MacWorld

First Up: The Train...

In a word...Surreal. I find it very interesting (and sad at the same time) that so many people would be in such close proximity and not say a single word. Not even make eye contact. About half the people I saw had ipods.
This makes travel a bit easier. Read a book, take a nap or listen to your ipod...just don't look at anyone! So what did I do?
I watched everyone. Nobody looked like they wanted to talk. I joined the 50% and clicked on some tunes. I listened to the E.T. theme song and had a little fun imagining what super hero each person could be. When I couldn't come up with the perfect hero, I just made one up. I created the adventures of "Star Queen" and "Middle Man".
The next time you see someone laugh out loud for no apparent reason at all...well, it just could be someone like me using their imagination.

Next Up: MacWorld...

I loved this. It was easy to get my pass since I'd already registered online. I saw so many cool things. However, I was a bit disappointed with the first thing I saw. As wonderful as the new iMac with Intel chip is...it doesn't combine 2 platforms in one computer like I originally thought. Nope. No Windows. I was told that "is never gonna happen". Basically the chip makes the mac a ton faster than it used to be and allows the mac to support several windows applications.
And dang it, it's about time someone built in a webcam!
I walked around the place for the next 4 hours. I sat in a few demos, entered to win a free ipod, and checked out some very fancy cars (all hooked up with music in famous Apple style).
I discovered the advantages to taking and using pictures in Raw format. Apature seems easy to use, but I over heard one guy at lunch voicing his opinion that imovie is much easier. I think you get out what you put in.

It was easy to figure out what exhibitors knew would be the biggest seller. Let me give you a hint...it has to do with Apple's cash cow.

Did you say "ipod"?
Well, you're close. To be specific...the case for the ipod. I looked at so many! I already have one for my nano, but I was in the market to buy a case for an ipod video. No, I didn't actually have the unit yet, but I did find the perfect case. It's completely versatile. It is silver and black with removable clips, straps and lid.
Katie's 13th birthday is next week and today I finally bought the ipod to fill the case. I do have a friend that works for Apple and could have gotten a discount, but instead I decided to make my purchase at Best Buy. Why? For their warranty. Sure you have to pay for it, but it's the ONLY warranty that covers moisture damage (the leading cause of ipod failure, I should know) for 3 years! And the best part...I don't have to have the papers. If I lose the receipt or the warranty info they gave me (which I will lose) my warranty is still valid. Cool.