" The OWC Neptune FireWire 400 line of solutions, with the latest Oxford 911+ Chipset, is great for Audio/Video, Music, Backup(Dantz/EMC Backup Certified), or general storage. These solutions are also fully bootable on any system with FireWire boot support. All models include: EMC/Dantz Retrospect Backup Software (Mac/PC), Intech HD Speedtools, FireWire Cable, Pretested/preformatted with 1yr OWC Warranty:
Price drops to existing models:
80GB 7200RPM w/2MB Data Buffer was $104.99, now $99.95
160GB 7200RPM w/8MB Data Buffer was $139.99, now $129.99
200GB 7200RPM w/8MB Data Buffer was $164.99, now $149.99
250GB 7200RPM w/8MB Data Buffer was $179.99, now $169.99
320GB 7200RPM w/8MB Data Buffer was $219.99, now $199.99
400GB 7200RPM w/8MB Data Buffer was $299.99, now $289.99

Neptune solutions listing online here:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/owc-neptune-drives
Also available - OWC Neptune Enclosure Kits to add your own 3.5" ATA Drive to - Now $47.99, cables included.
Best Regards,
Lawrence R. O'Connor
Other World Computing"

They also have a press release on Price cuts on 2.5-inch Portable Hard Drives up to 160GB, including Firewire 800 models.

" "Hi Mike, These are the scores from my new (Intel) iMac:

• iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz
  
• 20 inch Display (1680x1050 native resolution)
• 2GB RAM
• ATI X1600 (256MB VRAM)

=============================================
Flyby
=============================================

=> Settings:
UT Build: 3369.2
Resolution: 1680x1050
Sound: Disabled
Max settings

=> DM-Asbestos:
Min: 51.86
Avg: 106.67
Max: 431.1
Score: 79.39

=> DM-Anatalus:
Min: 40.44
Avg: 68.40
Max: 200.53
Score: 67.37

=============================================
Botmatch
=============================================

=> Settings:
UT Build: 3369.2
Resolution: 1680x1050
12 bots, Max settings

=> DM-Asbestos:
Min: 29.37
Avg: 70.83
Max: 145.97
Score: 68.42

=> DM-Anatalus:
Min: 15.43
Avg: 42.3
Max: 98.13
Score: 42.28

=============================================

And yes, it actually feels quite fast, too. :)
There's a picture attached showing the cpu usage when running Flyby DM-Asbestos. xlr8yourmac rules!
Best Regards, Andreas l."

" Here are the benchmarks for UT2004 (Universal Binary) Asbestos Flyby running at 1600x1050 with settings set to Maximum. (numbers rounded to 2 decimal places)

• Avg FPS = 107.74
• Min FPS = 49.95
• Max FPS = 368.11
• Score = 79.46

Here are the botmatch results (again DM-Asbestos 1680 X 1050 Maximum settings)

• Avg FPS = 60.91
• Min FPS = 19.69
• Max FPS = 127.13
• Score = 60.22

This was on a 20" 2GHz Intel Dual Core iMac with 1GB of RAM and stock 128MB graphics card.
Thanks, Charlie "

" I just posted a round-up of the 4 mac-media-center apps currently available w/ some detailed examination of their various interfaces and current capabilities. njoi
http://www.macmediacenter.blogspot.com
Adam A.
arc design "

" DVRFlash is a Universal Binary!
It has now been tested! DVRFlash is fully compatible with the new Intel Macs
-Las Vegas "

• Mac Mini in Mac SE30 Case
• Mac SPARC (iMac DV 400 motherboard in a Sun SPARCStation box)

• Mac OS X 10.4.4: Included printer drivers and PostScript PPD files for Intel-based Macs
• AirTunes: iTunes volume level does not affect remote speakers when using multiple speakers
• DVD Studio Pro 4: "Not enough space" error when writing to DLT drive
• Final Cut Pro: Assemble Editing with a Panasonic VTR
• iDVD 5: Audio encoding error when burning a DVD
• iDVD: Questions and Answers
• iDVD: Troubleshooting issues with burning discs
• iMovie: Cannot see or control camera
• Logic Pro 7.2 not compatible with ProTools 6
• Logic Pro/Express 7: Converted Apple Loops don't play at song's tempo or key
• Logic Pro/Express: Long recordings truncated in the Arrange window
• Troubleshooting serial number issues with professional products
• Frequently asked questions about viewing and syncing video with iTunes and iPod
• How to recreate your iTunes Library
• How to sync your contacts' photos with a Fifth Generation iPod
• iPod Updater reports iPod nano or Fifth Generation iPod must be connected using FireWire
• iTunes 6 for Mac: Dragging text into Lyrics field uses text from Clipboard instead
• iTunes: "privileges" or "permissions" issue when importing audio CD or adding music to library
• iTunes: About the Add to Library, Import, and Convert functions
• iTunes: How to backup and restore playlists
• iTunes: How to convert a song to a different file format
• Manually addding your calendars to iPod's Calendars list
• Mac OS X: "server-error-service-unavailable" when adding a printer
• Mac OS: Versions, builds included with computers (since 1998)
• Printer drivers included with Mac OS X
• QuickTime Pro: About supported file types
• TextEdit: Custom page sizes do not change page margins

DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• IDE LG GSA-4167B in B&W G3 (OS 9.2)
  (Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers B&W G3.)
• IDE Liteon SLW831S in PowerBook G4 (OS X 10.4)
  (used Cable mods to force master mode)
• USB (cased) Pioneer DVR-110D used w/iMac G5 (OS X 10.4)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-109 in Dual G4 (OS X 10.4)
  (Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the digital audio model and Beige/B&W G3 towers.)
  
  Hard Drives:
• Firewire (PCI Express card) connected Lacie d2 Extreme 250GB used w/G5 Tower (OS X 10.4)
  (noted SIIG FW card slower than onboard FW)
• IDE Seagate ST3300622AS 300GB in G5 Tower (OS X 10.4)
• IDE Seagate ST960812A 60GB in iBook 2001 (OS X 10.4)
  (FAQ's iBook section has links to drive upgrade guides)
• IDE Seagate ST9100824A 100GB in PowerBook G4 (OS X 10.4)
  (FAQ's Powerbook section has links to drive upgrade/take apart guides)
• SCSI Quantum Atlas II 4.5GB in 7200 (OS 9.1)
  (mentioned problems getting drive to mount at startup - I think that's jumper setting related but can't remember the jumper function/name related to that. I think I mentioned this many years ago when I used a Quantum atlas SCSI drive back then. I think it may have been a jumper needed on "Delay Spin" position or similar name.)

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