Recommendations for good mouse pad for new Magic Mouse?

Hi, I have several mouse pads with a microfiber, but my new Magic Mouse doesn't operate smoothly on them. Sometimes it hangs up, or is slower to move than at other times. I tried an expensive one made of coated glass, but the noise of the Magic Mouse (with its two long strips) rubbing on the coated surface was too much, so I returned it. Any recommendations? Thanks! Duncan

I have one of these. Works great, looks cool next to the keyboard!
http://www.allsop.com/mousepads-and-wrist-rests/cupertino-mouse-pad/
Or try here:
http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=mouse+pads&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

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I just bought a magic mouse for my Mac OS X 10.5.8 desktop. It is not letting me set up the multi-touch gesture funtions. When I go into my 'system preferences / keyboard & mouse' it does not offer the set up of the multi-touch functions for the magic mouse. Do you know how I can set these functions up on my computer??? The instruction manual says it works with Mac OS X 10.5.8??? I want to be able to use the magic mouse to scroll and swipe.
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I see the requirements are:
Mac computer with Bluetooth wireless technology
OS X v10.5.8 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0* or OS X v10.6.1 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0
Existing keyboard and mouse for setup
Two AA batteries (included)
Are you using a Mac with a Bluetooth wireless transmitter?

Recommendations for new Printer needed!

Hi!
Like a dolt, I dropped my printer and now it doesn't want to work anymore (imagine that!) I'm overwhelmed by the choices, so I was hoping to get a recommendation for a great all-purpose color ink jet printer for under $200. I do a lot of 8 x 10 prints that I like to frame so image quality is top priority.
Thanks so much in advance!
Amie

Here's a link to the Canon USA page for printers. Note there are several under $200. The ones that have a little red "new" by them use an ink system that's new from Canon.
http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=103
Here's a quote I copied from one of the individual printer descriptions:
"A system for long-lasting photos.
The Canon ChromaLife100 system combines the PIXMA iP6220D Photo Printer's FINE print head technology and newly developed inks with select Canon photo papers, with results rivaling that of many conventional photos. These beautiful photos will also last up to 100 years when stored in an archival quality photo album."
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NEED RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW MP3 PLAYER

I have a Clip+ and a Fuze+, but both are old and the battery will not hold a charge for very long. I've been considering the Clip Sport. I love the interface of my old Fuze+...the way all your music (internal and external drives) all show up on one list. I also saw on Sandisk.com that for the Clip Sport the higest SDHC card recommended for mp3 is 8GB. I can live with that, I guess. Does anyone find it inconvenient to go back and forth from the internal drive to the card when selecting music to play or for making a playlist? I'd really like to get a Clip Zip, but I found an grossly overpriced refurb on ebay. Does anyone know where I can find a reasonably priced Clip Zip? I'll be looking forward to hearing from users RE recommendations for a new player. Thanks in advance.

"I'd really like to get a Clip Zip, but I found an grossly overpriced refurb on ebay." Refurb Clip Zip 4GB players are priced at $30 on Ebay. Yes, new ones are a bit expensive. At less than half the price of a new one though, imo the refurbs are worth the risk, especially if you buy two of them. As for the Clip Sport, it has a limit of 2,000 songs for each of the internal memory and the card memory. I use 256 kbps mp3 for my music. It took around 14GB for me to reach the 2,000 song limit, so I use a 16GB card in my Clip Sport. A 16GB card holds around 14.6GB or so of files. The Sport can't combine songs from internal and card memory into a single playlist. I also have Clip+ and Clip Zip players which I have put Rockbox on. Rockbox is a free alternative firmware (operating system) which is available for the Clip+, Clip Zip, Fuze, and Fuze+, but not the Clip Sport or Clip Jam. Rockbox enables many additional features, and has a huge song database. Some format 128GB micro SDXC card as FAT 32, fill it with songs, and use it in a Rockboxed Clip+ or Rockboxed Clip Zip. The Clip Sport is okay if you don't have a large number of songs you want on the player. Some might buy a 4GB one for example, and use the internal storage for classical music and podcasts, and have a 16GB or 32GB card in it for rock music. If you are okay with 2,000 or fewer songs on a player, then the Clip Sport would be good for you. Yes, you could put around another 1,000 songs in internal memory at 256 kbps if you get an 8GB Sport, but then you couldn't integrate those together in a playlist with songs on the card. Depending on the average length of your songs, you might need a 32GB card to reach the 2,000 song limit, especially if your songs are at 320kbps mp3. Also keep in mind that Sandisk players(except for those that support Rockbox and have Rockbox installed on them) have trouble with cards faster than class 4, so using a Sandisk class 4 micro SDHC card is advise for maximum compatability. Some 32GB cards by other makers might cause problems in Sandisk players even if they are class 4 or slower.

