" Mike Maybe this is worth a note, link below to discussion on Apple board but simply -With 10.2.8 Server- Security update 12-19-2003 causes very slow writes to server, only cure is to reinstall the combo server updater 10.2.8 - With the Holidays maybe this will save others the headache.
http://discussions.info.apple.com/webx?128@114.IloLaFwGqMr.0@.599e33ed
I could go on about everything that didn't work (many many hours) but this is the essential info.
Thanks and Happy New Year.
Paul L. "

Don't know how common this is but more than one person in that thread saw the problem.

" Just wanted to inform readers the AlchemyTV G5 TV PCI card is working fine in my Dual 2 Ghz G5 w/9800 OS 10.3.2. The instructions are poor, and give no clear direction on what compression options to use while recording TV shows. I keep it running in a 640 x 480 window on my 23" Cinema display.

I've had to reboot a couple of times when the software launched and the sound was missing, but the reboot solved the problem.

The TV channel assistant identified the names of the Cable channels associated with the nearest Cable provider for my zipcode, but the channels seem to be identified by counting the channels. In other words the 1st channel, is channel 2, but the program identifies it as channel 1. So Speedvision Channel 63, is listed as 62. No big deal if you remember to subtract 1 from the channel you are looking for. Channels may be changed by typing the #, or using the up/down arrows on the keyboard, or using the on screen remote.

There is an "Optimise for motion" (their spelling) option in the view menu, which appears to smooth screen jaggies (raster bars?) on my LCD display.

By the way, this is the TV tuner only option, not the TV DVR model. And remember the G5 model does not come with the FM tuner. Overall I'm very pleased with the card and believe it is worth the price ($149 shipped to USA).
--Rick "

Their products page doesn't list the G5 version yet, but their page for the standard card model (5V PCI) is here. The "G5" model is also usable in other Macs. (The original version of the card wasn't 3.3V PCI slot compatible but I suspect the G5 model is probably cut/keyed for both 3.3v and 5V PCI slots as most PCI cards are for some time now, although the price was lower on the original model w/o remote control.)

Today I installed a Macally FH-CARD6 6 port firewire PCI card in my dual 2gHz G5. It works and I'm thrilled to have more firewire ports, but I noticed in sustained data transfer tests that the firewire hard disk drives that are plugged into the FH-CARD6 have 'write' results that are much lower than the write results of the same drive hooked up to the G5's built in firewire ports. (I'm using Intech SpeedTools to test the data transfer rate.) With a FWHD connected to the G5's FW400 port I get read and write test results of 29-31 mbps for the 'Extended' test. When the exact same drive is hooked up to the FH-CARD6 the results are 27-29mbps for the read but only 12mbps for the write. I tested three other firewire hard disk drives and the result is always the same - a much lower write rating for the drives on the FH-CARD6. I tested the PCI card with OS10.3 and OS10.3.2. The results were the same. All the firewire hard drives are OtherWorldComputing Mercury Elite enclosures with IBM 120gb drives installed.

The G5 does not support deep sleep with the FH-CARD6 installed. I read of this on the Apple discussion boards and expected it. The screen does turn off when Sleep is selected but the fan noise does not change. With the card removed the computer becomes completely silent when sleeping.
Joel
Peregrine Video Production"

I asked if he had applied the G5 firmware update 5.1.4 released early this month which was said to improve PCI-X performance but not sure it would affect this card. (He later wrote he had applied the firmware update - no help.) I've added his comments to the previous page of G5 Firewire/USB feedback.

" Year End Clearance stuff
We've just added what should be the last of the 2003 clearance goodies. All can be found here. More G3s, G4s, FW/USB, Wireless, etc...
Of particular note, the Memory category... Along with some other odds and ends, we've got a special deal in on 128MB 5V EDO at only $18. This stuff works as 64MB in 54/55/64/6500s and the 6360 too.
Some pretty nice end of the year goodies for bargain hunters.
Best Regards,
Lawrence R. O'Connor
Other World Computing "

• Giga Designs G4/1GHz in (sawtooth) G4/AGP (rated 10)
• Other World Computing G4/1.2GHz in (sawtooth) G4/AGP (rated 10)
  (My reviews of G4 and G3 upgrades w/apps/game tests, install info, etc. are linked here. OC/CPU module articles are on the Systems page.)

(Warning - Overclocking may not be reliable and could lead to hardware failure or corrupted data.) You can find the full reports by searching the database selecting the indicated Mac model and upgrade card brand/type. If you've upgraded the CPU on your Mac, please post an entry in the database. Search the database for entries from most every upgradable Mac model *before* you buy. (Searchable by mac model/upgrade brand). For detailed reviews with performance tests and install tips, see the CPU Upgrades page.)

CDRW Drives:
• IDE Liteon LTR-52327S (52x32x52x) in Dual G4 DDR (OS X)
  (native burn support in 10.2.8 and later, FAQ has 10.2.6 plugin)
• IDE Liteon LTR-52327S (52x32x52x) in G4/AGP (OS 9.2)
  (no native tunes burn support in 9.x)
• IDE Micro Advantage 52x24x52x in B&W G3 (OS X 10.3)
  (listed under "other" brands, no native burn support, bootable from CD only as slave he said)
• IDE Pacific Digital Mach52 52x24x52x in Beige G3 (OS 9.1)
  (listed under "other" brands, no native burn support)
  
  DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106D in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (10.2.8 and later have native burn support)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106D in G4/AGP (OS X 10.3)
  (Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model, Beige G3 MT and B&W G3 Macs)
  
  Hard Drives:
• IDE Hitachi 7K250 160GB in Dual G4 using IDE PCI Card (OS X 10.3)
  (Note only 2002 QS and later towers have native onboard IDE big drive support. Illustrated guide to adding a 2nd HD here in B&W G3 rev2 and G4 towers up to the QuickSilver models.
  IDE articles page RAID section has an illustrated guide for adding 2 more drives in the side bays.)
• IDE Seagate ST3120026A 120GB in iMac (OS X)
• IDE Western Digital WD2500 250GB in iMac G4 (OS X 10.3)
  (iMac G4 take-apart here)

You can find full owner reports (latest shown first) by searching the database by drive/brand/interface/mac models (the latest reports are shown first in searches). For guides to installing CD/CDRW/DVD drives or Hard drives in many mac models, see the IDE Articles page. The Firewire articles page also has guides on case kits, installing drives, etc.
If you've added a IDE, SCSI, Firewire or USB hard drive, CDRW, tape drive, etc. make sure you add a report to the database. (If you post an updated entry - make sure you use the same name, etc. as you did before so I can find your past entry. Thanks.)
(Incomplete entries are deleted. Do not post questions in the database, it's for drive reports not questions on what drive to buy - for that try searching the database for reports from owners of your mac model on the drive type/brand/interface, etc. you're interested in.)

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