Apple just announced its tablet device, the iPad.
I want one.
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After a couple of weeks of using the Magic Mouse, it’s safe to say that I like it a lot. It took some getting used to since the form factor is a lot different from most of the mice I’ve used. But, once I got comfortable with holding it, it became a joy to use. It glides really well and tracking is consistent across different surfaces I use it on. The scrolling experience is the killer feature for me. Momentum scrolling works really well when going through long lines of code or navigating through Photoshop files or the Finder. It even lets you scroll sideways through a very long url if you’re trying to just modify part of it while testing something. Unlike other users, I’m not bothered by the right click probably due to the fact that it seems to be the same action when using an index-finger-controlled trackball. I’m also not missing the middle click since being a keyboard person, my left hand is usually on the keyboard, ready to press a key for opening a new tab or launching Exposé. It’s probably the best mouse I’ve had since the Logitech VX Nano.
(Another plus I think for me is it somehow helps in making me keep a better posture. It is quite difficult to use when in the full-on slouching position.)
Finally, Apple has updated its desktop line of computers, which means that my long wait for an updated Mac Mini has actually paid off.
Early this year, I was contemplating on either getting a netbook or a desktop as an alternative machine to my MBP. After much contemplation and discussions with the gf on what to get, it was decided that getting a desktop would be the most optimal for both of us. But, I was still in a bit of a dilemma on getting either a Mac Mini or an iMac.
My laptop’s back from the service centre and it looks and feels new again. They had to replace the whole top case to replace the LCD. So my laptop’s now shiny new and the hinge is still tight. It’s good to note that they were quite fast. Their supposedly standard wait time was 5 working days. So kinda got on a mindset of having no laptop for a week. But I got it after 3 working days. I brought it in Tuesday lunch and it was already available for pickup by Friday. I only got to pick it up Saturday since I didn’t have time to go to Funan on Friday since it’s always a busy day for us at the office.
Since I’m starting to experience symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome again, I’ve decided to get my self keyboard and mouse wrist rests by Fellowes. Seems to be helping a lot for now.
I’m still contemplating on what my main pointing device should be for my home setup. Currently, I’m using a Logitech VX Nano Cordless
Finally got myself an apple keyboard so I can use my underutilized external monitor with my MBP’s lid closed (I only learned I could a couple of days ago, goes to show how much of a n00b i still am in the Mac world).
As for first impressions, the keys are light to the touch but still responsive enough for touch typing, which is good for people (like me) who are having RSI or CTS. It is a whole lot better than the keyboard I use in the office which is a generic one that comes with Dell Vostro machines. I think I’m gonna enjoy coding with it and one more reason for me to develop a blogging/writing habit. It even looks good with my E71.
