Mac Systems

More about the Magic TrackPad
In article <michelle-D4F654.12032427072010(a)news.eternal-september.org>, Michelle Steiner <michelle(a)michelle.org> wrote: �People love the trackpad. Not this people. I use a mouse with the laptop at work. I don't bother to bring it with me when I take the computer on the road, and put up with the trackpad... 28 Jul 2010 09:38

Apple introduces what every laptop user dreads: atouchpad!
In article <i2o4g6$esu$1(a)news.eternal-september.org>, Tim Okergit <to(a)notme.com> wrote: The nuisance the Magic Mouse was meant to be from the beginning: http://www.apple.com/magictrackpad/ But don't forget: Steve says it's magic! The trackpads on new MacBook Pros are almost as responsive as a hi... 28 Jul 2010 11:51

Apple introduces what every laptop user dreads:�atouchpad!
In article <i2o4g6$esu$1(a)news.eternal-september.org>, Tim Okergit <to(a)notme.com> wrote: The nuisance the Magic Mouse was meant to be from the beginning: http://www.apple.com/magictrackpad/ But don't forget: Steve says it's magic! If it only works as well as the trackpad on the current MacBook/Pr... 29 Jul 2010 21:48

RAM indicator in menu bar wanted.
Recommendations appreciated for a menu item (say on the top right along with date, display, spotlight, CPU% and other things I have) that tells one how much real RAM is being used. I am using Tiger mainly, but also have Snow on a laptop for which same question. -- dorayme ... 1 Aug 2010 12:39

Apple introduces what every laptop user dreads: a touchpad!
The nuisance the Magic Mouse was meant to be from the beginning: http://www.apple.com/magictrackpad/ But don't forget: Steve says it's magic! ... 27 Jul 2010 22:48

Magic Trackpad drivers
Michelle Steiner <michelle(a)michelle.org> wrote: Drivers are now available for the Magic Trackpad. You download them directly from Apple's web site, or from Software Update; however, they won't be available from SU until after you pair the trackpad with the computer. The update also adds functionality t... 28 Jul 2010 07:26

Magic Trackpad availability
In article <michelle-BDC5E6.14394127072010(a)news.eternal-september.org>, Michelle Steiner <michelle(a)michelle.org> wrote: There's free shipping, but 2nd day shipping is an extra ten bucks, and next-day shipping is $16. I don't know how long the free shipping takes. 2 days in my experience, sometimes 3. ... 28 Jul 2010 00:58

Bluetooth on MacPro
Couple weeks ago, I had to buy a Magic Mouse to replace the failing Mighty Mouse. At first, it seemed to work fine. But then, Bluetooth reared its ugly head because in the end, it doesn't work reliably, ad I still have the mighty mouse for mousing, and the magic mouse for scrolling (when it works). A while bac... 28 Jul 2010 12:57

Apple betting the farm on Light Peak?
New iMac and upcoming MacPro. No USB 3.0, no eSATA. Why not? Can't be that hard to add say one of each. I know, there aren't that many usb 3.0 peripherals out there YET. eSATA? Not so much. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_Peak http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/26/exclusive-apple-dictated-light-peak-creatio... 28 Jul 2010 11:51

What does $2550 get you?
On 7/27/10 1:46 PM, in article michelle-6D0B9A.11463127072010(a)news.eternal-september.org, "Michelle Steiner" <michelle(a)michelle.org> wrote: In 1984: All-in-one Macintosh with 128K RAM, 9" monochromatic monitor, 1 400K floppy drive, 8 MHz 60000 singe core processor, two serial ports, one dedicated mo... 1 Aug 2010 09:24