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not sure if there is another mac thread that would be a better stage for this question..
but does anyone use brokenstones.me for torrents on their Mac?
its basically Demonoid made specifically for Macs... needs an invite code blah blah etc:
but does anyone use brokenstones.me for torrents on their Mac?
its basically Demonoid made specifically for Macs... needs an invite code blah blah etc:
Do it.
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I've never heard of Brokenstones.
And the 13" is just fine (thats what she said)
Oh and this new 10.6.7 update is sweet. I can use almost any ATI 5xxx or 6xxx card thanks to the new drivers. Time to update the Hackintosh.
And the 13" is just fine (thats what she said)
Oh and this new 10.6.7 update is sweet. I can use almost any ATI 5xxx or 6xxx card thanks to the new drivers. Time to update the Hackintosh.
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i was looking at the mpb's at the apple store the other day. i'm pretty sure that the reason the 15 and 17 look huge is because the screens are longer vertically, they look like they're 16:10 and the 13" looks like a 16:9. this was just my guess glancing at them and playing with them for 5 minutes.
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Not really, it's just a matter of keeping track of any possible hardware conflicts that the updates might cause.
Certain Intel processors like the Atom work fine on 10.6 (Snow Leopard) but beyond the 10.6.2 they don't work. Same with certain graphics cards.
The goal is to keep your machine as similar to a Mac Pro as possible. So i3/i5/i7 processors using specific Nvidia or ATI graphics cards. The main thing is the motherboard. Gigabyte motherboards using H55 or P55 chipsets are almost always compatible, same with their built-in audio and networking.
Certain Intel processors like the Atom work fine on 10.6 (Snow Leopard) but beyond the 10.6.2 they don't work. Same with certain graphics cards.
The goal is to keep your machine as similar to a Mac Pro as possible. So i3/i5/i7 processors using specific Nvidia or ATI graphics cards. The main thing is the motherboard. Gigabyte motherboards using H55 or P55 chipsets are almost always compatible, same with their built-in audio and networking.
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The goal is to keep your machine as similar to a Mac Pro as possible. So i3/i5/i7 processors using specific Nvidia or ATI graphics cards. The main thing is the motherboard. Gigabyte motherboards using H55 or P55 chipsets are almost always compatible, same with their built-in audio and networking.
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I love mine, it is VERY quick/responsive. Battery life is excellent, 8 to 10 hours with wifi.
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well I was wondering if you were always a windows guy, what made you switch to mac. I've been in the situation before where I've considered it and its been basically for multimedia purposes, I think Macs are better for photo, video and music editing. but i haven't done it (yet...).
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well I was wondering if you were always a windows guy, what made you switch to mac. I've been in the situation before where I've considered it and its been basically for multimedia purposes, I think Macs are better for photo, video and music editing. but i haven't done it (yet...).
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzrme9yWens
Then Microsoft bought out bungie pissed steve jobs off and the rest is history.....
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new imacs are out.
http://www.macrumors.com/2011/05/03/...h-thunderbolt/
http://www.macrumors.com/2011/05/03/...h-thunderbolt/
Apple released the much anticipated iMac updates today, upgrading the processors to Quad-Core CPUs across the entire range and including Thunderbolt.
Apple today updated its signature all-in-one iMac with next generation quad-core processors, powerful new graphics, groundbreaking high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime HD camera. Starting at $1,199, the new iMac is up to 70 percent faster and new graphics deliver up to three times the performance of the previous generation.
The new iMacs feature quad-core Intel Core i5 processors with an option for customers to choose Core i7 processors up to 3.4GHz.
The 21.5-inch iMac has a single Thunderbolt port while the 27" features two Thunderbolt ports.
21.5" 2.5GHz Quad Core i5, AMD 6750M, 500GB, $1199
21.5" 2.7GHz Quad Core i5, AMD 6770M, 1TB, $1499
27" 2.7GHz Quad Core i5, AMD 6770M, 1TB, $1699
27" 3.1GHz Quad Core i5, AMD 6970M, 1TB, $1999
Core i7 Processors are available as configure-to-order options.
Apple today updated its signature all-in-one iMac with next generation quad-core processors, powerful new graphics, groundbreaking high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime HD camera. Starting at $1,199, the new iMac is up to 70 percent faster and new graphics deliver up to three times the performance of the previous generation.
The new iMacs feature quad-core Intel Core i5 processors with an option for customers to choose Core i7 processors up to 3.4GHz.
The 21.5-inch iMac has a single Thunderbolt port while the 27" features two Thunderbolt ports.
21.5" 2.5GHz Quad Core i5, AMD 6750M, 500GB, $1199
21.5" 2.7GHz Quad Core i5, AMD 6770M, 1TB, $1499
27" 2.7GHz Quad Core i5, AMD 6770M, 1TB, $1699
27" 3.1GHz Quad Core i5, AMD 6970M, 1TB, $1999
Core i7 Processors are available as configure-to-order options.
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AppleCrate II was recently introduced...
http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon/AppleCrateII.html
Link to ApplceCrate I
http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon/Applecrate.html
http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon/AppleCrateII.html
Link to ApplceCrate I
http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon/Applecrate.html
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AppleCrate II was recently introduced...
http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon/AppleCrateII.html
Link to ApplceCrate I
http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon/Applecrate.html
http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon/AppleCrateII.html
Link to ApplceCrate I
http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon/Applecrate.html
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Teardown of new 21.5"
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iMac-...eardown/5485/1
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iMac-...eardown/5485/1
Teardown of new 21.5"
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iMac-...eardown/5485/1
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iMac-...eardown/5485/1
I just replaced the hard drive in my 24" iMac. It was much easier than I expected. I had a hiccup with the iSight cable since I forgot about it and accidentally ripped the connector off, but it wasn't difficult to reconnect the cables.
The author of that article is right about getting the lcd and the glass panel clean. I dusted and dusted and wiped and wiped and there are still dust specs inside the glass.
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I just replaced the hard drive in my 24" iMac. It was much easier than I expected. I had a hiccup with the iSight cable since I forgot about it and accidentally ripped the connector off, but it wasn't difficult to reconnect the cables.
The author of that article is right about getting the lcd and the glass panel clean. I dusted and dusted and wiped and wiped and there are still dust specs inside the glass.
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