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Typo Lad

01-23-2005, 03:13 PM

Ooohhh.

Hells yeah.

* pounces back on it *

I assume this means you're confident that it's more... robust than the version that came with my Treo, eh?

I'd have to check, come to think of it.

What version is it?

Oh, and I did not respond to your earlier post so I will now:

Wireless Syncing via Ir is cool and all, and I used to love it, but you have got to try Bluetooth!

Thx, I will. *wonders, "remote" in what way*

TV, stereo... the ultimate universal remote.

Oh, and don't put Pool on it. You'll never get anything productive done again.[/quote]

Why are you in hell? Last night's tech-tivities didn't go well?

To say the least. 20 Gig are now working, but I can't even get my 160 to initialize. I'm going to have to take it to work, put it in a PC, and format it.

I don't even know which shows were ON that anymore.

Plus, two of my 20s won't even show up in disk Utility.

I think I know what did it. Not HOW it did it though.

Typo Lad

01-23-2005, 03:16 PM

Ronald Bryan

01-23-2005, 04:44 PM

I wonder how it can lose them too. Before I thought it was someone in the house deleting things, but, that person has been gone for months, and I lost a Dennis Leary and an Earth Wind and Fire last week.
What folder are you putting them in? And do you have it set up that if you remove a song from the Windows Media library that it deletes it?

west3man

01-23-2005, 04:45 PM

I'd have to check, come to think of it.

What version is it?I don't know how it's designated, but I *think* they called it a "viewer version."

I can do more than just view it, so I dunno what makes that description accurate.

Oh, and I did not respond to your earlier post so I will now:

Wireless Syncing via Ir is cool and all, and I used to love it, but you have got to try Bluetooth!I would, except I don't have Bluetooth on my computers. Until I can get a Bluetooth card for the laptop or desktop comps, Ir or usb will have to do.

TV, stereo... the ultimate universal remote. I saw an application that claimed it could do something similar. Sounds kinda neat.

Oh, and don't put Pool on it. You'll never get anything productive done again.Heh. *takes notes*

To say the least. 20 Gig are now working, but I can't even get my 160 to initialize. I'm going to have to take it to work, put it in a PC, and format it.

I don't even know which shows were ON that anymore.

Plus, two of my 20s won't even show up in disk Utility.

I think I know what did it. Not HOW it did it though.

west3man

01-23-2005, 04:58 PM

That reminds me.. there's a few decent console emulators for PalmOS.

Nothing as robust as MorphGear for the PocketPC though. I love that thing.

Which reminds me, I have to re-load it and transfer in some ROMS for tomorrow.

Oh, and did I mention I won the busted mini?I'm not familiar with console emulators. Dunno if that's video game consoles or what.

Congrats on winning that mini-iPod. I just saw one for the first time a couple of days, ago. I couldn't believe how freakin' tiny it was.

I wonder what it's storage capacity was.

west3man

01-23-2005, 05:06 PM

Btw, it looks like Documents2Go Profession version 7.0000.

Rallura

01-23-2005, 05:50 PM

You are not familiar with console emulators? Where have you been?

And I looked at Doc2Go, and it looks like the Whole Office version is the one I am going to need, so of course it's 99 bucks. Why I am worrying when I don't even have the treo yet, I don't know...

Typo Lad

01-23-2005, 06:16 PM

I don't know how it's designated, but I *think* they called it a "viewer version."

I can do more than just view it, so I dunno what makes that description accurate.

I'll check what I have later. Too tired right now.

I would, except I don't have Bluetooth on my computers. Until I can get a Bluetooth card for the laptop or desktop comps, Ir or usb will have to do.

Keep your eye on the CompUSA circular. The sometimes have AMAZING deals.

Re: Pool - I SUCK at pool IRL, and I could not tear myself away from MegaSoft's version.

I'm not familiar with console emulators. Dunno if that's video game consoles or what.

Yup. Although you can emulate older systems too.

Apple II for example: http://palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&PartnerREF=&siteid=1&prodID=16190

The Gameboy Emulator kicks, but may not work with OS 5 yet... http://palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&PartnerREF=&siteid=1&prodID=39038

There's more. PalmGear is your friend.Although, you should only use it to look apps up, and then buy direct from the developer. They screw them over big time.

If you have oh, two hours to spare, search there on "Treo".

Congrats on winning that mini-iPod. I just saw one for the first time a couple of days, ago. I couldn't believe how freakin' tiny it was.

I wonder what it's storage capacity was.

See, the size just did NOT impress me. It's not that much smaller and slimmer than the 3rd Generation iPods and for that price? No WAY.

All Minis have the same capacity of 4 Gig. They run on a Hitachi Microdrive (similar to Compact Flash).

I got it specifically to get at the Microdrive. If it is damaged as well, then I am out $55 and will never, ever hear the end of it.

Honstly, I half suspect it will be too damaged. Microdrives are delicate, and this one was REALLY knocked about. After I bid, the gentleman added "may have been run over by a truck"!

Typo Lad

01-23-2005, 06:16 PM

And I looked at Doc2Go, and it looks like the Whole Office version is the one I am going to need, so of course it's 99 bucks. Why I am worrying when I don't even have the treo yet, I don't know...

What did I TELL you about coming to me about software damnit!?

west3man

01-23-2005, 06:22 PM

Honstly, I half suspect it will be too damaged. Microdrives are delicate, and this one was REALLY knocked about. After I bid, the gentleman added "may have been run over by a truck"!
If s/he added info. after you bid, then you weren't obligated to pay for it.

Typo Lad

01-23-2005, 06:25 PM

If s/he added info. after you bid, then you weren't obligated to pay for it.

I had bid, and then s/he added it, and then I bidded again without seeing it, so it am all my fault.

So...

How am camera?

west3man

01-23-2005, 06:28 PM

I had bid, and then s/he added it, and then I bidded again without seeing it, so it am all my fault.

So... I dunno about "all [your] fault," but I feel you.

How am camera?Err... which camera is this?

Rallura

01-23-2005, 06:29 PM

What did I TELL you about coming to me about software damnit!?

Alright! Alright! Geez!

Oh you never answered what kind of video card it is you're selling me.

Typo Lad

01-23-2005, 06:31 PM

I dunno about "all [your] fault," but I feel you.

Err... which camera is this?

You feel me, I smack you!

The one on the Treo!

Alright! Alright! Geez!

Oh you never answered what kind of video card it is you're selling me.

S'at work. I have to check.

Ronald Bryan

01-23-2005, 06:41 PM

Honstly, I half suspect it will be too damaged. Microdrives are delicate, and this one was REALLY knocked about. After I bid, the gentleman added "may have been run over by a truck"!

How could it be "may have been"? Either it was run over by the truck or it was not.

west3man

01-23-2005, 07:56 PM

You feel me, I smack you!

The one on the Treo!I've been sharing Treo camera pix on the "I met Solaris, [etc]" thread. I'll try to say, in the future, which pix were taken with the Treo and which with a digital camera. That kind of thing is usually apparent from the image quality and the date in green on the upper right corner of the screen.

Justin Davis

01-23-2005, 08:02 PM

west3man

01-23-2005, 08:16 PM

I don't suppose anyone can help me with the reason why or retrieval of the disappeared files from my external hard drive that I mention in this thread (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=39379), can you?

I saw something about a program called Spinrite, but well, don't want to spend $90 buying it.

What would cause a hard drive to delete the files like that anyway?
Sorry. I'm not familiar with that kinda issue. Whenever I can't find files, it seems to have something to do with some kind of user error (on my part or that of others).

The only suggestions I have are about backing up, which doesn't solve your immediate needs. Good luck, though.

Slayven

01-23-2005, 09:30 PM

Has anyone compared DDR and DDR2? Is it worth the price?

BTW within the next 3 weeks (hopefully) I will be attempting to build my first pc. In noticed that this is a Mac-centric thread, so I would really appreciate the few PC guys to give me a holler when I make the thread.
i will check with my buds...but as it stands right now ddr should be fine

Slayven

01-23-2005, 09:36 PM

ok talked with my geek concil and unless you are doing fancy overclocking or running things where ever ms counts or just want to be an early adopter then regular ddr is find. but in a few years ddr will be the stnadard

Slappy san

01-24-2005, 02:05 PM

Dreadstar

01-24-2005, 02:17 PM

Actually, I could USE a couple of suggestions for backing up and making boot discs and the like.

See, a couple weeks ago, something happened where one of the root directory files (hal.dll or somesuch) got deleted. The tech later said it was a virus.

At the first prompt, the PC asked for it to be replaced.

Now on mainframes, I know how to take care of this situation. I just point the system to the backup SYSRES and go from there. You don't even want to know hat happended next. Well, OK, you do, but I'm a PC moron, remember? My thought was *ding* HEY! I got these nifty restore discs that came with the PC! Yeah, that'll do the trick!

Yep. Full wipe. With the salt in the wound insult of FAILING halfway through anyway. Secondly, the tech told me that my CD-Rom backup was faulty and wouldn't retore when they did the windows restore.

All that porn, gone forever.

My problem was manifold:

1. I didn't have a boot disk floppy.

2. I didn't have a copy of hal.dll or whatever available to me.

3. I'm not conversant enough with DOS to be able to copy the file even if I did.

My questions are:

1. How do I make a simple get-to-the-DOS boot disk, preferably on 3.5?

2. How do I make a slightly more sophisticated boot disk, that'll get me to basic windows?

3. How do I create a full back-up on CD-ROM or whatever that the basic windows system I just booted up can use to get me back in the game?

4. How do I download files so that they're quarantined from the rest of the system so I can run Norton, Adaware, Spybot and CWS Shredder against them without risk to my system?

There, that oughta keep ya busy!

Slayven

01-25-2005, 12:42 AM

Thanks. I decided ddr was good enough for me right now.
no problem. could always upgrade later and cheaper to

Slappy san

01-25-2005, 03:25 PM

Anyone have an LCD monitor? Can anyone recommend manufacturer's with good products at a good price?

I think I'm going to get a 19" LCD Flat Panel.

west3man

01-26-2005, 11:20 AM

I had to get SOMEthing to put my Treo in, while I tried to find a nice case for it. A $5+ mini-camera pack from Wal-mart fit the bill. It's even got room for accessories, etc.

