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robustpuppy 02-01-2007 11:18 PM

Bullish on AAPL
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
you can check Canon too. How old is the printer? How expensive is it to replace?
About a year old and about $300, I think.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) 02-01-2007 11:51 PM

Bullish on AAPL
 
Quote:

Originally posted by robustpuppy
About a year old and about $300, I think.
I'm surprised it's not supported, then. Recently Canon has worked with Macs.

futbol fan 02-08-2007 04:44 PM

For Burger
 
I couldn't help but think of you.

Spree - article from The Guardian UK re: PC vs. Mac ad campaign.

robustpuppy 02-08-2007 05:14 PM

Bullish on AAPL
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
I'm surprised it's not supported, then. Recently Canon has worked with Macs.
It is, actually -- it's just not on that list to which you linked. I'm guessin that's b/c the all in one already has the driver or some such technological explanation.

Now that I think back on it, the Mac question actually may have figured into my buying decision because I have been thinking of getting a Mac for a long time now. But I am addled and I forgot.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) 02-08-2007 05:28 PM

Bullish on AAPL
 
Quote:

Originally posted by robustpuppy
I'm guessin that's b/c the all in one already has the driver or some such technological explanation.
Or because one thing Apple is particularly bad at is updating compatability lists.

NotFromHere 02-09-2007 07:02 PM

Real 22s
 
New subwoofers for your car.

Real 22s

Penske_Account 02-09-2007 07:50 PM

flashpoll
 
Upgrade from Treo 700p to Treo 750 now or wait for iPhone?

dc_chef 02-12-2007 08:57 AM

All in one printers
 
Anyone have an all-in-one printer (i.e., a printer that also scans, copies, and faxes)? I'm looking for one that prints in color and has a flatbed scanner and a document feeder. I was considering the HP 7310, but the reviews seem pretty mixed. People like the hardware's functions and quality, but hate the software. Any other recommendations?

Alex_de_Large 02-12-2007 12:08 PM

flashpoll
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Penske_Account
Upgrade from Treo 700p to Treo 750 now or wait for iPhone?
Depends on what backend you use. If you use Exchange, the 750 is a great upgrade. You get UMTS/HSPDA and real-time direct-push integration with the exchange server. You also have a QWERTY keyboard.

The iPhone will be EDGE only, and won't integrate as well with corporate email systems.

pony_trekker 02-12-2007 02:21 PM

All in one printers
 
Quote:

Originally posted by dc_chef
Anyone have an all-in-one printer (i.e., a printer that also scans, copies, and faxes)? I'm looking for one that prints in color and has a flatbed scanner and a document feeder. I was considering the HP 7310, but the reviews seem pretty mixed. People like the hardware's functions and quality, but hate the software. Any other recommendations?
I have a Brother inkjet at home. Forgot the number but it is one of the ones you can network. Software is great for mac and PC. Can scan to any computer in the house. Only criticism is that it prints slowly but it's not my main printer.

pony_trekker 02-12-2007 02:23 PM

flashpoll
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
Depends on what backend you use. If you use Exchange, the 750 is a great upgrade. You get UMTS/HSPDA and real-time direct-push integration with the exchange server. You also have a QWERTY keyboard.

The iPhone will be EDGE only, and won't integrate as well with corporate email systems.
Good. Since my shithole won't pay for a blackberry I only need one of those things for personal email, i.e., managing my porno subscriptions.

I would hate to miss a day of http://ilovethebeach.com

(NSFW)

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) 02-12-2007 02:42 PM

All in one printers
 
Quote:

Originally posted by pony_trekker
I have a Brother inkjet at home. Forgot the number but it is one of the ones you can network.
I have a brother laser, but not color. It networks. Pony mentioned model a couple weeks ago 7820N, I think. They also make a color all in one, but it's about $700. But it's laser.

Depending on what you have, you might consider getting an BW all-in-one laser for general use, and then a color inkjet only for when you need color.

Penske_Account 02-12-2007 02:52 PM

flashpoll
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
Depends on what backend you use. If you use Exchange, the 750 is a great upgrade. You get UMTS/HSPDA and real-time direct-push integration with the exchange server. You also have a QWERTY keyboard.

The iPhone will be EDGE only, and won't integrate as well with corporate email systems.
Shoot. I was drooling over that iPhone, but it sounds like the 750 will be more compatible with our network....

Penske_Account 02-12-2007 02:53 PM

flashpoll
 
Quote:

Originally posted by pony_trekker


I would hate to miss a day of http://ilovethebeach.com

(NSFW)
2~!

pony_trekker 02-12-2007 02:56 PM

All in one printers
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
I have a brother laser, but not color. It networks. Pony mentioned model a couple weeks ago 7820N, I think. They also make a color all in one, but it's about $700. But it's laser.

