Apple

Happy 4th of July (Almost)

Well, it’s the 2nd of July right now, but wont see again till 5th so Happy Independence Day all.

Jenn and I went to watch fireworks last night, ended up on 3rd and Madison, across from the police station. Tonight we sat on her roof. Think tomorrow we are going to go for something closer.

Worked last 2 days. Tried doing a BK in Chesaning today, lol. Was alot more to be done than we were made aware of. We did not finish.

I am really tired right now. I need to get my schedule figured out better.

Apple apparent misjudged the time it would take to sell off remaining iMacs and bring new ones to market, and are now in a pickle. You can’t buy iMacs from the Apple Store online until September now, according to the store. Apple always cuts production a few months before a new model, and the new model was longer in development that expected. Ahhh…. Apple. No iMacs til September, thats funny. Fun thing is they make it sound like a major revision. Perhaps they will be nice G5 iMacs with 8x SuperDrives and USB 2.0, FireWire 800, Bluetooth, Airport Extreme, and PCI Express upgradable graphics cards. Ooooooh <drool>.

Ok, I can’t stay up much longer, so night all, and see you Monday night.

nick

Another WWDC Keynote

Well, at first glance this WWDC seemed sub-par. A 30″ LCD, new LCD housings, and the Tiger preview. Don’t get me wrong, a 30″ LCD is nothing to scoff at, especially since the new video card supports 2 of them. I would love a pair of 2650×1600 monitors next to my G5, I just dont have $3200 per monitor or even $2000 for a G5.

Then I watched the video though… and everything changed.

Tiger is going to be awesome. No doubt about it. From the new “Pipeline” search feature to my favorite new feature, “Dashboard”, it will rock when it arrives in 2005. If you want to see more about it, since I dont want to explain it all here, check out Apple’s site or the keynote video stream.

Week has been uneventful otherwise. Scott and I broke our record of a 70 minute lunch with a 90. Is kinda sad really. Oh well. Thats about it though I think.

Guess I will see you all Friday.
Sorry about the short crappyness, but I dont have anything else to say.

nick

It’s not that I have to always be right,
It’s just that I always am.

Number 143

Ok, really late, sorry. Anyway though…

Big news for Jenn. Friday she got her acceptance letter to the nursing program at SVSU. Her computer really died though. There is a problem with the power supply in it, so it wont charge at all any more. So saturday we went to the Apple Store and she got a new ibook. It was a remaining one from the previous model so got a good deal too. She is very happy with it though.

Today we went to St. Stans picnic. I have now accepted that I got old. I realized how much it costs to buy stuff. We didn’t feel like spending $4 on an elephant ear, so we came home
and made them ourselves, then made pizza too.

So WWDC is tomorrow. There is no G5 leak like last year, but there are some pics floating around that are supposedly of Tiger, more rumors about new displays, and some pics from inside the convention center that take shots at MS’s Longhorn.

OK, I think that’s it. Will see you all on Tuesday, unless something big happens at WWDC, then will update Monday evening.

nick

People often ask “why does 7-11 have locks on the door if they are open 24 hours?”
Well, they need some way to keep people out during the police investigation of the bi-weekly robbery.

Stuff, Just Stuff

Ok, so I did my roundup of possible updates, but what do I really want to see? A new imac. I want to see a new G5 iMac in particular, with PCI Express graphics, especially an ATI Radeon 9600 or so, though I am open to a bit lower. G5 processor in the 1.6 or 1.8 GHz range. DDR 400 RAM, FW800, and 8x Superdrive. I know this is all possible. As long as the imac is single processor, having a 1.8GHz model shouldn’t interfere too much with PowerMac sales, and I have to admit upgradable video would be a HUGE asset to the iMac.

Anyway, enough of that.

I did some more site work. Am up to a whopping 5 pages now. I am going to estimate will be set by July 6 (counter’s 1 year), but no promises.

Hooters is open again. Bay City’s is anyway. Saginaw is said to be opening “early July”. Told you so.

Jenn got to meet my dad yesterday. Seemed to go well. Wasn’t alot of conversation between, mostly just Jenn and I talking while my dad and mom and bro talked. They have met now though, so we are all evenish, or something.

Gas main work in front of our house is done. Now the other side gets it. At least they aren’t digging huge trenches with a back hoe like they would 10 years ago.

A private pilot has become an astronaut. Is the first time a private company has built a plane capable of carrying a man to sub-orbital altitudes. They are going to reach further soon, in an attempt to win the $10 mil X-prize. Look on google for more.

I watched Scott’s DVD “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka”. Oh – My – God. Very funny, kinda stupid, a must see.

