* Posts by Dave Hanks

4 publicly visible posts • joined 20 Jul 2007

Fanbois Apple buyers howl over crocked iMacs

Dave Hanks

Slow down

Anyone who is not able to take the risk of buying version .1 of any product should slow down. If you are in that much of a hurry, then at some point you will be burned. I have had only one Apple CPU arrive DOA in 20 years—out of over 50 units. Yes, it was pain. But I got over it. So will you.

Any uses for an old Mac G4?

Dave Hanks

G4: Data parking lot

We use a 12 inch G4 as a data parking lot for our remote transcriptionist. We purchased several Olympus DS-4000 digital voice recorders which capture voice files (foot pedals control the DS-4000) and we upload the voice files via the Olympus Mac Transcription software. This software also allows the Mac to use foot pedals. We can use them to play, rewind, etc. Rate of playback is variable to allow for transcription. About a year ago we outsourced our transcription so we cloned the configuration at a remote site and she grabs the files via Apple Remote Desktop.

The G4 is limited to one special hands off work area that is very messy. We have a plastic cover for the keyboard but it is still nice to use an old unit when it is in a GROSS location.

iPhone v. Q – War in the backwoods of Mississippi

Dave Hanks

Good enough for 1.0

I've had my iPhone for three weeks. Am absolutely happy with it for a 1.0 product. I figure it will be sold used in a year and I will have had its use and still reclaim a significant amount of my investment.

One point is worth restating: it takes a few hours and perhaps a couple of days to really appreciate this device. Once you become familiar with it you will NEVER want to leave home without it!

When 'God Machines' go back to their maker

Dave Hanks

IT

My wife and I have iPhone and we intend to get several more for our small medical business. While a techie may find many faults, a physician finds nothing but joy. Finally: a smartphone that is, a browser that works, and lots of other functions that really do. No complaints here!