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GeneP59

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Posted: Mar 16, 2024 - 12:02pm

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:


The first ones I worked on full time were the IIcx and IIci; the first brand new one was a pizza box.


I still have the first Mac I bought. The original Mac SE 20 and I have one of those LC’s in my collection too. They all still run and watching them boot was like waiting for an oil base paint to dry.




ScottFromWyoming

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Posted: Mar 16, 2024 - 11:37am

 Steely_D wrote:

OK, fess up. First model you owned?

IIvx (also referred to as "the fiasco") 


"Its 32 MHz processor was crippled by its 16 MHz bus (making
it slightly slower than the IIci), and its serial port was limited
to 57.6 kbps (which could cause problems with serial connections and
MIDI hardware). The final nail was driven into its coffin when the
much-more-powerful Centris 610 was released four months later for
the same price. Since then, people who buy an expensive Mac which
quickly becomes obsolete are said to be "IIvx'ed"."



The first ones I worked on full time were the IIcx and IIci; the first brand new one was a pizza box.

rgio

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Posted: Mar 16, 2024 - 5:59am

 Steely_D wrote:

OK, fess up. First model you owned?


Apple iMac 2007 review | Stuff
2007 iMac - Core2Duo - 1Gb RAM - 320Gb HD (not SSD)

A real dog.  To Gene's point...I added RAM in an uber simple 5 min process.   Microsoft's dominance with windows and office coupled with Apples higher prices made this a home "only" purchase.  I purchased office for Mac (2008)...but it was still tough to go between them.

SIDEBAR:  Today, I'm a big fan of not using MS.  365 is loaded with stuff, and Fabric and some of the new data management and utilization tools are great, but it's expensive and almost nobody uses most of the functionality.  I've probably done 1,000 PowerPoint decks in my life, and I now find myself using Keynote.  The "free" Apple apps are very good now, and the ability to provision remotely makes supporting the machines easier (IMO) than others. 

Steely_D

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Posted: Mar 15, 2024 - 7:05pm

OK, fess up. First model you owned?

IIvx (also referred to as "the fiasco") 

"Its 32 MHz processor was crippled by its 16 MHz bus (making
it slightly slower than the IIci), and its serial port was limited
to 57.6 kbps (which could cause problems with serial connections and
MIDI hardware). The final nail was driven into its coffin when the
much-more-powerful Centris 610 was released four months later for
the same price. Since then, people who buy an expensive Mac which
quickly becomes obsolete are said to be "IIvx'ed"."
GeneP59

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Posted: Mar 15, 2024 - 6:18pm

Yup I have the last 2011 Mac Book Pro 17” ever made. That price for the Air beats the Apple refurb @ $759.00 for the same model. I would need 16 GB of memory and a minimum 500GB of storage and that yanks it up to $1k. I really want the Mac Pro 2019 since they are last of the upgradable computers.

I don’t like what Apple has done by soldering everything onto the motherboard so you can’t do any upgrades yourself. 
Still that’s a really great price.
Alchemist

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Posted: Mar 15, 2024 - 6:14pm

 rgio wrote:
I'm throwing this out there as a PSA...
A partially opened Apple Macbook Air is seen from a side view on a black background. A logo for M1 is visible. Copy reads It's available on Walmart.com I use a MB Pro from the Dark Ages (2015).  When I bought it, i put all the memory and speed I could into it.  I spent just under $3k. In August, we purchased one of these MB Air machines for the house.  M1, 8GB RAM, 256G storage.  It's a really good machine.  It's much quicker than mine, and the battery lasts forever, and the picture is nice. For anyone thinking of an upgrade...or one for a student...or a parent... $699 is awfully good.
 
I worked for Apple as an electrical engineer for 34 years - my business card said Electronic Alchemist which is where I got my Radio Paradise handle.  When I retired not so long ago I had to buy my own gear for the first time.  The M1 was my choice - a real standout product.  I power a 5k monitor with it, and do video production, so it's no slouch.  Yet so efficient it doesn't even have a fan!
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Posted: Mar 15, 2024 - 5:30pm

 rgio wrote:

It's also the last one with the TR-7 profile (odd, old reference...but).  It's super thin on the front edge...which is very comfortable for me.


I had a 2011 model and have a 2019 model currently. Love the airs.
that walmart offer is hard to resist.

rgio

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Posted: Mar 15, 2024 - 5:01pm

 Steely_D wrote:

That's a great price for a really well made machine. I have a few-years-old Pro and regret buying something so heavy. Great for desk work, tho.


It's also the last one with the TR-7 profile (odd, old reference...but).  It's super thin on the front edge...which is very comfortable for me.

