It's an idea I've had for a while and I really wanted to do it during the height of the "Switch" commercials, but I always found a reason not to. My recent blog about Macs brought about two responses (by ViRGE and GL) that have sparked my interest in doing an article about using a new Mac for a month.
So I've decided to pull the trigger; in the next week or so I will begin a new category on my blog dedicated to the experiment (any ideas for what I should call it?) and then at the end of the month I'll publish an article on the whole thing.
I'm already seeing some issues that I'll have with the move but I'll save all the ranting and raving for my posts on it :) It'll be an interesting month, luckily I've got a couple of PCs in the house that'll still be operational just in case things get too rough ;)
I'd like to hear your thoughts - anything you'd like me to focus on during the month?
In other news, I'm heading up to NY this weekend and Vinney will meet me there. We're going to try and catch a play while I'm up there for the weekend. Any recommendations for good places to eat in NY? Whenever I've got to the city I've always been on business and never really had time to explore the city.
Class is almost over (shhh...I don't always blog in class) so I'm outta here.
Take care.
So I've decided to pull the trigger; in the next week or so I will begin a new category on my blog dedicated to the experiment (any ideas for what I should call it?) and then at the end of the month I'll publish an article on the whole thing.
I'm already seeing some issues that I'll have with the move but I'll save all the ranting and raving for my posts on it :) It'll be an interesting month, luckily I've got a couple of PCs in the house that'll still be operational just in case things get too rough ;)
I'd like to hear your thoughts - anything you'd like me to focus on during the month?
In other news, I'm heading up to NY this weekend and Vinney will meet me there. We're going to try and catch a play while I'm up there for the weekend. Any recommendations for good places to eat in NY? Whenever I've got to the city I've always been on business and never really had time to explore the city.
Class is almost over (shhh...I don't always blog in class) so I'm outta here.
Take care.
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oboeguy - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
There are three major Indian neighborhoods in NYC. The one mentioned above around 6th St & 1st Ave (try "Rupali", IIRC, one of the lighted ones), one centered around E 28th St. & Lexington Ave ("Pongal" is great, and Kosher!), and one in the Jackson Heights section of Queens (don't remember names). All three neighborhoods have excellent restaurants. Also, if you want Indian, there's a nice little place near Columbia called Ajanta.Anonymous - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
I kinda agree w/ #1. "Mac Lab" sounds like cool name. Go for it!Anonymous - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
I kinda agree w/ #1. "Mac Lab" sounds like cool name. Go for it!Anonymous - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
I kinda agree w/ #1. "Mac Lab" sounds like cool name. Go for it!xospec1alk - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
for indian restaurants, theres a whole boatload of em on 6th st and 1st ave. most of them are pretty good. there are two competing ones facing 1st ave all decked out in lights, they are very good. sorry i dont have names hehe. theres also a good indian place near serendipity on 61st and lex. i'll see if i can get the name of that one.oboeguy - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
Eating in NYC... pretty much anything is possible. It depends on what you like and where you will be. If you're a vegetarian, NYC is like heaven.moonshine_madness - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
If i could afford one i would get one as a second computer alas i can't. It would be really good to see what you make of the move and then getting used to using it. Ive heard alot of good things, but then the odd few less good things. We shall soon find outAzraele - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
Definately go for it. It should be interesting if nothing else, and it will broaden your horizons, if you will. :^DAnonymous - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
ViRGE, I am deeply offended that you would even consider recommending naming this "Project Apple". With my religious background, the 'apple' is the manifestation of the first object of sin. The first thing lusted after ever. Apples are E-V-I-L. I am equally as-offended you would recommend, "Project Switch". Now just what the hell is that supposed to mean anyways? What are you trying to prove? What IS your ulterior motive, man? I'm calling shenanigans!j/k
Anand Lal Shimpi - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
Don't worry, no switch commercials being made here :) As I mentioned in the blog, I'll be doing regular updates about it as well as an article at the end of the period. I figure it may be interesting to involve everyone in the "growing pains" as they occur.Jigga
Thanks for the recommendations; we're not vegetarians but I appreciate the recommendation. Any recommendations on good Indian restaurants? I figure there should be some good food there :)
ViRGE
Thanks for the invitation, I may take you up on it. I'm looking at the Dual G5 2GHz and throwing some additional DDR400 in it; I figure I should try the fastest thing possible since I want to see the best Apple can offer at this point.
Keep the responses coming, this is going to be interesting...