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SleazyDream · 06-25-2002, 12:43 PM

anyone got one of those newish apple laptops with the 15" widescreen.... I was quite impressed for a travel machine but I've never used an apple before so I don't know much about them

quiet · 06-25-2002, 12:45 PM

yes, i have several of them. here's one:

The Machine · 06-25-2002, 12:49 PM

interesting speakers.

Tipsy · 06-25-2002, 12:51 PM

Don't do it! It's not worth it! You have everything to live for! Life isn't that bad! Turn back now before it's too late! Think of the wife and kids! etc....

quiet · 06-25-2002, 12:51 PM

they're harman kardon's - good enough for video editing...

hyper · 06-25-2002, 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by quiet
yes, i have several of them. here's one:

dude you need pictures on the wall

The Machine · 06-25-2002, 12:56 PM

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Originally posted by quiet
they're harman kardon's - good enough for video editing...

hehe, i guess so...

B40 · 06-25-2002, 12:59 PM

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Originally posted by hyper

dude you need pictures on the wall

The thermostat is all the decoration he needs..

quiet · 06-25-2002, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by B40

The thermostat is all the decoration he needs..

you got it...

hahmike · 06-25-2002, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by The Machine
interesting speakers.

no shit.

at first i thought they were giant transparent dildos.

toddler · 06-25-2002, 01:31 PM

i've got the g4 667, with 512mb of ram...great
box. beats the shit out of the thinkpad i was using. features that i like:

vga and svid out: dual head to tv or other monitor(i have a sony 21").

2 usb, 1 fw: i have a fw burner, works just fine, and fast. usb speakers(sound sticks as
above), i use a boomslang razor usb mouse,
scroll wheel works fine, and yes you can right click.

screen is great....the only thing i'm pissed about is that 2 weeks after i bought mine,
they made the internal cd a combo drive, meaning dvd+cdr(w). but i have an external burner, so its not too big a deal.

and i've got lots of nice graphics sw as well..;)

my only real complaint is not enough options
for audio out, though i've got my creative 5.1
system coming out of the headphone jack currently, and the soundsticks are attached
o my wife's ilamp.

NOTE: if you have serial devices like I do(or connect to switches or routers regularly, like i do(via hardline)), then you'll need
to buy a serial to usb converter, cost about $60 for a nice one. I still need to pick one up myself....;)

best purchase i've made in a long, long time. again, best of both worlds, unix+decent gui....

t

SleazyDream · 06-25-2002, 01:40 PM

Quite - don't use that sofa too much, when I started I used to do that from my living room on my laptop but my back got all fucked up. Need a nice big comfy back support work chair to get anything done now.

Do you do all your work from that laptop or is it just a travel item? I couldn't imagine working from just a 15" screen all the time, but for travel it's ok. I was very impressed with a widescreen on a laptop, watching a DVD it would make everyone on the plane jealous.

another question - I don't see an external mouse, are you actually able to use that built in pointer thing? I could never work them right on my laptops but they were never apple.........

hahmike · 06-25-2002, 01:45 PM

isn't that a cordless mouse on the opposite side of the desk as the book? i mean... same side of the picture as the cushion. :D

SleazyDream · 06-25-2002, 01:48 PM

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Originally posted by hahmike
isn't that a cordless mouse on the opposite side of the desk as the book? i mean... same side of the picture as the cushion. :D

could be - i thought it was a tv remote and i didn't see anything plugged into the back of the laptop to suggest it was one? I figgured the two cables were power and phone line.

