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• iMac buying tips - logic user

  I bought an iMac mid 2007 refurbished in 2008 that I use mainly for house music production using Logic Studio (Logic Pro 8) running on Lion since it is the last OS that will run this old version of the logic (and I remember having to do a hack to run the Lion). Suffice it to say, I got my money out of this little girl and he did have a problem of unique material over time, I've owned. I can't say the same for the MacBook that I've owned, although my wife Air was good.

  Anyway, Lion is coming to grips with the real life soon, so I'm thinking the following (and money is an issue, kid in College and another one soon).

  (1) keep my old box until it is unusable; Logic Pro X upgrade (including hardware drivers) and install El Capitan (not sure the order of preference for install).

  (2) research at the lowest cost 2013 + refurbished i5 (which will probably be more memory space and the disk than mine and certainly more CPU power than my old iMac) and upgrade from Logic Pro X and El Capitan.

  (3) buy a renovated October 2015 + i7 with the best car (merger or SSD), more memory (16 GB, 32 GB, perhaps) and install Logic Pro X.

  Well duh, #3, right? more bigger, better, cooler... that come with an extra price of the unfortunate woman, not so simple. The other thing is that I have the overall impression that quality of Apple is not the same as it was with my mid-2007 because of my experience with Macbook breakdowns. As more electronic, that much is to blame on cheap Chinese part. If I had high confidence that I would get eight years on the new, then #3 is the clear way ahead. If these are made in Ireland? Where is reclamation made?

  If I get less than 5 years on a new, then #2 seems the way to go. And #1 is the frugal route.

  Thoughts?

  Looks like I could have waited too long to do the upgrade, App Store fails with unknown error trying to download or install anything

• V 5 K iMAC iMAC buying tips

  I will be buying a new iMAC 27 inches in the next few weeks.   I saw the new 5K at the local big-box store and the screen is beautiful.  I saw no retina version and it looks good too.   Just have not seen their side by side.  I have read the 5K would be a good thing to make everything, including photo and video editing.   I don't plan to do it either.  Mainly for the things from day to day, itunes, watch the video, etc...  My wife will make College work on it.

  So I'm torn between getting one for $1700 or a refurb from Apple for a bit over $ 1600.  Similarly, I could get a non model also equipped retina (different video card) for about $1500.  Is it worth it just get the 5K for what will be our use?

  It's to you - but FWIW, I own several Macs including a retina 5 k 27 "iMac, but also no Retina. Once you get used to the readability and sharpness of the screen there is no return back. Download max memory on it if you go to 5K.

• Intel processor buying tips

  I am looking for the appropriate processor double taking $15-20 K range esx hosts.  We are a boutique of HP and stick to intel for VMOTION with our existing esx hosts.

  (1) is the hexagonal base 7400 series one?  I was set to zero on the 7460, but a person of intel at a VMUG was told there there VMMark results indicating the cheapest hearts series 5500 scored comparable or superior... is there a standard place to find this info?

  (2) more general question: a Ghz is always a Ghz, even with the same company?  Example: my 3 yr old 5160 is 3 Ghz dual-core, so in total 6 Ghz available.  Let's say I buy a 5500 dual core @ 2.5 Ghz, so it gives me a total of 10 Ghz.  The calculation is as simple, or my VM also potentially will require less Ghz if migrated to a new proc?

  Thank you

  Jaime

  Watch the vmmark benchmark:

  http://www.VMware.com/products/VMmark/results.html

  HP HP ProLiant DL580 G5

  VMware ESX v3.5.0 VMmark 2 Update v1.1

  18.56 @14 tiles

  Discover disclosure 4 Sockets

  24 total cores

  total of 24 sons 06/10/08

  HP HP ProLiant DL380 G6

  VMware ESX v4.0 VMmark v1.1

  24.15@17tiles

  View 2 disclosure sockets

  8 cores total

  total 16 son 05/19/09

  HP HP ProLiant DL370 G6

  VMware ESX v4.0 VMmark v1.1

  23.96@16tiles

  View 2 disclosure sockets

  8 cores total

  total 16 son 30/03/09

  If you stay with HP:

  2 taken HP DL 380 G6 and DL 370 G6 (both use nehalem processor and integrated memory controller) are faster than HP DL 580 G5,.

