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Last Login:6 Nov 2009 18:33
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Reviews:11
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Audio Hijack Pro
Oct 22 2009
*****

AVIDMCUSER  Agreed! Rogue Amoeba Rocks! I have purchased Audio Hijack Pro as well as Nicecast. Both very useful with many great features and superbly crafted. Although I am still having some issues with Snow Leopard 10.6.1 with various apps, I am hoping an update from Apple will resolve any crackeling I am getting through 'pitch' filter using external iSight mic input.

Just curious, this update is listed for the 21 Oct. but I have had this version for some time now self updated. Is it a different build?  
(Version 2.9.5)

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uTorrent
Oct 5 2009

AVIDMCUSER  One thing I dont understand and that is the new version of uTorrent is listed today as a new software update to version 0.9.2... yet, previous comments are dated Sept 15 and Sept 16 for this same version. Hmmm. Is this really a new version that came out today???  
(Version 0.9.2)

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uTorrent
Oct 5 2009

REZZO.LATAM  Note: Although the version number hasn't changed on uTorrent, the build has changed (from 16499 to 16725).  
(Version 0.9.2)

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Forever Stars
Oct 3 2009
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AVIDMCUSER  As an addition and change of my review, I have noticed that just having it chosen in the system preferences, my core2duo intel is heavily taxed at 53% CPU - Yikes!!! Less points for value as even though it is free, its charging a heavy fee on my processors for a simple screensaver. I will have to remove it and wait for better days.  
(Version 1.0)

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Forever Stars
Oct 3 2009
****.

AVIDMCUSER  If I could only have one option, only one... it would be to be able to slow it down and keep it there as it eases up on the eyes as well as the screen. I'd love a slow coast through space not so much of a hyperdrive, thanks for your future considerations.  
(Version 1.0)

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CamTwist
Sep 24 2009
*****

AVIDMCUSER  We asked and we received. Thank you Mr. Developer for updating CamTwist for Snow Leopard compatibility. Works flawlessly for me and is an amazing creation. Well done!!! And again 'Hats Off' to you sir.  
(Version 2.1)

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Apple Mac OS X
Sep 11 2009

AVIDMCUSER  What this update IS to me:

a) An excellent indication that apple is making efforts to quickly address and solve some of the problems introduced by a x.0 release

b) Further refinements to an operating system of and for the future. Perhaps not perfect today but it will get there progressively.

What this update IS NOT to me:

An ultimate and final fix for all issues users are experiencing. Although many, I have only experienced apparent issues with third party applications that may not yet be updated for Snow Leopard compatibility and prompt efforts from the developers would be appreciated and expected as we move forward.  
(Version 10.6.1)

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Audio Hijack Pro
Sep 10 2009
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AVIDMCUSER  My previous comment was supposed to be placed below D Point's comment. I did click the reply under his post.

Anyway, just wanted so say a big THANKS to Roque Ameoba for your fast efforts to support us on Snow Leopard with Audio Hijack Pro. A fantastic app that I find hard to live without. Well done!!! Money well spent!!! PS Same goes for Nicecast.  
(Version 2.9.3)

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Audio Hijack Pro
Sep 10 2009

AVIDMCUSER  Sure got you guys thinking about Snow Tape didn't it? LOL  
(Version 2.9.3)

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CamTwist
Sep 10 2009

AVIDMCUSER  Now if we could only get the developer to stay current with updating camtwist for Snow Leopard compatibility, we could use it once again. Mr. Developer, could you please shed some light on when this might be forthcoming? We like your CamTwist but cant use it anymore :(  
(Version 2.0)

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Apple iTunes
Jul 22 2009

AVIDMCUSER  I find it odd that although very efficient, iTunes uses more CPU power when using the mini player than in full window mode. On my machine 4.2% vs. 2.3% (almost double when in mini player mode)

just seems odd.  
(Version 8.2.1)

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Apple iTunes
Sep 9 2009

XENOPHILE  Make sure the window is fully minimized, without the "lcd" display showing.  
(Version 9.0)

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VLC Media Player
Jul 16 2009

AVIDMCUSER  I knew I may have that type of response if I didnt write '..enabling it...'

'enabling' is the same as 'activating' in my books and yes it was enabled / activated.

wish it worked similar to Apple EQ's. VLC's +20dB and 2 pass and sound is a lot more quiet than not having it enabled / activated at all with all levels boosted by 10 dB. Just doesnt make sense to me.

Some level of success at least after deleting version 1.0 wit preferences and replacing it with 0.86i - I was able to get the EQ at least operational. then removing that version and preferences and replaced version 1.0

just doesnt sound like its working properly.  
(Version 1.0)

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VLC Media Player
Jul 15 2009

AVIDMCUSER  Not sure whats wrong but the equalizer has no effect at all for me. enabling it for full treble or full bass I hear no difference while playing back a movie.  
(Version 1.0)

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VLC Media Player
Jul 16 2009

MONKEYJUNKEY  Well, maybe you should use the "activate" field to enable the equalizer?!?  
(Version 1.0)

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VLC Media Player
Jul 16 2009

AVIDMCUSER  I knew I may have that type of response if I didnt write '..enabling it...'

