macrumorsuser10
Mar 17, 05:39 PM
I currently own a LinkSys-WRT54GL 802.11a/b/g wireless router, and my ISP is Comcast Cable providing me with 15 Mbps (that's bits per second, I believe) download speed.
I am wondering if there is any benefit with using the Airport Extreme 802.11n wireless router to access the Internet? The maximum theoretical speed of the WRT54GL router is 54 Mbps (802.11a/b/g), which is faster than the 15 Mbps provided by my ISP.
I know that 802.11n has a max bandwidth of 300 Mbps, and it would help for intra-house transfers, such as streaming video from one computer to another.
But is there any benefit to 802.11n for Internet activity, such as web browswing, gaming, and streaming video from Netflix?
I am wondering if there is any benefit with using the Airport Extreme 802.11n wireless router to access the Internet? The maximum theoretical speed of the WRT54GL router is 54 Mbps (802.11a/b/g), which is faster than the 15 Mbps provided by my ISP.
I know that 802.11n has a max bandwidth of 300 Mbps, and it would help for intra-house transfers, such as streaming video from one computer to another.
But is there any benefit to 802.11n for Internet activity, such as web browswing, gaming, and streaming video from Netflix?
Applejuiced
May 1, 11:38 PM
Lol :D
Cooknn
Oct 8, 10:28 AM
I'm a new T-Mobile customer - over from Nextel/Sprint. I find the coverage is very good. I'm not waiting for an iPhone though. Loving my new Blackberry Pearl (http://www.blackberrypearl.com) :p You know how with Apple products you marvel at the thought that went into every little detail? That's how it is with this device.
ziwi
Oct 26, 08:03 AM
This is a far cry from what the previous images had me thinking - this reminds me of a PDA or that Treo phone - maybe it is for the iPhone and not the iPod video...
Sparky's
Jul 10, 10:27 AM
I'm running the exact same WU on my G3 (now with a Sonnet G4-500 CPU installed) and I'm at 2.5% with 12 days left. Friday it said 1.8% with 22 days left. Go figure. I just let it do it's thing and wait for the next one.
I have Increase v2.0 running and I know in the preferences you can limit the size of the work units you allow your CPU to download. I chose "no preference" as opposed to "standard" and "no deadlines". As a result I get these 200+ point Gromaks and Tinkers but also get a few 35-60 point 2 day wonders.
I have been folding since April of 2003 on my "G4" and a few weeks ago added 2 machines at work a G4-800 and our new DELL we use for PC based work (I'm a Graphics professional). I have now seen my "Status" on the team 3446 list go up to #259 right now and rising. I can't wait to ad the other new DELL we just got and I'm waiting arrival of a new G5 Dual :rolleyes:
Fold on
I have Increase v2.0 running and I know in the preferences you can limit the size of the work units you allow your CPU to download. I chose "no preference" as opposed to "standard" and "no deadlines". As a result I get these 200+ point Gromaks and Tinkers but also get a few 35-60 point 2 day wonders.
I have been folding since April of 2003 on my "G4" and a few weeks ago added 2 machines at work a G4-800 and our new DELL we use for PC based work (I'm a Graphics professional). I have now seen my "Status" on the team 3446 list go up to #259 right now and rising. I can't wait to ad the other new DELL we just got and I'm waiting arrival of a new G5 Dual :rolleyes:
Fold on
t1937r0
Sep 13, 11:43 AM
I just joined MacRumor's seti@home team.
I had communication problems when I tried to connect to folding@home,
but when I have a few minutes, I'll give it another try.
When it works, the Verizon NationalAccess cardbus card is great!
Original core duo mac mini, powerbook g4 (1.67Ghz). Someday I'll load the boinc client on my dual core G5, emac G4, and G4 mini. But not today.
Robin
I had communication problems when I tried to connect to folding@home,
but when I have a few minutes, I'll give it another try.
When it works, the Verizon NationalAccess cardbus card is great!
Original core duo mac mini, powerbook g4 (1.67Ghz). Someday I'll load the boinc client on my dual core G5, emac G4, and G4 mini. But not today.
