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One more thing

Nickgold...

One more thing.... No MDD Tower? Then mind your own business... Go surf the internet with your tangerine clamshell, ok? Rookie...
 
Re: One more thing

Originally posted by steeleclipse
Nickgold...

One more thing.... No MDD Tower? Then mind your own business... Go surf the internet with your tangerine clamshell, ok? Rookie...
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what made me laugh is the fact that a macrumors newbie is calling nick a rookie.
 
my 2 cents

Newbies: Chill out!

Get back on topic.

I remember back when Apple was charging $20 Shipping and Handling for the 10.1 cd update.

Even though, I don't like their business practice of charging $19.95 for a new power supply and fan, I'll probably still buy it. Damn! I thought I was done paying off my computer....I guess not....

Next thing you know, they'll say that the whole motherboard is causing the loud noise....then we gotta send $19.95 for a new one again....eh.....

They should just send the new powersupplies and fans to their resellers and we just bring our PMacs to them to exchange it.

Edit: I just placed my order for it and Apple's website stated that they would start shipping them on the 10th of March.

Will it be worth the wait....only time will tell...
 
This is not something that affects the function of your computer adversely. This is not a warranty problem like a BAD power supply, as in one that would fail for no reason. This is Apple trying to please their VERY vocal customers. I say kudos to Apple, and boo hoo to those complaining.

You don't HAVE to switch the power supply. Your computer will continue running just fine without the new power supply.

Don't want to shell out $19.95? Then don't. Your machine will be fine.

Sorry for the belligerent tone.

Regards,
Gus
 
How does the MDD G4 fan noise compare with a Quicksilver G4? I've got a Quicksilver and it's definately not that quiet. Unfortunate that I can't upgrade my power supply for $20. :(
 
Oh... hey, Puff...

Thanks for quoting me when my post is right above... Have some faith in the other members... I am sure they could have figured it out :D
 
Imagine a 747 under your desk. This thing is louder than hell. I've already put my order in, and I'm sending this to my boss as his DP867 sits on his desk right next to me and it sounds like a damn airport runway in our office.

If you think I"m exagerrating I have a MDD867 overclocked to DP1ghz, a DP Athlon 1600+ with 5 80mm fans, an air cleaner, and a G4/400 in a 10"x10" office. I can hear the MDD over all of them.


Originally posted by MrBillGates
How does the MDD G4 fan noise compare with a Quicksilver G4? I've got a Quicksilver and it's definately not that quiet. Unfortunate that I can't upgrade my power supply for $20. :(
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Originally posted by MrBillGates
How does the MDD G4 fan noise compare with a Quicksilver G4? I've got a Quicksilver and it's definately not that quiet. Unfortunate that I can't upgrade my power supply for $20. :(
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The Quicksilver is VERY quiet in comparison to the Mirror Mac. I have a Mirrored mac on my desktop that is at ear level and its quite loud. If I could put it on the floor I would.

My complaint with the $20 shipping fee is that we have CLASSROOMS of these machines. 18 machines @$20 each * 6 classrooms is over $2100 not to mention about 30 minutes each in labor on OUR end. It's a huge cost. If Apple were sending in the technician to do the replacements that would be one thing. But they're not.

I don't know, I guess I'm just glad they are fessing up to the fact there is a problem.

cheers!
John
 
I got my mirrored drive doors dual gig in mid october and it was quiter than my previous G4 350.

Am I nuts or something? Seems fine to me. Is it just the earlier versions of MDD that had this problem?
 
Originally posted by bretm
I got my mirrored drive doors dual gig in mid october and it was quiter than my previous G4 350.

Am I nuts or something? Seems fine to me. Is it just the earlier versions of MDD that had this problem?
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Yeah, I'm wondering the same thing. I got mine in early September (if I'm not mistaken). I'm just glad the damn beast doesn't have SCSI drives in it. It would sure be defenestration for the Mac or me if it did.
 
