Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Brian Scott
Thank you Ronni. I listen to classic FM also but on the radio ;) Cheers Brian On 20/05/2009, at 1:42 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Brian, Normally an Internet Radio Station URL (for Example ABC Classic FM - which I listen to in iTunes) is

Re: Drives

2009-05-20 Thread Ken Jackson
I think it was USB Alistair, I will definitely look for firewire, my others are firewire * no probs. Thanks, Ken On 20/05/2009, at 1:39 PM, Evers wrote: I have a WD Elements 1TB USB 2.0 on a 2 GHz 1.5 GB Intel iMac 10.5.6 and it has worked seamlessly for a year - no tricky

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Severin Crisp
A useful Bookmark is http://www.1radio.com.au/ This accesses all stations in all capital cities (except Hobart). Currently seems to be glitch with ABC Radio National which is soundless but Classic FM is currently happily playing away. Severin Crisp On 20/05/2009, at 1:42 PM, Ronda Brown

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Brian Scott
Hi, I tried loading http://www.radiosport.co.nz/listenlive/radiosport.asx into iTunes but it's not recognized. But it works in QT. asx = Advanced Stream Redirector c/o wikipedia The I tried loading http://www.abc.net.au/streaming/classic/classicfm.m3u into QuickTime Player but it wasn't

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Brian Scott
Thanks Severin I've saved that one. For the NZ sports enthusiast http://www.radionetwork.co.nz/Stations/RadioSport/ Brian On 20/05/2009, at 2:28 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: A useful Bookmark is http://www.1radio.com.au/ This accesses all stations in all capital cities (except Hobart).

Re: New iPhone

2009-05-20 Thread Pontifex Family
I have been given a used 16gb 3G iPhone by my son who bought and used it in Singapore where he lives. He retained the SIM card for use in his new phone. I have never before looked at iPhone discussions as I had no interest in buying one [still don't, I think they are too expensive for my very

Re: Keep losing internet connection ??

2009-05-20 Thread Pontifex Family
Hi again folks, About 10 days ago we lost our landline. I reported it to Westnet (my all in one provider). It was restored about 2 days later. Ever since then I lose internet connection every couple of days. I do all the usual ... power off modem . . restart Mac etc !!! A few

Re: iPhone problems !!

2009-05-20 Thread Pontifex Family
Hi folks, I am interested to know if anyone else has had iPhone problems ? I got my iPhone 3G early January. In early April I could not hear anything when receiving or making calls. Took it to Telstra shop, they submitted for repairs and it was replaced with a new one. 2 weeks ago the

Re: Drives

2009-05-20 Thread Toby Oldham
Hey all - some more external drive experiences/thoughts: - Cheap unknown-ish Firewire cases have given me grief in the past; if you're serious about what you want to do, really think about the 'you get what you pay for' cliché. - Restoring my 250Gig Operating System (and files) to an Intel

Re: Drives

2009-05-20 Thread RJDart
Afternoon, They work fine on any platform, I have two I picked up when $179. One is the Backup for my Linux Network Server using Baccula. Two is another Backup Drive using Time Machine on Sons MacPro. They are not extremely fast or reliable when using for video work, which I think is more to

Re: Drives

2009-05-20 Thread Evers
Thanks Daniel - very helpful. I will get firewire for the video storage, and I would buy from you except I'm in Albany (although if you have recommendations and a not too expensive way of shipping to me I would be interested in hearing from you). Cheers, Tony. On 20/05/2009, at 1:43 PM,

Re: Drives

2009-05-20 Thread Daniel Kerr
Hi Tony Happy to ship to Albany, I send things there quite a bit. I send things all over Oz and have even been known to send things to Mauritius. :o) (Though I do offer for Wendy to fly me over and set them up,...) :o) (Hi Wendy). I'll email you off list and I'm sure we can work something out.

Re: Drives

2009-05-20 Thread Evers
Thanks Daniel - look forward to hearing from you. BTW I too would dearly like an excuse to go to Mauritius - Hi Wendy - indeed my eldest daughter just signalled that she might go there as a well deserved reward for working so hard at uni - h. Although I seem to recall something about

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Allen Gladwell
This looks like a useful item Daniel. Is that A$ ? What would your price be ? Regards Allen Gladwell On 20/05/2009, at 11:20 AM, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi Jon The RadioShark is still available, it's now the RadioShark2. It retails for $99.95.