The next day I found and won THIS on ebay: http://www.cases.com/detail/mdctr6501a.jpg

It was affordable (much more so than the stuff the Sprint PCS store had to offer) and available, so I jumped on it. You'd be surprised how hard it is to find Treo 650 accessories (or sometimes support).

Typo Lad

01-26-2005, 11:23 AM

west3man

01-26-2005, 11:25 AM

You know wwest, I may be joining you in the world of Treo ownership. My new job might require me to be able to get mail on the fly.

Although I can get an attatchment for my existing PDA for much less.Very cool.

You probably already know about'em, but there are some forums for Treo owners or Treo-curious web surfers. At least one should be on one of the last few pages of this thread. I can provide you with other site url's, if necessary.

Who're you planning to get service through, since you're not too fond of Sprint PCS?

Smell

01-26-2005, 02:25 PM

iPodsocks! (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMore=M9720G/A) there just the thing for your pod in this cold weather!

Is anyone using BitTorrent (http://bitconjurer.org/BitTorrent/) as a file share? I watched a few shows but began to feel that old guilty pang about steeling shows from Sky, then I realised it was just indigestion and it passed!

Dom

iSmells

west3man

01-30-2005, 07:44 AM

Ronald Bryan

01-30-2005, 10:30 AM

I am SO SICK of calling customer service numbers and speaking to someone who cannot understand or speak English very well. For technical issues, the language barrier is an even greater obstacle to customer satisfaction.
You can always ask them to be transferred to the American branch. Usually, they have one staffed by a few people and if asked, can be sent to them.

Typo Lad

01-30-2005, 10:48 AM

west3man

01-30-2005, 10:53 AM

Hey west, guess what?

I got a FREE treo. Not a 650, just a 600... but it was FREE.

Well, it was in return for an external HD enclosure and a 20 gig HD, but those had paid for themselves 30 times over, so I don't count that.

I can't wait till tomorrow... it's at Austin's store. Gonna pick it up after my first day of work.

Can you link me to that Treo holder you bought?VERY COOL. Lemme know watcha think of it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48659&item=5747231425&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

This seller seems to have quite a few. Check him/her out to make sure you feel comfy purchasing it there.

I dunno if that's the person I bought mine from or not (and I haven't received it just yet), so I can't give'em the Geek Seal o' Approval... yet.

west3man

01-30-2005, 10:54 AM

You can always ask them to be transferred to the American branch. Usually, they have one staffed by a few people and if asked, can be sent to them.I'll keep that in mind in the future. Thanks. :)

Typo Lad

01-30-2005, 11:17 AM

Thanks West. Let me know how the Case feels. Iw ant your input before I plunk down cash.

west3man

01-30-2005, 11:19 AM

Thanks West. Let me know how the Case feels. Iw ant your input before I plunk down cash.
No problem.

cactusmaac

02-01-2005, 05:02 AM

I'm looking for a printer that will fit on a thin wedge of office desk space.

It'll be a replacement for this one, the Pansonic KX-P6300 but needs to be a newer model.

http://ateneum.pl/opisy/drukarki/panasonic/KX-P6300.jpg

So anyone got any buying advice?

LtMarvel

02-01-2005, 05:32 AM

Quick question about the space: I thought I needed to worry about the footprint, too, but my printer sits on a raised portion of my desk (next to the moniter). It turned out that a Epson CX6400 fits easily on the raised desk.

west3man

02-01-2005, 05:42 AM

I just HAD to come back and tell you all about the time I've had with HP's sorry-ass customer service department.

The first story is a bit longer than I want to type and probably that you'd want to read. Bottom line: I spent 20-30 mins. on the phone with someone who barely spoke or understood English, giving my phone number, e-mail address, etc. JUST so this fool could tell me to take my laptop to Radio Shack to get it repaired.

Waste of my #$^#$ing time!

Yesterday, I called HP, again, to find out whether a particular port replicator/docking station was compatible with my laptop since their website is next-to-useless. This time, I told the guy I wasn't interested in giving him the names of the first of my ancestors to set foot on the North American continent. I simply wanted to know the answer to a "yes" or "no" question. Howsabout dat sumgun told me he couldn't give me that INFORMATION without me giving him all MY information (which I STILL refused to give up)... then he said he said he couldn't give it to me if my laptop was out-of-warranty. WTF?

If ONE YEAR passes, HP refuses to even tell me if two of their products are even COMPATIBLE?

WORST. CUSTOMER. SERVICE. EVER. (Well,... almost. ;) )

west3man

02-01-2005, 06:10 AM

Morts: I almost wanted to mention something I just found out recently about the Treo 600. Whether true or untrue, I wanted to mention it to you BEFORE you got too attached to the device.

I asked a guy at the PCS store if the 600 and the 650 used the same battery. He told me that the 600 doesn't have a removable, replaceable battery - at least not in the same way that the 650 (and many handheld electronic devices do/) does.

Apparently, it's got a special kind of battery that requires extra effort to replace or something. As I find out more, I'll let you know. If you already know, cool.

I'm not saying this should be a deal-breaker for you, but it's something *I* would've liked for someone to have told me, if I'd have purchased the 600 (which I might've done if the 650 hadn't been at the exact same price).

Speaking of... have you received it, yet? Details, man! DEtails!

Typo Lad

02-01-2005, 01:29 PM

Speaking of... have you received it, yet? Details, man! DEtails!

On the battery issue... I have a new rule. I never ever ever spend money on devices that do not have a removable battery. It is that rule that keeps me from buying 90% of PalmOne's products.

I do recall noting the removability of the Treo 600 battery when it first came out. I will, however, check TreoCentral for more details on this specific issue.

As for did I get it... yup!

Picked it up from Austin last night. I had to stop by CompUSA first, because the guy had not included a charger/cable. I bought a USB charger for $20. I was kind of annoyed, because I KNOW I have one in a box somewhere.

Anyway, I charged it and found that it was locked to AT&T. I updated the Firmware and ran an unlocking patch at about 4:30 AM. Worked like a charm. I've been using it all day.

I need to get my hands on some apps.

I also need to get my hands on the palmpass.xml file, so I can patch a couple of apps for testing.

---

Speaking of removable batteries, you know what I still want?

A Sharp Zaurus: http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3449791061.html

I have wanted one of these since they were in development.

Dual CF/SD slots, slide out KB, Linux OS... mmmm.

They also have a clamshell model with a VGA screen! It was the first PDA to ever have one.

Oh, AND they came out with a model running a 4GB Microdrive for memory. Not available in the US though.

If these things could sync with a Mac, I'd get one.
---

So, who wants my Dell Axim?

west3man

02-01-2005, 01:43 PM

Morts, who's your mobile carrier (if you don't mind saying)?

Typo Lad

02-01-2005, 03:04 PM

Morts, who's your mobile carrier (if you don't mind saying)?

Cingular. They were the only place that had reception in my old apartment.

Of course, reception is for crud in the new one.

west3man

02-01-2005, 04:32 PM

Cingular. They were the only place that had reception in my old apartment.

Of course, reception is for crud in the new one.
Damn. Sorry to hear that.

I remember the days of losing signals JUST as I walked in the old apartment... or JUST as I walked by the restroom. There were "hot" and "cold" spots all around the place. It sucked. Being a horny lil bachelor helped make up for that, though. :p

Lemme know what you find out about the battery in that sucker.

Typo Lad

02-01-2005, 05:32 PM

I love Craigslist.

Some guy looking to trade a Blackberry for a Cell, and my Sony is interesting him.

west3man

02-01-2005, 05:54 PM

I love Craigslist.What is "Craigslist?"

Some guy looking to trade a Blackberry for a Cell, and my Sony is interesting him.Heh. Good man.

Brandon Hanvey

02-01-2005, 06:01 PM

What is "Craigslist?"
http://www.craigslist.org/about/cities.html

It is a job, housing, meetup, want ads community.

west3man

02-01-2005, 07:15 PM

http://www.craigslist.org/about/cities.html

It is a job, housing, meetup, want ads community.Thank you, sir.

Slappy san

02-01-2005, 07:46 PM

http://www.craigslist.org/about/cities.html

It is a job, housing, meetup, want ads community.

That definitely sucks in Detroit. :)

Typo Lad

02-02-2005, 01:46 AM

He changed his mind. Oh well.

west3man

02-02-2005, 04:26 AM

He changed his mind. Oh well.
Who did?

Quit bein' all mysterious and give up da info... err..., bro!

I figure you're not talking about the Treo, because I think you said you'd already picked it up.

Typo Lad

02-02-2005, 07:31 AM

Who did?

The guy who wanted to do a blackberry/Cell swap.

Quit bein' all mysterious and give up da info... err..., bro!

"Err"? Why "err"?

Oh well, to err is human, I suppose.

I figure you're not talking about the Treo, because I think you said you'd already picked it up.

OH yes. And the only way anyone is getting this from me is if they pry it from my cold, dead fingers.

PM me a reminder to send you the info on "patching" palm apps, kay?

west3man

02-02-2005, 07:35 AM

The guy who wanted to do a blackberry/Cell swap.

"Err"? Why "err"?

Oh well, to err is human, I suppose.

OH yes. And the only way anyone is getting this from me is if they pry it from my cold, dead fingers.

PM me a reminder to send you the info on "patching" palm apps, kay?kay.

Did you find out about the battery issue?

I know the PCS store sells'em Treo 650 batteries for $59.99, an online store (Treocentral.com, I think) has'em for $49.99, and eBay has some for around $27 + shipping.

It'd be nice if the guy I spoke to were wrong about the battery thing (and if they used the same battery).

west3man

02-03-2005, 05:53 AM

Sorry if I already shared this, but I don't see it on here and I've been trying to remember to post about it.

Among the many, many unfun customer service moments I've had recently is the following: Whenever I call Sprint PCS with a question about the Treo, it takes forever to get to someone knowledgeable because so few of them know about this device. After holding on, waiting for someone to answer, I usually have to tell 3 different reps. my name, phone number, password, and the nature of the problem just so the first two can forward me to the third tier person who, finally CAN help me or can tell me definitively that NO ONE there CAN.

