Soon the internet will be too fast ...

[volcs0]

GeneL wrote:
I'm sorry? You said what, again?

I have a G4 1 GHz PowerBook and it's never had a problem streaming any online video. Its Internet connection is wireless with Cox Communication's highest speed to the PB's Airport. My download speed at the moment, which seems slower than usual, is 14.37Mb/s.

I just don't get the question. Am I missing something about the question?

I'm pretty impressed. If you can go to Hulu, click "watch Hi-Res" and not have any issues (at full screen), then consider yourself lucky. My CD MBP can't even do that.

[dk62]

volcs0 wrote:
I'm pretty impressed. If you can go to Hulu, click "watch Hi-Res" and not have any issues (at full screen), then consider yourself lucky. My CD MBP can't even do that.

Did you try different browsers? Hulu at least works with different smoothness in different browsers.

[Zoidberg]

kap,

Years ago, I used my "three rule" -- I'd rotate one computer component out every year, but on a three year cycle; e.g., first year was a new Mac, second year was a new monitor, third year was a new printer, then I'd repeat the cycle.

As Macs and my business model changed (i.e., going from a desktop to a portable in the pre-iMac days), I did a double-processor rule on the Mac itself: when the processor speed doubled I'd -- in theory -- replace the Mac.

Then the PowerPC chip stalled the whole thing.

For a few years now, it's a financial capability/opportunity situation. For instance, I got a new iMac this past spring when a client offered it as a bonus for a big project win.

I think the bottom line is a what you can afford versus what you need kind of thing. If you're a home/hobby type of user, you're probably fine with what you have for a bit. But if you've got the cash to get something new, go for it.

FWIW, I had a 2.33GHz MBP up until the Spring upgrade I mentioned and, for my workflow, it was painful to use sometimes as the graphics just couldn't keep up with the type of InDesign docs I was working on; an upgrade was necessary and luck played out for me with the bonus. I'm itchin' for one of the new iMacs (would love a 27" quad core) but I'm also wrestling with a desire for a portable again, though I don't need one per se. (Disclaimer: you should know that I'm Charlie Brown grown up; wishy-washy is a philosophy.)

[GeneL]

volcs0 wrote:
[quote=GeneL]
I'm sorry? You said what, again?

I have a G4 1 GHz PowerBook and it's never had a problem streaming any online video. Its Internet connection is wireless with Cox Communication's highest speed to the PB's Airport. My download speed at the moment, which seems slower than usual, is 14.37Mb/s.

I just don't get the question. Am I missing something about the question?

I'm pretty impressed. If you can go to Hulu, click "watch Hi-Res" and not have any issues (at full screen), then consider yourself lucky. My CD MBP can't even do that.
Based on your post, I went to Hulu and gave it a test. I have to admit that while the picture quality is real good, except at full screen, there is a bit of choppiness in the playback.

I hadn't paid attention to this when watching u-tube videos, thinking that it was par for the course.

I haven't had a chance to check my 2.66GHz MacPro yet, but I hate to think that this facet of computer use forces continual upgrades. Speaking of upgrades, would upgrading the video card in my MacPro compensate for future problems associated with any of these video issues? If so, which one?

Thanks for your thoughts,

GeneL

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volcs0 wrote: I'm pretty impressed. If you can go to Hulu, click "watch Hi-Res" and not have any issues (at full screen), then consider yourself lucky. My CD MBP can't even do that.

I didn't see a "watch Hi-Res" option, but at the higher res option of 480p, vs. what Hulu says is the default 360p, full screen works pretty well. A very slight, very brief stutter once every minute or two, but otherwise completely watchable. I'm on a DP G5 1.8Ghz with a 128MB Radeon 9600 video card. Tiger and Firefox. Cable connection at about 7.5Mbps.

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