" The DVD Studio Pro 2.0.4 update is strongly recommended for all users of DVD Studio Pro 2. This update adds support for Cropped D-1 and 1/2 D-1 MPEG-2 video resolutions in addition to a number of enhancements and improved overall stability.

Additionally, this update changes the behavior of the dual-layer break point to force a pause during playback of DVD-9 projects while the DVD player switches to the second layer. While this change will increase compatibility of your DVD project with DVD players, you may still use the seamless switch method. For instructions on how to do this, please refer to the following article: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n93514.

For additional information regarding the contents of this update, refer to the DVD Studio Pro Late-Breaking News located in the Help menu or at http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n93500. "

"Subject: Yamaha Cavit U70 $99.00, used to be $379.00 a few months ago.
Mike, Yamaha is out of the consumer pc business. So here's a good buy: Cavit series used to cost minimum $349.00 to $499.00
They seem to be exhausting these Cavits, check Yamaha on line store (prices between $99.00 and $199.00).

I just finished the install on my U70 Cavit to my G4 MDD dual. You can check the specs at yamaha.com under USA computer products. (Cavit line home page is here, the $99 AP-U70 info page is here) The Cavit is very nice. Looks smaller on web image and actually tilts front to back. Connects to my G4 through usb. Sound control panel line out reads "Yamaha AP-70 usb audio." It is 20 watts per channel which is more than enough loudness sitting near a computer. I'm already imagining using this Cavit with my next computer a G5 (has optical out if I recall) the Cavit has optical in and out, analog in 2x, pc in and supports a sub woofer.

I tossed my Monsoon speaker set and attached a set of Polk 3 way passive book shelf speakers. The sound is awesome to my ears and pleasure although I'm not an audio specialist.

The only two drawbacks I have (I don't care about the drawbacks):

• Mac starts up the start up sound is through computer speaker because usb has not loaded as yet.
• software to change the control of the Cavit slightly is OS9 based. (requires boot to OS 9, not classic mode he later said)

I am running Panther 10.3.2 and the Cavit was recognized immediately, I loaded no software. I did have the Griffin powerwave (didn't like it because it choked on high volume settings). The Cavit has it all over the Griffin.
Don"

Disabling CHUD Tools' Hardware System control "Nap" mode was a common fix for the 'chirping/squealing' noise from the P.S. in G5s as mentioned in this previous article, but a Mirror Drive Door Dual G4/1GHz owner wrote that enabling Nap mode significantly reduced his CPU temperatures. The current CHUD tools version is 3.0.2 available from Apple FTP Developer Tools directory as well as the usual VT/MU sites. (BTW - a recent email from a MDD owner regarding overheating CPUs said it was due to poor condition of the Heatsink thermal paste/pad. Odd for a new model computer but he said cleaning the contact area and reapplying paste solved the problem. Other cooling tips for MDD owners posted here in the past have been installing the Copper dual 1.42GHz model heatsink (appx $65.) in dual 1GHz/1.25GHz models and using a cheap PCI slot cooler.) Here's the MDD owner's comments from an email yesterday on Chud Tools Nap mode (tip he said came from 99mac.se site):

" I think that THIS could be a very hot and importent news that I just publiched at G4Noise. My MDD 2x1 GHz had aprox. 61°C constantly - I just installed "CHUD 3.0.2" and is now down under 40°C due to "Power naping" from this Apple application... it's very strange and I cant explain why. (I believe Nap mode lets the CPU throttle down frequently during idle periods basically, independent of the normal energy saver settings.)
http://www.g4noise.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=18&t=904
Regards,
Olle J. "

I've not tested this on a MDD personally. There might be some performance penalty for enabling Nap mode perhaps, but it may be so small as to be insignificant really.

" Mike, .... Symantec came through after all. This evening (last night - available via their live update feature), I noticed the promised updates and they installed nicely on my G5 dual. I mention that since many reports noted problems.
Later, I found one too. Although Disk Doctor appears to work, it first gives me notice:

"Norton Disk Doctor has come upon an unexpected problem and is unable to continue scanning the disk.
Error found: unexpected end of file.
Please try examining the disk again."

Before I can try again, Disk Doctor's regular drive screen is on and checking the drive. The notice appears to be bogus. Odd.
B. Keart "

Another reader wrote:

" Updated Norton Utilities to 8.0.1 on G4 1.25 MDD with OS X 10.3.2.
Running NU from startup disk.
Disk Doctor will ultimately work but takes a long time to get past VHB Recheck.

Speed Disk, under Show Fragmented Files, will not defrag any files. It will list the files that are not open and are availbable for defragmentation, but when one attempts to defrag them it fails with a dialog box that it cannot optimize.

