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From: Chris Ridd on 9 Aug 2010 11:10
On 2010-08-09 15:59:06 +0100, Adrian said:

> Jaimie Vandenbergh <jaimie(a)sometimes.sessile.org> gurgled happily,
> sounding much like they were saying:
>
>> Am I missing some vital knowledge, or are Apple just being funny
>> buggers?
>
> It's so they can persuade people that paying �200 for a �120 video card
> is a "bit of a snip".

They're not cutting edge video cards, are they?
--
Chris

From: Jim on 9 Aug 2010 11:39
On 2010-08-09, Chris Ridd <chrisridd(a)mac.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Am I missing some vital knowledge, or are Apple just being funny
>>> buggers?
>>
>> It's so they can persuade people that paying �200 for a �120 video card
>> is a "bit of a snip".
>
> They're not cutting edge video cards, are they?

On another note, is it still the case that there are PC and Mac versions
(with different firmware) or is that old hat nowadays?

Jim
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From: Chris Ridd on 9 Aug 2010 12:33
On 2010-08-09 16:39:34 +0100, Jim said:

> On 2010-08-09, Chris Ridd <chrisridd(a)mac.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Am I missing some vital knowledge, or are Apple just being funny
>>>> buggers?
>>>
>>> It's so they can persuade people that paying �200 for a �120 video card
>>> is a "bit of a snip".
>>
>> They're not cutting edge video cards, are they?
>
> On another note, is it still the case that there are PC and Mac versions
> (with different firmware) or is that old hat nowadays?

I *think* that's still the case. BIOS vs EFI could be the difference nowadays?

--
Chris

From: Jaimie Vandenbergh on 9 Aug 2010 12:51
On Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:39:34 +0100, Jim <jim(a)magrathea.plus.com> wrote:

>On 2010-08-09, Chris Ridd <chrisridd(a)mac.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Am I missing some vital knowledge, or are Apple just being funny
>>>> buggers?
>>>
>>> It's so they can persuade people that paying �200 for a �120 video card
>>> is a "bit of a snip".
>>
>> They're not cutting edge video cards, are they?
>
>On another note, is it still the case that there are PC and Mac versions
>(with different firmware) or is that old hat nowadays?

I keep asking that, but still don't know.

Here - you've got a Pro, why not pop an expected-to-work PC gfx card
in and find out?

Cheers - Jaimie
--
"I clipped your toenails while you slept.
So I could make them part of my COLLECTION."
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From: Jim on 9 Aug 2010 14:02
Jaimie Vandenbergh <jaimie(a)sometimes.sessile.org> wrote:

> >On another note, is it still the case that there are PC and Mac versions
> >(with different firmware) or is that old hat nowadays?
>
> I keep asking that, but still don't know.
>
> Here - you've got a Pro, why not pop an expected-to-work PC gfx card
> in and find out?

Um...no. I'm quite fond of my Pro in its current "working without
problems" state :-)

Jim
--
"Microsoft admitted its Vista operating system was a 'less good
product' in what IT experts have described as the most ambitious
understatement since the captain of the Titanic reported some
slightly damp tablecloths." http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/
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