Recommendations for new mobo using AMD processor

I am still successfully using my current computer built in 2008 with a K9A2 Platinum mobo. It has been a remarkably reliable mobo with literally no major problems over the years and the mobo has been easily expandable to whatever desktop hardware I have used with it. So I have been very impressed with MSI hardware technology.
But its time for a new modern mobo and computer system for me which will be a bit faster than what I am currently using. Considering how reliable the K9A2 platinum has been I am looking at buying a modern MSI mobo using one of the latest and best AMD processors. I am not a gamer, or even an overclocker, but I do want a flexible and reliable system to use. I am a programmer so that things like compilation/link/build speed and program number-crunching execution speed are important for me and of course absolutely good reliability.
I have been away from the latest computer hardware arena for a number of years, except to buy an occasional add-on for my current system, so I have to educate myself on the latest and greatest being offered, as well as new terminology. I have the money to spend for the best technologies in desktop use, and I enjoy putting together a top-flight system for what my own use case as a programmer. My computer will end up be multi-boot ( I use BIBM ) running mainly Windows 7 and/or Windows 8, as well as a smattering of Linux distros ( Suse, Fedora, Ubuntu mainly ).
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FM2+ CPU development is at the forefront. They are APUs and are meant as a unique processing unit that can perform better in terms of integrated Graphics than anything that Intel has to offer. Their current CPU performance is not competitive. So if you want raw CPU power, then the FX8 series is the better option.
Here are the benchmark tests as performed by chip.de who apply a consistent test for most current CPU/APU. http://www.chip.de/bestenlisten/Bestenliste-Desktop-Prozessoren--index/detail/id/693/
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FX8350 (AM3+) 2.418sec 1 429 Pixel/s 55 secs
No socket or chipset will be out there forever. Just look at the frequent changes Intel makes and how AMD has been doing the same. So one has to make a decision on the best compromise available at the time and commit.
I can see the AM3+/AM3 CPUs are faster than the FM2+/FM2 APUs. Seems strange then that AMD would stop improving the AM3 line and go entirely with the FM2 line for the future. I understand graphics are big for gamers but still there are serious programmers/workers who want speed and also want to save a little money by buying AMD instead of Intel. I admit it looks like the higher end Intel CPUs are the speed champions, and I can certainly afford them if I want, but I have always gone for the friendlier AMD processors and mobos. Maybe I am just foolish since, unlike many who buy AMD for its overclocking ability, I am just looking for speed and reliability.
Thanks for all the information !

Recommendation for new features in next Sun Studio releases

Hello,
I have started using the Sun Studio Express recently and as a feedback to your opening to receive proposals to new features in the next releases of the Sun Studio collection I would want to point some aspects of interest to the programmers in writing good software for embedded systems and not only.
First of all, with regards to the subject of great interest to me in this moment, multicore/multiprocessor parallel programming, I would appreciate the following :
- if the compiler would be extended with new directives to allow the programmer to measure the load of each core and/or processor that is available to him.
- if the compiler would be extended with directives to allow the programmer to get the core ID on which a specific section of code is executed. As en example consider o multithreaded application and in the associated function for each thread read the core ID and function of this value perform specific actions.
- if the compiler would be extended with directives to allow the programmer to get the ID of the processor in the system - supposing a specific system has many multicore processors. (I don't know if this is possible).
- if the compiler would be extended with directives to allow the programmer to specify the core and/or processor on which it wants to be executed a specific process,thread,function,(maybe instruction).
With these macros I think a lot of things can be exercised, one that I think in this moment is the posibility for the programmer to implement his own algorithm of load balancing for the cores and processors of his system.
Another point I would recommend would be that the watch window in the Sun Studio IDE to permit the selection of the format in which the data to be displayed.As an example if I have a U32 variable to be able to select in the watch window the integer ,hexadecimal or binary format in which I would want to be displayed.
Another useful thins that I sought at other IDEs would be a popup window or something similar to select how to see the source code: as a .c file , as an assembler code , or as a mixture of C and assemble.
That's all for the moment, if I see something else I would post another message.
Thank you,
Steve.

