My Macbook
Wed 5 Dec 2007Filed Under: Apple Computers, Computers | Comments Off on My Macbook
For Christmas 2007 I ended up with the latest White MacBook 2.2 Ghz Core 2 Duo with 2 Gig of RAM and a 120Gig Hard drive and a dual layer DVD burner. Accessories included a Wireless Apple Mighty mouse, Mini-DVI to VGA adapter and a the thin USB keyboard.
Not exactly cheap outright but value for money for what I was about to get it to do!
I plan to run configure the MacBook to do all my web and graphic development work but running it under Windows XP. If you recall my old ASUS development notebook is over 3 years old and although I haven’t installed any new software on it except for the occasional software update it’s coming up an odd memory reference error! Also the battery pack doesn’t last as long as it used to.
The old ASUS V6V is a great looking notebook its case is made from stainless steel and composite fibre, it’s a very sleek looking machine. (See the latest VX series from ASUS for what it looks like because the VX is based on the original V6. It is a very sturdy and classy compared to other ‘Windows’ notebooks, especially from Dell or HP. (Even better than the Macbook Pro)
In comparison the new Macbook is white and plastic all over. I reckon its friendly to look at. I hope it’s design will age well as the old V6. I also hope that at business presentations it won’t look too out of place.
As for construction the V6 beats the Mac any day. The Macbook although has worked flawlessly so far has a ‘funny’ j key. You have to press it harder than the rest of the keys. Hope nothing else goes wrong with it.
Why not buy a MacBook Pro? Well it’s more expensive and I didn’t see the value of getting it plus I’m up to the hilt in debt with the new Hayabusa!
Apple Mac Migration – I’m a switcher!
Tue 4 Dec 2007Filed Under: Apple Computers, Computers, Windows Vista | Comments Off on Apple Mac Migration – I’m a switcher!
Yes I took the big step of deciding to move all my development to an Apple Mac and OS X Leopard. Although familiar with the OS X via the Mac Mini it just wasn’t the right time to move with all my hopes on the anticipated Windows Vista.
After over 6 months with Vista is is clear that Microsoft has no idea and certainly nothing innovative to promote about in Vista. More to the point I now re-installed XP on my development notebook. All I own that has Vista is the poor media center with the huge specs but struggles with the mere operating system.
OS X Leopard is not perfect but it works so much better than Vista.
I will have more details about my new development platform over the coming months.
Yes the Apple Ads are right – save your XP machines and if you want a new PC try a Mac.
Windows Vista in November
Tue 4 Dec 2007Filed Under: Computers, Windows Vista | Comments Off on Windows Vista in November
I’m very tired of the slowness and general interface issues with Windows Vista. In fact I’m so frustrated by so many little issues and reliability that I’ve made the decision to move to Apple Mac’s. Since the OS X installed Mac Mini I purchased 2 years ago works as it did when first purchased I realized that it is a better OS.
I researched into the various web development and publishing tools available for the Apple Mac and it covers all the stuff I need. Especially when you consider that web and file servers do most of the real work these days I can migrate platforms without too much hassle.
So next year is the year for the big move!