I suppose that would leave a question as to where the speakers are plugged in too?

toddler · 06-25-2002, 01:49 PM

SD: I use it for work. I have itunes/icq/jabber/email/etc on the lcd,
and mozilla, ie, golive and photoshop on
the 21".

builtin track pad thingie is handy, but i only
use it when i'm in travel mode, at home i use
a 5 button boomslang usb razor. however
you can use pretty much any usb mouse out
there, though i've not figured out a way
to program the 2 side buttons on the boomslang yet. buddy of mine uses
one of those M$ explorer optical mice, works
just fine...scroll wheel and all.

t

toddler · 06-25-2002, 01:50 PM

soundsticks are usb, i normally use a usb
4 port hub if i'm going to use more than
the 2 builtins...
t

Fletch XXX · 06-25-2002, 01:55 PM

I have a *friend who uses those machines with a firewire 180 gig and a viacom drawing pad/pen tool with optical mouse, and can do professional design from anywhere and work on audio weighing no less than 900 megs all at the same time and be sipping a Corona from the beach.

Mac rules.

quiet · 06-25-2002, 02:09 PM

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Originally posted by SleazyDream
Quite - don't use that sofa too much, when I started I used to do that from my living room on my laptop but my back got all fucked up. Need a nice big comfy back support work chair to get anything done now.

Do you do all your work from that laptop or is it just a travel item? I couldn't imagine working from just a 15" screen all the time, but for travel it's ok. I was very impressed with a widescreen on a laptop, watching a DVD it would make everyone on the plane jealous.

another question - I don't see an external mouse, are you actually able to use that built in pointer thing? I could never work them right on my laptops but they were never apple.........

i have an office where myself and the others that work for me do most things. i don't have a problem using the pointer, but i also use a mouse. i have larger screen at the office - http://www.apple.com/ca/displays/acd23/

i run wireless internet http://www.apple.com/ca/airport/ at home and at the office. the wires are for power, and the speaker system.

yes, it's great for watching dvd's on the plane. i travel a lot :) actually, i'm heading to NY on the 27th...

quiet · 06-25-2002, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fletch XXX
I have a *friend who uses those machines with a firewire 180 gig and a viacom drawing pad/pen tool with optical mouse, and can do professional design from anywhere and work on audio weighing no less than 900 megs all at the same time and be sipping a Corona from the beach.

Mac rules.

i've got a half a dozen 180 gig fw drives - uncompressed dv takes up a lot of room :)

SleazyDream · 06-25-2002, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiet

i have an office where myself and the others that work for me do most things. i don't have a problem using the pointer, but i also use a mouse. i have larger screen at the office - http://www.apple.com/ca/displays/acd23/

i run wireless internet http://www.apple.com/ca/airport/ at home and at the office. the wires are for power, and the speaker system.

yes, it's great for watching dvd's on the plane. i travel a lot actually, i'm heading to NY on the 27th...

Thanks for the info - very informative and a strong reference.

I saw those larger screens for apples and cried that they weren't available for my machine........ I think might just try that apple laptop.......

Fletch XXX · 06-25-2002, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiet

i've got a half a dozen 180 gig fw drives - uncompressed dv takes up a lot of room

Definitely. Although I do graphics here, my main thing is Audio... so as you of course know, it must be Mac, Digidesign, Pro Tools on dual G4s with Studi Display. Mmm I love those fucking things.... god damn I get excited thinking about em...

Sure beats my old Performas back in the day hahaha

toddler · 06-25-2002, 02:28 PM

feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions, or on the initial setup of
things ... can also kick over some sw...

highly recommend wireless. i've been wireless for the last 2.5 years, and its the best
thing i've done for my productivity. don't have
to hang out in the office to work, can go outside, sit on the toilet, whatever. (the look
on my mother-in-law's face when she was over one day..."did he just take his laptop into the bathroom?" lol)

t

toddler · 06-25-2002, 02:30 PM

Fletch, you and i should chat offline at some point....me thinks we have similar interests, at least a few

t

todd at zoomer dot net

akississweet · 06-25-2002, 02:46 PM

wow that thing is hot

i want a fuckin laptop. now.

