ISight iMac packaging question

The casing of my iSight iMac did not come with a protecting adhesive film on it . The aluminium support got one.
As the white casing got fine scratches direct from opening the box I was wondering if this was normal or if I got some kind of refurbished machine.
Thank you for your answers.

Thats odd that your machine didnt have the protective case covering. I would be taking that sucker back pronto. I wouldnt think its a new one without the packing being the way it should. Its been used by someone sounds like.

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ISight iMac capable of 1280x720 VGA output?

I just bought a 20" iSight iMac from Amazon with the $150 rebate. Great deal! Anyways, my plan is to hook the iMac into my home theater system. Is the iMac capable of supporting native 1280x720 output from its VGA port? Has anyone hooked up a 1280x720 projector or HDTV to their iMac to see what 16:9 resolution choices become available?

Just wanted to close the loop on this question that I posed a little while back. It definitely is possible and it definitely is working perfectly.
I have successfully integrated my new iMac G5 (iSight)into my home theater system. It is outputting 1280x720p as an extended desktop (2nd monitor) to my InFocus 7210 and it just looks wonderful.
The iMac is in my office which is adjacent to my home theater room. My whole house is wired with multiple Cat-5e and RG6 coax. I have overcome the mirroring limitation on the iMac by enabling desktop spanning with a firmware patch called "Screen Spanning Doctor." I have also enabled the 1280x720p HDTV resolution using DisplayConfigX for the second monitor.
Since the iMac is in another room... the VGA signal is being sent through Cat-5e using the Gefen VGA Extender. Digital optical audio out is converted to digital coax using M-Audio's CO2 Bidirectional Converter and transmitted via the in-wall RG-6 to my home theater receiver. FYI -- DD and DTS are supported via Apple's DVD Player...no lip-sync problems with my setup!
Finally, to control the iMac, I am using the Gyration Ultra Professional wireless keyboard and mouse, which is truly plug and play with the Mac.
So now I have Front Row and the entire Mac experience on my 11-foot diagonal (133") screen! It is truly awesome. I wasn't sure if it was all going to work, and I couldn't find many reports of anyone else doing anything similar (with the Cat-5 and coax transmission, etc). So hopefully this serves as a data point for anyone else out there who might be interested in setting up their iMac to be a part of their home theater experience.
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How do I use an iSight iMac to send video messages?

I love the computer, but Knowledge base says the built in iSight won't work with iMovie HD to capture video.
Is there another way I can make and send video emails or messages that can be emailed using an iSight iMac?

"Is there another way I can make and send video emails or messages that can be emailed using an iSight iMac?"
iVisit supports the 17/20" iMac with built-in camera (I won't call it an iSight as it's not Firewire and has lower resolution), you can record yourself (video, audio, text, url's, desktops and files) and send via email
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A little story of getting my isight imac to share

Hello all,
I just want to share my story with you future imac users.
I ordered my iSight iMac 20" with wireless keyboard and mouse online on 10/24 and its estimated shipping time was 11/7. Just like some of you, I couldn't really wait for such a long time. I called my Apple stores every single day to check if they have got any 20"s.
My school's bookstore surprisingly displayed the 20" iMac even earlier than Apple stores. However, it will still take bookstore about 2 weeks to get the wireless keyboard and mouse. I started thinking if I should give up getting wireless set and just go for the wired ones.....
Finally, I cancelled the online order today and went to the bookstore and pick up the iMac with wired keyboard and mouse, and also purchased a wireless keyboard. This way, I can eBay my wired keyboard and enjoy my wireless keyboard & mighty mouse. I am still waiting for bluetooth version of the mighty mouse. hope it's coming soon.
I think it is a good deal to get the wireless keyboard and ebay the wired one while you can also enjoy using the mighty mouse.
I have been using it for several hours. I use msn messenger, browse internet and took some pics on photobooth with my family. (it was fun:-)
I also updated the OSX to 10.4.3 w/o a problem.
Also, it is very QUIET, QUIET, and QUIET. I had the Rev B, so I know how loud the Rev B was and I am very pleased that I sold the Rev B to get this new iMac.
I hope everything works fine and will always work fine like now.
Enjoy Your All of Your iMacs!