Robin
kuebby
Feb 1, 05:17 PM
For playing video on my PS3 I just have an external HD that I keep formatted in FAT format so the PS3 can read it. You can just plug it into your computer, load it up then plug it into your PS3 and play files directly off of it. It's easier than any other solution I've seen and is cheaper and simpler to manage.
Mac'nCheese
Mar 4, 12:17 PM
Lee, I'm sorry... but the definition of 'sensational' is not the same as 'anything Lee disagrees with'. Would you call the thread started today by rdowns called "Mike Huckabee... and American Dick" sensational? How about the one called "Wisconsin Public workers stand up to Republicans." I find that one pretty sensational. :rolleyes: Grow up.
May I also ask why you're not confident enough with your own views to answer the poll? Also, what exactly is 'innacurate' with my thread?
And yet I'm the guy you refuse to talk to?
May I also ask why you're not confident enough with your own views to answer the poll? Also, what exactly is 'innacurate' with my thread?
And yet I'm the guy you refuse to talk to?
arn
Jan 9, 05:15 PM
The big google ad is under the main story again.
If you don't like this, use this url
http://www.macrumors.com/site/adstyle.php
and it will toggle them back to the left-column. It's cookie based and will remember your settings.
arn
If you don't like this, use this url
http://www.macrumors.com/site/adstyle.php
and it will toggle them back to the left-column. It's cookie based and will remember your settings.
arn
maflynn
Nov 4, 05:33 AM
Looks much better, thanks :)
zep1977
Apr 20, 03:49 PM
That classic mike dell quote always flashes through my head on days like this. :)
Glad I bought a good size chunk of AAPL 3 years ago against the wishes of "experts" still stuck in the mid 1990's.
:apple:
Glad I bought a good size chunk of AAPL 3 years ago against the wishes of "experts" still stuck in the mid 1990's.
:apple:
brepublican
Oct 26, 09:46 AM
Wow. Let's hope it looks better than that diagram.
For real. It'd kinda suck not to have the touch click wheel we've seen on most of the mockups. I actually love some of those floating around more than whats dipicted here...
Which brings me to my other point, could people please stop making friggin' mockups??? They'll only make us disappointed when the real deal comes out :mad:
For real. It'd kinda suck not to have the touch click wheel we've seen on most of the mockups. I actually love some of those floating around more than whats dipicted here...
Which brings me to my other point, could people please stop making friggin' mockups??? They'll only make us disappointed when the real deal comes out :mad:
dante@sisna.com
Jan 23, 05:30 PM
Hardly. The panel is a S-IPS LG.Philips LM230W02 (for the 23"). This is probably the very best panel you can buy anywhere for a 23/24". The displays you are talking about aren't similar displays at all - they are inferior PVA or TN types. Hence, the price. Faster response times (for gamers) don't appear in S-IPS panels - only in cheaper TN types.
A comparable display is the NEC LCD2490WUXi which you won't find for under about $1100. The ACD 23" is in fact for the quality of the display good value. The main problem with it is the lack of inputs and the 1 year-guarantee.
The only change that Apple could make to the 23" is to things like the inputs (which personally I would like to see) because there is no better panel. Of course they could change to a 24" but this is not a better panel. Just a slightly larger one.
One legit worry is if you buy the 23" now, and Apple changes to a 24" then buying a second panel will be a problem.
The above is the best summary post I have read concerning the actual VALUE of the ACD 23 and of the risk of mis-match if/when Apple changes it to a 24". But make no mistake, for the technology, the ACD 23 is priced correctly.
A comparable display is the NEC LCD2490WUXi which you won't find for under about $1100. The ACD 23" is in fact for the quality of the display good value. The main problem with it is the lack of inputs and the 1 year-guarantee.
The only change that Apple could make to the 23" is to things like the inputs (which personally I would like to see) because there is no better panel. Of course they could change to a 24" but this is not a better panel. Just a slightly larger one.
One legit worry is if you buy the 23" now, and Apple changes to a 24" then buying a second panel will be a problem.
The above is the best summary post I have read concerning the actual VALUE of the ACD 23 and of the risk of mis-match if/when Apple changes it to a 24". But make no mistake, for the technology, the ACD 23 is priced correctly.
