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[xenozeno]

quick qn: windows have windows live messenger (WLM), and i'm sure OSX has its equivalents. but do the equivalent software support group conversations? anyone knows?

TIA

theres the msn messenger for mac but it kinda sucks.
for me, the contacts i blocked/removed years ago, came back and 'added' me again, which was obviously not the case. I'll have to remove them one by one, but they are too many, so I just quit the msn for mac and got Adium.

Most people here are using adium, it does support group chat, but not at the moment any video calls or calls. Theres skype for that

how can i close my MBP lid and listening to music at the same time? need help. thanks =)

Weird that you wanna do that, but theres an app called InsomniaX, which prevents your mac from going to sleep even though the lid is closed.
But be warned, the mac gets very very hot when used while its lid is closed.

 

[dskw]

theres the msn messenger for mac but it kinda sucks.
for me, the contacts i blocked/removed years ago, came back and 'added' me again, which was obviously not the case. I'll have to remove them one by one, but they are too many, so I just quit the msn for mac and got Adium.

Most people here are using adium, it does support group chat, but not at the moment any video calls or calls. Theres skype for that

thanks for the info! for grp chat, there is the 'adhoc' grp chat, as well as the grp chat that is permanent.. so i suppose adium supports both?

 

[macarons]

Adium's great. It supports group chat.

 

[xenozeno]

thanks for the info! for grp chat, there is the 'adhoc' grp chat, as well as the grp chat that is permanent.. so i suppose adium supports both?

heheh i'm not sure about that.
the only thing Adium disappoints me is that the group chats don't have notifications, or is it just me doing something wrong?
as it doesn't show menu bar notifications unlike singlechat.

 

[Pepsi330ml]

http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

Alternatively, here's a friend selling a very powerful iMac.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=3129557&highlight=iMac

Dan take it out if you feeling no love.

see if it's wif Lion lor.
if not, see if u wanna wait for new os

 

[donald83]

I am relocating to hong kong. How can I transport my 20 inch alu iMac over? Is there a case or something?

 

[iCubes]

Just check it in, in its original box. Its safe for bumps and knocks.

 

[sevensomerset]

hi,

Can Kingston 1066MHhz RAM be used on MBP 2009?
Is Crucial better?
Wanna get 2x4GB from the IT show.

 

[petetherock]

Just check it in, in its original box. Its safe for bumps and knocks.

I think the reason he is asking is because he does Not have the box anymore...

A 20" would be at least 2-3 years old...

 

[PCI_Slot]

hi,

Can Kingston 1066MHhz RAM be used on MBP 2009?
Is Crucial better?
Wanna get 2x4GB from the IT show.

Am I seeing right? 2GB DDR3 Notebook for $29\39?

IIRC last 6 month it was like $79 per stick.

 

[Errz]

I am relocating to hong kong. How can I transport my 20 inch alu iMac over? Is there a case or something?

might want to get Fedex/DHL/watever delivery company to do it for u and also get insurance.

i have one user..ship his 24inch monitor to sg and somehow it was not well protected (i guess he pack it himself)..the screen crack and he cant do anything about it

 

[sevensomerset]

Am I seeing right? 2GB DDR3 Notebook for $29\39?

IIRC last 6 month it was like $79 per stick.

so, can use or not har? ?.?

 

[donald83]

I think the reason he is asking is because he does Not have the box anymore...

A 20" would be at least 2-3 years old...

Yeah that's right. Don't think can hand carry on board the plane right?

 

[labelhood]

other than apple store is there anywhere else i could purchase mac accesories?

 

[GreatKen]

If I purchase something from USA Apple store, the warranty applies locally as well?

 

[babywh]

hi there....i have a imac g5 model...
just wanna know how can i reformat the system?

 

[meggidodimus]

hi guys just to ask right, do u all know where to get macbook pro batteries??? i think mine's dying on me, left with 67% only. got it for 18 months odd, so fast dying on me alr

 

[PetPet]

other than apple store is there anywhere else i could purchase mac accesories?

macsales.com.
Sim Lim Square.

If I purchase something from USA Apple store, the warranty applies locally as well?

yes, it's international warranty.

hi guys just to ask right, do u all know where to get macbook pro batteries??? i think mine's dying on me, left with 67% only. got it for 18 months odd, so fast dying on me alr

Recalibrate it
www.apple.com/batteries
if all else fails.
Go to your authorized Apple service centers, they'll replace it for a charge.

hi there....i have a imac g5 model...
just wanna know how can i reformat the system?

hmm can try this.
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=207126

 

[loh1991]

need a little advice here, gotten my macbook from singtel like 2yrs ago.
now that it brokedown for sometime and not planning to use it anymore.
could anyone advice what should i do with it? will it be possible to sell it off or trade it?

 

[iCubes]

Broken computers are not worth anything save for their parts.