Re: Drives

2009-05-20 Thread Severin Crisp
Yes, Tony, I can attest to Daniel's great service to us Albanians down here in the remote south! Severin On 20/05/2009, at 3:15 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi Tony Happy to ship to Albany, I send things there quite a bit. I send things all over Oz and have even been known to send things to

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Daniel Kerr
Hi Allen Yes it's AUD$99.95. I could do it as a WAMUG special for $92 if interested. Just drop me an email offlist if you did want one as I'm got to order some shortly so will do them all together. Thanks. Kind Regards Daniel On 20/5/09 3:02 PM, Allen Gladwell all...@amnet.net.au wrote:

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Lloyd White
That is a useful site Severin. Can anyone tell me how much of my download quota is being used when I listen to radio via the internet? Thanks Lloyd A useful Bookmark is http://www.1radio.com.au/ This accesses all stations in all capital cities (except Hobart). Currently seems to be

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Brian, On 20/05/2009, at 2:32 PM, Brian Scott wrote: I tried loading http://www.radiosport.co.nz/listenlive/ radiosport.asx into iTunes but it's not recognized. But it works in QT. They're streaming in Windows Media Format. The stream will play in QuickTime Player if you have the

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread mince and pud
Lloyd I see you're with iinet - do you know about their freezone? Radio doesn't count as quota. best Alastair On 20 May 2009, at 09:02, Lloyd White wrote: That is a useful site Severin. Can anyone tell me how much of my download quota is being used when I listen to radio via the

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Lloyd, It depends on the Bitrate. Just divide the stream kbps rate by 8 and you will get the kilobytes/ second it uses.. so 32Kbps = 4KB/s = 12MB/hour 64Kbps = 8KB/s = 23MB/hour 128Kbps = 16KB/s = 57MB/hour If you listen all day at work - an average person is at work for +- 8 hrs a day

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Brian Scott
Hi Ronni, Thank you for clearing that up. Now I just have find a way of setting up something to record the adiosport.asx at a set time. I vaguely recall Sound Studio as being useful for such things. I shall go exploring when I get some time. Thanks Brian On 20/05/2009, at 4:39 PM, Ronda

Re: Drives Lacie

2009-05-20 Thread Robert Howells
On 20/05/2009, at 2:53 PM, Toby Oldham wrote: Hey all - some more external drive experiences/thoughts: - Cheap unknown-ish Firewire cases have given me grief in the past; if you're serious about what you want to do, really think about the 'you get what you pay for' cliché. - Restoring

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Subscribe
http://rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/ the first and still the best.. On 20/05/2009, at 10:43 AM, Jon Davison wrote: Hi everyone. Is it possible, or is there an app that enables me to record a Radio interview on my MacPro? does iTunes have a facility for this? I have never come across this

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Brian, WireTap Studio can do what you want. Scheduled Recordings: Recording Internet radio has never been easier! Simply set up your recording sessions, and WireTap Studio will automatically wake up your computer and record them for you. Never worry about missing your favorite Internet

Re: Drives

2009-05-20 Thread Stephen Chape
Gosh Ken, I bought a WD My Book a few months ago, and I never had to go to that trouble. It was all quite simple really. My step-son also uses one with his Mac. On 20/05/2009, at 12:57 PM, Ken Jackson wrote: Hi everyone, any recommendations for a 1TB hard drive that is readily

Re: iPhone problems !!

2009-05-20 Thread Stephen Chape
No Richard ... no case at all. Anyway it's back with the repairer again now. So I will wait and see what transpires when it is returned this time. On 20/05/2009, at 2:49 PM, Pontifex Family wrote: Hi folks, I am interested to know if anyone else has had iPhone problems ? I got my iPhone 3G

Wanted: Firewire external burner

2009-05-20 Thread Daniel Kerr
Hi All. Does anyone have an external Firewire burner sitting around that they no longer require? I have a client whose external burner has packed it in and although I can get the burner itself, trying to find a Firewire 5.25 enclosure is proving to be difficult! (Lots of USB ones, but on a

Dead Battery

2009-05-20 Thread Aurora74
The battery on my 14 inch ibook just died. Just like that - no warning, no death knell - just fritz. Not sure whether to be dismayed or impressed. Just not looking forward to the phone calls tomorrow to try and get one immediately. sigh Aurora -- 'A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but

Re: Dead Battery

2009-05-20 Thread Daniel Kerr
On 22/5/09 11:04 PM, Aurora74 auror...@iinet.net.au wrote: The battery on my 14 inch ibook just died. Just like that - no warning, no death knell - just fritz. Not sure whether to be dismayed or impressed. Just not looking forward to the phone calls tomorrow to try and get one

Re: Converting to CMYK in Photoshop CS4

2009-05-20 Thread Denise Williams
Hi all. Well I just seemed to have been able to resolve my own problem. It seems in CS4 that you have to make the extra selection in the drop down menu in Mode and request to 'show all menu items'. Never had to do this in CS3. Oh well - live learn! Thanks for looking at my request. Denise

