Hey, money is money chumpJackal wrote:Soap, mommy and daddy still take care of you and you spend 37 hours a week playing a fantasy video game. Doombrain wins and you should stop trying because you're not even coming close.
Just received my Powerbook 12 inch
[size=75][i]I once had a glass of milk.
It curdled, and then I couldn't drink it. So I mixed it with some water, and it was alright again.
I am now sick.
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It curdled, and then I couldn't drink it. So I mixed it with some water, and it was alright again.
I am now sick.
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sirstrongbad
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it's a standard 3.5 mm audio port that can be converted (through an external adapter from Apple) to optical. from there just plug it directly into the stereo receiver. the Aiport Express has two other connectors. it has an RJ45 (CAT5) and a USB connector (acting as a print server).R00k wrote:How does that airport connect to the stereo? In your diagram it looks like you just have a cat5 cable running into your stereo - does the airport come with some kind of adapter that takes the network stream and converts it to a regular stereo jack or something?
further information for Aiport Express
edit: the only thing i don't like about the Aiport Express is the fact that you can't stream music from other programs (like Winamp, for example). i've scoured the net for a Winamp plugin to do this, but i'm thinking one has not yet been developed.
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And?Jackal wrote:No, it isn't. They're discussing a degree of success while you're talking about being coddled by your parents.
[size=75][i]I once had a glass of milk.
It curdled, and then I couldn't drink it. So I mixed it with some water, and it was alright again.
I am now sick.
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[img]http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/3631/171164665735hk8.png[/img]
It curdled, and then I couldn't drink it. So I mixed it with some water, and it was alright again.
I am now sick.
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[img]http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/3631/171164665735hk8.png[/img]
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sirstrongbad
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it is compatible for PC networks.R00k wrote:Wow, they should make something like that for wireless PC networks.!
the only problem is that if you want to add Aiport Express to an existing wireless network, you pretty much need to buy an Aiport Extreme basestation to extend the signal to the Express.i had a Linksys 802.11G wireless router and followed some guide to try this, but it never worked. after a week of frustration, i went to the Apple store to get the Airport Extreme Basestation. brought it home, plugged it in, and in less than 10 minutes had music streaming downstairs without any problems.
The Airport setup looks very nice. Something to keep in mind.sirstrongbad wrote:oh no doubt, Saturn. i wouldn't say i have my Powerbook as a replacement for my PC Workstation.... rather, it's a supplement. whenever i want to propose something to a web / interactive / graphic design client, i bring my Powerbook. it's a great tool.
edit: and yes, i totally agree about the whole presentation issue with Apple. every product i've bought of their's has been neatly packaged so that when you open it up for the first time, it looks so nice. just the way they package their Powerbooks, for example. you open the box to see everything neatly placed to showcase each and every component. when's the last time you've seen a PC component or PC, itself, packaged with such care? it gives me the feeling that Apple cares more about their products than other companies.
Now I have to think of something so I can sync my iTunes library on the PC and MAC, so I can connect my iPod to both....hmmm
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theoretically, yes. i tried (unsuccessfully) many times to get my Linksys router to interface with the Airport Express. if i remember correctly, you have to update the Linksys firmware with some hacked 3rd party firmware and mess with a bunch of configuration settings. i got frustrated and gave up.R00k wrote:So it's supposed to work with normal wireless routers, but you just never spent the time to get it running?
i.e. Theoretically I could buy one and run it through my Netgear 802.11g router?
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hmmm. where'd you find the info/guide?sirstrongbad wrote:theoretically, yes. i tried (unsuccessfully) many times to get my Linksys router to interface with the Airport Express. if i remember correctly, you have to update the Linksys firmware with some hacked 3rd party firmware and mess with a bunch of configuration settings. i got frustrated and gave up.R00k wrote:So it's supposed to work with normal wireless routers, but you just never spent the time to get it running?
i.e. Theoretically I could buy one and run it through my Netgear 802.11g router?
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Hell, it's better than having a chip in your mobo that tells it what you can and can't do with your own stuff, which is the alternative for DRM. But I think you're getting confused between AAC and Freeplay; and the whole point of AAC is that it's a higher quality codec at lower bitrates. At the same bitrate as MP3, quality and file size are both pretty much the same.
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