steveg wrote:
First of all, with regards to the subject of great interest to me in this moment, multicore/multiprocessor parallel programming, I would appreciate the following :
- if the compiler would be extended with new directives to allow the programmer to measure the load of each core and/or processor that is available to him.
- if the compiler would be extended with directives to allow the programmer to get the core ID on which a specific section of code is executed. As en example consider o multithreaded application and in the associated function for each thread read the core ID and function of this value perform specific actions.
- if the compiler would be extended with directives to allow the programmer to get the ID of the processor in the system - supposing a specific system has many multicore processors. (I don't know if this is possible).
- if the compiler would be extended with directives to allow the programmer to specify the core and/or processor on which it wants to be executed a specific process,thread,function,(maybe instruction).
With these macros I think a lot of things can be exercised, one that I think in this moment is the posibility for the programmer to implement his own algorithm of load balancing for the cores and processors of his system.
These are OS functions, not compiler's. Solaris has a wide selection of ways and tools to assign processes and threads to cpus; processor_bind(2) is a function you can call and pbind(1M) is a tool you can use on a running app. There are more, just google for it.
Another point I would recommend would be that the watch window in the Sun Studio IDE to permit the selection of the format in which the data to be displayed.As an example if I have a U32 variable to be able to select in the watch window the integer ,hexadecimal or binary format in which I would want to be displayed.
Good point. I'll check if there already is an RFE (Request For Enhancement) filed and file one if it's not. Thanks for letting us know!
Another useful thins that I sought at other IDEs would be a popup window or something similar to select how to see the source code: as a .c file , as an assembler code , or as a mixture of C and assemble.
But there is disassembly window already. See screenshot here: http://developers.sun.ru/images/stories/sunstudio/images/sun_studio_dbx.png

Recommendations for new hard drive

It looks like I will have to replace my hard drive--If I want to get one myself does anyone know of a good brand--I have a Gateway laptop that is 1 1/2 yrs old and it has 120 gb--
Thanks for the advice--

You will need to determine which type of drive you have in your Gateway laptop. It's either an "EIDE" or a "Serial ATA" drive. If your drive is crashed, you will not be able to tell from Control Panel/Hardware/Devices which type it is. Typically, laptop hard drives on newer (less than 3 years old) are fairly cumbersome to remove. It may actually require taking the case apart to get to the drive. You will need the manufacturer and model number. It may say EIDE or SATA on the case of the drive.
If you reply here with the model of the laptop, I can look online for you.
When you determine the form factor of the drive (SATA, EIDE) you should look for either a Western Digital, Maxtor or Segate drive. Here are some links to the drives on the BB website.
Western EIDE
Western Digital SATA
Both are around $80.00 and are 250GB.
Good luck and let me know if I can help you with researching the drive.
Hutch

Recommendations for New Arch Convert (Please help)

I need some help deciding what to go with for a few different things. I'm trying to stay as far away from GUIs as a I can.
WM: I'm looking into a good tiling windows manager that supports dual screens.
Password Management: I have very complex passwords, that I cannot remember and have been using Keepass for Windows. I know about KeepassX but if there is a cli program, I would prefer it.
Panel: Something lightweight and doesn't have many icons or any at all.
Video Player: Need support for Xvid/x264 and that's about it
Music Player: Looking for a CLI Version of songbird or something with good library management
Browser: I love firefox, but I'm open to anything as long as it has good documentation.
Multiprotocol IM CLI based with MSN and AIM support
I want something based around these concept
http://omploader.org/vMjlxcA
http://omploader.org/vMjlnMg
Last edited by destructo123 (2009-09-06 17:55:14)

WM: I'm looking into a good tiling windows manager that supports dual screens.
Xmonad Awesome ... there are several options, I suggest trying a few of them to see which has a style you like, as well as which of them support duel screens.
Also take a look at screen. It splits your console up into sections, and when combined with dvtm, it makes a good "tiling WM" without needing X. I am not sure how well it handles multi-monitor set ups though, as I have never had the inclination to try it out.
Password Management: I have very complex passwords, that I cannot remember and have been using Keepass for Windows. I know about KeepassX but if there is a cli program, I would prefer it.
it looks like, based on a couple of searches of the AUR and the repos, that pwsafe is the only cli-specific password manager. There are others though that do not specify if they are cli or gui based.
Panel: Something lightweight and doesn't have many icons or any at all.
My vote is for tint2, because it supports transparency from xcompmgr(-dana) + transset-df. It supports system trays and a lack of icons for any iconified programs. (iconified means minimized in Window's terms, fyi)
Video Player: Need support for Xvid/x264 and that's about it
VLC or mplayer. mplayer I know works nicely in framebuffer. I use it that way myself when I just want to watch movies. (Arch boots faster than my DVD player...)
Music Player: Looking for a CLI Version of songbird or something with good library management
MPD. I would go with that one. There is not much to argue for it over xmms, but I liked it better personally.
Browser: I love Firefox, but I'm open to anything as long as it has good documentation.
uzbl is pretty good, but it is still alpha level... links-g & elinks are also pretty nice as cli-centric browsers. (You can always keep a copy of Firefox/Chromium for when you're in the GUI.
Multiprotocol IM CLI based with MSN and AIM support
Pidgin + Fitch. I have never actually used fitch, but I use pidgin a good bit.
Edit: Typos
Last edited by LeoSolaris (2009-09-06 21:44:40)