  The HP DL 580 G5 is replaced in March 2010, through the nehalem ex. It uses the ancient architecture of the fsb, which has no integrated memory controller.

• Buying tips: iphone SE vs Iphone 6

  I have not asked a question here before, so apologies if this is formatted incorrectly or in the wrong section. Please let me know if it is!

  I've owned an iPhone 5 for over 2 years and I'm currently stupidly pay full price on a contract the brand 24 months, get a new phone.

  I was interested in the iphone SE, which is not too big (physically) as the other iPhones on the market - a positive point for me - and is also much cheaper - I seem to be able to get a 64 GB version for the same price as an iphone 16 gb 6. So my question is, is it a trap or are just willing to pay more for larger phones people? I had some problems with my iphone 5 on the ios and space plan (it's on ios7 because of space constraints, limiting the applications that I use) so this option is really appeal. Would I be wasting on what whether on the parts internal battery/camera photo/life/nothing else by getting the is instead of 6?

  Yes, more big iPhones are more expensive to manufacture and sell.

  You use is your choice.

• Buy X230T or wait for Windows 8?

  Hello

  I am interested in buying tips.  I think I have a x230T for my son to use at school (at home).  I like the idea of him being able to take notes, and then draw in the formulas, molecules etc right in the document word (or whatever it ends up being).  I'm only interested in the ThinkPad (vs current Fujitsu) due the durablity and available education discounts.

  I read about Yoga and other hybrid tablets expected with the launch of Windows 8 and do not know if it is wise to wait or buy now (or if they will be prohibitive prices).  It seems that the new Tablet hybrids will be lighter than the current x230T.  I also read that it is sensible to wait for Windows 8, designed in the spirit tablets.  Here again, we have a first generation of Thinkpad Tablet and maybe make us just that.

  Advice appreciated (while I continue to find customers - have got to say that I was disappointed by the comments of x230T.  I bought my own X 220 last year and it had good reviews in all areas.  BTW, another reason for my interest in the x230T - I already have the extended battery and docking station.)

  Thank you!

  Yoga and other types of tablets are touch the base, if you use it for taking notes or drawing, get the Tablet XxxxT or Fujitsu tablet.

  If you got the multitouch screen, so you would be able to use metro on windows interface 8.

  Reviews are the first point of the search, but personal experiences count more. I think that you have X 220, you know the kind of things you can expect from the X230t.

• Re: How would I do the successful Toshiba AC100

  Hi all

  I post my ideas for improvements here, maybe someone Toshiba reads this.
  The original blog post is here:
  http://soltesza.WordPress.com/2011/05/09/how-i-would-make-the-Toshiba-AC100-successful/

  Please feel free to contribute here or on the blog.

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

  The AC100 is first Toshiba attempts to create an ARM-based netbook (a smartbook) chipset Nvidia Tegra2 successfully.
  Although the AC100 resembles an adequate hardware design, it became only
  success. Some of the reasons may have to do with the primary
  operating system, Android ([see my previous article on this subject | http://soltesza.wordpress.com/2010/06/27/toshiba-a100-smartbook-with-android-but-why/]), but more can be attributed to the fact Toshiba design decisions.

  Since these machines are now available in my country of origin (Hungary)
  at very attractive prices (~ US $250, some people seem to be)
  trying to get rid of him, shortly after the purchase) I can't bump into
  That's all the time. Sinc [view post | http://soltesza.wordpress.com/2011/05/09/2011/05/09/how-i-would-make-the-toshiba-ac100-successful/] e
  I'm a fan of gadget, I always have my trembling hand see these prices
  and I need to cool down before proceeding to an impulse purchase - I'm sorry
  thereafter.

  What I could click on the button "buy"?