Ok, tired as shit so going to bed. See you all Saturday.

nick

“He… He OG’d.”
“OG’d? Over golded? When will these kids learn?”

Apple Store, WOOOOO!

Today Jenn and I went down to the Apple Store. Her computer was acting goofy, I mentioned my ibook has crashed only about once in the year and a half I have owned it, and after a little looking online we decided to head to Somerset. We looked through the Apple Store, I finally got to see Somerset North (wow, a bunch of $$$$$$$$$ stores, and rather few of them really, compared to South). Then we headed a bit north to Great Lakes Crossing, walked around a bit, and ate at Olive Garden.

Yesterday we went to Marsh Point Par 3. I don’t really suggest it. A lot of lost balls, and even more mosquito bites. Oh well, still kinda fun. I also baked her a cake, as it was her birthday. Friday I worked. So that was my weekend.

WWDC is closer. I can’t freaking wait. I want to see what will be in 10.4, and if Apple will manage any new models. I love keynotes.

So Apple Store stuff…

ipod mini is REALLY mini. I thought my ipod was small, but wow, freaking wow. 17″ PowerBook is massive. I didn’t get a real great look last time, since store was packed during the 10.3 release. Also, G5 towers are huge. I know the only people that care about this shit are Jason and Nick, and both have seen, but I still just have to say it all.

Best part? Jenn says we can go again after WWDC. Wooohoo!

Ok, I going to bed. New Poll up too.

Tata
nick

You bastard.
(OK, funnier when you can watch Peter Griffin say it.)

La la la

Hi

Has been semi uneventful 3 days.

I worked on Wednesday with Scott, and we worked a little on Tuesday too. Bauer kinda took out the side off a building with a mower, so we ran away,

More time with Jenn of course. Her birthday is Saturday. Between finding her a gift and Fathers day, I am kinda stumped. Maybe nobody will get anything, too make it all easier.

WWDC is getting closer, and I more excited. I love WWDC, it and MWSF. I wish I could go someday. Probably MW, since its MUCH cheaper. WWDC is like $3k to go.

I did more website work finally. I need to work on getting it up. I know I need to, but yet I have so little time recently. Soon. Also, as of July 6thish I will be back to 1 counter. Thats the day the SiteMeter turns 1, and thus it will be easier to reset and then forward to whatever bravenet says.

Ok, I promise a new poll next time, but not today.

Sunday…
nick

Diamonds: She’ll pretty much have to.

WWDC is coming

So, with the WWDC just 2 weeks away, I suppose I should make some predictions. Well, of course there will be info on Tiger, Mac OS X 10.4 to be release I presume around late October as Panther was. I have no idea what may be included as updates though.

As far as new items, I see AirTunes being incorporated into the Airport Extreme base stations, wireless Firewire (400MB/s wireless for peripherals mainly, no need for more than about 20 foot range, if that), the 60GB iPod, faster iMacs with 8x SuperDrives, redesigned displays with a possibility of an interactive display (an LCD with tablet functionality, so you can draw on it), and/or a 30″ LCD, and hopefully news on when we might see G5s in the iMacs and PowerBooks, and when we can expect 3GHz PowerMacs. These are just guesses of course, things I know are coming but am not sure when. Whether they will be actually releases, “coming soon”s, or not at all are yet to be seen. Displays and iMacs are overdue for updates, and iPods are nearing that point too. The rest of the product line is in good shape. That doesn’t really mean much though, since Powerbooks were updated in Nov. 02 and again in Jan. 03, so who knows. Of note, Apple recently spun off the ipod into a separate division, so a redesign isn’t likely, I expect just a capacity bump and little more.

I could of course be wrong on any and all of that. It should also be kept in consideration that it is a developer convention, and updates to sub-pro products are less likely. PowerBook, PowerMac, Displays, XServes, and the Pro Apps like Soundtrack, Final Cut, and DVD Studio Pro are the most likely candidates, rather than iMacs or iPods.

Ok, what else…

More time with Jenn. We went with my mom and Robert to the Casino on Saturday night, and to the art fair Sunday during the tornado. We didn’t know there was a tornado, just ugly clouds. I actually saw some twirling clouds that judging by the time were the remnants of the tornado though.

I have been cleaning my room little by little. I have put the two clothes racks in the attic finally, so I have a lot more floor. I need to figure out some kind of TV stand, since I hate having my TV 5 ft in the air on the stereo cabinet. I really want a built in desk/entertainment center setup, but haven’t the money to try building one yet. Maybe later in the summer.

Ok, I think that is it.
See you all back here Thursday.

nick

No matter how bad you think your job is, remember the poopsmith.