Brm-G
May 5, 11:29 AM
Already available in many resellers in the Netherlands. I assume they are available in Belgium too by now.
jsalzer
Mar 20, 02:43 PM
Huh - I've never wanted a pure color in the background, so I've never tried the "solid colors" option.
My assumption would be that the selections available are Apple's way of:
a) Discouraging people from making their background Windows Green.
b) Discouraging primary colors that might make passersby say "it is just a toy".
My recommendation - Photoshop is overkill. Open AppleWorks, make a square with no border (of any color you choose). SaveAs JPEG, change the color, SaveAs JPEG, change the color, SaveAs JPEG - and dump them all in a folder you create called "colors". Then you'll forever have a folder of swatches that you can view in the Desktop preference pane. A half hour of work, and you'll have exactly the ease of switching colors you were looking for.
My assumption would be that the selections available are Apple's way of:
a) Discouraging people from making their background Windows Green.
b) Discouraging primary colors that might make passersby say "it is just a toy".
My recommendation - Photoshop is overkill. Open AppleWorks, make a square with no border (of any color you choose). SaveAs JPEG, change the color, SaveAs JPEG, change the color, SaveAs JPEG - and dump them all in a folder you create called "colors". Then you'll forever have a folder of swatches that you can view in the Desktop preference pane. A half hour of work, and you'll have exactly the ease of switching colors you were looking for.
sikkinixx
Oct 26, 10:01 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/the-playstation-phone/
Dude what the hell? For realzies?
Aside from looking ugly (it's only a prototype apparently) it's.... just a regular phone with PSP controls?
If this is a) real and b) a PSP successor they better make an iPod Touch-like version cuz I ain't buyin another damn phone.
Dude what the hell? For realzies?
Aside from looking ugly (it's only a prototype apparently) it's.... just a regular phone with PSP controls?
If this is a) real and b) a PSP successor they better make an iPod Touch-like version cuz I ain't buyin another damn phone.
Dreadnought
May 28, 05:24 AM
IF you modded, that you can run linux on it, then it's very easy to put folding on it. I will try to convince a friend of mine who mods Xbox's and try it on his, if he wants to. He is a bit carefull with folding, I explained it to him a couple of times, but he doesn't get it. :(
Charlie Sheen
Mar 15, 10:44 AM
So the ipod killer commited suicide
obeygiant
Mar 4, 12:02 PM
Lee, I'm sorry... but the definition of 'sensational' is not the same as 'anything Lee disagrees with'. Would you call the thread started today by rdowns called "Mike Huckabee... an American Dick!
For this thread to be as sensationalist as the one you mentioned, you'd have to rename this thread "How many of you socialists what to steal Bill Gate's money?"
For this thread to be as sensationalist as the one you mentioned, you'd have to rename this thread "How many of you socialists what to steal Bill Gate's money?"
lilkangster
Apr 24, 10:01 PM
http://twitter.com/#!/d0nfyxn
Pretty obvious fake. Notice how when he rotated his screen there were big chunks of black on the top and bottom. This is most likely just a screen share from an ipad1.
Pretty obvious fake. Notice how when he rotated his screen there were big chunks of black on the top and bottom. This is most likely just a screen share from an ipad1.
SportsCasters
May 4, 12:05 AM
Don't let that last question be the focus of the spthread. I would love to hear everyone else's mac profiled.
munkle
Sep 4, 12:26 AM
Easiest thing might be to set up a blog style website, so most of the hard work is done for you. You can then change and alter the look as you go along.
Check out something like Wordpress (http://wordpress.org). As for hosting, I recommend Dreamhost (http://www.dreamhost.com/rewards.cgi?tauquil), a lot of bang for you buck and they have easy one click install for WordPress as a bonus.
Check out something like Wordpress (http://wordpress.org). As for hosting, I recommend Dreamhost (http://www.dreamhost.com/rewards.cgi?tauquil), a lot of bang for you buck and they have easy one click install for WordPress as a bonus.
Secrets
Mar 2, 08:37 PM
I use a mini for the same purpose. As far as media goes it will look great on the Plasma. I would consider the picture quality on a 2GB 1080p resolution episode of Eg Lost to be superior to the HD feed I get from cable. A 8Gb movie file will be close to a Blueray. The Blueray will be better however the difference is slight enough that I havent used my Blueray player in well over a year.