  * Memory more *.

  First of all, 1-2 GB of RAM instead of the meager 512 MB the AC100
  hosts. Why the hell I tried Toshiba sell a netbook with 512 MB of RAM when
  ALL Atom N450 netbooks seemed to come with 2 GB at this time here?
  This amount of RAM would slap Ubuntu on the machine and not
  worry about running out of memory when loading of OpenOffice. Ubuntu has
  been demonstrated on the AC100 and looks like even catchy. (see this [site dedicated to Ubuntu on the AC100 | http://tosh-ac100.wetpaint.com/]). Toshiba could easily put 2 GB of RAM in the machine without significant cost increase.

  * OS or Android Office *.

  Put 1 to 2 GB of RAM in the AC100 would open the door to use a
  appropriate, based on the netbook desktop OS that can take advantage of the
  form factor. They should use Ubuntu, because that could be fixed up
  This material at any time (especially if they're buying tips
  from Canonical).

  I don't think Android needs to stay on the machine but if
  Toshiba still think it is a good idea for any group of users, what they
  could do the AC100 dual-booting, or better yet, to run two operating systems
  parallel (2 GB of RAM would do that quite possible). Android would be
  be the light and easy operating system on the device, but the user could at any time
  switch to a full Ubuntu desktop with an icon of the Android launcher and start
  using OpenOffice or another decent desktop software. The
  paravirtualization developed by B-labs would be a [instant solution | http://armdevices.net/2011/04/04/android-virtualization-on-ti-omap4-processors-dual-core-cortex-a9/] for this problem and would be future proof machine for a possible Windows8 scenario later.

  * Battery more *.

  The 8 hour duration of the AC100 is pretty decent, but more
  battery time is always welcome. The speaker has a LOT of free/empty
  the space under the keyboard because of the ultra compact nature of Tegra2 and
  its support circuits. Toshiba should again take advantage of the
  form factor and add one or more additional battery bays home under the
  a keyboard that could extend the duration of 16 to 24 hours. (Of course,
  they would make the unit but much more weight since these batteries
  would be optional, this decision is up to the user. A 24 hours
  running with a 3-battery arrangement would make the AC100 extremely
  seeking a large set of users. It is acceptable that the
  batteries are charged in the series (so the charging process is longer)
  While Toshiba doesn't have to switch to a more expensive diet.
  (Although the power issue is probably not a serious cost
  Factor).

  * What else *.

  Of course, there are many things to be improved (more USB
  ports, high-resolution screen... etc) but I have tried to make things
  that require a smaller redesign so that could be an improved version
  faster implementation.

  According to me, the AC100 line could be really successful and Toshiba to take the necessary steps to get there.

  Thanks for your interesting ad. :)

• Hate the chiclet keyboards

  Considering the purchase of a 700-414, but much prefer classic IBM keyboard chiclet keyboard that comes standard with this system. HP sells a wireless keyboard of classic type for use with the 700 series? Otherwise, keyboards are not HP P & P compatible?

  Thank you!

  Paul having no specific suggestions or recommendations,

  I'll offer a few buying tips... of my recent upgrades of keyboard (and frustrations) over the past 2 years.

  1. wireless keyboards (currently sold) can be grouped into 2 categories:

  Consistent and 2.4 GHz wireless Bluetooth owner.

  2 mouse and Bluetooth compatible keyboards are largely targeted for laptops and Tablet (Android largely) use.

  The choice of models is limited desktop Bluetooth keyboards.

  Since both of my offices are able to Bluetooth 4.0, it was a great disappointment.

  3. industrial property wireless (2.4 GHz) are largely provided by HP and Logitech (Unify).

  I did find 2 business solutions to work.  :-(

  4 HP doesn't have 'a brand' its keyboard and mouse wireless technology, and there is little documentation on the solution or interoperability with other HP keyboards...