Seeking Recommendations for New System

I’m planning to upgrade my son’s Pentium II computer with the following components. Please give constructive comments for improvements, realizing that this is my limit in regard to costs:
MOBO – MSI K7N2 Delta-L or MSI KT6V-LSR or MSI KT4VL
Graphics Card --
RADEON 9600 PRO 128MB DDR AGP 8X W/TV-OUT/DVI or RADEON 9600 256MB DDR WITH CRT/DVI/TV-OUT or RADEON 9800SE 128MB W/TV OUT
CPU – AMD Athlon 2500+ Barton

Well, I can say, don't buy the 256mb vid card cuz its slower than the 128mb cards. And yes I do regret buying the one I have right now instead of a regular 128.
You can read this thread about one user's choice and why.
About the mobo, well... I like Intel chips better and don't have much experience with the amd setups, but I did notice that the deltas are often used in overclocking and have been proven as stable and reliable.
Please keep in mind that these are only opinions.
In reality, whatever you choose in that list will make for a good setup... exept for most 256mb vid cards(the high end ones are better, but not in everyones price range).
Good luck.
(EDIT) Oh and so that you know, 9800 is better than 9600, and rankings go like this:
se -> cheap alternative to the real thing
no ranking (known as non pro) -> the real thing as the were when they came out
pro -> performance version
xt -> super performance version
,and an 9600 xt is almost as good as a 9800 se (actually very close to it)
Ask around in the vid card forum for more input from others.
And the mobo, well like I said, I ain't no pro with the amd setups.

Macbook recommended for new college student?

hi i am a high school senior set to graduate in a week. just wondering what yall think about me getting a macbook for college. i think ill major in economics or business and i want to get the black macbook (the specs are just right).. thanks in advance..

Red
As you've learned thru your research,the MacBook is a "perfect fit" for your needs.and it also looks good meeting those needs.
And thanks to my Grandbabies Grandpa(that would be Me).She'll be carrying a black MacBook with her to Stanford.
Go get yourself one.better still,hit Grandpa up for one.We love doing stuff like that.
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Help! I need a gift for a beginner photographer with a Cannon T3i.

What Silkrooster said.
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html
The Photoshop Elements forum is here
http://forums.adobe.com/community/photoshop_elements?view=discussions

Can anyone recommend a good mouse...

I want to be able to control Keynote 3 presentations via a Bluetooth mouse. Not just advancing slides, though - I need to be able to go back a slide, go back a build etc as well.
I have the standard Apple bluetooth mouse, but as a one-button mouse, it's not as flexible as I'd like.
Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance for your intelligent counsel!

I don't think a bluetooth mouse is the best way, there are of course loads of cool ways to control keynote:
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Where is drag lock for my new Magic Pad?

I just bought a new magic pad for my iMac. I really like it and I have touch to click enabled. I am trying to find an easier way to click and drag other than click with my thumb and draging with my finger. I read something about drag lock that would do this but I don't see if in the System Preferences. Have things changed? Is there a way to click and drag that doesn't involve an hard click?
Thanks.

Two ways to do this:
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Looking for new All in One. Is Officejet as good as Photosmart? Please recommend an All in One.

I have the HP Photosmart C7180 All in One that's a few years old and is starting to give me a lot of errors (mostly ink level errors). I'm thinking about replacing it, because I want one that doesn't use as much ink -- and one that has a bigger scanner bed (at least 11 x 14 or bigger). I'm a budding artist and I want to have the ability to scan in my drawings.
However, I do print a few photos now and then. Does anyone know if Officejets will print decent pictures?
Please recommend an All in One (the newer the better) for my needs.

Thanks! It sounds like a potential nightmare. Does
anyone have a different experience? I'm not
committed to an all-in-one, but it does save space.
If you're willing to take time and effort into the process, HP's MFDs and Brother's MFDs work... mostly. HP has even improved their drivers. It took 'em long enough.
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There are network MFDs; HP makes some. They're expensive. The OfficeJet 74xx is $500, and it's the cheap HP network MFD. I do NOT own one, so I have no idea how well they work, other than they're HPs... which means that the hardware will probably be excellent, and the software dreck.

Simple directions for setting up a new magic mouse?

Have the original mouse, which keeps losing its connection. I am replacing it with a brand new Magic Mouse and have looked all over for directions to connect with with my MAC, discontinue the original mouse, and start using the new one. I have checked all my updates and downloaded the most current magic mouse software. A pop up says there is a new version of the download already loaded, but I can't find it.
Can someone tell me if I really need a new mouse and can help me correct my connection loss on my orginal mouse or help me, step by step, to connect the new one? Thank you all.

Reset the PRAM to see if that helps the old mouse.
Setting up the new one should be turn it on and it should pair.
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