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me wants

but it sucks that it doesnt have a display :S

Speaking of diplays...how do macs connect displays? Is it the same port as the one used in PCs, cause I recall it was different...

(Can't connect regular Screens to Macs???)

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Originally posted by starsearcher Speaking of diplays...how do macs connect displays? Is it the same port as the one used in PCs, cause I recall it was different... (Can't connect regular Screens to Macs???)

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PC Compatibility The DVI connectors on PowerBooks and other graphics cards sold by Apple support a �single link� DVI signal, suitable for driving the 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display or 20-inch Apple Cinema Display. And this DVI connection removes all barriers to using an Apple display with a PC. So long as your graphics card supports DVI with DDC technology for widescreen viewing, you should be able to use these Apple displays with a PC.

This wasn't the case with earlier displays... Though the adapter was cheap to get around that.

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offers the innovative Apple Display Connector (ADC) that carries the digital video signal, USB data and power over a single cable to simplify setup and minimize cable clutter on the desktop. The Cinema Display also provides a self-powered, two-port USB hub for easy connections to peripherals.

The new MiniMac comes with a DVI to VGA adapter if your monitor doesn't have a DVI connector.

Also, for PartEgurl, if you've had that iPod for less than a year, Apple's limited warranty will replace it if they deem the capacity to be less than 50% of its original.

Apple wanted $300 to fix the headphone jack on my 1st-gen 5GB iPod that I broke when I was a bit upset and tore my iTrip out of it... No thanks, so I spent another $50 and got a 15GB 3rd-gen.

Madness!

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Originally posted by VERTiG0 Also, for PartEgurl, if you've had that iPod for less than a year, Apple's limited warranty will replace it if they deem the capacity to be less than 50% of its original.

I have had it for over a year . Honestly though, I use my ipod so much, so I would be willing to replace the battery for 150$. The only problem is waiting for them to fix it at apple, who knows how long it would take them !!

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Don't be fooled by the seemingly low price of the Mac mini. The mini I would like�with the larger hard drive and customized with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as 512 MB RAM�costs $803 from Apple's online store. If you have to purchase a keyboard, mouse and screen for your new mini, the cost can rapidly add up.

* David Coursey

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Originally posted by PartEgurl I have had it for over a year . Honestly though, I use my ipod so much, so I would be willing to replace the battery for 150$. The only problem is waiting for them to fix it at apple, who knows how long it would take them !!

I sent my Ipod back for repairs about 2-3 months ago. (Would keep locking up and had to do a hard reboot). The problem was random though, and they claim nothing was wrong with it and sent it back. In any case, service time was very quick. It's done up in Newmarket or something and total time door-to-door was under a week.

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Originally posted by baystreetboi I sent my Ipod back for repairs about 2-3 months ago. (Would keep locking up and had to do a hard reboot). The problem was random though, and they claim nothing was wrong with it and sent it back. In any case, service time was very quick. It's done up in Newmarket or something and total time door-to-door was under a week.

If you order a laptop or an ipod from them online, the delivery time is something like 2-5 days which is pretty impressive ...hmmmm i see they have massive revenue increases these days I wonder if I could get a job with Apple

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Originally posted by baystreetboi I sent my Ipod back for repairs about 2-3 months ago. (Would keep locking up and had to do a hard reboot). The problem was random though, and they claim nothing was wrong with it and sent it back. In any case, service time was very quick. It's done up in Newmarket or something and total time door-to-door was under a week.

Oh thanks for letting me know how long it takes. I just sent mine today, hopefully they dont send the same one back. In the agreement it says with battery issues you will not receive the same ipod. They send a used or refurbished one, weird. We'll see how it goes !

Mini Mac? No thanks. I prefer Big Macs.

That mini mac and shuffle are a complete waste of money--
horrible for apple to release this junk. Don't even try to justify either.

Nothing against apple personally since I am a mac user.

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Originally posted by ++ EGO ++ That mini mac and shuffle are a complete waste of money-- horrible for apple to release this junk. Don't even try to justify either. Nothing against apple personally since I am a mac user.

Are you just saying that because you'd rather Apple keep it's elitist status and not dumben down to meet the mass market wants and needs?