On one such occasion, I'd gone through the first-tier rep, got to the second guy and BOY was he evil. My problem was that I couldn't seem to e-mail a photo from the Treo to an e-mail address using the Picture Mail option OR the Versa Mail (regular e-mail, with attachments) option. He tried to tell me how I COULDN'T do that kind of thing with my phone. When I attempted to correct him or demonstrate how there's a logical flaw in his telling me that an A680 (basically a regular picture phone) CAN e-mail photos, but that my more expensive, pda hybrid canNOT... he would put me on mute. His reason? He said he didn't want to have to repeat what he'd said to me. Ultimately, he acted like what I said made no sense. He discounted my logic in every possible way. If I pointed out that I had e-mailed pictures from this phone BEFORE, he dismissed that as if it had no bearing on the issue.

He even had the nerve to tell me (and this is what I don't think I'll forget any time too soon) that my Treo... IS NOT A MULTIMEDIA PHONE AND CANNOT DO THE THINGS I WANT IT TO DO - LIKE E-MAIL PHOTOS. He had the nerve to tell me that a phone that can take pictures, record video with sound, play videos with sound (even those not recorded BY the device), play mp3's, get online... this is NOT a multimedia device, and so it cannot e-mail photos... but apparently my old A680 CAN.

I was very displeased, to say the least. I still didn't curse him out, though. I simply verified his name and then told him I hoped he had a horrible day and hung up. When I called back to speak to a supervisor, the people who answered were courteous (and didn't try to give me the run-around) and had the conversation recorded, so they knew it wasn't just my word against his. Beautiful.

Not a multimedia phone? I don't care how they might classify the different types of phones - if MINE isn't http://www.treocentral.com/images/admin_uploaded/1107311606.gif , then what is... the A680 http://image.compusa.com/prodimages/17/12dbc43c-cae0-42f5-a2b6-c8e8f879b422.gif ?

I couldn't find a smaller pic. Sorry.

west3man

02-03-2005, 11:08 AM

Nice!

The docking station/port replicator I ordered just arrived! I only won and paid for the thing on... Tuesday? Yeah. That's right. Tuesday. (For a second I thought today was Wednesday. I was about to give them TOO MUCH credit.)

Now that's awesome. I'm going to have to check these people out the next time I have HP or Compaq equipment needs (assuming the blasted thing actually WORKS, of course :) ).

*crosses fingers*

Hopefully, I'll have a working laptop by this evening (or sooner, if I can't wait til I get home).

west3man

02-03-2005, 11:49 AM

There's a port on this docking station that looks like a single rca port, y'know? I don't know what it's actually for, but the symbol above it looks like a circle with a jagged arrow coming out of it.

I've attached a photo.

Anyone have a freakin' CLUE what this is for? As you can see, the thing's already got s-video covered, so...?

*scratches head*

Typo Lad

02-03-2005, 04:16 PM

On your customer service experience... this is EXACTLY why I don't have Sprint!

Can you get a clearer shot of that port for me?

west3man

02-03-2005, 05:20 PM

re SPRINT: The people I spoke to AFTER him actually made up for his assholishness, if you can believe that. Even if they were b.s.ing me, they did it well.

re pic: I don't think this picture I just took is much better. It's hard to get the right distance and lighting, but here goes...

west3man

02-04-2005, 07:49 AM

The docking station/port replicator option WORKED!

My laptop's a-workin', again.

After I've backed up some files (and I may even wait until after MegaCON), I think I'll send it to HP by-way-of-Radio Shack to get the repairs done. If something happens to it in-transit or while the work's being done, I don't want to 1) lose files or 2) lose the option of having it while I'm in Orlando for the 'con.

eBay worked out well for me, this time. Good price AND quick delivery - purchased on Tuesday afternoon, received Thursday afternoon... from New York.

west3man

02-07-2005, 12:43 PM

Same with the case for the Treo. I ordered it Monday, received it Friday, and after using it all weekend, I'm comfortable giving it the west3man seal of approval: :cool:

http://store.treocentral.com/store_images/product_images/accessories/large/182.jpg

It ain't perfect, but it ain't too shabby, either. Also, "ain't."

Typo Lad

02-07-2005, 01:07 PM

Sigh.

It won't fit a 600.

Which I love, by the way.

west3man

02-07-2005, 01:22 PM

Sigh.

It won't fit a 600.

Which I love, by the way.
Don't forget to get some screen condoms for it. I bought all of the ones Radio Shack had on clearance.

Unfortunately, they have to be cut to fit the Treo screen. That sucks, big time. Application is difficult enough without having to "hem" the sum-gun.

(For those wondering, even the one that *came* with the Treo had to be cut to fit... maybe that's one of the reasons I never got around to applying it... before I lost it.)

Typo Lad

02-07-2005, 01:26 PM

Tch.

Always check gear at treocentral.com before you buy it. They have pre-cut screen guards. I'll be ordering them soon.

However, first I need a new drive enclosure.

Yesterday I opened up my eMac and upgraded the harddrive from 80 gig to 160. A daunting task at first, but easier the second time.

Why was there a second time?

I left the stupid drive on cable select. Dur.

Now I need a firewire enclosure that actually WORKS so I can get my data off of the old 80. I'm looking at some of the dual enclosures that they have on eBay. I was thinking I could put my two 80s in there. I may splurge and get the swappable duals, so I can put my other drives in (scores of 40s, a few 20s, and a 10 or two)

Typo Lad

02-07-2005, 01:31 PM

Here's the enclosure I'm drooling over.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=167&item=5162410344&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

200 bucks. Cheaper just to buy 4 normal ones.

Stilkl, cool as hell.

west3man

02-07-2005, 01:33 PM

west3man

02-07-2005, 01:36 PM

Tch.

Always check gear at treocentral.com before you buy it. They have pre-cut screen guards. I'll be ordering them soon.
If you're talking about these, (http://store.treocentral.com/content/accessories/15-43--28.htm) I'd prefer to cut'em myself and save some $$$.

You only get 3 of'em for $16 + tax + shipping (I assume). Each 12-pack I bought was $4.97.

west3man

02-07-2005, 01:39 PM

Here's one thing yours has over mine:

"The Treo Screen Protector is very easy is to apply and remove. Unlike other screen protectors, you don't have to apply it perfectly on the first try! Simply remove the screen protector using a piece of scotch tape, and try again! If dust gets trapped under the screen protector, simply wash it away with water and apply again."

howyadoin

02-07-2005, 02:43 PM

Here's what I've been thinkin' about:

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/canadastore.woa/72208/wo/8a47jOEqxSbw2ydPr7m1H31sKzJ/2.0.11.1.0.6.3

Typo Lad

02-07-2005, 04:05 PM

Here's what I've been thinkin' about:

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/canadastore.woa/72208/wo/8a47jOEqxSbw2ydPr7m1H31sKzJ/2.0.11.1.0.6.3

Mmm.

Tech woodie.

Rallura

02-07-2005, 05:32 PM

I bought ram today, mwahahah. I love computers. *flourishes high-tech computer tool, i.e. butterknife*

howyadoin

02-07-2005, 05:38 PM

Neat system. But how could you use the Blutooth keyboard and mouse if you don't get the Bluethooth module installed on the system?Oops. Missed that.

Brandon Hanvey

02-07-2005, 05:40 PM

Oops. Missed that.
Nope. I read it wrong. You do get the module with that package.

Options include a wireless bundle, which includes an Apple Wireless Keyboard, Apple Wireless Mouse, and a built-in Bluetooth module.

west3man

02-07-2005, 05:41 PM

Here's what I've been thinkin' about:

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/canadastore.woa/72208/wo/8a47jOEqxSbw2ydPr7m1H31sKzJ/2.0.11.1.0.6.3
A thing of beauty...

howyadoin

02-07-2005, 05:42 PM

A thing of beauty...It's much needed, too. My 5-year-old Trinitron is slowly dying, and my G4 has never worked properly with OSX.

west3man

02-07-2005, 06:38 PM

It's much needed, too. My 5-year-old Trinitron is slowly dying, and my G4 has never worked properly with OSX.
It'd probably be best that you pass on it, though, cuz if you get that thing, I'll be forced to kiss you full on the mouth.

Slappy san

02-07-2005, 06:41 PM

Here's what I've been thinkin' about:

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/canadastore.woa/72208/wo/8a47jOEqxSbw2ydPr7m1H31sKzJ/2.0.11.1.0.6.3

*clutches heart* Just more proof that I will never ever ever ever buy anything Apple.

Brandon Hanvey

02-07-2005, 06:58 PM

A bit of advice. Don't buy extra memory from Apple. You can get it cheaper elsewhere.

howyadoin

02-07-2005, 07:22 PM

It'd probably be best that you pass on it, though, cuz if you get that thing, I'll be forced to kiss you full on the mouth.There's always a goddamn catch...

howyadoin

02-07-2005, 07:25 PM

A bit of advice. Don't buy extra memory from Apple. You can get it cheaper elsewhere.Good point. That should shave a few hundred bucks off the price.

howyadoin

02-07-2005, 07:26 PM

*clutches heart* Just more proof that I will never ever ever ever buy anything Apple.Keep in mind those are Canadian dollars.

west3man

02-07-2005, 07:48 PM

There's always a goddamn catch...
mm hmm

I'll believe that when you DON'T buy it. Of course, if you do... :D

west3man

02-08-2005, 06:10 AM

I was just reading a Treo review in which the person said he gets... Y'know, what I'll just copy/paste:

"*Awesome internet capabilities. I get up to 145kbps speeds when I hook my laptop to the T650."

Ohhh, how tempted I am to take advantage of this.

Kinda ironic, though, that the Treo can give a laptop speeds faster than dial-up (a lot faster), but by itself, the Treo is so far below dial-up.

Typo Lad

02-08-2005, 06:21 AM

You're on a PC< so you want to check out PDAnet. That'll get you up and running.

I need to get the Mac version for my laptop at work.

west3man

02-08-2005, 06:30 AM

You're on a PC< so you want to check out PDAnet. That'll get you up and running. Their site's not up.

I wonder if I'd get decent speeds considering that my laptop isn't equipped with Bluetooth. I've got the sync cable which leads to a usb 1.1 port on the laptop. That's the only thing I'd consider a suitable alternative... I just dunno HOW suitable.

Also, from what I hear, it'd help to get an unlimited data option from one's provider (because otherwise, the provider will get pissed and get to charging fees).

