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Macbook Noise Update

Steve Ward — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:35:56 +0000

Very happy with the Support I got from the Applecare reps and the Apple Store at the Summit. I was able to take back the noisy macbook and swap it for a brand spankin’ new one that works perfectly. I was able to use Time Machine to restore my new macbook with all my data in just about 30 minutes. I am happy with my macbook and am rapidly making it my primary machine.

Halfway to a Macbook- Convince Me to Keep Saving

Steve Ward — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:00:46 +0000

I am a computer geek. I have more PC’s, Servers, and laptops around the house than I’d like to admit. Lately, I’ve been very interested in going to a Macbook for my primary laptop. I don’t want to go into debt for a laptop, so I’ve set up a Macbook fund to save my money for the current black macbook, $1500 roughly. I’ve saved about $700 for this dream machine, but lately have been very tempted to go back to my Windows ways and purchase a new Windows laptop at around this price point.

Mac fans, Please convince me to continue saving for the Macbook instead of spending the accumulated savings on another PC laptop.

I keep telling myself that I’ve always dreamed of Apple machines all the way back to the original Apple, but they have always been a little pricey, and I’ve always purchased a Windows machine for less.

I like the fact that on a Mac, I can pull up a terminal and do Unix, and run applications for the Linux world easily on the Mac, and can even use parallels to run Windows.

I love the design- clean keyboard, magnetic power cord, etc.

I’m really impressed with the new OS X Leopard, and want to try it out. And all the software that comes bundled with my dream machine is pretty cool.

My concerns are: Current Windows laptops are getting closer to the macbooks, like having built in webcams, and if I spend $1500 on a windows machine, I am pretty sure that I would get better specs, probably much better graphics, more RAM and larger HD.

So, Let me know your thoughts. I want to be convinced to keep saving, but the money is starting to burn a hole in my pocket.

New Dream Phone – iPhone by Apple, Inc.

Steve Ward — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:49:40 +0000

Apple today announced a new device that will be on all geek wish lists immediately- the iPhone. I followed the Steve Jobs MacWorld keynote address. Apple has also changed their corporate name to Apple, Inc. since their product line includes so much more than just computers. Here is a blurb from the Apple, Inc. site:

iPhone combines three products � a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching � into one small and lightweight handheld device. iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting you control everything with just your fingers. So it ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, completely redefining what you can do on a mobile phone.

And some technical specs:

Technical Specifications

Screen size 3.5 inches

Screen resolution 320 by 480 at 160 ppi

Input method Multi-touch

Operating system OS X

Storage 4GB or 8GB

GSM Quad-band (MHz: 850, 900, 1800, 1900)

Wireless data Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) + EDGE + Bluetooth 2.0

Camera 2.0 megapixels

Dimensions 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 inches / 115 x 61 x 11.6mm

Weight 4.8 ounces / 135 grams

Screen size	3.5 inches
Screen resolution	320 by 480 at 160 ppi
Input method	Multi-touch
Operating system	OS X
Storage	4GB or 8GB
GSM	Quad-band (MHz: 850, 900, 1800, 1900)
Wireless data	Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) + EDGE + Bluetooth 2.0
Camera	2.0 megapixels
Dimensions	4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 inches / 115 x 61 x 11.6mm
Weight	4.8 ounces / 135 grams

Due in June 2007, a 4GB version will retail for $499 and the 8GB version will be $599. They will require a 2 yr. contract with Cingular and will be available from Apple and at Cingular stores.