Re: Dead Battery

2009-05-20 Thread Charles Taylor
Aurora74 wrote: The battery on my 14 inch ibook just died. Just like that - no warning, no death knell - just fritz. Not sure whether to be dismayed or impressed. Just not looking forward to the phone calls tomorrow to try and get one immediately. sigh Aurora Hello Aurora, If Mike

Off Topic: Buying A Nikon D90

2009-05-20 Thread Kyle Kreusch
Hi All WAMUG and (GMUG) Was wondering if anyone knows if It is possible to buy an extended warranty from Nikon Directly As I don't really want to pay the crazy prices That the retailers want to charge for There extended warranties. -- Regards Kyle

Re: Dead Battery

2009-05-20 Thread Aurora74
HI Daniel, Thankyou for the tip and super speedy assistance. Luckily the little one can stay tethered to the wall. It is more my whinging as a concerned parent that will annoy :) I will give Mike a call and cross my fingers. Next port of call will be the Apple Store online - have dealt with a

Re: Off Topic: Buying A Nikon D90

2009-05-20 Thread Daniel Kerr
Hi Kylie I'm not 100% sure, but I wouldn't think so, as Nikon are quite hard to get accounts with or work with, and I believe a lot of the camera places have to jump through a lot of hoops to work with Nikon. If they are quite hard to work with, then I believe you'd only be able to work with a

Converting to CMYK in Photoshop CS4

2009-05-20 Thread Denise Williams
Hi to any Photoshop users. I have always been able to convert a PSD file from RGB to CMYK, when I used CS3 but now that I'm using CS4, I can't do this. I was always able to go to Mode and then drop down to CMYK. That option is not there for me now. I have gone into Colour Settings and turned off

Re: iPhone problems !!

2009-05-20 Thread Paul Mulroney
Hi On 21/05/2009, at 5:00 AM, WAMUG Mailing List wrote: Subject: Re: iPhone problems !! From: Pontifex Family ponti...@iinet.net.au Message-ID: c639c905.e40a%ponti...@iinet.net.au In-Reply-To: list-478...@wamug.org.au Hi folks, I am interested to know if anyone else has had iPhone problems ?

Re: Wanted: Firewire external burner

2009-05-20 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi Daniel, I've got an older Sony burner that includes firewire as an option, but unfortunately won't be back in Perth until July 6th. If you don't have any luck before then, let me know. I wouldn't charge for it. regards, Susan. On 20/05/2009, at 10:50 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi All.

Re: Off Topic: Buying A Nikon D90

2009-05-20 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi Kyle, I'm on the Nikonians email list, and the consensus from the experienced Nikon users is that stores make money on the instore warranties because they are almost never needed. Usually if electronic goods have problems, its early on, you find out in the first year. If you are buying

Re: Wanted: Firewire external burner

2009-05-20 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 20/05/2009, at 10:50 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi All. Does anyone have an external Firewire burner sitting around that they no longer require? I have an elderly LaCie burner sitting here doing nothing. CD burner only, though (32x), not DVD. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer

Re: Off Topic: Buying A Nikon D90

2009-05-20 Thread Kyle Kreusch
Hi Susan, I know exactly what's happening the good guys are going to lose some money and are hoping to make it up with the extended warranties. Which they are refusing to drop their prices on Unlike Harvey Norman that took the $300 and something dollars for the 24 month extended warranty and

Re: Drives

2009-05-20 Thread Ken Jackson
Thanks Ronni thanks to everyone else who replied. Seems it will be Firewire as my other 3 are, they are Sarotech have never been a problem. I'm aware of the format, Mac OS extended but have never partitioned a drive so will follow your direction Ronni. Keep y' powder

Re: Off Topic: Buying A Nikon D90

2009-05-20 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi Kyle, that seems to be about the normal price for this kit. I went for the D90 and new 18-105mm VR all in one box - its a decent range, and although only a kit lens, is newer technology, so figured it would be at least a decent lens, and it is. Its handy when travelling to just have the

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Lloyd White
Thanks Alister, I checked on the iiNet website and it appears that I can download radio and ABC TV programs at no cost. I think I have to do it through the Freezone website to get it but that is no problem. Thanks for the tip. Lloyd Lloyd I see you're with iinet - do you know about

Re: Recording sound from a Mac

2009-05-20 Thread Lloyd White
Thanks Ronni, I seem to use about 12KB/s listening to radio. Not a lot in a month for very occasional listeners like me. But as you can see from the previous email, iiNet give I free anyway - which I was not aware of. Lloyd Hi Lloyd, It depends on the Bitrate. Just divide the stream