Category: Gadgets

It’s here! My brand new Apple desktop computer is simply stunning. Super-fast performance by the new Intel Core 2 Duo processors. The screen ratio is a true High Definition, which means I can watch movies in the sharpest form possible.

Was very easy to set-up. Plug in the keyboard, mouse and the iMac to the mains. Switch it on and fill in some little details like your personal information, passwords and access to the Wi-Fi and you are done!

I just need to copy over all my music, video clips, documents and other personal files from my PowerBook G4 and my Sony Vaio. I brought a nice 500 gigabyte Hard Drive so I can store everything!

Currently setting up and updating my iMac to my personal taste. Will need to install Adobe Creative Suite 2 and see how it runs under Rosetta. Hopefully the Core 2 Duo and 2 gigabytes of RAM will make the applications run faster and smooth.

Am I impressed? Yes. Gorgeous screen. Astonishing performance. And the ability to watch TV and play games in near 1080i or 1080p is fantastic.

Back in July I had posted a comment on this blog about changing my mobile phone. I have been a loyal customer to Vodafone for a few years now, but I believe it was time to switch networks as well.

The network that suited me was Orange. The attraction? Orange Wednesday (two for the price of one when at the cinema) and free broadband access for life.

Initially, I was looking at the K800i as this the latest mobile phone from Sony Ericsson. But I didn’t like the look of the phone especially that bulky camera bit on the back. Yes, it has a better picture quality (3.2 megapixel) but I hate the fact that it uses the new Memory Stick Micro (M2) format. I cannot be bothered to buy a new Memory Stick just to store my photos and MP3s.

So instead, I opted for the W810i, the Walkman phone. This new Sony Ericsson is an improvement over my existing K750i and it features the ability to playback music. The sound quality is pretty impressive and I do like the fact it supports the same audio file format like my Apple iPod: MP3 and AAC.

As for Orange, the network provides me free calls on any network and BT landline. The free broadband offer will be very useful as I’m thinking of cancelling my existing one with Virgin.net soon. The increase in speed (8mbps compared to 1mbps) will help in downloading and general web browsing.

The subscription I have opted for is Racoon (Orange way of organising the different deals for the customer), so in theory I am paying my monthly mobile phone bill to Tom Nook (yes, the one from Animal Crossing)!

Overall, I am pretty happy with my new mobile and I love the fact it can play music just as good as my Apple iPod!