'enabling' is the same as 'activating' in my books and yes it was enabled / activated.

wish it worked similar to Apple EQ's. VLC's +20dB and 2 pass and sound is a lot more quiet than not having it enabled / activated at all with all levels boosted by 10 dB. Just doesnt make sense to me.

Some level of success at least after deleting version 1.0 wit preferences and replacing it with 0.86i - I was able to get the EQ at least operational. then removing that version and preferences and replaced version 1.0

just doesnt sound like its working properly.  
(Version 1.0)

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smcFanControl
Jul 15 2009

AVIDMCUSER  Works great. Just wondering if its normal for the fans to take a long time to spin down after changing the settings back to default values.

It is taking approximately 5 - 7 minutes for the fans to reach default speeds from maximum.

Is this a symptom of inertia or a hardware pre-programmed decline for a smoother temperature transition?

Any ideas would be appreciated.

-Aluminum iMac 24" / 2.8ghz C2D / 2gb / 300gb  
(Version 2.2.2)

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smcFanControl
Jul 15 2009

AVIDMCUSER  @NOTAFOOL - After attempting to launch the application, did you look in your menu bar? I know you are not a fool but it 'is' the only indication after launch that in fact it has launched and the settings can be configured through the menu bar only as far as I know. The preference window is then launched where you can configure it.

--just in case you missed it.  
(Version 2.2.2)

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CamTwist
Jul 4 2009
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AVIDMCUSER  Awesome. Excellent piece of software. Very well thought out. All the features I'd ever want. Amazingly its free. My hats off to the developer, you are a genuis!  
(Version 2.0)

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ManyCam
Jun 16 2009
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AVIDMCUSER  Because of my previous troubles with this software (see below / above) I have decided to try the advise noted in the "Whats New" section that states: "Two virtual ManyCam camera modes (RGB and Y'CbCr) to support maximum applications. If one doesn't work please try the other."

Where can this setting be found and where is the section in the help files that deals with it?

For both of my troubles I am giving it a lower review.  
(Version 1.0.30)

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ManyCam
Jun 16 2009

AVIDMCUSER  Great features and alot of fun... one problem that puts a damper on the whole app for me is that the video is somewhat muted compared to the original source video. no matter how i try to compensate with its brightness / contrast / color setting, it seems i have only about 50% of all the levels from the original. boosting levels does not help much. so far only tried with ichat but I am expecting the results to be similar.  
(Version 1.0.30)

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Transmission
Jun 5 2009
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AVIDMCUSER  OK, I've been converted! Absolutely blazing fast. Whatever the programmers have done to this update.... its stunning.  
(Version 1.70)

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VLC Media Player
May 31 2009
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AVIDMCUSER  always been happy with vlc media player with recent versions 'prior to this one' - constantly crashes when playing divx movies full screen upon quitting - spinning pinwheel and have to force quit the app. :(

10.5.7 / intel imac 24  
(Version 1.0rc2)

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Apple Mac OS X
May 12 2009

AVIDMCUSER  I also had software update troubles. After an extremely slow 31.3 Mb software update thought it had completed and asked for a restart. after preparing for installation, no progress and i had to force restart. upon restarting software update was unable to find an update server the first time. after a second attempt fewer items were shown in the update list although no updates such as QT, iTunes etc had actually installed (only downloaded at the first attempt). After downloading any remaining updates (not 10.5.7 update) preparing to install failed again and sat at 'preparing' for 20 minutes before giving up and force restarting once again. All of this happened after a fresh clean format / install. I will re-install 10.5.2 from my intel imac disks and hope for better luck. :(  
(Version 10.5.7)

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uTorrent
May 8 2009

AVIDMCUSER  ...as for this version of uTorrent, it seem a little better than the last version.  
(Version 0.9.1.2)

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uTorrent
May 7 2009

AVIDMCUSER  vuze gives me excellent results and runs on java as far as i know. never had it crash and maxes out my bandwidth. yes its got more to offer than a simple low-footprint app but its stable, ram is cheap, and so is hard drive space. go with what works for you and stop mucking around is my advice.  
(Version 0.9.1.2)

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uTorrent
May 8 2009

AVIDMCUSER  ...as for this version of uTorrent, it seem a little better than the last version.  
(Version 0.9.1.2)

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iTweax
May 3 2009

AVIDMCUSER  Leaving your password blank... is unacceptable!  
(Version 1.2.2)

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FStream
Apr 30 2009
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AVIDMCUSER  Missing some key features. Does not seem to separate mp3 tracks. Does not seem to separate tracks and then add proper tagging. Does not seem to give the ability to automatically record at original streams bitrates. etc.

I am sticking with StreamRipperX (GPL) before it became RadioLover.

*** ...and it took me forever but i found a compiled universal binary for it!!!

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=22068

its the only link i could find of a universal binary. cheers.  
(Version 1.4.2)

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FStream
Jun 4 2009

D-POINT.ORG  try the Snowtape demo  
(Version 1.4.2)

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