iLife - All things, iPod, iMac, iPhone, iTunes

[Zimmeh]

Heya Waxnrope,

I don't see why Apple wouldn't install the software onto your new MacBook Pro. The store that I went to in Jacksonville when I had to have my iPhone fixed, was real friendly. They even put on the screen protector for me.

Have a good day,

Zimmy

Originally Posted by waxnrope

The most rated shop in the bay area, in SF, keeps trying to talk me into a macbook, and says that I don't need a macbook pro. He is probably correct, but the pro is what I am accustomed to, the speed, the ability to switch from video, to slides, to presentation on that 15 inch screen, and edit. I don't do this often, I lack some of the technical knowledge to do more, but it does not mean that I will never do them. I ain't fixed and like to learn. And, the macbook screen is smaller - I don't like that. The aluminum case on the pro is, well, sexy, compared to the white plastic of the macbook.

Anyway, as the guy suggested, I went to Apple dealer. How many ways can you spell mobbed? Back to school crowds. I punked around one at best buy. It seemed slower. I really don't like the smaller screen.

So, right here, I've convinced myself for the pro I've seen some used out of state in shops, good prices, but without any software. I need to call Apple since I purchased mine from them with software that I selected already installed. If I had the discs, that would save $. I wonder if Apple will install what I purchased in the past since I paid for it?

So goes my sojourn of getting back to mac....

[chanale]

I am so tempted to get an iPad for e-books if nothing else. I have to get rid of the vast majority of my books (thousands) to downsize from a house to an apartment. In the future, it would be nice if my home library acquisitions could be in electronic form for the sake of floor space.

[Medusa]

So here's an amusing story for all you Macheads:

Jack got the new iPhone4 for me for my birthday yesterday. Cool, right? I was all excited to start using it but when I plugged it in to update it, it informed me that I had to upgrade my version of iTunes to be able to use my phone.

I hit the little "software update" thing and it kept saying "no new updates found".

Eventually, after a little research I discovered that in order to update my iTunes to 10, that I would have to upgrade Safari.

Tried to upgrade Safari and was informed that I had to upgrade my entire OS! I was still running Leopard 10.2

So after overnighting the Snow Leopard disk to myself, a 4 hour backup, and 3 different downloads, I'm finally able to use my iPhone! WEEEEE!

[wolfbittenpoet]

I'm still nearly stuck in the stone age with a narcoleptic ipod photo and a hp ipod with the hiccups. My nano is 2nd gen and for some reason my click wheel sticks. But I have found one nicety if I want a newer model check the refurbished area on the iStore. You can buy new previous gen models for cutrate prices. I'm also considering the refurbished 8 gig iPod Touch. Only $99 what a deal.

[Waldo]

Originally Posted by chanale

I am so tempted to get an iPad for e-books if nothing else. I have to get rid of the vast majority of my books (thousands) to downsize from a house to an apartment. In the future, it would be nice if my home library acquisitions could be in electronic form for the sake of floor space.

While I like my iPad for many things - reading is not one of them. This is particularly true if you're a voracious reader. I have a Kindle for reading and that goes with me everywhere. It's way cheaper and super light/easy to hold for hours. Sometimes a dedicated device is a better option.

[DressyFemme]

I've had an iPod nano for several years now. I just ran out of room on it for all my music, so got some $$ for my birthday and ordered the black 160gb iPod classic (most recent generation).

I cannot WAIT to transfer all of my audio tapes, LP's and CD's to digital format. I was (still am) a huge Genesis fan back in my teen years and have lots and lots and lots of stuff to archive before the stuff gets too old to transfer..... Also splurged a little and got myself a copy of Roxio Creator Pro 2011 so I can do all kinds of neat things including audio and video editing (which will work great now I have a digital camera that shoots video in stereo).

Any of you do all these neat things for a hobby?

If so, can you please point me in the right direction as to the right kind of cord I am going to need to plug into my stereo on one end and my computer's USB drive on the other end?

Thanks! I am really excited about this and can't wait to start....it really sounds cool!

Dressy

[Medusa]

Originally Posted by DressyFemme

I've had an iPod nano for several years now. I just ran out of room on it for all my music, so got some $$ for my birthday and ordered the black 160gb iPod classic (most recent generation).

I cannot WAIT to transfer all of my audio tapes, LP's and CD's to digital format. I was (still am) a huge Genesis fan back in my teen years and have lots and lots and lots of stuff to archive before the stuff gets too old to transfer..... Also splurged a little and got myself a copy of Roxio Creator Pro 2011 so I can do all kinds of neat things including audio and video editing (which will work great now I have a digital camera that shoots video in stereo).

Any of you do all these neat things for a hobby?

If so, can you please point me in the right direction as to the right kind of cord I am going to need to plug into my stereo on one end and my computer's USB drive on the other end?

Thanks! I am really excited about this and can't wait to start....it really sounds cool!

Dressy

Dressy! This sounds like a fun project!

I, too, LOVE me some Genesis and if it's on a record with a few crackly scratches? Even better!

I know there are turntable/cassette combos out there that will transfer your digital for you for the best sound quality (this is the one I like: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Ion-TTUSB-Turntable-USB-Record/dp/B000BUEMOO"]http://www.amazon.com/Ion-TTUSB-Turntable-USB-Record/dp/B000BUEMOO[/ame]) but I believe you can use a regular headphone cable on your "output" jack on your turntable or tuner and plug it directly to your "input" jack on your laptop.

Then you can use a program like Audacity (FREE!) http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ to read the music into your system.

You will probably have to play with it a bit to get the sound quality where you want it but it's fairly easy.

Sounds like a FUN project!

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by chanale

I am so tempted to get an iPad for e-books if nothing else. I have to get rid of the vast majority of my books (thousands) to downsize from a house to an apartment. In the future, it would be nice if my home library acquisitions could be in electronic form for the sake of floor space.

why not get a Nook? it's cheaper and offers color. I love ebook and bought a Kindle but sent it back. I have Kindle for my mini pc and like it a lot. I want Ipad. I have an Iphone 4 and love love love it

[WolfyOne]

I have a friend that would like opinions on a database for Mac called Bento.
I told her I'd post it and see what you Mac users think of it, so please, please, please give me some responses if you use it.

[girl_dee]

I love my Ipod!

I love my Mac!

If I win the lottery I am going to treat myself to an IPad.. Are they any cheaper yet?

[Linus]

Originally Posted by WolfyOne

I have a friend that would like opinions on a database for Mac called Bento.
I told her I'd post it and see what you Mac users think of it, so please, please, please give me some responses if you use it.

I've never used it but used it's predecessors, FileMaker. They are usually pretty straightforward and easy. This should be fine for more home/Small Business needs but if the intent is to have 1,000,000 transactions as second it might be a bit of a lightweight.

Personally, I prefer MySQL instead (through the use of LAMP -- Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)

I've used macs since the mid 80's and old mac classic. I have a blueberry G3 iMac, the lovely flat panel G4 iMac that with the chrome pole and 2 white G5's. Last week however I took delivery of a brand knew iMac and a 32gb ipod touch. I'm blown away by the lovely iMac - my old ones have been limping along for a while. The IPT is gorgeous, I'm totally smitten.





DressyFemme...my first ever gig was Genesis on the Duke Tour at Blackpool's ABC Cinema. They were fabulous.

[wolfbittenpoet]

I am having Mac envy I had a unibody clamshell mac that a friend gave me. It suffered a horrible death and I am now in Mac withdrawl.