Comments for MacApper http://macapper.com Mac Apps, Reviews, Previews, Interviews, and Giveaways. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:22:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on iPhone Copy-Paste Must be Implemented by Apple by JeffCR http://macapper.com/2008/10/23/iphone-copy-paste-apple/#comment-152806 JeffCR Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:34:19 +0000 http://macapper.com/?p=5049#comment-152806 You actually can copy and paste between some applications on your iPhone... At least I can do... I have a jailbroken/unlocked device (I'm from Costa Rica) and by downloading the app called "CopierciN" provided in the Cydia repository by iClarified, you can copy and paste text between SMS messages, notes, contacts, even e-mails!! It worth to try it, because it is FREE! JeffCR You actually can copy and paste between some applications on your iPhone… At least I can do… I have a jailbroken/unlocked device (I’m from Costa Rica) and by downloading the app called “CopierciN” provided in the Cydia repository by iClarified, you can copy and paste text between SMS messages, notes, contacts, even e-mails!! It worth to try it, because it is FREE!

JeffCR

]]> Comment on Newsfire coming to iPhone/iPod Touch by Johan http://macapper.com/2008/11/15/newsfire-coming-to-iphoneipod-touch/#comment-152797 Johan Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:52:18 +0000 http://macapper.com/?p=5202#comment-152797 I love the mac version. Just hope there will be a way to sync what's read or not. That's a problem I have using rss on multiple machines and the only reason I don't use any rss reader on my iphone is because of that. I love the mac version. Just hope there will be a way to sync what’s read or not. That’s a problem I have using rss on multiple machines and the only reason I don’t use any rss reader on my iphone is because of that.

]]> Comment on DIY Hackintosh Tutorial: Build a Mac Pro for Cheap by Jon http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152784 Jon Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:45:28 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152784 (Back on the subject) If you enable Memory Mapping in Advanced Chipset Setup in BIOS you can run Leopard in 64Bit mode as it should be. Otherwise you have a 4g ram limit. Also overclocking settings in BIOS seem totally unnecessary. (Back on the subject)
If you enable Memory Mapping in Advanced Chipset Setup in BIOS you can run Leopard in 64Bit mode as it should be. Otherwise you have a 4g ram limit.
Also overclocking settings in BIOS seem
totally unnecessary.

]]> Comment on Beginners Guide: Programming Cocoa for OS X by DoPushUps http://macapper.com/2007/09/16/guide-programming-cocoa/#comment-152779 DoPushUps Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:41:40 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/09/16/guide-programming-cocoa/#comment-152779 I disagree that the ADC is a one stop shop for resources. I have no previous programming or developing experience. I do admit that the ADC resources will have you making apps and such by copying code supplies to you. This teaches you how to associate objects through Xcode, but not the language behind it. I picked up Kochan's book (Programming in Objective-C) and was able to write from scratch my first basic value calculating file and understand what it meant in just a few hours (well worth the money). As for getting a start in interface building (iPhone SDK), I have started using a screencast series from www.pragprog.com/screencasts. The guy really breaks down the steps to a beginner's level like Kochan does in his book. This has worked great for me so far, try it out. I disagree that the ADC is a one stop shop for resources. I have no previous programming or developing experience. I do admit that the ADC resources will have you making apps and such by copying code supplies to you. This teaches you how to associate objects through Xcode, but not the language behind it. I picked up Kochan’s book (Programming in Objective-C) and was able to write from scratch my first basic value calculating file and understand what it meant in just a few hours (well worth the money). As for getting a start in interface building (iPhone SDK), I have started using a screencast series from http://www.pragprog.com/screencasts. The guy really breaks down the steps to a beginner’s level like Kochan does in his book. This has worked great for me so far, try it out.