Steely_D

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Posted: Mar 15, 2024 - 2:32pm

 rgio wrote:

I'm throwing this out there as a PSA...

It's available on Walmart.com

I use a MB Pro from the Dark Ages (2015).  When I bought it, i put all the memory and speed I could into it.  I spent just under $3k.

In August, we purchased one of these MB Air machines for the house.  M1, 8GB RAM, 256G storage.  It's a really good machine.  It's much quicker than mine, and the battery lasts forever, and the picture is nice.

For anyone thinking of an upgrade...or one for a student...or a parent... $699 is awfully good.

That's a great price for a really well made machine. I have a few-years-old Pro and regret buying something so heavy. Great for desk work, tho.

rgio

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Posted: Mar 15, 2024 - 11:03am

I'm throwing this out there as a PSA...
A partially opened Apple Macbook Air is seen from a side view on a black background. A logo for M1 is visible. Copy reads
It's available on Walmart.com

I use a MB Pro from the Dark Ages (2015).  When I bought it, i put all the memory and speed I could into it.  I spent just under $3k.

In August, we purchased one of these MB Air machines for the house.  M1, 8GB RAM, 256G storage.  It's a really good machine.  It's much quicker than mine, and the battery lasts forever, and the picture is nice.

For anyone thinking of an upgrade...or one for a student...or a parent... $699 is awfully good.


KurtfromLaQuinta

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Posted: Dec 7, 2021 - 8:02pm

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:


NOW you tell me! I just dropped several dollars on a 16" MacBook Pro. Still reeling. If I'd known you could have had one just fall off the truck, I'd'a been there...
She does get a killer discount... usually once a year.
Smaller discounts for any other purchases.



ScottFromWyoming

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Gender: Male


Posted: Dec 7, 2021 - 4:06pm

 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
Oh... I like my Apple products... my daughter says I better!
Shes a Lead Genius... soon to be a manager.




NOW you tell me! I just dropped several dollars on a 16" MacBook Pro. Still reeling. If I'd known you could have had one just fall off the truck, I'd'a been there...
KurtfromLaQuinta

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Posted: Dec 7, 2021 - 3:49pm

 oldviolin wrote:
  Speaking of apples, our minds eye sees a towheaded little boy and a rust colored dog with unruley eyebones. Can't believe that little feller has grown up so fast but man I envy you in a beautiful way...
{#Good-vibes}


I remember him getting into trouble every hour up in Gibsons, B.C.
I think I got into trouble too. We had to shuck corn together. 
He reminds me of me when I was younger.

Oh... I like my Apple products... my daughter says I better!
Shes a Lead Genius... soon to be a manager.












Jonathon

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Posted: Dec 7, 2021 - 9:55am

 miamizsun wrote:

picked up some pro air pods on sale
design? function? all aces
i must say that they are excellent


I do not regret buying the AirPod Pros. (Saying AirPods Pros sounds weird.)

Excellent sound quality, excellent noise cancelation, and they pair seamlessly with everything (MacBook, iPad, iPhone). Best purchase I've made this year.


oldviolin

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Posted: Dec 7, 2021 - 7:35am

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
 miamizsun wrote:

picked up some pro air pods on sale
design? function? all aces
i must say that they are excellent



Charlie grabbed some Beats Pros on Cyber Monday for $99 and they're apparently same/similar functionality.
 Speaking of apples, our minds eye sees a towheaded little boy and a rust colored dog with unruley eyebones. Can't believe that little feller has grown up so fast but man I envy you in a beautiful way...{#Good-vibes}

ScottFromWyoming

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Location: Powell
Gender: Male


Posted: Dec 7, 2021 - 7:09am

 miamizsun wrote:

picked up some pro air pods on sale
design? function? all aces
i must say that they are excellent



Charlie grabbed some Beats Pros on Cyber Monday for $99 and they're apparently same/similar functionality.
miamizsun

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Posted: Dec 7, 2021 - 4:36am

picked up some pro air pods on sale
design? function? all aces
i must say that they are excellent

Red_Dragon

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Posted: Mar 1, 2018 - 6:40pm

 Steely_D wrote:



 
{#Roflol}
Steely_D

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Posted: Mar 1, 2018 - 6:37pm

 sdwright wrote:
Image result for trump hand symbols
I think this one means he knows only a woman can save this country in the end... and it's mother nature.
 

Steely_D

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Gender: Male


Posted: Mar 1, 2018 - 6:36pm

 sdwright wrote:
One who wears a Fez shorely understands the secret hand symbols, wright?   I used to think there was something in there (that Shrine) about nobility, but now I need to ask around again... 
 



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