Originally posted by Chisholm
The Quicksilver is VERY quiet in comparison to the Mirror Mac. I have a Mirrored mac on my desktop that is at ear level and its quite loud. If I could put it on the floor I would.

My complaint with the $20 shipping fee is that we have CLASSROOMS of these machines. 18 machines @$20 each * 6 classrooms is over $2100 not to mention about 30 minutes each in labor on OUR end. It's a huge cost. If Apple were sending in the technician to do the replacements that would be one thing. But they're not.

I don't know, I guess I'm just glad they are fessing up to the fact there is a problem.

cheers!
John
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When will you realize that it's not a problem. It's called a loud fan, nothing else. When you buy the computer it never came with a guarantee that it's going to be silent, or that super silent fans were installed. Come on, get real, it's not a PROBLEM, and i'm sick of people saying it is.

Also, you complain about having to redo an entire classroom of computer...well that's just ridiculous. At college we had plenty of computer labs, with some of the loudest PCs you can imagine...but it's not a real problem.

Also, if it takes you 30 minutes to put in a PSU, and some fans, LoL!!!!!

Come on people, get real. If you are awaken by the slightest thing don't complain b/c you can't sleep with your PMac on, b/c that's not apple problem. I could state a hundred other things, but I think you get my drift.
 
I personally might do this for fun, but honestly, I sleep next to my mac every night (no.. not like that.. yet..) and I have no problem with the noise. But for 20 bucks its more fun than going out to the movies!
 
My boss has a DP 1Ghz and has been on top of this issue since they came out. He and several other people across the planet set up a website just for this issue, www.g4noise.com. They have repeatedly beat up on Apple to get something done. Although arguably this is not a defect per se, it is definitely an issue if you are trying to use one of these puppies in an audio recording situation.

Good for Apple for providing a solution and finally admitting there is a problem. If you are concerned about the $20 why don't you wait until others have installed it to see if it really fixes the noise problem on a significant number of machines. You have until June 30th I believe.
 
What have I done.

Wow! I started this thread because I thought it was a good idea to let others know about this power supply program.

I never thought that some people would get so angry (and vocal) about a small fee for shipping and handling. Granted we have to pay it. so what? I don't think $20 is so bad for a replacement power supply that we all *hope* will be MUCH MUCH QUIETER. Besides, we are most likely paying to ship both ways, so $10 each way seems very reasonable. You do have to give your current supply back (hmmmmm. I wonder what happens if we dont)

Again, if you can't afford it or don't want to. Guess what? You don't have too. Thats the beauty of it.

I do love the energy in these forums, but remember we are all here for the same reason. We love our Macs! and some of us [springscansing] even sleep with (er...next to) them.

Take care everyone, and go to bed already!!!
 
Originally posted by steeleclipse
I didn't mean he was rookie on this specific site. I was just speaking in general... (salary wise)
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heheh Dude... If you knew what I did day in and day out (which I'm not really allowed to be specific about, do to contract) you'd realize how utterly idiotic that sounded... But I am satisfied being the only one here who really knows how idiotic it sounded, to the full degree. *grin*

Btw, my first Mac was a Color Classic, the first Apples I used were Apple IIs, and my current setup is a G4 450 Sawtooth, which serves me well to this day. Rookie? If you say so...

Anyway, if you make sooo much more than I do, which I have no reason to doubt -- you sound even _more_ pathetic whining about $20.
 
Re: Re: One more thing

Originally posted by puffmarvin
what made me laugh is the fact that a macrumors newbie is calling nick a rookie.
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Nice avatar you have there! :rolleyes:

Seriously though, this is a good move by Apple. Yay apple! Now I just have to get my hands on a Visa. WHAT IS THIS DISCOVER MADNESS!?
 