For large MKV files you need to use Plex as VLC is hit and miss the bigger the files go (Over 8GB rarely works smoothly). It will also play Avi files, but i havent specifically checked it with MP4's. I have yet to find a video format that won't play in plex, But if you do come across one VLC is always there as a backup.
It will play files from the network or an external storage system with ease too.
On the resolution for non HTPC applications it is more than workable. I browse the web all the time looking for media, but i find that i need to zoom on the screen to be able to see the text. Of course thats because i am viewing from across the room rather than because of a patchy image. Adjusting the resolution will aid this, but i leave it on 1080i permanently rather than switching over and back from browsing to media playback.
For large MKV files you need to use Plex as VLC is hit and miss the bigger the files go (Over 8GB rarely works smoothly). It will also play Avi files, but i havent specifically checked it with MP4's. I have yet to find a video format that won't play in plex, But if you do come across one VLC is always there as a backup.
It will play files from the network or an external storage system with ease too.
On the resolution for non HTPC applications it is more than workable. I browse the web all the time looking for media, but i find that i need to zoom on the screen to be able to see the text. Of course thats because i am viewing from across the room rather than because of a patchy image. Adjusting the resolution will aid this, but i leave it on 1080i permanently rather than switching over and back from browsing to media playback.
JollyJoeJoe
Apr 13, 09:34 PM
I have the ARC-1880i card so I can answer some of your questions
1. Setup. Very straightforward ARECA provides a web interface that is very reliable
2. Reliability. So far I had no problems, I cannot say the same for highpoint, with that card I already had 2 RAID 5 crashes. The areca is handling an array of 4 SSDs on RAID 0 (I perform daily backups for this one to a velociraptor)
3.I just flashed the EFI driver following NANOFROG's advice and with that I was able to boot from the SSD that look as a 480GB image to OS X
4.Cable setup. I have 2 SAS-SATA cables and was able to route them to the second ODD were I have the 4 SSD drives
Looks like for the four 3.5" bays on the Mac Pro I'll need something like in the below link to use the 1880 series Areca raid controller with 4x HDD's in those bays.
http://www.maxupgrades.com/istore/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=189%20
Care to post the instructions or link to the thread with details on flashing the Areca card that NANOFROG gave you?
How many RAID volumes can you configure using the one Areca controller using the internal ports? I am guessing all drives that connect using the ( MiniSAS- SATA 4x multiplier). So for two internal 6G ports on the RAID controller (8 drives in any number of RAID configs). I want to run a 4x HDD RAID5 and 2x SSD's in non raid off the one controller. Maybe even go for the 1880-ix with external RAID support for a 3rd external RAID1 volume, all of the same controller. Wondering how much RAM I will need in this case, would 512MB default be enough you think?
1. Setup. Very straightforward ARECA provides a web interface that is very reliable
2. Reliability. So far I had no problems, I cannot say the same for highpoint, with that card I already had 2 RAID 5 crashes. The areca is handling an array of 4 SSDs on RAID 0 (I perform daily backups for this one to a velociraptor)
3.I just flashed the EFI driver following NANOFROG's advice and with that I was able to boot from the SSD that look as a 480GB image to OS X
4.Cable setup. I have 2 SAS-SATA cables and was able to route them to the second ODD were I have the 4 SSD drives
Looks like for the four 3.5" bays on the Mac Pro I'll need something like in the below link to use the 1880 series Areca raid controller with 4x HDD's in those bays.
http://www.maxupgrades.com/istore/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=189%20
Care to post the instructions or link to the thread with details on flashing the Areca card that NANOFROG gave you?
How many RAID volumes can you configure using the one Areca controller using the internal ports? I am guessing all drives that connect using the ( MiniSAS- SATA 4x multiplier). So for two internal 6G ports on the RAID controller (8 drives in any number of RAID configs). I want to run a 4x HDD RAID5 and 2x SSD's in non raid off the one controller. Maybe even go for the 1880-ix with external RAID support for a 3rd external RAID1 volume, all of the same controller. Wondering how much RAM I will need in this case, would 512MB default be enough you think?
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