Depending on what you have, you might consider getting an BW all-in-one laser for general use, and then a color inkjet only for when you need color.
For some of the cheaper lasers you can watch your lights dim when you print.

Penske_Account 02-12-2007 08:28 PM

flashpoll
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
Depends on what backend you use. If you use Exchange, the 750 is a great upgrade. You get UMTS/HSPDA and real-time direct-push integration with the exchange server. You also have a QWERTY keyboard.

The iPhone will be EDGE only, and won't integrate as well with corporate email systems.

IT guy just confirmed this (he is probably reading along with me.....hi J!). I may go for a switch out of 700p to 700w and wait to see if and when Verison gets 750. I am loathe to make the jump to Cingular for a 750.

pony_trekker 02-12-2007 10:28 PM

All in one printers
 
Quote:

Originally posted by pony_trekker
For some of the cheaper lasers you can watch your lights dim when you print.
MFC 440CN

Alex_de_Large 02-13-2007 10:27 AM

flashpoll
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Penske_Account
IT guy just confirmed this (he is probably reading along with me.....hi J!). I may go for a switch out of 700p to 700w and wait to see if and when Verison gets 750. I am loathe to make the jump to Cingular for a 750.
You can buy an unlocked 750 and use it on TMo as well.

Alex_de_Large 02-13-2007 11:09 AM

Funnay
 
http://fuhrerchan.be/ma/src/1157960476967.jpg

Anne Elk 02-13-2007 12:41 PM

Mobile Broadband
 
Is it worth giving up my cable connection for?

After a month of being on the road and hampered by no internet access, I'm pondering signing up for mobile broadband. Anyone have any experience with it? Sprint's got a good deal on now.

NotFromHere 02-13-2007 12:49 PM

Mobile Broadband
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Anne Elk
Is it worth giving up my cable connection for?

After a month of being on the road and hampered by no internet access, I'm pondering signing up for mobile broadband. Anyone have any experience with it? Sprint's got a good deal on now.
Do it. Do it now.

I have that and it's great. You can work anywhere, you don't have to use the hotel's internet or pay a fee and it works in every airport I've tried.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) 02-13-2007 02:29 PM

Mobile Broadband
 
Quote:

Originally posted by NotFromHere
Do it. Do it now.

I have that and it's great. You can work anywhere, you don't have to use the hotel's internet or pay a fee and it works in every airport I've tried.
Two things to consider, because I'm sure NFH did not cancel her home broadband. One--speed is not as fast as home cable. Second--I have seen, but am not personally familiar with, complainst that some cos. will cancel users who use "too much" service--that is are using it all the time as opposed to frequent, but intermittent road use.

Penske_Account 02-13-2007 03:54 PM

Mobile Broadband
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Two things to consider, because I'm sure NFH did not cancel her home broadband. One--speed is not as fast as home cable. Second--I have seen, but am not personally familiar with, complainst that some cos. will cancel users who use "too much" service--that is are using it all the time as opposed to frequent, but intermittent road use.
If your phone is on a fast network, using it as a modem for the times when wifi is not available is not a bad alternative. fwiw, ymmv.

ltl/fb 02-27-2007 03:42 PM

PC/Outlook/whatever question
 
I like to have two sets of Outlook running at one time so that I can drag things easily and look at my calendar and email at the same time and stuff. They did something to my computer and now when I try to open it a second time, it just takes me to the already open screen. I tried holding down ctrl and alt and ctrl + alt and shift and all other combinations, and I can't get it to open a second screen.

Anyone know how to do this?

taxwonk 02-28-2007 06:16 PM

Dish or Cable?
 
The AT&T folks came a-kocking and told Mrs. Wonk how much cheaper the new dish network is than digital cable. Last time I looked, sattelite was nice, as long as the wind wasn't blowing and it wasn't raining and cable modems were about 2-4x as fast as DSL.

Anybody out there have a different view to share?

Gattigap 02-28-2007 06:16 PM

How Sony Killed the PS Brand
 
Linky

LessinSF 02-28-2007 06:22 PM

Best Gadget Ever
 
http://geekologie.com/2007/02/roboti...ng_refrige.php (read the IRL

LessinPuntaArenas, Chile)

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) 02-28-2007 06:48 PM

Best Gadget Ever
 
Quote:

Originally posted by LessinSF
http://geekologie.com/2007/02/roboti...ng_refrige.php (read the IRL

LessinPuntaArenas, Chile)
Sweet. The launch display brought back memories of Larry Bird in the 3-point contest.