]]> Comment on DIY Hackintosh Tutorial: Build a Mac Pro for Cheap by Apple Fan doesn't think before he posts http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152771 Apple Fan doesn't think before he posts Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:53:32 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152771 "i cannot believe someone would actually build a hackintosh. if you look at the benchmarks, the current mac pro is much faster than the hackintosh." What is "the hackintosh"? Hackintoshes are not a single computer. A Hackintosh is just any computer I build myself on which I install OSX. Furthermore, when I look at the benchmarks, specifically those run on my own Hackintosh, I see that my system absolutely wipes the floor with a similarly configured Mac Pro. You obviously failed to read my last post. I'll post the pertinent information for you again. Below you will find the Geekbench 2 scores of a current quad core Mac Pro. http://browse.geekbench.ca/geekbench2/view/68740 A Mac Pro as configured in the above Geekbench score would cost, at the very least, $2299 from Apple. To match the specs of my system you would then have to install an extra 6GBs of ram, an extra 650GBs of hard drive space, and a better video card. Configuring the quad core Mac Pro from Apple with the specs to match my quad core Hackintosh would cost $4249 or, if you bought it bare bones for $2299 and added the components yourself it would cost you at least $3000. Now, here is the Geekbench 2 score of my Hackintosh. http://browse.geekbench.ca/geekbench2/view/86260 My system, including overnight shipping for the parts, cost $1300 to build last year. So, my quad core Hackintosh which cost $1300 is beating Apples quad core Mac Pro which cost at the very least $2299 by 2000 Geekbench points! At least in this case your statement is false. Even current Mac Pros are not always faster than cheaper Hackintosh computers. Now you might say "well, compare your Hackintosh to an octo-core Mac Pro". I don't mind doing that at all. However, it's worth noting that any octo-core Mac Pro will have, by definition, twice as many cores, and cost even more than my Hackintosh. With twice as many cores it's guaranteed to get better scores in the multithreaded benchmark tasks. If it didn't, there would have to be something seriously wrong with the systems. http://browse.geekbench.ca/geekbench2/view/86026 Above is the Geekbench 2 result of a 3.2GHz octo-core Mac Pro. Notice that my system, with only four cores, gets only 2300 Geekbench points less than the fastest Apple system with twice as many cores. But, the quad core Mac Pro, while costing at least twice as much as my system, gets 4240 Geekbench points less than the fastest Apple system with twice as many cores. The point is, I'm getting WAY more bang for my buck. Additionally, if I wanted an octo-core system, I could build one for less than the cost of the Mac Pro quad core system which would perform better than the octo-core system! There's simply no way for your statement to be true that the current Mac Pro is faster than Hackintoshes simply because it's possible to build a faster Hackintosh for significantly less than the cost of the fastest Mac Pro. "also, why not get that “real” apple?" The reason not to get a "real" Apple is because, if you know a thing or two about putting a computer together you can get better performance while spending significantly less money. "you will feel the difference. a mac is a mac, and nothing can beat that!" You certainly will feel the difference. Your wallet will be lighter and you system will perform slower than if you were able to build your own system and install OSX on it. “i cannot believe someone would actually build a hackintosh. if you look at the benchmarks, the current mac pro is much faster than the hackintosh.”

What is “the hackintosh”? Hackintoshes are not a single computer. A Hackintosh is just any computer I build myself on which I install OSX. Furthermore, when I look at the benchmarks, specifically those run on my own Hackintosh, I see that my system absolutely wipes the floor with a similarly configured Mac Pro. You obviously failed to read my last post. I’ll post the pertinent information for you again.

Below you will find the Geekbench 2 scores of a current quad core Mac Pro.

http://browse.geekbench.ca/geekbench2/view/68740

A Mac Pro as configured in the above Geekbench score would cost, at the very least, $2299 from Apple. To match the specs of my system you would then have to install an extra 6GBs of ram, an extra 650GBs of hard drive space, and a better video card. Configuring the quad core Mac Pro from Apple with the specs to match my quad core Hackintosh would cost $4249 or, if you bought it bare bones for $2299 and added the components yourself it would cost you at least $3000.