Congratulation for your new imac!
My story is just the opposite
I ordered the 20" imac without the wireless mouse/keyboard from apple online store and they schduled to ship on 11/08/05. Yesterday after I ran some errand, I stopped by the local apple store on Bay street at Emeryville. They told me that I have only one imac left but I'll need to buy it with the wireless mouse and keyboard. I actually wanted to use the mighty mouse and didn't really care having wires around, but I decided to pay $60 more.
I had a problem with activating frontrow but got it solved. Now it's running very well with a fast, reliable g5 processor. And yes, it's quiet like a stone.

Anybody know if adding more ram to an iSight iMac will speed up front row

Just got a 20" iSight iMac (love it) with the base ram but as most people seem to be experiencing, front row seems a little sluggish. Just wondered if anybody knows if sticking another gig of ram in it would improve front row performance?

The answer is absolutely yes. I ran with 512MB for a while and I noticed it seemed like I was getting PageIns every now and again. Sometimes quite often if iPhoto or other big apps were open. A pagein is like virtual memory in OS9. RAM has to be swapped to disk to free it up to do another task.
Check out Activity Monitor- it'll give you an idea of what's going on. Don't get me wrong MacOS X is very good at managing its resources. However disk paging is a slow reality.
I upgraded to a total of 1.5GB of RAM a while ago. The difference is nothing short of phenomenal. All the big pauses in FrontRow are gone (occasionally iTunes still has to fire up if it was closed...2-3 Sec). I leave iPhoto open all the time and everything is always snappy. Daskboard is another big beneficiary- it's way better. I think 1.5GB was a good choice because I still use it all every now and again- perhaps 2 PageIns/Day, but not often enough to notice. Even upgrading to a 1GB would certainly be a big help but remember if you don't benefit from 1.5GB now you will in a year.
Cheers, Ed.
P.S. Now is a great time to buy, prices have stabilized, find a good sale and buy today- you won't regret it. I paid $96 total including all tax and shipping for a 1GB stick.

Place to purchase 2cd power cord for iSight iMac?

Anyone know where I can buy a second power cord for a 17" iSight iMac? I've been searching the web but no luck yet.
Why would I need one? My new iSight iMac is going to live in a computer cabinet in front of a difficult to access wall outlet/power strip. I'd like to be able to move the computer around the house to watch DVDs in comfort (hurray for Front Row!), and a second power cord will make this transition a lot easier.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

How fussed are you about aesthetics? Have a dead electric jug or kettle or stereo amp at home? See if the cord fits.
Cheers
Rod

Are there any quiet 20" iSight iMac G5 without constant buzzing sound?

Hello all,
Some of you may know I've got my iMac G5 and it has constant buzzing sound coming from the back of the vent. My friend's going to get one and he's afraid he is going to get one with buzzing sound. I don't know if it is just me or everyone's has buzzing sound.
There is a 17" iSight iMac sitting next to me. It is very quiet, so I know how it is supposed to sound like. Since it's a 17", I am not sure if they have the same designs.
So for those who have new 20" iSight iMac G5, can you tell me whether you have the buzzing sound from you iMac or not please?
Thank you very much.

My 20" G5 iSight has a constant fan noise, could be descibed as buzzing.
Yet my wifes 17" iMac iSight is virtually silent.
I note the 20" vibrates if you touch the left side of the screen, they were all doing that in the Apple store too.
I think that maybe the fan runs faster in the 20" due to faster processor, bus, graphics card and larger hard drive.
All these will generate more heat.
On another note a friend popped round earlier and said my 20" was really quiet, so it is subjective I think.
I have very sensitive hearing, I cannot hear my new iMac over my old PoweMac G4 FW800 - that is very lound.

Good initial experiences with 20" (iSight)iMac

I received my replacement 20" iMac(iSight). Apple graciously decided to replace it for my 20" 2.0 iMac that was having quite a few issues. It is very quiet. Must be a much better design to allow cooling to the innards or removing heat from them. The iSight is pretty cool even though I don't really see much use of it for me. It is a nice option to have just in case. Front Row is neat. A 30" iMac with cable hookups and TV tuner would definitely make a great home entertainment option. The computer overall seems quite a bit faster. So far this is back to being an enjoyable Mac experience as were our first four Macs. Let's pray that Apple doesn't have any more oddities hamper the Mac's superiority in computing.

