http://www.cubeowner.com/ Home of the Mac Cube FAQ! 2005-03-29T21:57:34Z en-US http://www.cubeowner.com/2005/01/link-to-new-rss-feed.html It's not pretty, but it works!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cubeowner.com/forums/ssi.php?a=out&f=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75&show=25&type=rss"><img src="http://www.cubeowner.com/xml.gif"></a><br /><br />[note: this feed currently provides the subjects of the last 25 Forum posts. A more versatile feed selector will be available "soon."] Laurie 2005-01-26T04:25:00Z


[note: this feed currently provides the subjects of the last 25 Forum posts. A more versatile feed selector will be available "soon."]]]> http://www.cubeowner.com/2005/01/rss-feed-will-be-back-soon-visit-site.html Sorry - as you may have noticed, I am not using Blogger anymore so no RSS at this URL until i can figure out how to make Invision's SSI syndication templates work :) if I am feeling up to it I will try to set it up this weekend. Laurie 2005-01-22T20:17:22Z http://www.cubeowner.com/2005/01/this-is-now-archive-page.html Please click the Home icon above to be taken to the new Cubeowner homepage. Laurie 2005-01-08T16:14:12Z http://www.cubeowner.com/2004/12/end-of-year-site-maintenance.html CubeOwner.com will be ringing in the New Year with some site improvements, so don't panic if you drop by over the next few days and find things a wreck. The site will be offline periodically between now and Monday, but things should be settled by then. <br /> <br />See you next year! Laurie 2004-12-31T00:33:36Z
See you next year!]]> http://www.cubeowner.com/2004/12/different-kind-of-cube.html John S sent us a link to this amazing Cube. It's not Apple-inside, but it's worthy of attention anyway. <br /> <br />Check it out here: <a href="http://www.bit-tech.net/article/152/">bit-tech.net :: Hypercube² Part 1</a> Laurie 2004-12-26T16:26:33Z
Check it out here: bit-tech.net :: Hypercube² Part 1]]> http://www.cubeowner.com/2004/12/bah-humbug.html <img src="http://www.cubeowner.com/festivuslogo.gif" /> Laurie 2004-12-25T18:37:16Z ]]> http://www.cubeowner.com/2004/12/fastmac-offers-discounts-on-cube.html Now, when you purchase a <a href="http://www.cubeowner.com/cgi-bin/adcycle/adclick.cgi?gid=8&cid=24&mid=35&id=66" target="_blank">FastMac 8x SuperDrive</a><img src="http://www.cubeowner.com/cgi-bin/adcycle/adcycle.cgi?gid=8&cid=24&mid=35&id=66" width=1 height=1 border=0>, you can save $10 off the regular price by using coupon code <b>FASTCUBE</b>. You'll need to put the coupon code in the <b>Notes</b> field when you place your order so that the $10 discount is applied. <br /> <br />UPDATE: 12/24/04 <br /> <br />Michael Lowdermilk, Business Development Manager at FastMac says "the price difference between the 1x and the 2x (in the store listing) is a bit confusing so please let me explain. The 1x is a limited supply item that does not require patching or updated drivers like the 2x or the 8x does which is why it has the higher price. <br /> <br />In regards to the coupon code it is <b>$10 off on all Optical Drives (not just the 8x)</b>. Also please tell your readers who have more than one Mac (besides their prized Cube) that they can get an <b>additional $20 off if they buy an optical drive AND AGP upgrade on the same invoice</b>, for a total savings of $30!" Laurie 2004-12-22T19:19:28Z FastMac 8x SuperDrive, you can save $10 off the regular price by using coupon code FASTCUBE. You'll need to put the coupon code in the Notes field when you place your order so that the $10 discount is applied.

UPDATE: 12/24/04

Michael Lowdermilk, Business Development Manager at FastMac says "the price difference between the 1x and the 2x (in the store listing) is a bit confusing so please let me explain. The 1x is a limited supply item that does not require patching or updated drivers like the 2x or the 8x does which is why it has the higher price.