Now, here is the Geekbench 2 score of my Hackintosh.

http://browse.geekbench.ca/geekbench2/view/86260

My system, including overnight shipping for the parts, cost $1300 to build last year. So, my quad core Hackintosh which cost $1300 is beating Apples quad core Mac Pro which cost at the very least $2299 by 2000 Geekbench points!

At least in this case your statement is false. Even current Mac Pros are not always faster than cheaper Hackintosh computers.

Now you might say “well, compare your Hackintosh to an octo-core Mac Pro”. I don’t mind doing that at all. However, it’s worth noting that any octo-core Mac Pro will have, by definition, twice as many cores, and cost even more than my Hackintosh. With twice as many cores it’s guaranteed to get better scores in the multithreaded benchmark tasks. If it didn’t, there would have to be something seriously wrong with the systems.

http://browse.geekbench.ca/geekbench2/view/86026

Above is the Geekbench 2 result of a 3.2GHz octo-core Mac Pro. Notice that my system, with only four cores, gets only 2300 Geekbench points less than the fastest Apple system with twice as many cores. But, the quad core Mac Pro, while costing at least twice as much as my system, gets 4240 Geekbench points less than the fastest Apple system with twice as many cores.

The point is, I’m getting WAY more bang for my buck. Additionally, if I wanted an octo-core system, I could build one for less than the cost of the Mac Pro quad core system which would perform better than the octo-core system! There’s simply no way for your statement to be true that the current Mac Pro is faster than Hackintoshes simply because it’s possible to build a faster Hackintosh for significantly less than the cost of the fastest Mac Pro.

“also, why not get that “real” apple?”

The reason not to get a “real” Apple is because, if you know a thing or two about putting a computer together you can get better performance while spending significantly less money.

“you will feel the difference. a mac is a mac, and nothing can beat that!”

You certainly will feel the difference. Your wallet will be lighter and you system will perform slower than if you were able to build your own system and install OSX on it.

]]> Comment on DIY Hackintosh Tutorial: Build a Mac Pro for Cheap by tremor7 http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152770 tremor7 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:02:11 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152770 @sneezymarble After much searching, you are finally the kind of person I'm looking for: someone who built for performance. I edit HD footage and need a big 'un. Looking to build the best MacPro under $3000. What would be your dream configuration? You've mentioned before - skulltrail board - two Quad Core Intel CPUs Would like the most amount of RAM possible. I'd be eager to purchase parts and report on the results. Thanks. @sneezymarble

After much searching, you are finally the kind of person I’m looking for: someone who built for performance. I edit HD footage and need a big ‘un.

Looking to build the best MacPro under $3000. What would be your dream configuration?

You’ve mentioned before
- skulltrail board
- two Quad Core Intel CPUs

Would like the most amount of RAM possible. I’d be eager to purchase parts and report on the results.

Thanks.

]]> Comment on Audio Units (AU): Taking GarageBand To New Horizons by Alphonsade http://macapper.com/2007/05/03/audio-units-au-taking-garageband-to-new-horizons/#comment-152714 Alphonsade Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:36:57 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/03/audio-units-au-taking-garageband-to-new-horizons/#comment-152714 Nobody cares Mr. evans... Nobody cares Mr. evans…

]]> Comment on How To: Clean Your Black MacBook by Jessie http://macapper.com/2007/03/14/how-to-clean-your-black-macbook/#comment-152712 Jessie Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:43:25 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/03/14/how-to-clean-your-black-macbook/#comment-152712 You only need one thing, a black see through speck case. Not the clear ones, but the black one (V2). It will give your macbook the white macbook finish and you can take it off to clean it and replace it once it gets to scratched. You only need one thing, a black see through speck case. Not the clear ones, but the black one (V2). It will give your macbook the white macbook finish and you can take it off to clean it and replace it once it gets to scratched.

