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Posted on May 16, 2009 By Tom 3 Comments on MyMac
Gear, General Technology

New Mac

Anyone that’s been following my Twitter account knows that I’ve been agonizing over a computer purchase since my desktop computer died about three weeks ago. I’ve been getting along OK with the laptops I’ve had available, but it has been inconvenient for trying to print out photos or do some of the video work I wanted to do. Well, the wait is over. My new iMac arrived on Friday, so I’ve spent all weekend setting it up and getting used to it.

Laura says that I agonized more over this purchase than when I bought my new car. She’s right. However, when I was making the car decision, I didn’t have to consider between a way of driving that was completely different from how I had ever driven before, or with sticking with the familiar. That was my PC vs Mac dilemma.

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Desktop Dilemma

Posted on April 19, 2009 By Tom 7 Comments on Desktop Dilemma
General Technology

My desktop computer died.  It was a peaceful passing in the middle of the night after a protracted illness.  While not unexpected, it’s death does mean some decisions have to be made.  How should I replace it?  Is it time for a paradigm shift?  Should I even replace it, or just rely on a laptop?  I’m just not sure.

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