SleazyDream · 06-25-2002, 02:56 PM

damn, I'm ready to go buy one of those I think

Fletch XXX · 06-26-2002, 03:57 AM

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SleazyDream I'm here for SPORT Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phone # (401) 285-0696 Posts: 41,470	Quite - don't use that sofa too much, when I started I used to do that from my living room on my laptop but my back got all fucked up. Need a nice big comfy back support work chair to get anything done now. Do you do all your work from that laptop or is it just a travel item? I couldn't imagine working from just a 15" screen all the time, but for travel it's ok. I was very impressed with a widescreen on a laptop, watching a DVD it would make everyone on the plane jealous. another question - I don't see an external mouse, are you actually able to use that built in pointer thing? I could never work them right on my laptops but they were never apple......... __________________ This dog, is dog, a dog, good dog, way dog, to dog, keep dog, an dog, idiot dog, busy dog, for dog, 20 dog, seconds dog! Now read without the word dog. Last edited by SleazyDream; 06-25-2002 at 01:41 PM..

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Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	I have a friend who uses those machines with a firewire 180 gig and a viacom drawing pad/pen tool with optical mouse, and can do professional design from anywhere and work on audio weighing no less than 900 megs all at the same time and be sipping a Corona from the beach. Mac rules. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work* - About me

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The Machine Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 859	interesting speakers.

06-25-2002, 01:31 PM	#11
toddler Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,911	i've got the g4 667, with 512mb of ram...great box. beats the shit out of the thinkpad i was using. features that i like: vga and svid out: dual head to tv or other monitor(i have a sony 21"). 2 usb, 1 fw: i have a fw burner, works just fine, and fast. usb speakers(sound sticks as above), i use a boomslang razor usb mouse, scroll wheel works fine, and yes you can right click. screen is great....the only thing i'm pissed about is that 2 weeks after i bought mine, they made the internal cd a combo drive, meaning dvd+cdr(w). but i have an external burner, so its not too big a deal. and i've got lots of nice graphics sw as well..;) my only real complaint is not enough options for audio out, though i've got my creative 5.1 system coming out of the headphone jack currently, and the soundsticks are attached o my wife's ilamp. NOTE: if you have serial devices like I do(or connect to switches or routers regularly, like i do(via hardline)), then you'll need to buy a serial to usb converter, cost about $60 for a nice one. I still need to pick one up myself....;) best purchase i've made in a long, long time. again, best of both worlds, unix+decent gui.... t

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hahmike So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,488	isn't that a cordless mouse on the opposite side of the desk as the book? i mean... same side of the picture as the cushion. :D

06-25-2002, 01:49 PM	#15
toddler Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,911	SD: I use it for work. I have itunes/icq/jabber/email/etc on the lcd, and mozilla, ie, golive and photoshop on the 21". builtin track pad thingie is handy, but i only use it when i'm in travel mode, at home i use a 5 button boomslang usb razor. however you can use pretty much any usb mouse out there, though i've not figured out a way to program the 2 side buttons on the boomslang yet. buddy of mine uses one of those M$ explorer optical mice, works just fine...scroll wheel and all. t

06-25-2002, 01:50 PM	#16
toddler Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,911	soundsticks are usb, i normally use a usb 4 port hub if i'm going to use more than the 2 builtins... t

06-25-2002, 02:28 PM	#22
toddler Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,911	feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions, or on the initial setup of things ... can also kick over some sw... highly recommend wireless. i've been wireless for the last 2.5 years, and its the best thing i've done for my productivity. don't have to hang out in the office to work, can go outside, sit on the toilet, whatever. (the look on my mother-in-law's face when she was over one day..."did he just take his laptop into the bathroom?" lol) t

06-25-2002, 02:30 PM	#23
toddler Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,911	Fletch, you and i should chat offline at some point....me thinks we have similar interests, at least a few t todd at zoomer dot net

06-25-2002, 02:46 PM	#24
akississweet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: nyc Posts: 88	wow that thing is hot i want a fuckin laptop. now.

06-26-2002, 03:57 AM	#26
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