]]> Comment on Coverflow in the Finder: More Evidence the Mac Touch is Coming? by application acceleration http://macapper.com/2007/11/09/coverflow-in-the-finder-more-evidence-the-mac-touch-is-coming/#comment-152691 application acceleration Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:07:16 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/11/09/coverflow-in-the-finder-more-evidence-the-mac-touch-is-coming/#comment-152691 <strong>application acceleration...</strong> We already saw the Diamond and Omnia in action and you’ re free to replay the game here. The Diamond surely has a few things to offer over the Omnia (VGA screen, smaller size, 3D acceleration, and magnetic stylus) but it also has its issues here and ... application acceleration…

We already saw the Diamond and Omnia in action and you’ re free to replay the game here. The Diamond surely has a few things to offer over the Omnia (VGA screen, smaller size, 3D acceleration, and magnetic stylus) but it also has its issues here and …

]]> Comment on Rulers: Measure Everything On Your Screen by alex http://macapper.com/2008/11/04/rdy-rulers-measure-everything-on-your-screen/#comment-152670 alex Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:44:06 +0000 http://macapper.com/?p=5065#comment-152670 nice article thanks alot. nice article thanks alot.

]]> Comment on iPhone Copy-Paste Must be Implemented by Apple by Guru http://macapper.com/2008/10/23/iphone-copy-paste-apple/#comment-152669 Guru Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:39:55 +0000 http://macapper.com/?p=5049#comment-152669 For me no cut & paste = no sale. I can't be the only one surely? My contract is up again and I'm going for a Blackberry Bold. iPhone would have been a nicer balance between work & play for me, but the lack of Cut & Paste limits my ability to use it for work purposes. Fine, don't add it, but until you do the iPhone is merely a toy to me. Guru. For me no cut & paste = no sale. I can’t be the only one surely? My contract is up again and I’m going for a Blackberry Bold. iPhone would have been a nicer balance between work & play for me, but the lack of Cut & Paste limits my ability to use it for work purposes.

Fine, don’t add it, but until you do the iPhone is merely a toy to me.

Guru.

]]> Comment on DIY Hackintosh Tutorial: Build a Mac Pro for Cheap by Disneynut http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152668 Disneynut Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:07:16 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152668 Here is my 2 cents in this debate toward Hackintosh. First, thank you for helping people learn what you have and sharing your experience with your finding, Great job. Now for the morons who complain when someone shares knowledge with educated people, how did you find this website? I sure like everyone else, you are trying to search for a way to better your experience with Macs and you found this site. Unlike everyone else, your life consumes you to pass judgement on others because your experience with site is poor, (possiblely because the lack of your education).The answer here is simple, "Do Not Post", "If You Can Say Nothing Nice, Shut Up".Sorry but this still ticks me off when I try to learn something like this individual is trying to share and posers have to screw it up for everyone. With that said, Great job on the tutorial and I will keep tuning in for great information. As for the replies after this message, do not bother.No one cares about your judgmental opinions. Get a life !!! Thans again, Hacintosh. Here is my 2 cents in this debate toward Hackintosh. First, thank you for helping people learn what you have and sharing your experience with your finding, Great job. Now for the morons who complain when someone shares knowledge with educated people, how did you find this website? I sure like everyone else, you are trying to search for a way to better your experience with Macs and you found this site. Unlike everyone else, your life consumes you to pass judgement on others because your experience with site is poor, (possiblely because the lack of your education).The answer here is simple, “Do Not Post”, “If You Can Say Nothing Nice, Shut Up”.Sorry but this still ticks me off when I try to learn something like this individual is trying to share and posers have to screw it up for everyone. With that said, Great job on the tutorial and I will keep tuning in for great information. As for the replies after this message, do not bother.No one cares about your judgmental opinions. Get a life !!! Thans again, Hacintosh.

