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P 154 OFF - I'd have loved the next plate in that series.
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Comment by Argee posted on Personalised Number Plates at 23/10/2008 - 19:54
nathanever82 wrote:
Adaptability is not something we can discuss. Both systems are to be learnt, and in fact, mac is generally much simpler to use. (My dad has been working on mac since the early 90's, and just switched to Vista- He can't even turn it off...)
I said that the IMac was probably the machine for the OP - a positive comment. I said that I didn't get one because of my specific requirements. Your reply was straight on the defensive without bothering to read the post in context. Adaptability is not something we can discuss. Both systems are to be learnt, and in fact, mac is generally much simpler to use. (My dad has been working on mac since the early 90's, and just switched to Vista- He can't even turn it off...)
nathanever82 wrote:
If you need extra drives, or hardware, you should look at the Mac Pro - the real working tool, rather than the pretty imac.
Why should I look at something which is three times the price, when I can build a PC to my exact requirements?If you need extra drives, or hardware, you should look at the Mac Pro - the real working tool, rather than the pretty imac.
nathanever82 wrote:
msn Chat does not work, but probably will soon, as they will certainly optimize the software. On the other hand, most mac have microphone and webcam already installed, and it works a treat. NOthing like the complicated nonsenses of headphones - mic - webcam - on a pc. Same applies with compatibility with, say, an external monitor.
What's complicated or nonsense about plugging in and switching on? That's all I had to do for my webcam. I get Skype video calls from a friend with an IMac and their picture quality, compared to mine, is rubbish, BTW.msn Chat does not work, but probably will soon, as they will certainly optimize the software. On the other hand, most mac have microphone and webcam already installed, and it works a treat. NOthing like the complicated nonsenses of headphones - mic - webcam - on a pc. Same applies with compatibility with, say, an external monitor.
nathanever82 wrote:
Everything can go wrong on a pc, it is unlikely that it will on a mac.
That's as convincing an argument as saying "Nah nah," but - again - typical of Mac "evangelists."Everything can go wrong on a pc, it is unlikely that it will on a mac.
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Comment by Argee posted on WINDOWS OR MAC.??? at 19/10/2008 - 18:17
They're definitely not crap! I had a long, hard look recently at the 24" IMac and I don't think I've seen a better display anywhere, or a better design concept for compactness.
However, there are several things that I've become accustomed to by having used PCs all the time (both work, mobile and home), which would be a real faff to make work with the IMac, so I didn't end up with one. Upgrading is very restricted (e.g., can only have one HDD, can only have one CD/DVD-ROM, no Lightscribe drive available) without external connections, which sort of defeats the object, really.
I know my requirements are specific, but for your requirements, providing software would seem to be necessary, otherwise it looks fine to me.
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However, there are several things that I've become accustomed to by having used PCs all the time (both work, mobile and home), which would be a real faff to make work with the IMac, so I didn't end up with one. Upgrading is very restricted (e.g., can only have one HDD, can only have one CD/DVD-ROM, no Lightscribe drive available) without external connections, which sort of defeats the object, really.
I know my requirements are specific, but for your requirements, providing software would seem to be necessary, otherwise it looks fine to me.
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Comment by Argee posted on WINDOWS OR MAC.??? at 19/10/2008 - 17:22
Looking West along the River Thames
DA18-55 at 20mm. 1/750th at F9.5 100 ISO
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DA18-55 at 20mm. 1/750th at F9.5 100 ISO
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Comment by Argee posted on Fortnightly competition #1 Vistas at 18/10/2008 - 13:58
As one of the "older camera buffs" I think your thread title should be re-worded to "Great link for buffs of older cameras"!
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Comment by Argee posted on Great link, for the older camera buff at 28/09/2008 - 09:33
I've used firefox since inception, but I use Forte's Agent as a dedicated e-mail client. However, seeing all this praise about Thunderbird, I downloaded it and set up an account. I can send from it, but when I send to it, only the title of the e-mail shows, it will not display the message body at all. Similarly, it will not print, nor print preview.
Any ideas what I've missed?
Update: Now solved!
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Any ideas what I've missed?
Update: Now solved!
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Comment by Argee posted on Mozilla Thunderbird at 25/09/2008 - 13:03
I agree, Hyram - they have a really "miserable" feel to them. They remind me of war-time press photos (not that I was there!). The tradegy is that it's normally such a photogenic place - bad luck with the weather, Simon.
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Comment by Argee posted on More Polperro in B&W (Sigma 10-20) at 07/09/2008 - 17:07
"Cliquey" is not limited to Camera Clubs, it's endemic amongst any number of clubs with a mostly static membership, particularly in those of middle-age and above.
The turning club I joined was a particularly bad example, so I left. The club is the membership, so if that's fresh, helpful and innovative, the club will be too.
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The turning club I joined was a particularly bad example, so I left. The club is the membership, so if that's fresh, helpful and innovative, the club will be too.
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Comment by Argee posted on Camera Club Or Not at 27/08/2008 - 12:29
A picture from "Airbourne" - the annual Eastbourne Air Show:
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Comment by Argee posted on "Airbourne" at 19/08/2008 - 08:58
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