Typo Lad

02-08-2005, 06:54 AM

Their site's not up.

Is too.

http://www.junefabrics.com/palmnet/index.php

I wonder if I'd get decent speeds considering that my laptop isn't equipped with Bluetooth. I've got the sync cable which leads to a usb 1.1 port on the laptop. That's the only thing I'd consider a suitable alternative... I just dunno HOW suitable.

I had a friend who used PDAnet and that's exactly how she did it.

Also, from what I hear, it'd help to get an unlimited data option from one's provider (because otherwise, the provider will get pissed and get to charging fees).

Oh yes, that goes without saying.

Typo Lad

02-08-2005, 06:56 AM

west3man

02-08-2005, 07:06 AM

Is too.

http://www.junefabrics.com/palmnet/index.php
Remember you are dealing with a first-timer. You mentioned PDAnet, so I went to www.PDAnet.com and then tried www.PDA.net.

But now I know... *hums GI Joe tune*

west3man

02-08-2005, 07:07 AM

Well, crap.

It just hit me that even though my drive swap on my eMac was successful, I have NO WAY of getting at my old data on my 80, unless I shell out money for a new enclosure. I need some of that data ASAP.

Fortunatly, if I keep my eyes peeled, I can find a dual usb2/fw enclsorure for about 20.
Keep us posted.

I'm looking at a new laptop that has usb 2.0 ports (my current one doesn't), but no firewire, as far as I can tell. It'd be nice to back up gigs o data without it taking an hour and a half.

Typo Lad

02-08-2005, 07:10 AM

I'm looking at a new laptop that has usb 2.0 ports (my current one doesn't), but no firewire, as far as I can tell. It'd be nice to back up gigs o data without it taking an hour and a half.

So, since you're looking at a new laptop, you wouldn't be itnerested in a PCMCIA USB 2.0 adapter?

Oh well, guess I'll put it back away then.

west3man

02-08-2005, 07:28 AM

So, since you're looking at a new laptop, you wouldn't be itnerested in a PCMCIA USB 2.0 adapter?

Oh well, guess I'll put it back away then.
I'd purchased one. In fact, I may still have it.

Damned if it would transfer large amounts of data without buckling, though. I even tried multiple models and brands. The issue must be with the laptop, but I have no clue how/why.

Typo Lad

02-08-2005, 08:22 AM

In that case, can I have yours?

:)

PM me for a Palm app thingie.

west3man

02-11-2005, 06:42 AM

While cruising TreoCentral.com, I noticed that Time magazine chose the Treo 650 as it's gadget of the week. I haven't read the entire article, but here are the excerpts they share at TreoCentral.com:

source:http://www.treocentral.com/content/Stories/542-1.htm
The Treo 650 is Time Magazine's Gadget of the Week.

"To date, the most successful marriage of PDA and phone has been the Treo. This is less because it's good at being a PDA (which, it turns out, is easy) and more because it's good at being a phone.

...

The most surprising thing about the all-new Treo 650—introduced as a Sprint PCS phone a few months ago, and just last week rolled out in GSM form for Cingular—is that it's not smaller or lighter than its predecessor. PalmOne took a gamble: rather than shrink down the guts to reduce its size, the company decided to make the guts better.

...

Having taken it for a test drive I can say it delivers most of what it promises."

Full article: http://www.time.com/time/gadget/20050209/

The article specifies the Cingular Treo 650. I'm not sure if some of the pro's are Cingular-specific or not.

west3man

02-11-2005, 06:47 AM

I hadn't heard about this, but the full article says:

"Veteran users will be delighted to hear that there is now 23 MB of built-in memory that uses a non-volatile file system, so you don't lose data when you drain or change the battery. "

I don't know if that was a problem for the 600, but I do recall reading something similar in other articles. I just never associated it with a specific model.

---------------------------

OMG. This threatens to rouse my ire: "This Cingular edition can access the Web at better-than-dial-up speeds of 100 to 200 kilobits per second when you're within the carrier's EDGE network. " :eek:

Typo Lad

02-11-2005, 07:25 AM

Mmmm.

You were right about the battery west. Female canine of a thing to replace, and I might have to.

west3man

02-11-2005, 07:33 AM

Mmmm.

You were right about the battery west. Female canine of a thing to replace, and I might have to.
We can form a support group, as I am very displeased to discover that Cingular's EDGE network (which may or may not be a significant portion of their entire network) offers faster-than-dial-up speeds ... in some cases, 3-4 times faster (100-200kbps)... while Sprint's network gives me about 2-5kbps.

Maaan, if it weren't for all the other positives, I'd be VERY regretful about choosing Sprint over Cingular.

I spoke with a Sprint PCS rep just now who said they plan to increase their connection speeds to around 112kpbs (slower than EDGE's peak, but one helluvan improvement over what I've got, now). He said this should be released later this year, but he didn't know if it'd cost MORE to enjoy faster transfer rates.

It's hope, anyway.

Typo Lad

02-11-2005, 07:52 AM

Um, I hate to say this West, but Sprint's been "about" to impliment a 2.5 G solution for the last two years or so.

west3man

02-11-2005, 08:06 AM

Um, I hate to say this West, but Sprint's been "about" to impliment a 2.5 G solution for the last two years or so.
#$^in' typical.

*crosses fingers*

west3man

02-11-2005, 10:14 AM

I feel so much better.

First of all, I called Cingular's customer service line to find out more about EDGE. I figured that as a POTENTIAL customer, I'll probably be shown more love. I probably should've used this approach with Sprint PCS. However, the result was about the same. These people know next-to-NOTHING about their own services. I spoke to one person after another, getting put on hold time and again. The last time the person wanted to forward me back to the prompt menu thingee and when I speak to a person, ask for a manager. All I wanted was a map or even a verbal description of the EDGE coverage area, though. That should've been simple.

I thanked the nice lady and then hung up after waiting about 15 seconds. I then called 3 local Cingular stores. The first never answered. The second was disconnected or something. The third had one person who didn't know, but got on the phone and called another who said it should be on the website, which I'd already checked, but couldn't find.... blah blah blah blah.

In the end, no one was ever able to tell me what's what. HOWEVER, I DID find out that EDGE is apparently NOT on their regular internet access plan. One would need to purchase a card that allows one to get the higher-speed connection. The card ain't free and neither is the high-speed service.

Hell, SPRINT PCS already offers something like that. I turned it down b/c I don't WANT to pay $80+ a month EXTRA.

I'm feeling JUST FINE about SPRINT PCS, now. It ain't da shyt, but it least it smells about as bad as everything else.

Brandon Hanvey

02-11-2005, 07:21 PM

Here is an interesting study of browser speeds on different platforms. For Windows OS, it seems that FireFox is roughly about the same as IE for most uses.

http://www.howtocreate.co.uk/browserSpeed.html

BcAugust

02-16-2005, 05:13 PM

Ok, this is going to sound wierd. I need to know if there's a way to turn file names into text for a list. Like if you have MP3 files and such, and you want a text list.

Brandon Hanvey

02-16-2005, 05:38 PM

TechTV is offically gone. G4TechTV has switched it's name back to G4.

http://www.g4tv.com/

Typo Lad

02-16-2005, 05:39 PM

What OS are you using?

Typo Lad

02-16-2005, 05:40 PM

TechTV is offically gone. G4TechTV has switched it's name back to G4.

http://www.g4tv.com/

Yeah, the last few days or so of Userfriendly have had a field day with that.

Brandon Hanvey

02-16-2005, 05:40 PM

Ok, this is going to sound wierd. I need to know if there's a way to turn file names into text for a list. Like if you have MP3 files and such, and you want a text list.

If you are on Windows OS, go to View of a folder and switch to the "details" view. You can list things by name, size, type, modified.

west3man

02-16-2005, 05:45 PM

Ok, this is going to sound wierd. I need to know if there's a way to turn file names into text for a list. Like if you have MP3 files and such, and you want a text list.
Not weird, at all. I've been there.

I've never come up with a one-step easy answer. Maybe someone else has.

If not, all I can suggest is to use the print screen option, then print, then scan using ocr software.

I hope you find an easier option.

west3man

02-16-2005, 05:48 PM

If you are on Windows OS, go to View of a folder and switch to the "details" view. You can list things by name, size, type, modified.
I think BcA wants an easy way to convert that list into text which could be copied and pasted into an application like MS Word.

BcAugust

02-20-2005, 12:25 AM

Yep, looking for a way to put into word or such. Sadly, I have no printer. And I'm on Windows 2000 Professional.

MKTerra

02-20-2005, 07:41 PM

Ok, this is going to sound wierd. I need to know if there's a way to turn file names into text for a list. Like if you have MP3 files and such, and you want a text list.I found this (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1722387,00.asp) on the 'net, which might be what you're looking for...

Well, here's the short version:

Launch MS-DOS and go to the folder you want. Then enter

DIR /ON /B *.* > C:\folderlist.txt

That creates a file in C:\ named folderlist.txt, and it'll be a list of the files in that folder, in alphabetical order.

BcAugust

02-20-2005, 08:56 PM

I found this (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1722387,00.asp) on the 'net, which might be what you're looking for...

Well, here's the short version:

Launch MS-DOS and go to the folder you want. Then enter

DIR /ON /B *.* > C:\folderlist.txt

That creates a file in C:\ named folderlist.txt, and it'll be a list of the files in that folder, in alphabetical order.

*hugs* Thank you, thank you, thank you. That is it. Exactly. Thanks again.

MKTerra

02-20-2005, 10:42 PM

Always happy to help ^_^

TheLewisShow

02-21-2005, 08:42 PM

And now this break from the cool of tech to remember the horror that can come when it falls into the wrong hands.

Those who work tech support in any way can appreciate (http://unix.rulez.org/~calver/pictures/stupid_users/index.html) this (http://www.techmenot.com/) .

Brandon Hanvey

02-27-2005, 04:20 PM

I got a good luagh out of this one. A screen shot of Microsoft's new anti-spyware program.

http://img95.exs.cx/img95/272/mozillaadware4vs.png

Note: It is possible that this is a fake screen shot, but it is funny anyway.

Jaye

02-27-2005, 05:06 PM

Why do the model numbers for Blackberry increase, but the features on them do not increase? Not in any sensible way, the features are all over the place compared to model number.