  5 Logitech brands their keyboard/mouse wireless solution: unify

  http://www.Logitech.com/en-us/promotions/6072

  Unify the Logitech keyboards

  http://www.Logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboards?sort=S4&filter=f1305

  ====

  I use HP SK - 2885 USB (wired) keyboard and a wireless mouse Logitech M-510 on two of my desktops at home.

  The mouse requires (USB dongle) Unifying receiver into a USB 2.0 alternative.

  I kept the wired keyboard, for the ability to put in place the UEFI (F2) to power up, when I want.

  I have an old Logitech click! I - wireless mouse

  BUT it's not compatible Unify.  It works with its own Receiver USB owner.

  SO, he is now retired.

  Keeping an eye open for a wireless keyboard - BUT have not found one that I like.

  At this stage, it should be Unify or compatible Bluetooth

  Greg

• Lightroom bald-makingly tedious and slow

  My wife's attempt to run Lightroom on our 2012 end Mac Mini: Intel 2,3 GHZ processor; 4 concerts of mostly unused RAM, OSX 10.9.5. She has a Nikon D750. We have never done this before and we are technicians sophisticated nor photographers sophisticated. All about Lightroom is prehistoric, madly, bald-makingly slow. My inclination is: we'll have to buy a computer with a faster processor and more RAM. Any help?

  Thanks in advance. General computer buying tips (I prefer the PC to Mac) host as well.

  Hi ariellew79698181,

  Please visit the following link in order to improve the performance of the application: How to improve and accelerate the performance of Photoshop Lightroom

  Kind regards

  Tanuj

• Photoshop CS5 crashing my Mac when resizing of large images

  I have not much to explain this further, but Photoshop CS5 crashes my Mac when I resize large images.  Small images are very good but big 300 dpi images it crashes without warning.  Don't know what to do.  The only other similar thing is that after Effects CS5 crashes my Mac when I cut a clip.  It completely disables my Mac when I cut a clip.

  I have 8gigs of Ram and am under iMac 27 "Core i5

  Any help would be appreciated!

  Thank you

  HAL

  Solved!     Thank you all.

  Yes, it's the RAM. Despite the Ram chips all being the same type and properly spec'd and be swapped round and reinstated by replacing them with a manufacturer different type solves the problem.

  If someone else decided to buy third-party Ram for their 27 "iMac - buy the Samsung because they seem to work without problem.

• connection from a server database to CF Server

  Hi, I was hoping someone could give me a few buying tips.
  
  Currently, I run cfmx7/w2k3 on a single box with sql server 2000 running on the same box. There are about 20 websites running on the box, and 1 of the sites quickly became very busy. I wanted to update this site to a new server on its own with a separate database server serving the current server and the new server. At this point I was thinking of getting a gigaswitch and connect them with some gigabit ethernet. Obviousely a difficult question to answer without knowing the database about bandwidth consumption but usually this solution would provide enough bandwidth between servers? or is the fiber one way more acceptable to take
  
  Thank you very much
  
  Oli

  You don't need to run a concert between the two link, as Windows will rarely use 70% of its traffic on a 10/100.
  Still a concert link would be good and would never get capped.

• Buy new Imac tips?

  Back just from the genius bar and the verdict is in: my faithful Imac hard drive 2008 is a failure.  It works always kind, but after using the machine for a while, I get the endless beach ball and just slows down to a crawl.

  So, I think to buy a new one rather than spend the money fixing the old machine.  Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of money to spend, so now I look at Ebay auctions to see if I can find a good used Imac it.  I want to upgrade and get a newer version, if possible, but ideally, do not spend much over $ 300-400.  Maybe more if it's really worth.

  I'd like to be able to get an Imac which will take place at El Capitan and hopefully have the ability to upgrade to newer versions of operating as well, if they are available.  Man alone is under Snow Leopard, which will help soon is Chrome.  It would also be good to be able to run later, or at least near latest - versions of the software. I might consider getting Photoshop, for example, and Final Cut Pro X, that doesn't work at all on my old machine. I was watching some: i5 IMac Mid 2011 21.5 "MC309LL/A 2.50 Ghz 500 GB 4 GB of Ram more who seem to go around $ 350-450 and seem very good.

