There seems to be a lot of chatter online these days regarding Apple’s intentions for the future of the Mac in light of the meteoric rise of i-devices such as the iPad and the upcoming iPhone 4. Others are discussing the role the iPad might play as a notebook replacement device. I think that both of these topics miss the point that the Mac and the iPad (along with smaller siblings, iPhone and iPod Touch) both fill needs and niches. There are a number of things that I can do on my iPad that I used to do with my Macbook Pro. The ease of access, portability, instant on and off are among some of the conveniences that the iPad fulfills. I recently listened to Dave Hamilton (Mac Observer and Mac Geek Gab Podcast) discuss the use of an iPad at an all day conference and I would agree that it is an awesome device to use when you are moving from keynote to workshop, etc. at a conference. Another writer for The Mac Observer, Ted Landau writes:
These are not one-or-the-other alternatives. There’s room for both.
An analogy that fits well here is the microwave oven. When microwaves first arrived, manufacturers attempted to market them as a complete alternative to the traditional oven. Cookbooks showed how you could cook virtually anything in a microwave — from steaks to cakes. The sell didn’t work. People quickly discovered that microwaves could not do it all — at least not well. Traditional ovens never disappeared. Yet, microwaves became a huge success — because it did many things better than a traditional oven. Today, nearly every home has both a traditional and a microwave oven.
Read the rest of Ted’s article at
http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/the_mac_lives/?utm_campaign=shorturl
- At Barnes and Noble sitting by the Nook display reading about the Kindle on my iPad. #irony #fb #
- Heard all the hype about Reeder for iPad. Tried it – loved it. Now trying Reeder for iPhone. Amazing! #fb #
- Here's a bet: if US wins it all, the world has to start calling it "soccer"! #
- Selling on Craigslist is like a dating service. A lot of duds before you find a match. (not that I would know by experience
) #fb # - iPad wifi sold and out the door. iPad 3G now in hands. Time to go read in the woods! #
- Wow! I've gone from staunch NNW user to Newsrack, to Pulse, and now to Reeder. Reeder is an awesome RSS reader and blazing fast too! #
- Very nice…RT @jeffcarlson: Garden Refraction, a photo I captured this morning http://flic.kr/p/89kUi7 #
- Sorry for pounding out the same tweet three times. At the library with iffy wifi and Twitter keeps reporting bad gateway. #
- Picked up the new book Surprised by Grace by @PastorTullian from the iBooks store to read on my iPad. Looking forward to some "book time!" #
- I've been hearing such great things about @osfoora HD Twitter app for iPad. Trying it out now #
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- Natural lawn mowers in New Ulm: New Ulm Allows Sheep As Mowers In Industrial Areas http://is.gd/cBdWT #fb #
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- Anyone have a blogging application for the iPad to recommend? The Wordpress app sort of works but I wish there was something better #iPadapp #
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Another Sunday, another workday. There’s a certain point where I pack myself a digital lunch bag and relocate to someplace very public to continue my work. Nearby, I have The Bagel Place With The Free WiFi. A wheat bagel and a can of soda buys me at least four hours of guilt-free office work.The BPwtFW closes at 6. If I’m not done working but not ready to go home yet, I’ll move on to the Panera Bread up the street. Their prices are fairly atrocious, but I make it all back on the free soda refills.At the moment, I’m set up at the Chipotle way up the street. The staff is friendly. The food is cheap, healthy, and tasty. The soda spills carelessly from an ever-replenishing font, just like Wonka’s chocolate waterfall.I limit myself to iPad work here, though. Setting up a virtual cubicle in a joint with just enough tables to handle normal eat-and-go traffic seems like a showboaty and ungrateful gesture, even if you do bring your own WiFi with you.
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I recently ordered and received a Hypermac external battery to use with my 13″ Macbook Pro. The battery I purchased was the 100 Wh model. Previously with my older Macbook and Macbook Pro computers, I always purchased a second battery. However, with the new Mac portables, the batteries are non-removable so the Hypermac seemed like the next best option. Depending on which size you purchase, you can extend your power from 19 to 34 hours total usage time. The model I purchased is a moderate size and weight and is easily portable enough to keep in my carry case. I never need to worry about AC access when I am out at a coffee shop or even a local park working outdoors. The newer versions (unfortunately not mine) also will charge the iPad with a 10v USB connection. Mine also has the USB connector so I can charge my iPhone or any other device that can charge from a USB connection. The only negative I experienced was the lack of information regarding the shipment of my battery. When I ordered, the units were on backorder and it took well over a month before they received stock and shipped. Customer service kept telling me that it would ship on such and such a date and then it wouldn’t. In addition, they charged my card immediately after I ordered even though they did not have stock and didn’t ship for over a month. Other than those customer service issues, I am pleased with the Hypermac external battery and I would recommend it to anyone who needs to be able to extend the time they run their portable Macs from battery power.
- Couldn't Span's fly ball have gone a few more feet!?! #
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Wow! The years have flown by and now you, my oldest son, have reached another milestone. One of many future milestones you will achieve, ‘Lord willing’ and another milestone I am also passing, ‘Lord merciful and gracious’. I likely will pass this place again if the Lord is willing and my younger children are able, but somehow the first time quickens my senses in a unique fashion! My son, the man, has already proven himself time over and this college graduation is yet another evidence of the grace of God both in your life and in mine.
Zack, I am extremely proud of you – not only for achieving this high mark of completing your undergraduate degree – but even more so for setting goals and achieving them and for having the wisdom to recognize the hands of your heavenly Father Who deems you worth His greatest sacrifice and His ongoing work in you. He who loves you with a far greater love than even mine; He will sustain you as you take the next steps in your incredible life.
I know it is a bit early, but I cannot contain my pride and excitement in your great accomplishment. Mom and I love you very much and we are proud of you!
Love, Papa
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This season of unemployment appears to have a horizon that we can now see. What an opportunity this has been for us to learn better the enormity of the grace of God in my life, my family, and the lives of those we touch on a regular basis. Sometimes, our Father takes things away from us only to give us something better – not necesarily measurable in our terms, but abundantly in His scope. We have learned that people truly love us not in word only but in word and deed – and in truth. We have discovered the strength of our Lord that sustains us and give us hope and joy.
Tags: Unemployment
