I know I need new computer when…

Web browsers (Firefox or Safari) run slow when iTunes is playing.
I can type faster than the browser can display sometimes (think back to the 14.4kbps modem era).
iPhoto takes forever to load, to save changes of photos, or to exports to Flickr.
Video podcast in 320×240 resolution drops frames when played. Don't even think about HD or H.264 encoded video.
And most important of all, eiron has a faster computer than either of mine!

Having said all that, my G4 800MHz Titanium PowerBook has been with me for over 4 years. And forcing it to drive my new Dell LCD monitor @ 1900×1200 resolutions doesn't help the speed matter either.

Now, should I prolong the suffering and wait till after Christmas to see if there is any bargains or price drop? Or I can just pick up one of those speedy Mac Pro from the SoHo Apple Store this coming Black Friday, especially with the 10% discount?

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November 20, 2006 2

Hard @ work

Eiron blogging while ‘watching’ NCIS

Eiron working hard to keep up with NaBloPoMo project.

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November 10, 2006 1

QotD: OS Preference

Windows, Mac, Linux – What's your preference and why?
Submitted by ramblingsbymark.

I prefer Mac as a day-to-day OS/Computer. Not that Windows are bad, I use it everyday for 8+ hours for work, and Microsoft has made developing software on Windows really easy and enjoyable. Apple's Xcode is ok but it is nothing like Visual Studio or even Eclipse. But the fact remains that Windows are not secure, must require running of anti-virus/anti-spyware software in the background, requires constant vigilant to make sure it is not infected, etc. makes using a Mac so much more less stressful and enjoyable.

The last time I tried Linux was nearly 10 years ago and even with these intervening years I still think Linux has not evolved into the point where any consumers can install and use it without knowledge of *nix.

OS X is really Linux done right.

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November 7, 2006 0

QotD: All My Computers

How many computers do you have in your house?
Submitted by Foomper.

Ok, let me count… I have two (a 15" Titanium PowerBook and a 15" Compaq laptop). Leah has three! (20" Intel iMac, 12" Aluminium PowerBook, and a 12" iBook) Ok, the iBook was kind of crippled so it doesn't count. The LCD screen's back light doesn't work any more after a liquid spillage caused by the other occupant of the apartment (e.g. not me).

I know having 5 computers in the apartment is a little on the excessive side but some of them will be 'liberated' soon.

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