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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ViRGE - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
Well, it's good to see that you're at least willing to try a Mac for a month; I think you'll be impressed. As for your project name, "Project Darwin" has a nice ring to it, Darwin being the OS X core code-name after all, but "Project Apple" or "Project Switch" would work just as well, along with offending fewer people. What machine are you looking at getting though? Desktops and Laptops are whole different ball games(laptops even more so since you need to match the size to your needs). Anyhow, have fun man.=)PS If you do need anything else(software reccomendations, etc), don't hesitate to say something via email; both GL and myself don't bite... usually ;-)
Cashman - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
No Minendo, I want it! :Ddwell - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
Ohh, if your in NYC this weekend stop by. I'll show you my Mac.Jigga - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
Yay for Apple! Just promise YOU won't ever make a 'Switch' ad for them! I've always wanted a 17" TiBook myself.As for places to eat in NYC - I like Republic noodles in Union Square...great place for lunch or an afternoon drink and a good people-watching spot.
For dinner, I don't know if you or Vinney are vegetarians but you should try Zen Palate, which serves no meat. Very nice, relaxing atmosphere which is a welcome contrast from the rest of Manhattan.
Tom Jones - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
Personally, I'd just rather see an article on it rather than 31 days' worth of blogs and all the subsequent flaming.Just do it and make one article at the end.
This is an interesting thing but I don't care at the same time.
minendo - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
Anand,If you don't want it after a month feel free to donate it to me.
MercenaryForHire - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
OMG!!! OH NO!!! AIEEEEE!!!! NOOO!!!O!O!O!OO!!!O!O!!!arod - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
If your going to do it you need to do it right and have no PC's to fall back on then you will appreciate the PC that much more when you come back to the light ;)PorBleemo - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
What kind of Mac are you getting? Better make it a Dual-2Ghz G5 or the Mac fanboy websites will flame you for benchmarking on old hardware. :P-Por
Anonymous - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 - link
So you want to use a Mac for an entire month and tell us what you thought?