]]> Comment on The Great Mac OS X Freeware List by Laura Hacker http://macapper.com/2008/01/10/mac-os-x-freeware-list/#comment-152654 Laura Hacker Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:20:48 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/10/the-great-mac-os-x-freeware-list/#comment-152654 Do you know of any free asset tracking software for the mac? Do you know of any free asset tracking software for the mac?

]]> Comment on How To: Control your Mac with a Wii Remote by …with new types of input devices. « Use Your Computer http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-152651 …with new types of input devices. « Use Your Computer Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:53:24 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/27/how-to-control-your-mac-with-a-wii-remote/#comment-152651 [...] Wiimote/Infrared Control. Cameras inside Wiimotes and similar devices detect pairs of infrared lights, and maneuver a cursor on the screen relative to the movement of the points of light in their field of vision. [...] [...] Wiimote/Infrared Control. Cameras inside Wiimotes and similar devices detect pairs of infrared lights, and maneuver a cursor on the screen relative to the movement of the points of light in their field of vision. [...]

]]> Comment on Create Ringtones with Free Automator Application by chin http://macapper.com/2008/11/07/rdy-create-ringtones-with-free-automator-application/#comment-152650 chin Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:57:16 +0000 http://macapper.com/?p=5196#comment-152650 Does it work in leopard? I am getting error message. it says The action "choose Encoder" could not be loaded because it could not be located. Also when i opened the package work flow calls for another action" convert tracks" which is also not there in my automator actions. Am I missing some thing? Does it work in leopard? I am getting error message. it says The action “choose Encoder” could not be loaded because it could not be located.

Also when i opened the package work flow calls for another action” convert tracks” which is also not there in my automator actions. Am I missing some thing?

]]> Comment on Create Ringtones with Free Automator Application by Tim Cox http://macapper.com/2008/11/07/rdy-create-ringtones-with-free-automator-application/#comment-152636 Tim Cox Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:17:44 +0000 http://macapper.com/?p=5196#comment-152636 Thanks James and Louis for those site suggestions. Very cool how you can download premade ringtones from the site. But I would rather make my own either on the site or on my desktop. I tried a couple and they were botched jobs. Cheers, Tim Thanks James and Louis for those site suggestions.

Very cool how you can download premade ringtones from the site.

But I would rather make my own either on the site or on my desktop. I tried a couple and they were botched jobs.

Cheers,
Tim

]]> Comment on Create Ringtones with Free Automator Application by Louis http://macapper.com/2008/11/07/rdy-create-ringtones-with-free-automator-application/#comment-152634 Louis Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:21:22 +0000 http://macapper.com/?p=5196#comment-152634 Same features on Nakko.com with the addition of syncing your choices and uploads directly to iTunes as a podcast. Same features on Nakko.com with the addition of syncing your choices and uploads directly to iTunes as a podcast.

]]> Comment on Create Ringtones with Free Automator Application by James http://macapper.com/2008/11/07/rdy-create-ringtones-with-free-automator-application/#comment-152633 James Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:37:12 +0000 http://macapper.com/?p=5196#comment-152633 Or you could just use Audiko, its a super simple online interface and offers a direct download of the m4r files. Enjoy! Or you could just use Audiko, its a super simple online interface and offers a direct download of the m4r files.
Enjoy!

]]> Comment on DIY Hackintosh Tutorial: Build a Mac Pro for Cheap by SirToby http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152631 SirToby Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:44:31 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152631 @Joan & Daniel You can use the same parts people used to build their quad cores. Simply use a dual core CPU instead. To find the most suitable hardware, checkout the OSX86 Wiki at http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page. Check the compatibility lists for recommended Boards, CPUs and Videocards. @Joan & Daniel

You can use the same parts people used to build their quad cores. Simply use a dual core CPU instead.

To find the most suitable hardware, checkout the OSX86 Wiki at http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page. Check the compatibility lists for recommended Boards, CPUs and Videocards.