Anyone have any experince retrving email from overseas using one?
And which mdel would that be that worked for you doing that?

Thanks.

Jaye

02-27-2005, 05:07 PM

I got a good luagh out of this one. A screen shot of Microsoft's new anti-spyware program.
Note: It is possible that this is a fake screen shot, but it is funny anyway.

Ha, that's cute.

west3man

03-01-2005, 07:12 AM

Morts, I'd like to see what some of your Treo pix look like. Mine adjusts to the lighting in the area, thankfully, since there's no flash :mad: . However, there's only so much adjusting it can do. Hence the appearance of some of those convention photos. I'd like to see some of yours.
-------------------------

Oh yeah. I'm seriously considering getting one of these Bluetooth headsets for the 650. The one they have in the Sprint PCS store isn't recommended by the people who work there (although one of the reps admitted that she hadn't tried it with a Treo, so it could've just been compatibility issues). I plan to get mine from TreoCentral.com or Handspring's site because I want something I KNOW will work with my freakin' phone. I don't know why that's such a foreign concept, but it seems to be.

Here are some that I'm considering: http://store.treocentral.com/store_images/product_images/accessories/thumbs/97.jpg http://store.treocentral.com/store_images/product_images/accessories/thumbs/165.jpg http://store.treocentral.com/store_images/product_images/accessories/thumbs/93.jpg I saw that last one (or something similar) on Alias too many times. That's one of the reasons I'm considering the thing. Cool-looking and convenient.

Others available here: http://store.treocentral.com/content/accessories/11-31.htm

west3man

03-01-2005, 07:16 AM

I certainly didn't and don't want to spend $100 on an ear-piece - especially one that doesn't produce stereo sound! However, I'm having my Treo replaced because the headphone/headset plug is out-of-whack. You have to put it to the side to get stereo sound AND for the microphone to connect (im)properly.

I've never been too impressed with Bluetooth. I just didn't see why it was that big of a deal or how it'd make my life any easier. Now, considering the high-priced devices I've had plug-issues with, I think it'd be nice to decrease, not only the number of wires and cables, but the chances that the connectors will wear out from regular (or irregular) usage. I had to go to MegaCON without being able to use my headset because it was too much of a pain.

If I can just find a stereo Bluetooth headset, I'd be set.

west3man

03-01-2005, 07:23 AM

http://store.treocentral.com/content/accessories/11-31--150.htm

How lovely. :o

Typo Lad

03-01-2005, 07:38 AM

That Sony *is* nice.

You'll have to wait to see pictures from my Treo 600. The cable fell out of my bag somewhere yesterday and the charge is allllll gone. No-one around here has cables except CompUSA, and they're pricey.

For a slightly lower price, and that's including shipping, I picked up two cradles on eBay. Now I can leave one at work and one at home and never worry about losing charge.

west3man

03-01-2005, 07:47 AM

That Sony *is* nice. I like the concept, but I don't see it being practical. I prefer an earpiece that isn't suspended from the inside of my ear. The ones I dig the most comfortably wrap around the ear. Plus this Sony one still needs to be connected to something else so that the caller-id screen isn't dangling, but IS visible.

It's purdy, but probably not for me. *continues to hope, in vain, for bluetooth headphones*

I was thinking that it might be worthwhile to have the bluetooth earpiece, then use headphones when I need to... and put them on OVER the earpiece. It'd require less plugging and unplugging (easier on the devices) and less switching of headgear. Hmm...

You'll have to wait to see pictures from my Treo 600. The cable fell out of my bag somewhere yesterday and the charge is allllll gone. No-one around here has cables except CompUSA, and they're pricey. Damn. Sorry to hear that.

I don't know if you have access to other power adapters, but from what I was told, the one for my previous phone (Samsung A680) has the right specs for the Treo. You just need the adapter. Just FYI.

For a slightly lower price, and that's including shipping, I picked up two cradles on eBay. Now I can leave one at work and one at home and never worry about losing charge.I really want a cradle, now. I think that's a more stable and gentler way to connect the Treo to the computer/power adapter. I don't think I'll need more than one, though.

I wonder how much they cost.

west3man

03-07-2005, 06:05 AM

CompUSA's got 100pk's of dvd media for $19.99, each.

Incredible deal, if they've got any left.

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 07:37 AM

CompUSA's got 100pk's of dvd media for $19.99, each.

Incredible deal, if they've got any left.

Go first thing.

Man, if I hadn't lost all my Dled movies, this would be the perfect time to get DVDFs for archiving.

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 07:38 AM

I really want a cradle, now. I think that's a more stable and gentler way to connect the Treo to the computer/power adapter. I don't think I'll need more than one, though.

I wonder how much they cost.

I got two for 20 after shipping from a really nice ebay seller. That's less than the cable cost me.

west3man

03-07-2005, 07:40 AM

Go first thing.

Man, if I hadn't lost all my Dled movies, this would be the perfect time to get DVDFs for archiving.
They open at 11am on Sundays (when the new sales start), I was there at 10am (thinking that was when they actually opened), almost turned around to go back home (when I saw the stores hours printed on the glass),... then someone mentioned that they opened at 9am because of a sale.

Trust me. I'm stocked up. I'd just missed a sale there (and at Best Buy) for Memorex dvd's a coupla days, ago.

west3man

03-07-2005, 07:41 AM

I got two for 20 after shipping from a really nice ebay seller. That's less than the cable cost me.

Nice. I hope mine are as affordable.

It's too easy for the cable to become disconnected.

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 07:47 AM

They open at 11am on Sundays (when the new sales start), I was there at 10am (thinking that was when they actually opened), almost turned around to go back home (when I saw the stores hours printed on the glass),... then someone mentioned that they opened at 9am because of a sale.

Cool. I love that feeling.

Trust me. I'm stocked up. I'd just missed a sale there (and at Best Buy) for Memorex dvd's a coupla days, ago.

I wish I were. Oh well. Once things are more squared away, I'll get stuff.

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 07:49 AM

Nice. I hope mine are as affordable.

It's too easy for the cable to become disconnected.

PM me...I'll link you to his ebay store.

Just bid on one that's about to end though. You save 6 bucks over BIN.

west3man

03-07-2005, 08:20 AM

I don't know if your 600 came with the voice-dail option, but my phone didn't. My "old" A680 did. I find that version highly preferrable to the Sprint network-based on... or any such software where I have to customize the CRAP out of it for it to work.

The one I used during the trial period and that I recently purchased works right "out of the box." It even worked with my "sick voice."

Anyway, it's convenient as heck, so if you're looking for such a thing, I highly recommend it. I could p.m. you the other details, but I press a button on my earpiece, the software is activated, then I can dial by name or by number.

I ordered that Bluetooth headset/earpiece, btw. Hopefully, I'll have it soon.

west3man

03-07-2005, 08:22 AM

Howy, I'm sure fear of sloppy man-sugah has been a factor in the lack of updates, but... what'd you decide regarding that purdy piece o' Mac machinery you linked to a couple of weeks back?

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 08:23 AM

Not that into VD, but which app?

west3man

03-07-2005, 08:27 AM

Not that into VD, but which app?*passes on the obvious joke*

"Voice Dial" by Voice Signal. It's apparently by the same folks who make the one that came with my previous phone. It works just as well, too.

It doesn't make a lot of sense, imo, for us to have to purchase such software for this kind of device, but then again, I'm not the one trying to make a profit from the things.

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 08:30 AM

*passes on the obvious joke*

"Voice Dial" by Voice Signal. It's apparently by the same folks who make the one that came with my previous phone. It works just as well, too.

I've heard good things about that.

It doesn't make a lot of sense, imo, for us to have to purchase such software for this kind of device, but then again, I'm not the one trying to make a profit from the things.

A lot of people feel that way. I've kept mine pretty simple. I agree though, that Voice Dailing and IM should be standard features, simply because if you'd bought a normal phone, you'd have it.

west3man

03-07-2005, 08:33 AM

I've heard good things about that.

A lot of people feel that way. I've kept mine pretty simple. I agree though, that Voice Dailing and IM should be standard features, simply because if you'd bought a normal phone, you'd have it.
That makes too much sense.

Do you listen music on it, though? My 1GB card is darn-near full o' mp3's. The music and the games (not to mention the 'net access) helps get me through shoe shopping and whatnot. *hides from g.f.*

Oh, that reminds me. *heads to p.m.*

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 08:37 AM

That makes too much sense.

Alas, yes.

If I was using SMS for my IMS, I'd just get SMSchat, which is a great app and free. Instead, I'm using VeriChat and my persistant connection. GREAT application.

I should really pay for it at some point.

Do you listen music on it, though? My 1GB card is darn-near full o' mp3's. The music and the games (not to mention the 'net access) helps get me through shoe shopping and whatnot. *hides from g.f.*

Nope. I have too many other things to spend money on right now. That's a goal for down the line though.

west3man

03-07-2005, 08:41 AM

Alas, yes.

If I was using SMS for my IMS, I'd just get SMSchat, which is a great app and free. Instead, I'm using VeriChat and my persistant connection. GREAT application.

I should really pay for it at some point. You're gonna hafta tell me about this one day.

Nope. I have too many other things to spend money on right now. That's a goal for down the line though.
I *must* assume this means that you DO have sd cards, but that you're using them for other stuff. I picture your job/home as tech geek heaven, full o' all sorts o' tech extras and goodies ... JUST in case.

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 08:49 AM

You're gonna hafta tell me about this one day.

1) Usenet is your friend.
2) That site's back up. Remind me to tutor you.

I *must* assume this means that you DO have sd cards, but that you're using them for other stuff. I picture your job/home as tech geek heaven, full o' all sorts o' tech extras and goodies ... JUST in case.

HAH!

It used to be, actually. In our 4th floor Bronx Apartment, I had a closet o' tech. When Suzannah complained that I was hogging the PC. I went and built a second one. My first Mac, a gift from work, was put in the living room because unlike my PC, it matched. The PC was moved to the bedroom.

When we moved down to 2, I got rid of a lot of stuff, to save the trouble of moving it. I also sold a whole bunch of parts to buy Suzannah and iPod. Word to the wise...collect other people's dead laptops and part them out on eBay. I've made about $400 on screens alone.