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IMac portability questions....

The iMac REALLY appeals to me, but it's a toss up between the MB Pro and the iMac. I love the portability of the MBP, but the iMac also seems really portable as well (to some degree). I go on vacation a few times per year and really want something I can carry & use in my hotel rooms etc...
1. Anyone knows how much "the total iMac package" weighs? (The newest iMac.)
2. Does anyone out there sell a sturdy carrying case for it, used for travelling with it, etc... (in case I want to bring it on a business trip, etc...)?
3. Can I use my existing Dell 1704FPT flat screen monitor as 2nd monitor to the iMac, like a dual screen setup? How about 3 screen support?
If I can overcome this portability issue then I'm tempted to purchase one!
Thanks y'all!

(1) Per specs on Apple's website, 20" weighs 20 pounds and the 24" weighs 25.4 pounds.
(2) Do a search on the iLugger, a decent bag for the iMac. Runs around $100+ last I checked.
(3) You should be able to use any external monitor, LCD flatscreen or even CRT, as long as it has a DVI or VGA input (which most do). You will need to buy the appropriate mini-DVI to DVI adapter, or mini-DVI to VGA adapter from Apple for about $20 each. You can only connect one external display to the iMac, so cannot run two external monitors as there is only one display output on the iMac.
Personally, if your travel with the iMac is less than 5 times a year and you can easliy take the iMac along when you go, I would go for the iMac. I used to own a black MacBook, but my Mac sits at my desk 98% of the time, so I opted to sell the MacBook and get a 17" white iMac on closeout, for less than what I got for my MacBook on ebay! The larger screen/greater storage/better ergonomics of the iMac at less cost makes the iMac a lot nicer computer to work on.
Good luck with your decision.

Does your iSight iMac 20" case close precisely??

I just found out my iSight iMac 20"'s case doesn't close precisely. The upper part of the case kind of sticks out for about 2mm. I wonder if it's normal, as my friend's 17" iSight iMac's case closes perfectly.
Might it be the reason of buzzing sound? I don't know...

I got my 20" iMac G5 iSight last evening and have spent a lot of time with an issue (and Apple Chat and telephone Support) where most CDs/DVDs don't eject, or better say don't eject completely and are automatically sucked in by the iMac and redisplay on the desktop.
The CD/DVD drive seems to be functioning correctly in reads/writes etc... but after reading this thread I observed the same gap differences... the right side edge (where the CD/DVD drive is) sticks out, where the left is flush. I think the fact that the right side is not flush, causes a mis-alignment between the CD/DVD slit or opening on the bezel and the drive. In return, this provoques the Cds/DVDs to touch the inside of the bezel (you can the bezel bulge when you eject the CD, as it pushes against it) and the bezel pushes them back in the drive.
I am saying this as perhaps some of you may experience this to one degree or another and you may have not noticed it. I suggest that you try inserting/ejecting at least a dozen different DVDs and Cds and see if you experience the same issue. ( I hope not!). To me this happened with the very first DVD i inserted which was the brand new Mac OS X Install 2 DVD that came with iMac iSight.
Unfortunately Apple told me that the CD/DVD drive is not a DIY (do it yourself ) anymore on the iSight iMac and I have to take it to my local service provider; their wait time is 3-days...bummer
Definetely not a good start and does not give me confidence in the manufacturing quality one would assume from Apple.
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ISight IMac's 250GB hard drive gone AWOL

I've had this iMac less than two weeks, and I adore it. For those of you waffling between the 17" and 20", go for the 20" it's worth the extra. I even love the Mighty Mouse that came with it. Which is a surprise because generally speaking I love all things Apple, except their mice.
But, there is a problem…
So, yesterday I wake my iMac from sleep and try to log in. I get the Spinning Beachball of Doom. Wait wait wait. I hear my once silent iMac making clicking noises. Try rebooting. Nada. Still making clicks, and I can't get past the gray screen.
This morning, I boot from the DVDs that came with the iMac and try to run Disk Utility to repair the obviously stressed hard drive. Several times I got a response of "No Verifiable Packages." Odd.
So I installed Tiger onto my LaCie Drive, which is what I'm running from now. Go back to Disk Utility, and the internal drive on this iMac doesn't even show up now.
I'd like to get the newer files off of the iMac. But, I fear they are history.
Suggestions (other than hauling it to the local Apple Store for the Genius Bar)?
iMac g5 w/iSight; Pismo Powerbook; LaCie 160G FW; WIN2000 P3 PC Mac OS X (10.4)

