"DVD Playback Update 4.6.1 addresses a disc validation issue some users may encounter when attempting to play a disc for the first time with DVD Player 4.6. This update is recommended for all users of DVD Player 4.6."

It's also available for download at this apple page. (Thanks to Matthew and Steven for the heads-up.) Although from the change info it doesn't sound like it will help, if any Radeon 8500 owners that reported problems w/Tiger and DVD player 4.6 find this update changes anything, let me know. (Feedback from 8500 owners says it didn't help with the green artifacts, etc. although one reader said the previous 10.4.1 update solved it for him. Others 8500 users noted still having the problem in 10.4.1 however.)

" 970MP and low power 970FX are emerged
IBM announced 970MP and low power 970FX at Power Everywhere Forum 2005 in Tokyo. Japanese press release

970MP
• dual core
• 1.4-2.5GHz
• each core has 1MB L2 cache (2MB total)
• one core can be swiched off for low power operation

Low Power 970FX
• 13W@1.4 GHz, 16W@1.6GHz (Typical?)

Die photo of 970MP
-M. Isobe "

I think there will be a 970MP based PowerMac G5 before the switch to Intel CPUs in 2007 PowerMacs. (Many were expecting a 970MP based PowerMac announcement earlier this year, before the Intel CPU announcement.)

" The Mid-plane assembly for the original iMac G5 includes the main logic board, the G5 processor, modem card, lower fan, input/output ports, AirPort antenna, built-in Bluetooth module and antenna (if the computer has Bluetooth capability). If any of these parts require service, please see an Authorized Service Provider.

The Mid-plane assembly for the iMac G5 (Ambient Light Sensor) includes the main logic board, the G5 processor, modem card, lower fan (in 20-inch iMacs), input/output ports, AirPort antenna, built-in AirPort/Bluetooth module and Bluetooth antenna. If any of these parts require service, please see an Authorized Service Provider.

Note: Previously, the midplane assembly in its entirety was available as a stand-alone DIY (Do It Yourself) part. To reduce replacement part costs to our customers, we have changed this strategy to the model presented above."

"Newer Technology's New miniStack Adds Capacity and Ports Without Adding Bulk
Designed with the Mac mini in mind, miniStack provides high-performance, bootable FireWire/USB2 data storage and integrates multi-port FireWire and USB2 hubs. This elegant solution matches Apple's mini and addresses that which Mac mini-owners most often request “ more hard drive space, faster storage performance and more FireWire and USB ports. The miniStack offers all that and more in one sleek solution.
Immediately available for $99.95 without drive, and from $139.99 with up to a 400GB drive and Dantz Retrospect Backup software, the miniStack gives users the opportunity to enhance their Mac mini without expanding its waistline. Although designed for the Mac mini, NewerTechÃs miniStack is compatible with any Mac or PC with an available FireWire or USB Port.
Each miniStack features a smart power switch so the drive turns on with your mini; a thermal probe that automatically regulates and varies fan speed according to the temperature of the hard drive; and an integrated 2-Port FireWire and 3-Port USB 2.0/1.1 hub. The dimensions of the miniStack are 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches x 1.5 inches.
More information and the full line may be viewed at www.macsales.com/miniStack. "

" hi mike,
this may not be what the "Slingbox" reader is looking for, regarding a discussion, but it is my current video/computer/tv solution.

a number of years ago there was a sale on something called a "Wavecom RF-Link Sr.", which consisted of a video transmitter and receiver one could attach to any tv output/input. i am on satellite.
originally these devices (iirc) sold for around $250.00US, they were the older models that were prone to interference from microwave ovens, and were reduced to (iirc) $35.00US. i bought a pile (-; and (fwiw) their newer models are not prone to this interference.

the computer room video receiver is plugged into a planar display that serves as a Mac Mini DVI monitor, a S-VIDEO FCP monitor for the dual G4, and is switch selectable from the front of the monitor (for tv/etc.).

;-) as usual, i experiment and have put the video signal (tv) on the G4's Cinema Display by running the video receiver into one of a number of external devices and using the firewire with iMovie or FCP. some of these devices are:

• Sony digital video cassette recorder (GV-D800) used with FCP
• Sony digital/analog converter (DVMC-DA2) link analog decks with FCP digital video cameras having firewire.

i have not tried to access television display from a remote location using computers only, which appears to be one of the selling qualities of the Slingbox.
(otoh) the Slingbox sells for $250 US and if the reader only needs tv, while at home, a video transmitter/receiver may be a better deal and approach.
best2u, curtis
p.s. the reader may be interested in one of my pages:
www.h323.org - U.S. mirror for OPEN _H.323 http://www.openh323.org/. openh323 is open for suggestions and help (-; "

DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• IDE Pioneer DVR-109 in Beige G3 (OS X)
  (problems noted/errors reported w/Toast. Tested OK in a PC. Suspects incompatibility with the onboard IDE interface. Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers Beige G3 MT, B&W G3 and G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-109 in G5 Tower (OS X 10.4)
  
  Hard Drives:
• IDE Hitachi IC25N040ATCS05 40GB in iBook 2001 (OS X 10.3)

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