In our most recent move I got rid of a LOT of stuff, just because we had no room. Daphna's iMac is a loaner machine, doing time at Rally and BBs, I swapped my bvack-up PC for a 160 GB drive, and other than that I just have a box of random parts.

As to the SD cards... one 16 MB card. THat's it.

The thing to remember is that for the most part, I'm a scavanger. I only buy things when I *have* to. Even then I like to find great deals. Like my Pismo Powerbook, which I bought from a person at my last job for about 300 LESS than it was worth... and I sold my iBook in order to afford it.

Got any old SD cards? I'll swap you a Bluetooth adapter for 'em.

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 08:54 AM

My newest tech project starts tonight!

I have eight Hard Drives just laying on the side of my desk. Two 80s, a bunch of 40s, one or two 20s and a 12 gig. Since I can’t open the eMac, they’re just wasted.

I found an old Blue and White G3 PowerMac on eBay that had no HD and convinced the guy to sell it to me early for 55. After shipping, it cost me $75. A GREAT price. It’s supposed to arrive today.

I’m going to start by removing the DVD player/CD burner that’s installed. I’ll probably put that on eBay (unless someone wants to call dibs?). Then I’m going to add an 80 and a 40 to each IDE channel.

Step two is delayed for a bit, because I can’t find my IDE controller PCI card. I know I’ve seen it since the move, so it’s got to be here somewhere. If I don’t find it by next paycheck, I’ll buy a new one. They cost a fortune in store, but are less than ten on eBay. The trick is finding one that runs with Macs. I’ve already got the drive cages I need and a way to suspend them within the case. I might pick up some rounded IDE ribbons to help airflow.

Once I have that, I’ll put in the next four drives. The total storage will then equal something in the 300s. Sigh.

What’s really different is I don’t plan to Network it. My network is your basic 10/100. No reason to get Gigabit, since none of my machines support it, right? Even if I did Network… I don’t even have a monitor to configure that machine with!

Instead, I’m going to launch the machine in Target Mode. That’s my favorite Mac function of all. Just hold down the “T” on boot and all of the sudden…bam. Desktop full of disks. All via FireWire.

It only comes with 64 MB of RAM, but I’ll be adding memory. I plan on using that 12 as an emergency startup volume and putting OS 10.3 on it.

I am such a geek, that I have a little drool going on, just thinking about this.

west3man

03-07-2005, 08:57 AM

1) Usenet is your friend.
2) That site's back up. Remind me to tutor you. Sounds like a plan.

Got any old SD cards? I'll swap you a Bluetooth adapter for 'em. Enh. The extra ones have about the same capacity (more or less) as the one you've already got. I figure you wouldn't be interested in those.

If I DO have one of at least 64mb, I'll letcha know.

Btw, what kinda Bluetooth adapter - laptop, Treo, desktop...?

west3man

03-07-2005, 08:58 AM

I am such a geek, that I have a little drool going on, just thinking about this.
HA! That makes me feel a little better.

At least my affliction isn't unique.

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 09:04 AM

Enh. The extra ones have about the same capacity (more or less) as the one you've already got. I figure you wouldn't be interested in those.

If I DO have one of at least 64mb, I'll letcha know.

Btw, what kinda Bluetooth adapter - laptop, Treo, desktop...?

It's a D-Link BT adapter, the same one that Apple uses internally. It's a desktop one that plugs into your USB port and allows wireless syncing. I got it on mega-sale at CompUSA...although I never got my rebate, the sons of dogs.

I got it for using with my Sony Ericsson T637. There's a cool app (two, actually) that lets you use one to remote control you Mac over Bluetooth. Sold that phone when I got the Treo. I could always go out and get a SDIO Bluetooth card for the treo, but I already got cables and I never use the Treo at home.

Anyway, It's also good for sharing the internet connection between a Bluetooth enabled Treo 650 and your PC. It's an alternative to cables, basically.

If you want to over something other than SD, feel free. Got any IDE controller cards, maybe?

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 09:17 AM

Hey, does anyone need a CD Duplicator? Pay shipping on this monster and it's yours.

Brandon Hanvey

03-07-2005, 09:40 AM

If anyone wants it, I have an old Blueberry iMac that I do not use anymore. It is a G3 iMac and has 256 RAM if I remember correctly. I got it over four years ago. I 've already taken my files and programs I've added over the year off the computer. I would inculde the OS disk and program disks that came with the mac. One bad thing about it is it currently has a broken cd loader. I have it boxed up already. If anyone wants it, all you would have to do is pay for shipping.

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 09:58 AM

Brandon Hanvey

03-07-2005, 10:12 AM

I do, I do! I can put it in my grandparent's house!

Email or PM me where to send it, and I'll tell you how much the shipping costs. I'll prpbably be able to send it this weekend.

west3man

03-07-2005, 10:14 AM

Y'know that Bluetooth headset I mentioned? Y'know, the one I won the auction for on... Friday?

Yeah. It just arrived via USPS. Lovely.

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 10:15 AM

You know, before I take this I should ask if any non-Mac users want to get thier feet wet...

...NAH!

PMing you now.

west3man

03-07-2005, 10:17 AM

You know, before I take this I should ask if any non-Mac users want to get thier feet wet...

...NAH!

PMing you now.
Tease!

.

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 10:17 AM

Y'know that Bluetooth headset I mentioned? Y'know, the one I won the auction for on... Friday?

Yeah. It just arrived via USPS. Lovely.

Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for a Firewire Enclosure (that I'm reselling due to the G3), two posters, and a Wonder Woman costume for Tot.

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 10:18 AM

Tease!

If you want it, I'll not only back off, but I'll send you the extra RAM that would make it OS X compatible (Well, 10.2. 10.3 would run, but not well enough to actually be used)

west3man

03-07-2005, 10:21 AM

Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for a Firewire Enclosure (that I'm reselling due to the G3), two posters, and a Wonder Woman costume for Tot.
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully they'll arrive soon (hey it worked when I hoped THIS would arrive soon).

The thing is already charged up, so after a quick cleansing of the "business ends" of the device, I'll be able to test it (and hopefully leave big-time positive feedback).

One of the ways I'm able to live with myself is knowing that I applaud good behavior just as loudly as I gripe about bad behavior.

non-sequitor: Btw, you do NOT want to know what kinda disgusting crap I just went through with this cold/allergy. No, really. You don't. QUIT ASKING.

west3man

03-07-2005, 10:22 AM

If you want it, I'll not only back off, but I'll send you the extra RAM that would make it OS X compatible (Well, 10.2. 10.3 would run, but not well enough to actually be used)
Tell you what, as a compromise, YOU take it, but you MUST post a pic of your glee-filled face when you receive it. :)

Slappy san

03-07-2005, 10:28 AM

That sale on 100 cts is over, right? What brand were they?

Typo Lad

03-07-2005, 10:32 AM

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully they'll arrive soon (hey it worked when I hoped THIS would arrive soon).

They're supposed to arrive today. Here's hoping.

One of the ways I'm able to live with myself is knowing that I applaud good behavior just as loudly as I gripe about bad behavior.

Hadn't noticed.

JOKE!

I have to leave cradle guy good feedback. The guy who mixed up my Iron Man Poster and someone else's Pearl Harbor poster is also getting positive, because he gave me an immediate refund. The girl who sold me the Cap poster? Nuetral. Taking forever.

In good ebay news, someone finally has the Iron Man Poster I want up.

In bad news, it has torn corners and he wants nine bucks for shipping. PASS.

non-sequitor: Btw, you do NOT want to know what kinda disgusting crap I just went through with this cold/allergy. No, really. You don't. QUIT ASKING.

I didn't ask...did I?

Tell you what, as a compromise, YOU take it, but you MUST post a pic of your glee-filled face when you receive it. :)

What I can do is wait for Rally to bring back Pinky, and then dress them up as a little bride and groom and take a picture of them getting married.

...

I need help.

west3man

03-07-2005, 12:49 PM

That sale on 100 cts is over, right? What brand were they?
It's an all week sale, I believe. It's still on, most likely. You've just gotta hope your local stores still have some left in-stock.

*considers going to get just ONE MORE pack*

(That's right. I'm that person who hides stuff in other parts of the store, so he can come back and get'em later, if he so wishes.)

west3man

03-07-2005, 12:51 PM

I didn't ask...did I? Joke.

What I can do is wait for Rally to bring back Pinky, and then dress them up as a little bride and groom and take a picture of them getting married. I dunno what this means, but I'm using any excuse I can to get you to post a funny-face pic. :p

west3man

03-07-2005, 01:06 PM

(ahhh, the value of saving your post-text before clicking "send" and finding out the board's got the hiccups)

On a sadder note, it seems the Treo is only a Bluetooth v1.1 device, which means, among other things, that it does not allow one to listen to tunes via the Bluetooth connection. I can't listen to my mp3's on my Bluetooth headset.... even if the headset is v1.2 (which it may or may not be). I dunno how old or new the message was, but something I saw said that Sprint had no plans to upgrade to v1.2 any time soon. :(

Man that sucks. I don't know how I'm going to make this practical. Oh yeah. The voice dial software I purchased... can't use it over the Bluetooth connection. The best I can think of is maybe I can activate it while the Treo's on my hip (easy enough), say "Call Morts" or whatever, and the Treo will hear me. That mic is pretty powerful, so it might.

*sigh* Why can't this be easy?

west3man

03-07-2005, 01:19 PM

DUPLICATE POST.

Slappy san

03-07-2005, 05:55 PM

It's an all week sale, I believe. It's still on, most likely. You've just gotta hope your local stores still have some left in-stock.

*considers going to get just ONE MORE pack*

(That's right. I'm that person who hides stuff in other parts of the store, so he can come back and get'em later, if he so wishes.)

But what brand is it?

Slappy san

03-07-2005, 05:57 PM

Anyone have a Maxtor One-Touch external HD? How long does it take to back up 250gbs of files?

west3man

03-07-2005, 06:05 PM

But what brand is it?
CompUSA brand. I consider that something between no-name and brand-name.

west3man

03-07-2005, 06:08 PM

Anyone have a Maxtor One-Touch external HD? How long does it take to back up 250gbs of files?
It depends on how you've got t... hmmm... EXTERNAL harddrive, eh? I hope you've got a firewire or usb 2.0 connection... not to mention a GOOD computer.

