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Is This a Budget SSD Solution or a Waste of Time/Money?

today discovered there third-party ssd's cheaper, , smaller apple's. found out decrease boot time in addition file transfer time. need make sure of - can os installed on external drive , booted if leave plugged in time? or startup have inside computer? also, thinking of cheap 30gb or transfer photos each individual project while i'm working on reap speed @ moment, archive 1tb hd. can wait night store them want benefit @ time want work on them , doesn't drain battery of camera initial backup. make sense , worth in neighborhood of $50-80?   you can boot external drive, unless thunderbolt enclosure, won't see improvement in speed. , time, might have bought bigger ssd , installed internally. fw800 fast 7200 rpm drive, usb3 bit faster that. usb2 1/3 speed of fw800. *speeds estimates, based on i've seen online, , personal experience   ...

Logo Design Software

i need design logo , considering these 3 products: logoist: http://www.avisnocturna.com/www/index.php/logoistoverview art text: http://belightsoft.com/products/arttext/overview.php logo design studio: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/logo-design-studio-pro/id402531446?mt=12 has experience these products? first 2 have fine ratings, last 1 bad ratings. thanks!   i have used logoist , quite fine; isn't prefect, can't complain works nicely.   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Made a Mistake Buying This Case

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hey guys, got new ipad. wanted smart cover little more protection bought 1 of invision smart cover cases, see link below http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294 on buying have discovered not offer protection i'd , build quality of quite poor - yes cheap should of expected really. ipad used in house case offers more protection if decide take out. use ipad 1 take work , when out , in folio style case , wondering if recommend 1 similar this? input want keep in pristine condition 1st gen ipad, mike...   i've bought 1 too. lots of reviews, magnets suck. of case , corners seems pretty protected normal use (i have pouch carrying other locations in bag etc) 'smart cover' bit bit naff. it's great stand (both flat , upright) , turns on ipad 2 enough, doesn't stick enough screen magnets they...

AirPlay mirroring issues, iPad 2

have installed airserver on mac, , had working perfectly, ipad mirrored on macbook air screen. however, later in day function stopped working, air server app running , connected, seemingly unable open mirroring window. tested ipad appletv, , appears have same issue - apple tv recognises ipad connected airplay, setting mirror nothing. there seems issue ipad broadcasting screen. can suggest might causing this? in advance.   you may have done these, in case - when i've seen issues i've found combination of 'the basics' things working right again. in, try these things: -- turn off airplay mirroring on ipad , quit air server. -- close apps manually see in ipad's multitasking bar. -- launch air server again , turn on airplay mirroring again on ipad. if doesn't work try rebooting ipad well.   Forums...

Hackintosh....

first off not sure if right section post.... (if isn't means move it. i'm new here) i'm in market new machine... , new imacs around corner thinking thats best bet me. friend mentioned me why don't make hackintosh? , i've been giving idea thought , have realized use of money me. due fact own external monitor, lion, keyboard, & mouse. i've never done before have no idea do. i've heard it's simple accomplish need follow steps correctly all. budget lies somewhere around 1100$ , spent on parts (like said own kb/mouse/monitor) know parts can buy hackintosh of time far superior come in imac. concern is... there room irreversible failure? , dependent on parts buy?   macintoshnoob said: ↑ first off not sure if right section post.... (if isn't means move it. i'm new here) i'm in m...

Any retailers offering gift card discounts on new IPad?

i know apple controls pricing on products wanted see if members aware of retailers offering gift cards or other rebates right now? i'm replacing stolen ipad. thanks, rick   best buy on occasion if can wait, i'm not aware of currently. ebay has nice selection of discounted cards.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Buying Advice

hey there everyone, i've been having dilemma past few months. own 2008 8 core 2.8ghz mac pro radeon 2600 , 8gb of ram. have been wanting upgrade couple years throwing lot more @ these days did when bought it, have been dissatisfied apple's professional offerings time (obviously). photographer, printer, video editor , graphic designer , use lightroom, photoshop, indesign , fcp7 on near daily basis. lately, have been monitoring activity monitor closely , dissatisfied seeing. photoshop , lightroom both use of available ram every task. swap tends around 3-4gb on average , cannot print photoshop due lack of free ram. in lightroom, common task converting hundreds of cr2 files dng. when dealing on 2000 files (as do) process takes multiple hours , uses on 600% of processing power. can see, need high performance. time money. here dilemma: have been holding out buy "new" mac pro model couple of years now, won't come. know tim ...