  Or I might also consider an old computer with an older but faster processor?  Or newer of the subcontractor, the better, no matter how fast? What graphics cards, for something like Photoshop or FCPX, a newer computer would be preferable to an older one?  An old computer can be cheaper overall, so if he does not have much difference in performance, it might be a better choice.  Or if I can get an old one that has been a very expensive model when it sold first, it might be all as good as a cheaper, more recent version.

  In any case, looking for an entry before I decide what to do. As my old computer still works, I can have at least a little time to find a good model. Also consider a still newer than 2011 model, if it would make a big difference.  And does anyone know a good, trusted seller on Ebay who may have a lot of Imacs available?

  Thanks for any help or suggestion!

  Well, I would only buy a used computer from someone local or company that offers insurance. I wouldn't trust anyone on ebay with a computer; first of all, you don't know what form the machine or hard disk and other components would be in and they seem to everyone trying to sell with the latest OS that violates the license terms. A needs of Mac used to be sold with the operating system initially provided with which means that the seller must wipe the drive and reinstall the original OS. It's the only way they can separate the machine with their identifier Apple or you will not be able to reinstall or update applications. Then, ask them if they will sell it with the original OS - if it's Snow Leopard or earlier, they should give you the installation discs. If it's Lion or later, there are no disks and they need use internet to go back to the original OS.

  Also, don't forget that the new iMacs cannot be upgraded later (only the RAM on 27 "), so you are stuck with what you have. So, ask lots of questions and be very careful. If you get it locally, try to see if you can take it to the Genius Bar for an assessment.

• Buy or not to buy an iMac... 5 k?

  After you have entered the world of 'Apple' OS in 2008 and having owned a late2008 iMac at home and an early 2009 to the Agency, BOTH died for the same consequences (grilled to the graphics card), I'm about to buy a new mac, but I'm a little scared...

  I can either follow the route VERY EXPENSIVE to have an Apple display monitor and a MacMini risk or my ass again and try to get an iMAC 5 k...

  Given that we are talking about 5 k. error even 4 k... goal 5 k!... I can not even think how hot this basterd must get! especially when little game (I just play Hearthstone actually, no big 3D games!)...

  So I would like to hear some tips here... I would like to use it mainly for office and 3D related stuff, and some video editting, nothing ultra pro, but I still need a "quick answer"...

  What I don't want, it is to know that I need to trash a computer 3kUSD a few years later, simply because the (expensive) graphics card decides to commit suicide (again!).

  I know that for some time the fiascos of welding 2008/2009 on the graphics of cards chips so any input on these would be also welcome!

  It is this EAujourd today or did Apple has learned the lesson?

  Thank you very MUCH!

  iAreku wrote:

  What I don't want, it is to know that I need to trash a computer 3kUSD a few years later, simply because the (expensive) graphics card decides to commit suicide (again!).

  FWIW, 7 to 8 years is not "a few" years in terms of computer.

  It is this EAujourd today or did Apple has learned the lesson?

  I bought an iMac late 2015 5 K and I really can't say if the graphics card will still work in 2024. I can say that I am not worried about it.

• I have an IMAC of 2008 with 2 GB of memory plus 300 GB of storage. If I buy 2GB of memory I'll be able to download Sierra?

  I have an IMAC of 2008 with 2 GB of memory plus 300 GB of storage. If I buy 2GB of memory I'll be able to download Sierra?

  Mike,

  No, macOS Sierra is not compatible with your hardware.

  Here is an analytical compatibility.

  

• I need to buy new RAM for my iMac mid-2011. What are the specific specifications?

  I have a mid-2011 iMac, 21.5 inches, with an Intel Core i5 to 2.7 GHz and 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 processor. What RAM memory should I buy? There are a lot of options with different specifications listed on Amazon, and none seems correct. Help, please! Thank you

  Jbdammarell,

  I used OWC computer for my needs memory. Here is their recommendation for your computer.