If I start up from the CD, which has 10.2, it works fine.
Ken "

This reader notes moving the install location caused update problems:

" 1. PM9600 c/w G4/800, 864MB RAM, Radeon 7000, U160 controller, USB, Firewire etc.
2. G4/400 upgraded to G4/1000, 1GB RAM, Radeon 8500, ATA133 controller, USB2 card
3. Ibook G4/1000, 384MB RAM
Tried to install update on all three machines. Multitude of problems thereafter. Live Update would not see updaters, Norton Launcher could not see any applications after updating (reported not installed), Uninstaller would not uninstall on Ibook (reported unknown error). I did not attempt to run any utilities at this point as things were messed up.

Upon studying what had happened I realized one crucial thing. I had relocated my Norton folder to the ëutilitiesí folder in ëapplicationsí. For some reason this confused the hell out of the updater. It knew that it should update (as it was running) but could not find the folder so it created a new folder in ëapplicationsí with the new versions (generic icons). The presence of two Norton folders caused havoc. The only solution seemed to be a complete uninstall. Even this was bizarre as the ëunknown errorí prevented an uninstall on the Ibook.

The point is that users should not relocate the Norton folder. The SW3 installer is demented as there is no folder selection possible during install. I guess Symantec assumes that nobody will move it but forgets that we are not running Windows. This has been a major stall for me & I am not impressed. Thanks for the great site Mike.
Regards, Andy "

I don't own NU 8 but if any other readers have seen fixes or problems with the 8.0.1 update let me know (include OS and system details in reports - thanks.)

" I have no clue where that outrageous price came from ($700 per his comments yesterday), but neither of the phone calls that I made had much of a clue about the phone. After I dialed the second number (1-866-PCS-AUTO), I received the price of $199.99 plus shipping and local taxes which totaled just under $221.

Initally, the second phone number, (1-866-PCS-AUTO), I was infromed that I should visit my Lexus or Mercedes dealer to purchase the phone. When I informed the rep that I did not own one of those cars, they proceeded with the order.
There's a LOT of sketchy info concerning this phone with Sprint, almost as if Sprint is trying to hide it's availabiliy. See these links;
http://www.sprintpcsinfo.com/modules.php?name=News&new_topic=2
http://www.sprintpcsinfo.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=308
Thanks again! -vlad "

Another reader sent a note/link to a rebate:

" There may be a Sprint $100.00 rebate that makes the phone $99.00 after rebate. Sprint is not being very forthcoming about the rebate.
Here is a link to the pdf rebate form . Sprint pulled the page they had up, this is third party hosted, but the rebate may still be good. It is a good deal at $199.00 anyhow.
http://www.sprintpcsinfo.com/phones/sonyericssont608/t608_rebate_form.pdf
-Daniel "

• XLR8 CarrierZIF MPe w/OWC G3/500 ZIF in 7600/132 (rated 10)
  (My reviews of G4 and G3 upgrades w/apps/game tests, install info, etc. are linked here. OC/CPU module articles are on the Systems page.)

(Warning - Overclocking may not be reliable and could lead to hardware failure or corrupted data.) You can find the full reports by searching the database selecting the indicated Mac model and upgrade card brand/type. If you've upgraded the CPU on your Mac, please post an entry in the database. Search the database for entries from most every upgradable Mac model *before* you buy. (Searchable by mac model/upgrade brand). For detailed reviews with performance tests and install tips, see the CPU Upgrades page.)

Combo DVD-CDR Drives:
• IDE Liteon LTC-48161H (48x24x48x + 16x DVD-ROM) in Dual G4 DDR (OS X 10.3) (no native burn support)
  
  DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106D in G4/AGP (OS X)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106D in Dual G4 (OS X)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106DA in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model, Beige G3 MT and B&W G3 Macs)
  
  Hard Drives:
• IDE Western Digital WD2500JB 250GB in Dual G4 DDR (OS X 9.2)
  
  USB PenDrives:
• Transcend JetFlash 16MB used w/Beige G3 (OS X)

You can find full owner reports (latest shown first) by searching the database by drive/brand/interface/mac models (the latest reports are shown first in searches). For guides to installing CD/CDRW/DVD drives or Hard drives in many mac models, see the IDE Articles page. The Firewire articles page also has guides on case kits, installing drives, etc.
If you've added a IDE, SCSI, Firewire or USB hard drive, CDRW, tape drive, etc. make sure you add a report to the database. (If you post an updated entry - make sure you use the same name, etc. as you did before so I can find your past entry. Thanks.)
(Incomplete entries are deleted. Do not post questions in the database, it's for drive reports not questions on what drive to buy - for that try searching the database for reports from owners of your mac model on the drive type/brand/interface, etc. you're interested in.)

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