Jennings Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 As these things do from time to time, the motherboard (or is it "muthaboard"?) in the six year old G5 gave up the ghost yesterday. I was hoping against hope it was just a bad RAM chip, but alas, no. So, the new Mac Pro G5 mega-machine is on its way from Apple. But in the meantime, I'm dead in the water. Fortunately the fairly new 1 tb hard drive is unaffected, so that and my backup external drive are fine and I'll be back where I started (only shinier, faster, and better looking than I was) once the new machine is delivered. Gotta love technology. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 As these things do from time to time, the motherboard (or is it "muthaboard"?) in the six year old G5 gave up the ghost yesterday. I was hoping against hope it was just a bad RAM chip, but alas, no. So, the new Mac Pro G5 mega-machine is on its way from Apple. But in the meantime, I'm dead in the water. Fortunately the fairly new 1 tb hard drive is unaffected, so that and my backup external drive are fine and I'll be back where I started (only shinier, faster, and better looking than I was) once the new machine is delivered.Gotta love technology. J Should have had a PC Just kidding.. Been there a few times myself, glad your files are intact. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Roberts Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 How'd you post this then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 How'd you post this then? Pure unadulterated concentration ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kev Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 So, the new Mac Pro G5 mega-machine is on its way from Apple. UnfortunatelyJennings, there's no such thing as a "Mac Pro G5". The G5 belonged to the now-relegated PPC family of processors. All Macs now use Intel processors, including the G5's replacement, the Mac Pro. Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Hey don't pick on MAC MEN, WE RULE! He He. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Hey don't pick on MAC MEN, WE RULE! He He. No worries. Those of us using windows PC machines aren't better off. A relative of mine just had a relatively young, but out of warranty HP laptop fail. Looks like a solder joint failed, judging from a big series of complaints on the 'net about this very model, and symptoms. The model number is just outside the range for an official HP recall, which means some attorney, accountant, or both told them "if you cut the range there, you'll be safe." Needless to say, HP didn't get the sale for the replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZOOMER Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Pure unadulterated concentration ... Gregg LOL good one Gregg "These are not the 'droids you're looking for...." Zoomer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fustercluck Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 No worries. Those of us using windows PC machines aren't better off. A relative of mine just had a relatively young, but out of warranty HP laptop fail. Looks like a solder joint failed, judging from a big series of complaints on the 'net about this very model, and symptoms. The model number is just outside the range for an official HP recall, which means some attorney, accountant, or both told them "if you cut the range there, you'll be safe." Needless to say, HP didn't get the sale for the replacement. Been there bought that and will never buy HP again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I have an emachines desktop, bought 5 years ago for school, and it is still running great. I have a dell lap top, Inspirion 5100, bought back in 2004, still runs great. My newest acquisition for school is a new Dell 1750 Had great service out of all of them. (Thankfully) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CreepyGuy Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Been there bought that and will never buy HP again. My experience with HP was completely converted me to a Mac guy... It was extremely poor customer service, hardware issues, compatibility issues, and scores of other things.. I will NEVER buy another product from HP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 My experience with HP was completely converted me to a Mac guy... It was extremely poor customer service, hardware issues, compatibility issues, and scores of other things.. I will NEVER buy another product from HP I've heard that from a good number of people. I can vouch that I will never buy one of their printers again. I was shocked at the number of files that I had to install (most of which keep running in the background whether I am using the printer or not). Bloatware at it's finest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 LOL good one Gregg"These are not the 'droids you're looking for...." Zoomer LOL ... Once you go Jedi, you never go back ... <_< Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oroka Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Personally, I suggest to people that if they cant build and maintain their own computer, a Dell is the way to go. They are fairly robust, and Dell has good customer service. I have given Dells to many family, I had a Inspiron 1720 for 4 years till I sold it to a friend, and it is still going fine (I sold it because it was too big to lug around... 17" desktop replacement). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 How'd you post this then? Transfer of Thoughts....that's how..LOL!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 Got the new Mac Pro up and running last night. Back among the living, and not having to post from work J PS: Yes, I know, but it still looks like a G5 on the outside! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 hoo hoo Welcome back Jennings.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 (edited) I've heard that from a good number of people. I can vouch that I will never buy one of their printers again. I was shocked at the number of files that I had to install (most of which keep running in the background whether I am using the printer or not). Bloatware at it's finest. Yea, and the thing is, back in the old days their printers were considered top of the line, and I think their PCs were at least respected. But yes, their included software is not only appalling, it has in recent years I have found, bordered on malware in some cases. And I had to perform "open-heart" surgery on a laser printer some time ago that was surprisingly successful, but generally you don't buy them thinking you'll have to cut all the way into them and clean the basic optics so that they keep running. Honestly, I don't percieve too much a difference between the different PC hardware manufacturers, other than to note there are price tiers which might correspond to some quality-of-build. But so much of the components in a lot of consumer electronics are from the same plants, so there's seemingly a limit to quality difference, beyond some brand-specific designs (cases, architecture) and perhaps standards (quality of solder, maybe?). Apple has, I think, some deserved reputation as a premium electronics manufacturer, but I was surprised to learn that even some of Apple's stuff is manufactured alongside "PC" branded components, too. Sadly, I learned about this through a disturbing story. Edited May 29, 2010 by Fishwelding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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