It’s been three and a half years – I think it’s time for an upgrade.
Yes, I’m getting an iMac (again). My new machine was originally supposed to be a delayed partial birthday present that I would receive after WWDC in June. With Apple’s recent delay of OS X Leopard, though, I decided I couldn’t wait any longer. I ordered it yesterday, and it should be delivered within a week or two.
This Intel Core 2 Duo iMac will be my third Apple computer, joining the ranks of iOpener and Cosmos. (Yes, I name my computers. No, I haven’t named the new one yet.) As was the case with my other two Macs, there are a ton of wonderful benefits I’ll be able to enjoy:
- My first media center. The iMac features Front Row, an application that allows you to control and play your media from across the room (from the futon, in my case) with a supplied remote.
- Big screen. I can enjoy Tiki Bar TV, MacBreak, and Galacticast on my new 20″ LCD.
- Can you see me now? There’s an integrated iSight camera in this thing. I’ll be able to easily videoconference with my friends from away or just record short little clips whenever I like.
- Fastest wireless. I’m ditching my 802.11b wireless router for the 802.11g included with my iMac. Get a new computer, and everything gets faster – sounds like a good deal to me.
- And just fast. This is my first dual-processor box, and it’s the fastest machine – by far – I’ve ever had.
- Windows. Wait – Windows as a feature? Well, with Boot Camp, I can finally play a few of my favorite games again… and testing in IE will be a breeze.
- Less of a load. No more carrying my PowerBook back and forth to work. The iMac will be my new computing hub.
Part of the Mac philosophy is the simplicity of it all. Take a look at a couple of before and after (at least, artist’s conceptions of after) photos of my main apartment workspace:
Isn’t it time for you to get a Mac, too?