It's official. The drive is DOA.
Apple is a class act. They could have replaced the drive only. But with it dying in such a short period of time, they replaced the whole unit. Way to go Apple!
FWIW, this unit is as silent as the other one. Sweet.

G5 iSight iMac won't start up at all - big grey flashing folder icon

Hi
Acquired a second hand intel imac (iSight model) - when I first got it, it started up fine (it had 10.4 installed), then I tried to do a carbon copy clone on to it using Carbon Copy Cloner to clone my old mac's system on to my new one and now it's stuffed.
I get the flashing question mark when I try to boot it.
Tried booting from a black Tiger disk - won't start from that (holding down C key won't work, holding down Option key won't give a selection of disks to start up from shows nothing)
Tried starting it up in Target mode from my old iMac (angle poise one) and I can see it fine mounted on angle poise iMac's desktop. Erased it again using disk utils from the angle poise imac again to start again...
Can't start up from my bootable external HD attached to it (firewire)
Can't use fsck on it as I can't start up in Single User mode (nothing happens)
Anybody got any ideas? Can I have stuffed the machine by using CCC and trying to clone to it?
Have also tried Resetting PRAM and SMU.
I've run out of ideas....
Thanks for any help

First, I'm a bit confused with your reference to "angle poised" Mac - what is that?
Second, you said:
"then I tried to do a carbon copy clone on to it using Carbon Copy Cloner to clone my old mac's system on to my new one and now it's stuffed."
Since your old Mac is a PPC, it won't work if your new Mac is an Intel (and, if it is an Intel, it is NOT a G5 - the G5 iSight was the last PPC made before switching to Intel).
Third, the "black" Tiger disk you used - is that a retail version for a PPC or Intel Mac?
At this point, I'm guessing that your "new" Mac didn't like the fact that you installed a PPC version of the OS and/or the OS version you installed was older than what the "new" Mac came with.
Since you've already tried all the usual things, I'd ask the person who gave it to you for some information on the exact tech specs to see if we can figure out why this happened and, if necessary, call a local Apple repair shop for some advice - I'm assuming you're no longer under warranty?

ISight Lcd replacement question

I have a 17" G5 iMac 1.8ghz with iSight and the lcd has been cracked. I've found many replacements around the web, but does anyone know why some say will not work with iSight models? For example, if I found an lcd from a 17" G5 1.8 ghz without iSight, which is the same machine, this lcd won't work?? i know the isight won't and that's fine. just lookin to replace the lcd. If anyone knows if it will work, just without the isight or knows why it wouldn't work, could you please help ?? it would be appreciated either way !!! thanks in advance.
rog

