Today was pretty fun. I worked on finishing up version 1.0 of one of the internal web projects that I've been working on for the past month or so. It's a good feeling to finally see another project out the door, so to speak, and off of my proverbial plate.
On a different subject, at the Agency, we lease all of our computer equipment. This summer marks the end of a very large lease period for our many of our Macs. Some 40 or 50 PowerBooks will be going back as well as some 40 or so desktop Power Macs. That being said, we've been evaluating Apple's current portable options and trying to figure out what would be our best purchasing option. We called upon a few of our creative managers today to give us their feedback on which laptop to purchase to replace our current models. Most of them were immeadiately impressed with the Titanium PowerBook's screen and thin-ness, but were disappointed by the lack of drive options. The Titanium only comes with a DVD drive, while the new iBooks come with one of the following drives: CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. I think they really like the idea of having a re-writeable drive in their portables. I know I sure would like that convenience. Rumor has it that Apple may add a CD-RW/DVD option to the Titianium PowerBooks at MacWorld next month (YAY, I'll be there!). Too bad it'll be too late for us to consider that for our replacements. :(
Speaking of MacWorld, it looks like Olivia is going to go to New York with me next month for the big Mac show. Did I mention this a few days ago? Probably. Anyways, we'll be staying an extra day to cut down on the travel expense. Plus, this will give me a chance to introduce Olivia to Miss Liberty. Should be fun.
Posted by Jeff at June 12, 2001 11:40 PMNow that I'm in the market, my only beef with the Titanium Powerbook is the price.
It's amazing to me that the talk about wanting more of the market share, yet do everything possible to prevent prices from coming down. The only reason Compaq and a few others have done so well is that they produced IBM clones CHEAPER than IBM did.
Posted by: Brian at June 13, 2001 12:32 PMThey can't help that flat screen prices are outrageous. If it weren't for the screen, the computer wouldn't cost as much. Look at the iBook: 12" screen, CD burner, only $1300. Now THAT is competitive with other laptops with 12" screens. Compare the Titanium's price to all of the other laptops on the market with 15.2" widescreens. Oh, wait. There are none. Don't compare apples & lemons.
Posted by: ssakcaj at June 13, 2001 12:55 PMLOL. I see your point. So you think the only difference between Apple costs and PC clone costs is related to screen size? How do you account for G4s being much more expensive than their Pentium equivalents? I just don't see why they haven't figured out that if they lower prices, they will bring in more customers.
Posted by: ippississim at June 13, 2001 02:03 PMWOW! Olivia gets to go! YES! I'm very happy that you won't be all alone in NYC. Where will you be staying?
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I'm going? I'm really going? Woo Hoo!!