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I'm late to this thread, but I just had to respond to this. You'd rather NOT optimise code and pray for faster hardware? That's the solution? Doesn't that seem a little cyclical to you? Develop sloppy software so I can develop new technologies that need newer hardware, so I can develop new...

Okay I know it's not the point of your poll, but Virtual PC? To run Windows on the Apple machine with an x86-64? What would be the point of that? Apple wants people to 'switch', not 'accumulate'. It's the equivalent of saying 'you can't live without Windows, but OSX is nice too.' Oh well, not...

This has always bugged me. Especially on my network disks. Good luck Macluv, let us know how you make out.

And if they don't? Then wait until February to see what happens? If you really want the latest and greatest, there's only one time to buy - when it's first announced. That means you wait on Apple. Otherwise, buck up and get over the idea that you'll feel ripped off if they rev it a month later.

No, wrong again. What I am arguing is that the Tablet PCs are not any more effective (IMHO) than some less expensive options. Thus they are not worth the premium. IF I DID have the money (and was a stundent, which I am not) and wanted to spend it, I said that I would still not purchase a Tablet...

I think we're saying the same thing in different ways. I'm arguing that the current crop of Tablet PCs are flawed in that they have no benefits large enough to make me (or other 'average' computer users) want one over anything else. You're saying they should alter the concept to include a more...

Actually, I don't think you have. Unlike having them on my computer now? Instead worrying about freezes and battery time and software updates and losing my stylus. Much better. Increased cost is a real bonus too - but that's what student loans are for, right? And hey, what's the...

Here's what I use on a daily basis, but of course it all depends on what you use your computer for: -BBEdit (couldn't live without it) -Chimera -Office (using Entourage as my email client - still not wild about any of the mail apps for X. Still miss emailer) -Photoshop (gotta need this to...

Virtual PC isn't a replacement for a PC. Depending on what your needs are, it may suffice - maybe. Can you be more specific? What will you be doing? It's a great tool for when there is no other option and you have to be running Windows (I'll do cross-platform/browser testing of websites for...

This makes sense if you think of it. How long will computer users (as opposed to enthusiasts) be willing to upgrade their computers every 2-3 years? Forever? Doubt it. What if you could take the edge off of Moore's Law by selling you a computer that would keep up for 10-15 years? Like a...

OK, got that part.. but what does it DO that my copy of 1.7 doesn't? It's not the money (about $30CDN) but the fact I don't see any improvement. Granted, I'm only up and downloading html and php files all day. Maybe it's just me, but I'm tired of upgrading software that is perfectly...

Oh I see, you're talking about science fiction. I'd rather have a jet-pack first. This is not something I had heard any computer companies are looking into developing for pc applications, but if you have other information, let's hear it. But, leaving the futurists behind and sticking with...

Okay, so they're fully fledged laptops with a touch screen and handwriting recognition. Fine. But why would I pay for one over a 'traditional' laptop? Convince me. You've iterated features not benefits. Maybe I'm a minority, but I would NEVER choose to read in a digital medium over print...

So it's 'better' under the hood... not enough reason for me to upgrade if I don't see any real world improvements.

I've been a faithful Transmit user for a few years now, but I don't see any reason to upgrade from the version I have (1.7 I think). This version feels sluggish on my machine (yes I have a sluggish machine too, but the old Transmit is faster). And their upgrade price isn't that compelling if...

Uhm, like the title of the post says, I'm waiting for 'the answer to thte tablet PC'. That is, I don't get it. Why do I want one of these? Features? No, they're bound to be underpowered just because of the form factor. A touch screen? That's it? So why do I (or any other 'average user') need...

Nope, you're not trapped. Just drag you mail folders to the desktop and it will create .mbox backups which can be imported into Entourage. btw, this is probably the wrong forum for this.

Wow, SimX, you slay me. Touting Appleworks over Office, blaming a corporation (that's right, not some friendly ma and pa 'company' that smiles when it answers your phone calls, but a corporation whose mandate is, surprise, surprise, to separate you from your money) for 'letting you down'...

Snowgurl, try booting from the OS X cd and when the installer starts (the first scrren you click through where it asks for your language default) go into one of the pulldown menus and you will see the Disk Utility. Try running this.

Your best bet is Diskwarrior. Well worth the price. It doesn't do much, but when your drive isn't mounting, fixing that is enough (and that's about all it can do). My 2cents.