rogerdale wrote:
I have a 17" G5 iMac 1.8ghz with iSight and the lcd has been cracked. I've found many replacements around the web, but does anyone know why some say will not work with iSight models? For example, if I found an lcd from a 17" G5 1.8 ghz without iSight, which is the same machine, this lcd won't work?? i know the isight won't and that's fine. just lookin to replace the lcd. If anyone knows if it will work, just without the isight or knows why it wouldn't work, could you please help ?? it would be appreciated either way !!! thanks in advance.
rog
Hello rog (rogerdale)
(1) You are now posting in the iSight forum.
You are already getting sound advice on this problem at your other post about this topic,
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=10661272
and you have already determined that your Mac is an iNtel Mac, NOT a G5.
(2) Your posted System Info still shows iMac G5 intel 17". To reduce confusion for those trying to help you, you should correct this (remove "the "G5) next time you are logged into  "Discussions. (If you don't know how to change your System "Info, you can do so via the "My "Settings" link in the upper "right quadrant of each "page.)
(3) Your posted System Info also shows that you are using Mac OS X (10.5.1). If that is correct, you should download and install the latest version of OS X for your system:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/MacOS_X_10_5_8_ComboUpdate
Once updated, use "My Settings" to correct your OS version number, too.
(4) A search for iNtel iMac user installable (do it yourself) items shows that users can upgrade memory:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3011
However, the search did NOT show that replacing or upgrading the display or video card, the parts of your Mac that may need service, is a recommended operation for users.
Having tried all troubleshooting methods available to you and other users in your original topic on this problem, you should now contact Apple or an Apple-Authorized Service Provider (AASP) for service.
The Apple Technicians can use their technical information, test gear, and diagnostic software to accurately identify your problem Even if you are technically capable of replacing internal components, the AASP's diagnosis may yield an estimated cost to repair your Mac that is less than buying parts based on users' guesses.
See the iMac Service FAQs for more info on your service options:
http://www.apple.com/support/imac/service/
(5) You ask:
... this lcd won't work?? ... If anyone knows ... why it wouldn't work, could you please help ??
If you still want to proceed with replacing your display by yourself, you are more likely to get other users' answers to your part interchangeability question by posting the question:
• at your other, original, existing topic - or -
• in the iNtel iMac Forum that has already been suggested to you in your other topic:
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=189
For a definitive answer, contact your AASP.
EZ Jim
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IMacs intel question

Hi everybody,
I am new to Macintosh and I am just about to buy an INTEL iMac, but how can I differentiate between the "old" iMac with the Core Duo processor and the very "new" one with the Core2 Duo processor ?
I am asking this Q. because my sister is buying it for me and bringing it to Mexico and she is completely computer iliterate.
So maybe a text or a logo printed outside on the box containing the computer or does she have to unpack it and look for this info printed on the computer itself?
Sorry for the dumb question, but I would like to make sure that she is not buying the "old" model.
Thanks a lot for any advice.
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It will say on the box that it has an Intel Core 2 Duo. Maybe you could just explain to her the difference, and make sure she gets the one with Core 2 Duo written on it? Another thing that might be helpful to know is that the 17" model didn't come in 2.0 GHz before, it was 1.83 GHz. So if she gets a 17" iMac that says 2.0 GHz on the specifications, it's definitely a new one.

Adobe Reader 9.3.2 silent install package questions, please ...

Hello:
I am a network and Desktop Support person for a higher education facility. I was asked to take over automating software application
installs.
I have a script process, created by Auto-It (Scite script editor), that has been working well for Adobe Reader 9.1 with updates to 9.1.1, 9.1.2 and 9.1.3 (found on the Internet) -
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Is there a similar process for installing Adobe Reader 9.3 silently and then updating to 9.3.2?
If so, what are the steps, ex. expand/extract the initial 9.3 .EXE, then create a transform using Orca/<transform making of choice>, etc.?
With having read of some issues in this forum regarding Adobe Reader 9.3.2, should I continue using 9.1.3 and wait?
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Well we have a wiki where I work, and here is then entry I have created on how to deploy Adobe Reader. See if any of this helps, if not, we'll take it from there.
Deployment
It is HIGHLY recommended that you read and follow the directions of the deployment guide provided by Adobe located at http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/pdfs/deploying_reader9.pdf. The documentation located here is simply for a quick reference for those who have already read the guide.
The rights to distribute Adobe Reader must be obtained by filling out the form found at http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/rdr_distribution1.html. After filling out the form and being accepted to distribute Adobe Reader, you will receive an email with a link to download the redistributable version of Adobe Reader. You will be prompted to download a .exe package containing the Reader MSI file. The general form of the command to convert a Nosso-compressed file to an MSI package is:
<path to>\AdbeRdr90_en_US.exe [<switches>...]
Switch
Description
-nos_ne
Do not execute any file after installation (overrides the -e switch) This switch should be used if user only wants to extract the installer contents and not run the installer.
-nos_o
Specifies the name of folder where the contents of the expanded package are to be placed. The folder name should be enclosed in quotation marks. It is best if you do not use an existing folder, and there should be no space following the “-nos_o”.
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Using the extracted MSI, create an Administrative Installation Point (AIP) using the command-line:
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The AcroPro.mst transform file is created by the Adobe Customization Wizard 9
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