Originally posted by sedarby
Although arguably this is not a defect per se, it is definitely an issue if you are trying to use one of these puppies in an audio recording situation.
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I'm not trying to be too smug about this, but if you're at all serious about recording audio in a studio environment, you have an isolated and specifically designed and soundproofed recording room/booth that has NO gear in it other than a microphone. I can't imagine trying to record audio with _any_ tower in the same room -- or at least doing so, and pretending to be at all professional.

And let me be straight -- I do NOT run or manage a recording studio, although I have been working with Mac audio for about 6 years or so. And even _I_ know that recording in a room with a computer tower is, uh -- lame.
 
Originally posted by GetSome681
When will you realize that it's not a problem. It's called a loud fan, nothing else. When you buy the computer it never came with a guarantee that it's going to be silent, or that super silent fans were installed. Come on, get real, it's not a PROBLEM, and i'm sick of people saying it is.

Also, you complain about having to redo an entire classroom of computer...well that's just ridiculous. At college we had plenty of computer labs, with some of the loudest PCs you can imagine...but it's not a real problem.

Also, if it takes you 30 minutes to put in a PSU, and some fans, LoL!!!!!

Come on people, get real. If you are awaken by the slightest thing don't complain b/c you can't sleep with your PMac on, b/c that's not apple problem. I could state a hundred other things, but I think you get my drift.
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Sorry dude, forgot to tell you something, not all professors like to yell above the noise generated by a classroom of machines. The students are noisy enough as it is.

1. I wasn't talking about redoing 1 machine, rather over 100 of them.
2. A 30 minute timeframe per machine is not unreasonable, I'll be training work study students to do this most likely and they NEED to take the time to do it right the first time. Perhaps you think its acceptable to close the case up with a few "extra screws" left over. have you even read the instructions for this procedure?
3. When you purchase 120 or so Quicksilvers and they perform at a certain level, then turn around and order 40 more and end up with noise tunnels, oh I mean Mirrored Macs, well....^$@& not sure what YOUR job is, but I ultimately work for professors that are always right. They are my customers, if you will.
4. Sorry you went to a college with such noisy computer labs. Come to the University of Alabama, College of Communications and Information Technology and we'll try to help you with your trauma. Maybe even learn you a thing or two.

I wasn't TRYING to be an ass, I just was. Sorry.

:p
 
DP867

Ive got a DP 867 MDD and to tell you the truth,the noise doesnt bother me. It is alot louder than my iMacDV was just sitting there,but I actualy find it quieter when in use now that I dont have a hard drive+cd drive spinning infront of my face.
My G4 is in my bedroom,and I actualy find the sound a nice ambient to fall asleep to :)

If I hear alot of people saying its a drastic improvement I might do it. Until then,im extremely glad I made this purchase.
 
Originally posted by Chisholm
4. Sorry you went to a college with such noisy computer labs. Come to the University of Alabama, College of Communications and Information Technology and we'll try to help you with your trauma. Maybe even learn you a thing or two.
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While you're at it, switch some their machines running Folding@Home over to MacRumors Team Folding. ;)
Team # 3446
 
If this update makes in fans sound anything like the new MDD Powermacs (dual 1.4, ext.), I'm going to be pleased. I used one of the new PowerMacs (dual 1.2) at an Apple Store, and the noise really was quite pleasant. Just a low hum, that you could only hear if you listen really carefully.


Now if Apple could only fix the problem with 10.2.4 and the date and time resetting to 1969 that would be even better. And no, I don't have a dead battery
 
Originally posted by Chisholm
Sorry dude, forgot to tell you something, not all professors like to yell above the noise generated by a classroom of machines. The students are noisy enough as it is.

1. I wasn't talking about redoing 1 machine, rather over 100 of them.
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I know if I was making a tech purchase of over 100 top of the line computers for a school, I would sure as heck wait a couple of weeks until after they were out to make sure there were no issues that might cause a problem in the environment they would be used in. I might even -- gasp -- look at one in person first! And that has nothing to do with whether we are talking Macs, PCs, etc.

But gosh, that would, like, be all professional and stuff... Go figure...
 
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