In regards to the coupon code it is $10 off on all Optical Drives (not just the 8x). Also please tell your readers who have more than one Mac (besides their prized Cube) that they can get an additional $20 off if they buy an optical drive AND AGP upgrade on the same invoice, for a total savings of $30!"]]> http://www.cubeowner.com/2004/12/other-world-computing-cubeowner.html <a href="http://eshop.macsales.com/Specials/cube_owner.cfm">OWC's CubeOwner Specials page</a> <br /> <br />This just in... <br /> <br /><i>"4X now on CubeOwner page for $245.00, 8X @ $289.00. Just got them in on Friday. :)"</i> <br /> <br />Get 'em while they're...er... cool? ;-) Laurie 2004-12-20T22:50:23Z OWC's CubeOwner Specials page

This just in...

"4X now on CubeOwner page for $245.00, 8X @ $289.00. Just got them in on Friday. :)"

Get 'em while they're...er... cool? ;-)]]> http://www.cubeowner.com/2004/12/mce-ships-8x-superdrive-upgrade-for.html <a href="http://www.mcetech.com/pr/pr200412148xsddl.pdf">MCE Press Release</a> <br /> <br />Highlights: <br /> <br /><i>In addition to recording to both DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW media at up to 8X speed, the MCE 8X SuperDrive includes Double Layer (also called Dual Layer) support and can record up to 8.5GB of information at up to 2.4X speed on a single side of DVD+R Double Layer media. The MCE 8X SuperDrive upgrade with Double Layer support will begin shipping in quantity December 20. <br /> <br />Bootable and fully compatible with Apple's iTunes, iDVD, Finder Burning, iPhoto, and DVD Player. In addition, the drive is natively supported by Mac OS 10.3.6 (or later). Drivers are provided for compatibility with Mac OS 9 and Mac OS 10.2.x. <br /> <br />Compatible with all PowerBook G4 12-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch laptops. The suggested retail price is $299 for those PowerBook G4 or Cube systems currently with a CD-R/RW-DVD-ROM combo drive, or DVD-R SuperDrive and $349 for those systems currently with a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM only drive.</i> <br /> <br />Special deals for CubeOwners coming soon... stay tuned! :) Laurie 2004-12-16T02:57:22Z MCE Press Release

Highlights:

In addition to recording to both DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW media at up to 8X speed, the MCE 8X SuperDrive includes Double Layer (also called Dual Layer) support and can record up to 8.5GB of information at up to 2.4X speed on a single side of DVD+R Double Layer media. The MCE 8X SuperDrive upgrade with Double Layer support will begin shipping in quantity December 20.

Bootable and fully compatible with Apple's iTunes, iDVD, Finder Burning, iPhoto, and DVD Player. In addition, the drive is natively supported by Mac OS 10.3.6 (or later). Drivers are provided for compatibility with Mac OS 9 and Mac OS 10.2.x.

Compatible with all PowerBook G4 12-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch laptops. The suggested retail price is $299 for those PowerBook G4 or Cube systems currently with a CD-R/RW-DVD-ROM combo drive, or DVD-R SuperDrive and $349 for those systems currently with a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM only drive.