Anne Elk 02-28-2007 07:35 PM

Best Gadget Ever
 
Quote:

Originally posted by LessinSF
http://geekologie.com/2007/02/roboti...ng_refrige.php (read the IRL

LessinPuntaArenas, Chile)
What the hell are you doing posting clips of beer launching fridges? You should be out looking at penguins. Penguins!

Anne Elk 02-28-2007 07:38 PM

PC/Outlook/whatever question
 
Quote:

Originally posted by ltl/fb
I like to have two sets of Outlook running at one time so that I can drag things easily and look at my calendar and email at the same time and stuff. They did something to my computer and now when I try to open it a second time, it just takes me to the already open screen. I tried holding down ctrl and alt and ctrl + alt and shift and all other combinations, and I can't get it to open a second screen.

Anyone know how to do this?
Is this your work machine? They probably locked Outlook so that only one instance is allowed to run at a time.

ltl/fb 02-28-2007 07:41 PM

PC/Outlook/whatever question
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Anne Elk
Is this your work machine? They probably locked Outlook so that only one instance is allowed to run at a time.
Yes. They probably did. Bastards. I could run 2 at one time a couple weeks ago. I hate them.

Anne Elk 02-28-2007 07:48 PM

PC/Outlook/whatever question
 
Quote:

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Yes. They probably did. Bastards. I could run 2 at one time a couple weeks ago. I hate them.
Yeah, they took it away from us too. I can't even run two different versions of Outlook like I could in the good ole days. Their solution was to put another PC and monitor on my desk.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) 02-28-2007 07:50 PM

PC/Outlook/whatever question
 
Quote:

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Yes. They probably did. Bastards. I could run 2 at one time a couple weeks ago. I hate them.
Apparently Microsoft has some new license agreement. It may apply only to Vista, but it limits running multiple copies of software on a machine or "virtualization". Of course this may have nothing to do with anything.

If you want, I could tell you how my copy of Entourage (the Mac outlook equivalent) allows me to open multiple windows within the application so I can see calendar, address book, and email in separate windows. But I'm sure you don't want me to tell you that, or how you can have that goodness.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) 03-01-2007 03:53 PM

DirecTV
 
I am having some wiring done in my house, including coax runs. Is there any reason to have more than one run to each TV location? In particular, do I need more than one run for DirecTV? Or can that be handled through a multiswitch at the dish end?

Paisley 03-01-2007 08:38 PM

DirecTV
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
I am having some wiring done in my house, including coax runs. Is there any reason to have more than one run to each TV location? In particular, do I need more than one run for DirecTV? Or can that be handled through a multiswitch at the dish end?
I can't tell you for sure if it's necessary, but it's how we are set up to use our dual receiver Directv/Tivo box. I presume it was wired that way for that reason.

Hepful, huh?

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) 03-01-2007 10:08 PM

DirecTV
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Paisley
I can't tell you for sure if it's necessary, but it's how we are set up to use our dual receiver Directv/Tivo box. I presume it was wired that way for that reason.

Hepful, huh?
that may be the only thing one needs it for, but I'm trying to figure that out . . . .

johnny_doe_esq 03-05-2007 01:55 PM

DirecTV
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
that may be the only thing one needs it for, but I'm trying to figure that out . . . .
DirecTV only currently needs two cables if you're running two receivers at the location, including the two receivers in a single DirecTV/DVR receiver.

IIRC, DirecTV is currently working on some sort of frequency modulation to let you accomplish the same thing with only one cable, so customers don't have to add an additional cable.

FWIW, though, I recommend that if you're running one cable, you go ahead and run two. Won't cost much more, and gives you the option of running a DVR with both tuners -- and once you get used to that on one TV, you'll be annoyed at every place in your house that doesn't have the DVR setup.

credit this 03-09-2007 07:34 PM

PC/Outlook/whatever question
 
Can you still right-click folder and choose "Open in new window"?

Quote:

Originally posted by Anne Elk
Yeah, they took it away from us too. I can't even run two different versions of Outlook like I could in the good ole days. Their solution was to put another PC and monitor on my desk.

ltl/fb 03-09-2007 08:59 PM

PC/Outlook/whatever question
 
Quote:

Originally posted by credit this
Can you still right-click folder and choose "Open in new window"?
Yes. Thank you!!!

Hank Chinaski 03-12-2007 06:45 PM

apple question
 
my daughter has an apple. she is getting fine internet connection when in a wireless space. but her room isn't wireless and the wire connection isn't working- the wire is working for her roommates. ideas?


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