

Re: Free laser printer zip drive

2010-07-17 Thread lynnkoh
Hi Peter I will take the zip drive and disks... Let me know, thanks. regards lynn - Original Message - From: Peter Bull pb...@bbnet.com.au To: wamug wamug wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Saturday, 17 July, 2010 3:05:52 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: Free

RE: drive capacity - a question

2010-07-10 Thread lynnkoh
hi peeps i know this may seem like a stupid question, but just wanting to double check. i have a 80GB drive (i think) and have noticed that I have been working with less than 10GB for quite a while now. I dont have too many documents/files, but was wondering how much installers and email

drive capacity - sorry, i know this is a repeat - and back up

2010-06-27 Thread lynnkoh
Hi Muggers i know this is a repeat as i tried looking in archives, but cannot find the thread (unless its under another name). but, could i please have the steps to checking on drive capacity and what files are taking up the space? Also, as my main priority is backing up my pictures,

Re: drive capacity - sorry, i know this is a repeat - and back up

2010-06-27 Thread lynnkoh
based on what i am backing up, a portable drive is enough and time machine not needed? also, only have FW400. Mac Specs: Model Name: MacBook Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2 GHz Number Of Processors: 1 Total Number Of Cores: 2 L2 Cache: 4 MB Memory: 1 GB Bus Speed:

Re: Patiently waiting - apple store

2010-06-27 Thread lynnkoh
i was wanting to go in this weekend, but did not get to go. but after peter's description of it, i wanna go NOW!!! (alas, i have to work to get the $$ to get all the accessories/gear i want from there...) :) - Original Message - From: Peter Hinchliffe hinch...@multiline.com.au To:

ipad usage and is it worth getting?

2010-06-22 Thread lynnkoh
Hi muggers I am thinking of getting an ipad myself as a netbook and possibly an ebook reader. All it will be doing is upload photos, surf internet (would i be able to get firefox on it?), maybe music and an ebook reader. No emails will be done through ipad (it will be done through my

Re: iPad Pricing

2010-06-19 Thread lynnkoh
Ken, dont forget you have to get an adaptor for the ac charger... regards lynn - Original Message - From: Ken Jackson k...@littleriverstudios.com.au To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Saturday, 19 June, 2010 5:01:48 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi

ISP collation

2010-06-17 Thread lynnkoh
should i put everyones input into the spreadsheet? at the moment i only have the 2 who responded specifically to my email about data required - thanks to them... :) regards Lynn -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml

Re: ISP collation

2010-06-17 Thread lynnkoh
Hi Barry I am trying to put everyones input, but i am trying to get general information, rather than the specific tests that people are doing on speedtest.net at specific times. I have gone through the emails and have only 4 at the moment. will wait and see if any more general information

RE: ISP speed

2010-06-17 Thread lynnkoh
since everyone is doing theirs, here is my input: ISP: Westnet Server: Perth Date: 17/06/10 Time: 18.22hrs Ping: 46ms Download: 0.42mps MP3 (5MB) 2min Video Clip (35MB) 11min Movie (800MB) 255min Upload: 0.11mps Email Attachment (1MB) 1min Photo Gallery (8MB) 10min Video Clip

Re: ISP collation

2010-06-17 Thread lynnkoh
Hi everyone (who may be confused to what info i am collating) the info that i am collating is for speed in general by ISP  and not at specific date/time. Info needed: Service Provider Suburb (if you dont mind, also street name - its ok if you dont want to) speed as advertised by

Re: ISP collation

2010-06-17 Thread lynnkoh
Hi Alastair I know that sometimes might be fast and sometimes slow, but what i meant was what average speed would people usually get as aposed to speeds at specific dates/times. and for comparison to what provider advertised. regards lynn - Original Message - From: mince and pud

Re: ISP's

2010-06-15 Thread lynnkoh
Speaking of ISPs, atm, mum is on westnet bundle (phone, net and email). She is thinking of cancelling the email bit and change all her emails to gmail addresses currently i am with 3 mobile net and also want to keep my westnet email address. (i am a secondary address, with mum's as the