The more data I'm transferring, the moodier my laptop gets. This is just over the usb 1.1 connection. I've never had much luck with firewire, but I seem to be the exception to that rule.

Anyway, the best answer I can give you is: I'd do it before going to bed one night then check it the next morning.

Slappy san

03-07-2005, 06:44 PM

CompUSA brand. I consider that something between no-name and brand-name.

But are they any good? Have a pic of what they look like?

west3man

03-07-2005, 07:50 PM

But are they any good? Have a pic of what they look like?
I use them almost exclusively. I don't recall any great change in video quality after switching to them, so I'd give'em a thumbs-up.

Nah. I don't have a pic. There's nothing special about the way they look besides the etching (?) of "CompUSA" and disc specs on the "display" side.

At that price, it's worth experimenting, I'd think. $20 for 100 discs. Even if every other disc turned out to be a dud, it'd still be a decent price.

Now you've got me wonderin'. I'm going to play my old Memorex dvd's and see if they perform similarly. (Actually there was a sale on Memorex dvd media the previous week. I just happened to have completely frickin' missed out on it - at CompUSA AND Best Buy.)

Typo Lad

03-08-2005, 04:18 AM

CompUSA Brand = FMI 99.9% of the time.

west3man

03-08-2005, 04:50 AM

CompUSA Brand = FMI 99.9% of the time.
I'll bite.

"Morts, what's 'FMI' ?"

Typo Lad

03-08-2005, 04:58 AM

I'll bite.

"Morts, what's 'FMI' ?"

It's a brand name, silly goose.

CompUSA buys FMI routers and media and slaps the store brand on it. The one exception is HDs. Most COmpUSA Hard Drives I have seen are Maxtor drives.

west3man

03-08-2005, 05:46 AM

It's a brand name, silly goose.

CompUSA buys FMI routers and media and slaps the store brand on it. The one exception is HDs. Most COmpUSA Hard Drives I have seen are Maxtor drives.
Follow-up, please, Mr. Lad?

"What is the quality of FMI products, in general, and dvd media, in particular?"

Typo Lad

03-08-2005, 05:50 AM

"What is the quality of FMI products, in general, and dvd media, in particular?"

I've found the DVD media to be just fine. However, I've only used it in my computers, as my DVD player is an old POS and does not play DVD-Rs.

They make decent wireless routers.

Brandon Hanvey

03-15-2005, 08:16 PM

The news of Tivo's death may be premature.

They signed a long-term deal with Comcast to adapt the Tivo software for Comcast's DVR system.

http://www.tivo.com/5.3.1.1.asp?article=246

Typo Lad

03-16-2005, 07:50 AM

I almost just wasted money. Twice.

The first was for a new CD Drive for an iMac. I'm getting Brandon's old one (thank you, oh spouse of Nicole). This has a dead CD drive. Originally it was going to be an "internet kiosk" at my grandparents. However, since my folk's home PC is on the verge of death, it has been descided that they're going Mac via this iMac.

When it was just going to be for internet, I figured I'd just put an OS and apps on one of my spare drives, pop it in, and there they'd be. However, to be an actual main computer, it needs a CD drive.

iMac tray-loading drives go for between 25 and 30 on ebay. I love my folks, but the thought of spending that on a basic CD drive kind of bugged me.

Then it hit me: One search later and I found out that Iomega Predator USB CD-RW drives go for about half that, are more plentiful, and would allow them to burn CDs. I'm also going to order one to use with "Pinky," the iMac I loaned Rally.

Second waste:

I've set up a Blue and White G3 to act as a file server. Originally, I had planned to launch it as Target Mode and then just access the four internal drives. That didn't work, as it turns out that only later B&W G3s support this. Still, 400 Mhz G3 and 384 MB of RAM for $75, after shipping was just SUCH an amazing deal that I was cool with it.

Instead, I'm setting it up as a file server. It works okay, but sometimes I want to view the machine as an actual computer, not just have the network drives mounted on my eMac.

So I was going to buy a semi-functional LCD from ebay. You can actually gets ones for minor flaws for very little. I found one that had a 'static effect". To me, it sounded like interfearence, so it might even work fine with the right shielding. I was about to bid on it when it struck me:

My parents have a very, very nice monitor. They won't be needing it once they have the iMac.

I have to re-arrange my desk to store a monitor next to my eMac, but it will work.

Next up: A second Logitech MX receiver, so I can use one Wireless KB and Mouse to controll both machines!

west3man

03-21-2005, 10:04 AM

Treo-FYI:

Some of you may recall that I found out that other Treo (kinda a PDA/phone hybrid) owners have used their device to establish a wireless internet connection with their p.c.'s.

At the time I hadn't attempted to do so, but have since become comfortable with the idea and successfully established such a connection. The latest news is that instead of an ~150kbps maximum, I Cnet.com rated my bandwidth MUCH higher - ~350kbps one time I tested it and ~250kbps another. (Compare that to a 56kbps dial-up MAXimum and you get the idea.)

Anyway, I thought that was pretty cool and worth sharing.

I'm considering, but don't plan on getting any time too soon a GPS peripheral (~$300) device that connects by Bluetooth. No wires. Beautiful.

*note: (after reading Sprint's T.O.S. and concluding that it was the AMOUNT of downloaded material that might be a problem, as opposed to other things I'd heard)

Typo Lad

03-21-2005, 10:08 AM

Woo-hoo!

And hey, I still have that Bluetooth adapter, if you're interested.

west3man

03-21-2005, 12:32 PM

For those who may be interested, someone reviewed the Treo case I mentioned a couple of months back.

http://www.treocentral.com/content/Stories/571-1.htm

purdy.

Brandon Hanvey

03-24-2005, 05:51 PM

I finally decided to join the cool kids and am going to add a blog to my site. I'm mostly going to use it to let people follow the progress of my next graphic novel. Plus it will let me add more regular content to the site since I've pretty much stopped doing my diary comics.

I'm going with a WordPress (http://wordpress.org/) blog. Nicole knows the software pretty well. And one of the lead developers, Matt, is a friend of ours.

LtMarvel

03-24-2005, 06:24 PM

I'm about to dump cable for Dish Network (saving $20/month). Any recommendations on how to use my VCRs to record shows? Also I note that the recordable DVD players are coming down in price. Are those any better than VCRs? How long can one record on a DVD? (8 hours on a VHS tape)

howyadoin

03-25-2005, 09:02 PM

Looks like I'm shoppin' for a 20-inch iMac tomorrow. Any idea how hard or easy it is to install RAM later?

west3man

03-25-2005, 09:05 PM

Looks like I'm shoppin' for a 20-inch iMac tomorrow. Any idea how hard or easy it is to install RAM later?
Is that the sloppy man-kiss 'puter or...?

howyadoin

03-25-2005, 09:35 PM

Is that the sloppy man-kiss 'puter or...?I'm almost afraid to ask.

But here (http://www.apple.com/ca/imac/) it is.

west3man

03-25-2005, 10:16 PM

I'm almost afraid to ask.

But here (http://www.apple.com/ca/imac/) it is.
Dammit, man. Yeah, that's it.

Back when, I told you that if you got that thing I'd have to ... do something. We're going to have to synchronize watches, compare schedules, and draw up GPS coordinates so that we're never in the same place at the same time.

Too bad. It would've been kinda cool to meet you.

You just haaaad to get it, didn't you?!

howyadoin

03-25-2005, 11:12 PM

Dammit, man. Yeah, that's it.

Back when, I told you that if you got that thing I'd have to ... do something.Oddly, I seem to have suppressed that memory.
We're going to have to synchronize watches, compare schedules, and draw up GPS coordinates so that we're never in the same place at the same time.

Too bad. It would've been kinda cool to meet you.

You just haaaad to get it, didn't you?!Shit, I don't even own a watch.

Slappy san

03-26-2005, 06:06 AM

Brandon Hanvey

03-26-2005, 01:15 PM

Yeah. Some Dish Networks even have packages with DVR built into the system.

Typo Lad

03-26-2005, 04:56 PM

Looks like I'm shoppin' for a 20-inch iMac tomorrow. Any idea how hard or easy it is to install RAM later?

It's fricking cake.

howyadoin

03-27-2005, 04:17 AM

It's fricking cake.Good to know. I'm still waiting for a quote on 2 gigs of RAM.

Typo Lad

03-27-2005, 07:48 AM

Good to know. I'm still waiting for a quote on 2 gigs of RAM.

Check cruciual.com and make SURE the RAM slots aren't Parrity. the G5 towers are. So if you have x amount of ram in one slot,you have to have the same amount in the other slot.

Sucks a bit.

Can I have your old tower?

west3man

03-27-2005, 11:55 AM

howy, when you go to crucial.com, look for links/e-coupons. When they have specials, you can REALLY get over... often with free shipping on TOP of the sale price.

I've had no problems with the products I've ordered through them. G'luck.

howyadoin

03-27-2005, 02:34 PM

Check cruciual.com and make SURE the RAM slots aren't Parrity. the G5 towers are. So if you have x amount of ram in one slot,you have to have the same amount in the other slot.

Sucks a bit.Fortunately, I want 2gigs, so that balances out nicely.
Can I have your old tower?Not sure yet. I'm thinking about putting a bulletproof OS9 system on it for awhile. Either that or putting it in my bedroom for playing MP3s and watching movies.

I'll keep you posted, though.
howy, when you go to crucial.com, look for links/e-coupons. When they have specials, you can REALLY get over... often with free shipping on TOP of the sale price.

I've had no problems with the products I've ordered through them. G'luck.Wow, I just checked Crucial, and check this price (http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?Mfr%2BProductline=Apple%2BiMac&mfr=Apple&cat=RAM&model=iMac+%28G5-1.8GHz%2C+20-inch%29&submit=Go) out. The guy I talked to yesterday was figuring somewhere around $350 Canadian.

Now, here's the real question for Morts: does the case on the iMac pop open easily to install the RAM, the way a G4 does?

Typo Lad

03-27-2005, 03:04 PM

Fortunately, I want 2gigs, so that balances out nicely.
Not sure yet. I'm thinking about putting a bulletproof OS9 system on it for awhile. Either that or putting it in my bedroom for playing MP3s and watching movies.

That is a very, VERY good use of an older system.