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Originally posted by VERTiG0 Are you just saying that because you'd rather Apple keep it's elitist status and not dumben down to meet the mass market wants and needs?

yeah you're absolutely right, because the mass market doesn't need more than: 256MB ram, 32MB video card, and 40GB for $630

There is nothing innovative offered either, same with that shuffle. Flash memory has been around for awhile, and you could pick yourself a cheaper key for the same amount of memory.

Whatever dude, somethings have become the standards in technology, whether people expect it or not. This is taking it all away and basically offering you the minimum. Please..

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Originally posted by ++ EGO ++ There is nothing innovative offered either, same with that shuffle. Flash memory has been around for awhile, and you could pick yourself a cheaper key for the same amount of memory.

Sure you can get cheaper keys, but they don't play MP3s.... a quick browse through Future Shop's website shows that for that size flash player, the Apple offerings are basically the cheapest you can get, no screen aside.

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Originally posted by ++ EGO ++ yeah you're absolutely right, because the mass market doesn't need more than: 256MB ram, 32MB video card, and 40GB for $630 There is nothing innovative offered either, same with that shuffle. Flash memory has been around for awhile, and you could pick yourself a cheaper key for the same amount of memory. Whatever dude, somethings have become the standards in technology, whether people expect it or not. This is taking it all away and basically offering you the minimum. Please..

both vertigo and you have valid point, just a matter of priorty i feel, each and every individual has diffrent needs. So one person may feel the mini will suffice them the other may not, because is a high end graphic designer.

Diffrent people diffrent needs.

Re: Mini Mac for $499 USD. F&*CKING AMAZING !

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Originally posted by Durafei Apple releases a cheap MAC for a low price of $499 USD. The most amazing thing is the size of that computer - it's as small as a toaster, yet contains a cd-rom, 40gb hard drive, ethernet card, modem etc.. Fuckin' AMAZING ! Full Story. Apple also unveiled a cheap flash based version of iPod(1GB capacity) for $149 USD All I can say is BRAVO !

WOW ...the size ... WOW ...

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Originally posted by baystreetboi Sure you can get cheaper keys, but they don't play MP3s.... a quick browse through Future Shop's website shows that for that size flash player, the Apple offerings are basically the cheapest you can get, no screen aside.

So 189.99 + tax for a 1 Gig Shuffle that allows you to randomly choose songs (ooh what an innovation) , that has no lcd, has a 12 hour battery life, no EQ (although all iPods are crap for sound quality), and disgusting iTunes.

I'd rather get a Creative MuVo Micro N200 1GB w/ FM Tuner for 239 + tax. It has voice recording, it has an lcd, it has an FM radio, it's about the same weight but it's shorter by almost an inch. The signal to noise ratio is 90 db. Apple doesn't disclose this information. There is an EQ. Also, you don't need to use iTunes, nor any other proprietary software.

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Originally posted by Slag So 189.99 + tax for a 1 Gig Shuffle that allows you to randomly choose songs (ooh what an innovation) , that has no lcd, has a 12 hour battery life, no EQ (although all iPods are crap for sound quality), and disgusting iTunes. I'd rather get a Creative MuVo Micro N200 1GB w/ FM Tuner for 239 + tax. It has voice recording, it has an lcd, it has an FM radio, it's about the same weight but it's shorter by almost an inch. The signal to noise ratio is 90 db. Apple doesn't disclose this information. There is an EQ. Also, you don't need to use iTunes, nor any other proprietary software.

We're not all audiophiles.

Also who the hell uses iTunes anyway? EphPod is where it's at.

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Originally posted by Slag (although all iPods are crap for sound quality)

how do you figure??

i actually have good phones hooked up to my ipod and it sounds amazing.

steve.

I think the mini mac are a great idea for people like me who would like to have a mac but not invest major dollars in full fledged machine... its like testing the platform (OSX) and software for cheap.

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Originally posted by VERTiG0 Also who the hell uses iTunes anyway? EphPod is where it's at.

I used both and have found iTunes a lot better.

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Originally posted by sohaness how do you figure?? i actually have good phones hooked up to my ipod and it sounds amazing. steve.

I have compared the sound with my Sony mdr-e888 earbuds. The EQ on the iPod distorts the sound. Playing with the EQ off, it's like a lot of audio players, which is flat.
I'm currently using an MZ-N10 which uses a Dolby audio processor and it sounds much better than the iPod.

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Originally posted by sohaness how do you figure?? i actually have good phones hooked up to my ipod and it sounds amazing. steve.

iPod's sound quality is not the best.

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