Re: ISP's

2010-06-15 Thread lynnkoh
i can compile a list if anyone/everyone emails me with what James sent. Offlist/Onlist, i dont mind. I also want to know what good deals are out there, as i am sure anyone would like to know as well... Info needed: Service Provider Suburb (if you dont mind, also street name - its ok

Re: *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

2010-06-02 Thread lynnkoh
me too... :) and i know it would suit jennifer as well... :) --lynn-- - Original Message - From: rkor...@iinet.net.au To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Wednesday, 2 June, 2010 2:23:43 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: Re: *** IMPORTANT

Re: Sharing data plans between iPad and mobile phone.

2010-05-28 Thread lynnkoh
Hi Eugene I have asked Allphones and 3 if i could combine my internet and ipad (meaning using my whole 6GB data plan for both internet and ipad). p/s: i am thinking of getting an ipad, do not have it yet. No, i have to get another plan for ipad separately, but can have it on the same 1 bill

Re: pictures and music backup drive

2010-05-25 Thread lynnkoh
thanks to those who had their input. i should maybe also start looking at backing up my comp/software installers as well. i have also recently had the same problem as some who said their free disc space has been chewed up very quickly. I will look through the archive for that thread and

pictures and music backup drive

2010-05-24 Thread lynnkoh
can anyone suggest a good large portable backup drive (pref without using AC power plug) for music and pictures? may also look at backing up movies, but at this stage, only looking at pictures and music. have looked at WD, but looking for suggestions out there... seagate is a bit

Re: pictures and music backup drive

2010-05-24 Thread lynnkoh
sorry, preferably one that is already formatted for mac (or mac ready), but i guess, could get it formatted myself, if there isnt any. - Original Message - From: lynn...@westnet.com.au To: wamug wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Tuesday, 25 May, 2010 1:11:19 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing /

Re: top ten worst Apple products

2010-02-24 Thread lynnkoh
http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/167240,top-10-worst-apple-products-of-all-time.aspx - Original Message - From: James / Hans Kunz sad...@iinet.net.au To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Thursday, 25 February, 2010 3:16:12 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong

Re: Long Service Leave for Second Semester 2010

2010-02-11 Thread lynnkoh
i second that! - Original Message - From: peta belczowski petabelczow...@mac.com To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Friday, 12 February, 2010 8:53:51 AM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: Re: Long Service Leave for Second Semester 2010 Hullo

Re: Give Ronni a break folks...Searching the WAMUG archive

2010-01-17 Thread lynnkoh
hi all i agree with susan and stuart about ronni's contribution to this forum. i guess we always want to take the easy way out, but dont forget that ronni has her own life to run, let alone for us on this forum. lets think about it this way: if there wasnt any ronni, what other ways would we

Re: Give Ronni a break folks...Searching the WAMUG archive

2010-01-17 Thread lynnkoh
sorry, should be susan and mike... sorry mike. - Original Message - From: lynn...@westnet.com.au To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Sunday, 17 January, 2010 10:42:31 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: Re: Give Ronni a break folks...Searching

Re: [FOR SALE] HP Photosmart B109a (Printer/Scanner/Copier)

2009-11-30 Thread lynnkoh
HI Christopher Is this printer still available? regards lynn - Original Message - From: Christopher S c...@iinet.net.au To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Monday, 30 November, 2009 5:59:58 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: [FOR SALE] HP

Re: Mac compatible

2009-11-17 Thread lynnkoh
hi merv suggestion: usually when i look at getting digital cameras, i look to see if they do take memory cards (i always have mine with SDHC cards). that way, i can just remove the card and use it with my card reader and plug it into my mac. ive got a pentax and a fuji. --lynn-- -

Re: Some Mac NOSTALGIA

2009-08-26 Thread lynnkoh
omg, hypercard, clarisworks (homepage to be exact)... oh why do we have to upgrade... had all my fun on my old macs my 1st mac was one of the last b/w ones, then i had one of the 1st thick, black brick chunk colour ones (oh, cant remember the models of those 2), but they were running os9 i

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