I'll keep you posted, though.

Appreciated.

Just so you know, it wouldn't be for me. I've a new hobby of "rehabilitating" older machines and passing them on.

Wow, I just checked Crucial, and check this price (http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?Mfr%2BProductline=Apple%2BiMac&mfr=Apple&cat=RAM&model=iMac+%28G5-1.8GHz%2C+20-inch%29&submit=Go) out. The guy I talked to yesterday was figuring somewhere around $350 Canadian.

See, THIS is why I love Crucial. You get a MUCH lower mark-up.

Now, here's the real question for Morts: does the case on the iMac pop open easily to install the RAM, the way a G4 does?

Oh yesss.

The Revision A G3 iMacs were a pain to get open, but once you did it once you could do it a million times.

The Slot Loading G3 iMacs were easy as heck.

The iMac G4s were a giant PITA, because you had to be so freaking careful with the LCD screen's little arm.

The G5?

Off pops the top, in goes the RAM.

It's actually the most upgradable imac.

Mind you, this is NOT from hands on experience. I've upgraded RAM on all models except the G5. Still, have seen walk-throughs.

howyadoin

03-27-2005, 03:31 PM

That is a very, VERY good use of an older system.

Just so you know, it wouldn't be for me. I've a new hobby of "rehabilitating" older machines and passing them on.The way I figure it is, after a couple months I'll see if I'm actually using the thing at all or not. I mean, it's useless as a backup drive since the new computer is 160 gigs and the G4 is 20. Plus I already have that 80-gig FireWire drive...
The G5?

Off pops the top, in goes the RAM.

It's actually the most upgradable imac.

Mind you, this is NOT from hands on experience. I've upgraded RAM on all models except the G5. Still, have seen walk-throughs.That's great to hear. Any cash I can save at this stage of the game is all good.

LtMarvel

03-27-2005, 08:43 PM

Can't you just get a dvr box?
But do those require a subscription? The whole point to switching to satellite was to save money...

Slappy san

03-27-2005, 08:55 PM

But do those require a subscription? The whole point to switching to satellite was to save money...

http://www.dishnetwork.com/

You can get them free. I was going to pay $5 myself. Its worth it. VCRs suck.

Lurch

03-27-2005, 08:57 PM

But do those require a subscription? The whole point to switching to satellite was to save money...

Comcast charged me ten bucks a month with no installation charge for my DVR. Compared to TIVO that's a helluva bargain. At this point I would choose digital cable over a dish any day. I pay around a hundred dollars a month for four "basic" cable hook-ups that have no premium channels, and my theater room has the digital box and DVR, with five different HBO channels. (If you count the Latin one. :)). Plus, that includes the monthly charge for my cable modem. I'm pretty happy with it now. The packages that Dishnet and DTV charge for just don't compare.

My only complaint is the quality of the HD, but that'll change once they get everything changed over to fiber-optic.

Slayven

03-27-2005, 09:31 PM

i love my comcast dvr. i actually went back and forth when deciding to get one. replay and tivo offered hackability but more upfront and no dual turners

Lurch

03-27-2005, 10:13 PM

i love my comcast dvr. i actually went back and forth when deciding to get one. replay and tivo offered hackability but more upfront and no dual turners

Yep. That dual tuner is killer. If I'm not mistaken, you can actually record two different programs while watching a third. Am I right about that? I could have sworn I did it one time...

Slayven

03-27-2005, 11:40 PM

Yep. That dual tuner is killer. If I'm not mistaken, you can actually record two different programs while watching a third. Am I right about that? I could have sworn I did it one time...
you are right sir. you can record two different shows while watching a previously recorded show. something that has come in very handy

west3man

03-28-2005, 06:53 AM

So, Morts, regale us with tales of Treo 600-dom.

Typo Lad

03-28-2005, 06:55 AM

So, Morts, regale us with tales of Treo 600-dom.

1. The 650 has a better screen, better keyboard layout, and Bluetooth.

2) I don't like the way the SD cards kind of just out.

3) Whose bright idea was it to put the headphone jack on the bottom?

4) The speakerphone rocks.

5) I need a new battery.

west3man

03-28-2005, 07:05 AM

1. The 650 has a better screen, better keyboard layout, and Bluetooth. So, the comparison affects your enjoyment?

I ask b/c I've been wondering if people were fine with the way the screen looked before... until they saw the 650. I saw someone's Blackberry not too far back and it had a screen brightness and resolution on par with the Treo 600... I figured it was the same kinda thing b/c the Blackberry, in particular, is and has been pretty darned popular. (I know *I* used to drool over my mental image of the one my boss's husband had. She used to tell me about it and watch me lick my chops.)

2) I don't like the way the SD cards kind of just out. "just _____ out"?

3) Whose bright idea was it to put the headphone jack on the bottom? Heh. That CAN be annoying. I just received a new adapter for mine. It's got a right-angle orientation, which, I think, decreases the wear and tear.

I only use it when I'm listening to music through my really good headphones. (Of course, if Sprint/Palm would just upgrade the frickin' BLUETOOTH version, I could listen through my wireless earpiece thingee. Although I wouldn't expect the sound quality to be the best, it'd be convenient as HECK.)

4) The speakerphone rocks. You ain't lyin'. It could be better, but it could also be much worse. I just mentioned, last night, how that was one of the better features because it's powerful enough for me to play the music through the speaker while we were getting things done around the house.

5) I need a new battery. I'll keep my eyes and ears open. I don't know much about those, but there's probably a few decent options out there. I'm sure I don't need to remind YOU of Treocentral.com, but I will anyway. ;)

I wondered what else you use it for.

Typo Lad

03-28-2005, 07:21 AM

So, the comparison affects your enjoyment?

Very much so.

Keep in mind that I was a Treo devote from the days of the 180. In fact, I had it's "parent" device, a Visorphone. I'm used to this "We'll get it right the next time" mentality.

Handspring used to use non-Flash ROM in thier handhelds, so you were stuck with an un-upgradable OS 3.5 device when people were about to switch to OS 5. The 180/270 devices had a design flaw where the speaker wire was actually INSIDE the hinge, so after you opened and closed it a few thousand times, it would fray and become unusable. They fixed it with the 300.

When the Treo 600 came out, it screamed "let's test out the market". The mainboard actually had a spot for the BT module, but they left it out. The screen is a joke if you want to use your Treo as a game emulator.

The 600 camera sucks too, but the 650 isn't that much better, and anyone who buys a PDA or a phone expecting a hight quality camera is a fool.

Unless they bought that sweet, $800 Clie with the 3 MP camera. Then they're RICH fools.

"just _____ out"?

Sorry, "juts" out.

Heh. That CAN be annoying. I just received a new adapter for mine. It's got a right-angle orientation, which, I think, decreases the wear and tear.

Here's another complaint that spreads to both models: Would it KILL Palm to have used a NORMAL sized headphone jack?

I only use it when I'm listening to music through my really good headphones. (Of course, if Sprint/Palm would just upgrade the frickin' BLUETOOTH version, I could listen through my wireless earpiece thingee. Although I wouldn't expect the sound quality to be the best, it'd be convenient as HECK.)

Did you check the Shadowmite ROMs out? He might have hacked an improvement. The guy's a coding gawd.

You ain't lyin'. It could be better, but it could also be much worse. I just mentioned, last night, how that was one of the better features because it's powerful enough for me to play the music through the speaker while we were getting things done around the house.

Yeah. The SP on the Visorphone wasn't worth writing home about. The 180 and 270 had good sound, but didn't have a good mike. The 600 is leaps and bounds ahead.

I'll keep my eyes and ears open. I don't know much about those, but there's probably a few decent options out there. I'm sure I don't need to remind YOU of Treocentral.com, but I will anyway. ;)

I need to pay some people back first. It's not the end of the world that I have to have it in the cradle all night, but if I forget, then I don't have a phone till I get to my cradle at work.

I shouldn't complain, since it was essentially free. Heck, if I REALLY didn't like it, I could always sell it on eBay at a huge profit.

Except it does what I need.

I wondered what else you use it for.

Well, obviously, I use it as my cell and Planner.

I also write up step-by-step plans for my various personal tech projects.

My most common use for it is VeriChat. I'm not allowed to go on AIM at my work PC. $20 and one GPRS connection later, and I'm online and ready for action. I've tried CBRing from it, but don't really care for the experiance.

I also plan on doing some game emulation.

I had wanted to use it as a Siddur (prayerbook) but OS 5 STILL doesn't have reliable Hebrew support. The one Siddur app that doesn't require Hebrew is known to crash Treos.

west3man

03-28-2005, 07:31 AM

The 600 camera sucks too, but the 650 isn't that much better, and anyone who buys a PDA or a phone expecting a hight quality camera is a fool. *insert quick gripe about the absence flash option*

Sorry, "juts" out. So, it's in the way or it shoots out unexpectedly or are you sick of answering questions or... ;)

Here's another complaint that spreads to both models: Would it KILL Palm to have used a NORMAL sized headphone jack? Apparently so.

Even the orientation of the contacts is differently, apparently. Needlessly so, of course.

Did you check the Shadowmite ROMs out? He might have hacked an improvement. The guy's a coding gawd. He certainly seems to walk on water.

I don't plan to try his fixes out unless it's a REALLY BIG problem that I can't ignore.

I'm glad he's out there, but am hesitant about jumping in with both feet.

Well, obviously, I use it as my cell and Planner. Not everyone digs the planner, so I didn't wanna assume.

I also write up step-by-step plans for my various personal tech projects.

My most common use for it is VeriChat. I'm not allowed to go on AIM at my work PC. $20 and one GPRS connection later, and I'm online and ready for action. I've tried CBRing from it, but don't really care for the experiance. I'm going to have to find out what that is. I *think* it's the app. that combines multiple i.m. programs into one, but I'm not positive.

I'm a lil hesitant, as I'm not sure that I'd gain much for the storage I'd have to sacrifice.

I also plan on doing some game emulation. I've heard whispers of such a thing, but I'd expect an emulator to be a resource HOG.

I had wanted to use it as a Siddur (prayerbook) but OS 5 STILL doesn't have reliable Hebrew support. The one Siddur app that doesn't require Hebrew is known to crash Treos. If you do that, lemme know, if you would. That just seems like a mighty cool option.