More Photos

I have finally posted the photos of the dogs, as well as photos of some people. I want to work on getting better scans now, I didn’t realize how lousy some of them looked. Comment and ask, and I am sure I will work harder. Honestly, I slack because I feel you people don’t give a rats ass.

My MBNA loan is over. They are apparently not charging me the $.38 in interest I thought I owed. I am just glad to have one more debt out of the way.

Apple has, over the last week or so, released a new liquid cooled G5 to be shipped in July, and the Airport Express router which supports 802.11g 54MB/s wireless, wireless USB printing, and wireless audio. The 802.11g router and printing were available on the Airport Extreme, but audio is a new feature, and allows you to connect the router to any stereo and wirelessly sent audio from itunes to the stereo, very cool. Just $129 and is quite portable too.

I made Dean’s List at Delta. I am not too enthused, since I only had 6 credits, but still.

I miss last summer. Sleeping on the couch downstairs, watching “7 Days” at 2 am, new “This Old House” every Thursday at 3 am. I had a dry time from 12 when Family Guy ended till 2 though. I always found something though. I can’t remember why I didn’t work. I think I was on my “VERY part time” thing.

Notice that there is still no new poll. I can’t think of one right now, and you people don’t vote in them anyway. Maybe next time, or maybe they will just disappear.

Anyway, I am going to bed.
Good night.

nick

Why are restroom toilets horseshoe shaped?
And if they are better, why can’t we buy them like that?

Hello

I added pics of Ludwig, so you can all see what my turtle looked like. I should have Molly, Roxy, KC, and Shilo up by next time.

I worked today, and yesterday. We started back at Hughs’ but should be done tomorrow. We sepent the day cutting sod, which is one of the most evil jobs we get stuck with. It’s not so bad when it’s dry and peels right off, but when it’s wet like now it just won’t come up.

I spent Monday with Jenn, and was there last night too. Will be going there tonight too. I am almost considering not mentioning it anymore unless we do something big, since I am there every night for the last 3 weeks.

Toshiba unveiled their new 60GB 1.8″ drives today, so it shouldn’t be too long before we see 60 gig ipods. Maybe as soon as WWDC at the end of this month, but maybe not until early August. It depends on how soon Toshiba starts shipping them. I figure 20 40 60 as new lineup, but only Steve and Jon know for sure (Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, and Jon Rubinstein, head of the iPod division for those not in the know).

Salute your Shorts, Hey Dude, Clarisa Explains it All, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Care Bears, GI Joe, Punky Brewster, Pippi Longstocking, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 321 Contact, Alf, Dinosaurs, Eureeka’s Castle, The Elephant Show, The Joy of Painting, Mr. Rodgers, Beakman’s World, You Can’t Do That on Television, Bill Nye, Pete and Pete, Reading Rainbow, Connections, The Secret Life of Machines. Just thoughts. Leave any I missed that you liked, would love to hear. Maybe next poll will be related.

OK, I think that’s it. Be back Saturday with more stuff. PLEASE comment and vote, I always like feedback. And yes, I am working on getting the site back up.

nick

Skinamarinky Dinky Dink,
Skinamarinky Doo,
I Love You

Another Day, Another Blog

Well, I decided I should update before going to Jenn’s tonight, so I don’t end up late again.

I kinda worked today. We mostly drove around to Dixie Cut Stone and to do a few bids. It’s something. Even if I worked for two minutes, it would be 2 more minutes than last week.

I’m watching “A Beautiful Mind”. I’ve wanted to see it for quite a while, but forgot it when at the video store. By the way, LOTR:ROTK comes out tomorrow, and I will be renting it as soon as I can get to a video store.

Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. He is now 50. There was no big hoopla though, at least not while I was there. Generally they wait and celebrate my dad and uncle’s birthday together, around Memorial Day.

I am really excited for WWDC at the end of next month. Preview of OS X 10.4 Tiger, probably a new G5 with fun specs like double sided DVD writer and dual 2.5Ghz or faster 970s, and more.

Today is the 24th, which means next update will be the anniversary. That means I need to do a shitload of work on the site in the next 3 days.

So what have I been up to…

Yesterday I went to Jenn’s, shopped at Meijer, and ate at the Texan. Saturday was Meijer also, along with taking the dogs for a walk. The dogs being our Molly and Brittany, a Collie/German Shepherd my grandma is watching. And on Friday was, uhm… Oh, an update, so I already told you. Haha!

I really couldn’t remember for a minute there.

OK, so that’s all then.

I WILL do a nice, big update on Thursday, for my anniversary. And vote, you scardy pants. I only got 2 on last poll and 1 on this.

nick

Suspect is down.
Suspect is down… permanently.