]]> Comment on Tip: Enhance QuickLook with Plugins by wan optimizer information http://macapper.com/2007/11/30/tip-enhance-quick-look-with-plugins/#comment-152630 wan optimizer information Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:32:28 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/11/30/tip-enhance-quick-look-with-plugins/#comment-152630 This way when you install all of these parts that you have purchased from a car audio wholesale dealer you have the assurance that you will not need to buy any other part at least for a while. With this information you can make sure that when you go to the car audio wholesale dealers that you can choose the right car audio and see if this and the other parts that you want will work in your car. That is unless you have bought the wrong car audio models or defective parts. This way when you install all of these parts that you have purchased from a car audio wholesale dealer you have the assurance that you will not need to buy any other part at least for a while. With this information you can make sure that when you go to the car audio wholesale dealers that you can choose the right car audio and see if this and the other parts that you want will work in your car. That is unless you have bought the wrong car audio models or defective parts.

]]> Comment on DIY Hackintosh Tutorial: Build a Mac Pro for Cheap by joan http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152616 joan Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:53:44 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152616 i can't find tutorials on what pieces to buy for a 2 processors hackintosh mac pro, any ideas? i can’t find tutorials on what pieces to buy for a 2 processors hackintosh mac pro, any ideas?

]]> Comment on Picturesque: Adding the Esque to Images Without the Umph by Black Friday Deals http://macapper.com/2008/05/13/picturesque-adding-the-esque-to-images-without-the-umph/#comment-152579 Black Friday Deals Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:27:02 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/05/13/picturesque-adding-the-esque-to-images-without-the-umph/#comment-152579 <strong>Black Friday Deals...</strong> People will buy anything that is one to a customer. -Sinclair Lewis :o) Happy Holidays!... Black Friday Deals…

People will buy anything that is one to a customer. -Sinclair Lewis :o) Happy Holidays!…

]]> Comment on Welcome To The World: EyeTV 3 by Black Friday http://macapper.com/2008/01/15/welcome-to-the-world-eyetv-3/#comment-152578 Black Friday Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:24:20 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/15/welcome-to-the-world-eyetv-3/#comment-152578 <strong>Black Friday...</strong> Whoever said money can\'t buy happiness simply didn\'t know where to go shopping. - Bo Derek :o)... Black Friday…

Whoever said money can\’t buy happiness simply didn\’t know where to go shopping. - Bo Derek :o)…

]]> Comment on PopChar: Video Review & Giveaway by Black Friday http://macapper.com/2008/01/24/popchar-video-review-giveaway/#comment-152577 Black Friday Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:19:45 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/24/popchar-video-review-giveaway/#comment-152577 <strong>Black Friday...</strong> Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. -Oscar Wilde :o)... Black Friday…

Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. -Oscar Wilde :o)…

]]> Comment on How To: Clean Your Black MacBook by Black Friday http://macapper.com/2007/03/14/how-to-clean-your-black-macbook/#comment-152576 Black Friday Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:13:27 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/03/14/how-to-clean-your-black-macbook/#comment-152576 <strong>Black Friday...</strong> \'I love to go shopping. I love to freak out salespeople. They ask me if they can help me, and I say, \'Have you got anything I\'d like?\' Then they ask me what size I need, and I say, \'Extra medium.\' - Steven Wright... Black Friday…

\’I love to go shopping. I love to freak out salespeople. They ask me if they can help me, and I say, \’Have you got anything I\’d like?\’ Then they ask me what size I need, and I say, \’Extra medium.\’ - Steven Wright…

]]> Comment on App Store Puzzle Comes Together, but Some Questions Remain by Black Friday http://macapper.com/2008/07/23/app-store-puzzle-comes-together-but-some-questions-remain/#comment-152575 Black Friday Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:10:08 +0000 http://macapper.com/?p=4480#comment-152575 <strong>Black Friday...</strong> George Washington had a vision for this country. Was it three days of uninterrupted shopping? -John Melvoin :o) Happy Holidays!... Black Friday…