Special deals for CubeOwners coming soon... stay tuned! :)]]> http://www.cubeowner.com/2004/12/powerlogix-like-phoenix-rises.html <a href="http://powerlogix.com/press/releases/2004/041215.html">PowerLogix Press Release</a> <br /> <br />POWERLOGIX SECURES FUNDING; SIGNS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT with OTHER WORLD COMPUTING <br /> <br />Excerpt: <br /> <br /><i>AUSTIN, Texas and WOODSTOCK, Ill. - December 15, 2004 - PowerLogix, designers of leading Macintosh upgrade products, today announced it has secured a secondary round of funding to assist with product development, production and marketing programs to expand sales of the PowerLogix product lines. <br /> <br />Additionally, PowerLogix also announced today it has signed a distribution agreement with Other World Computing of Woodstock, Illinois, the leading online reseller of Macintosh peripherals, whereby OWC will provide <a href="http://www.macsales.com/powerlogix">PowerLogix fulfillment and distribution services</a>. Backed by OWC, PowerLogix' Technical Support and Warranty Services will be available through <a href="http://www.powerlogix.com/support">www.powerlogix.com/support</a>. <br /> <br />"We are very excited to complete these two agreements," said PowerLogix founder, Robert Jagitsch. "Customers should be pleased that product availability, as well as customer service and support, will be better than ever. In addition, there is now a solid basis for continuing our tradition of innovative products."<i> Laurie 2004-12-15T18:28:59Z PowerLogix Press Release

POWERLOGIX SECURES FUNDING; SIGNS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT with OTHER WORLD COMPUTING

Excerpt:

AUSTIN, Texas and WOODSTOCK, Ill. - December 15, 2004 - PowerLogix, designers of leading Macintosh upgrade products, today announced it has secured a secondary round of funding to assist with product development, production and marketing programs to expand sales of the PowerLogix product lines.

Additionally, PowerLogix also announced today it has signed a distribution agreement with Other World Computing of Woodstock, Illinois, the leading online reseller of Macintosh peripherals, whereby OWC will provide PowerLogix fulfillment and distribution services. Backed by OWC, PowerLogix' Technical Support and Warranty Services will be available through www.powerlogix.com/support.

"We are very excited to complete these two agreements," said PowerLogix founder, Robert Jagitsch. "Customers should be pleased that product availability, as well as customer service and support, will be better than ever. In addition, there is now a solid basis for continuing our tradition of innovative products."]]> http://www.cubeowner.com/2004/12/fastmac-introduces-fastest-superdrive.html <a href="http://www.fastmac.com/drivepressreleas.php">FastMac Press Release</a> <br /> <br /><i>FastMac's 8x DVD&#177;RW drive is compatible with all Apple PowerBook G4, iBook G4, PowerMac G4 Cube, iMac G3 Slot-Load and iMac G5 models. Designed to replace Apple's original optical drive, the FastMac 8x DVD&#177;RW drive takes full advantage of popular DVD and CD creation software such as Apple's iDVD, iTunes and Disc Burner, as well as Roxio's Toast Titanium and Popcorn applications. <br /> <br />"Our new 8x multi-format burner, with included iLife software, offers the ultimate DVD and CD recording experience," said Michael Lowdermilk, Business Development Manager for FastMac Performance Upgrades. "With it, you can burn a complete 4.7 Gb DVD in under 10 minutes." <br /> <br />The FastMac 8x DVD&#177;RW drive burns DVDs at 8x speed and rewrites DVDs at 4x speed. It also writes to DVD-RAM discs at 3x speed, CD-Rs at 24x speed, and CD-RWs at 10x speed.</i> Laurie 2004-12-13T20:46:24Z FastMac Press Release

FastMac's 8x DVD±RW drive is compatible with all Apple PowerBook G4, iBook G4, PowerMac G4 Cube, iMac G3 Slot-Load and iMac G5 models. Designed to replace Apple's original optical drive, the FastMac 8x DVD±RW drive takes full advantage of popular DVD and CD creation software such as Apple's iDVD, iTunes and Disc Burner, as well as Roxio's Toast Titanium and Popcorn applications.

"Our new 8x multi-format burner, with included iLife software, offers the ultimate DVD and CD recording experience," said Michael Lowdermilk, Business Development Manager for FastMac Performance Upgrades. "With it, you can burn a complete 4.7 Gb DVD in under 10 minutes."

The FastMac 8x DVD±RW drive burns DVDs at 8x speed and rewrites DVDs at 4x speed. It also writes to DVD-RAM discs at 3x speed, CD-Rs at 24x speed, and CD-RWs at 10x speed.]]>