George Washington had a vision for this country. Was it three days of uninterrupted shopping? -John Melvoin :o) Happy Holidays!…

]]> Comment on Freeware Friday: Anti-Productivity Edition by Black Friday http://macapper.com/2008/08/29/freeware-friday-anti-productivity-edition/#comment-152574 Black Friday Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:07:48 +0000 http://macapper.com/?p=4724#comment-152574 <strong>Black Friday...</strong> This year it’ s all about the in- store savings, the doorbusters, and the early bird specials. Saving money is the key...... Black Friday…

This year it’ s all about the in- store savings, the doorbusters, and the early bird specials. Saving money is the key……

]]> Comment on Rulers: Measure Everything On Your Screen by muscleOlove http://macapper.com/2008/11/04/rdy-rulers-measure-everything-on-your-screen/#comment-152562 muscleOlove Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:40:07 +0000 http://macapper.com/?p=5065#comment-152562 I've been using the freeware PixelStick for this king of stuff for a couple of years now. For my needs, it's much better than this, and free! Check it out at http://www.pixelatedsoftware.com/products/pixelstick/index.html I’ve been using the freeware PixelStick for this king of stuff for a couple of years now. For my needs, it’s much better than this, and free!

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]]> Comment on DIY Hackintosh Tutorial: Build a Mac Pro for Cheap by fmaxwell http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152554 fmaxwell Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:04:58 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152554 Apple Fan wrote: "i cannot believe someone would actually build a hackintosh. if you look at the benchmarks, the current mac pro is much faster than the hackintosh. also, why not get that “real” apple? you will feel the difference. a mac is a mac, and nothing can beat that!" You really drank the Kool Aid, didn't you? People build it to save over a grand. Many people don't need all of the speed of a Mac Pro. You're a good example: There is nothing you do of value on your Mac that you need the speed of a Mac Pro for (I know, because if you were a professional using the Mac Pro for business, you would not be wasting billable hours posting drivel like what you wrote on here). I have a Mac Mini. I want support for dual monitors, standard size optical drives, space for at least three 3.5" hard drives, a modern 3D video card, and the ability to support at least 4GB of RAM. I don't need quad core Xeon CPUs driving the price up over two grand. Apple really missed the boat by having nothing between the Mac Mini and the Mac Pro. I'm not interested in some all-in-one iMac or a notebook, so I either build my own system or settle. I'm not willing to settle. Apple Fan wrote: “i cannot believe someone would actually build a hackintosh. if you look at the benchmarks, the current mac pro is much faster than the hackintosh. also, why not get that “real” apple? you will feel the difference. a mac is a mac, and nothing can beat that!”

You really drank the Kool Aid, didn’t you?

People build it to save over a grand. Many people don’t need all of the speed of a Mac Pro. You’re a good example: There is nothing you do of value on your Mac that you need the speed of a Mac Pro for (I know, because if you were a professional using the Mac Pro for business, you would not be wasting billable hours posting drivel like what you wrote on here).

I have a Mac Mini. I want support for dual monitors, standard size optical drives, space for at least three 3.5″ hard drives, a modern 3D video card, and the ability to support at least 4GB of RAM.

I don’t need quad core Xeon CPUs driving the price up over two grand.

Apple really missed the boat by having nothing between the Mac Mini and the Mac Pro. I’m not interested in some all-in-one iMac or a notebook, so I either build my own system or settle. I’m not willing to settle.

]]> Comment on DIY Hackintosh Tutorial: Build a Mac Pro for Cheap by daniel http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152550 daniel Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:37:34 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/19/diy-hackintosh-tutorial-build-a-mac-pro-for-cheap/#comment-152550 where do i find a tutorial on building a mac pro w/ 2 cores? where do i find a tutorial on building a mac pro w/ 2 cores?

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