I’m very lucky. I got a new computer. It’s a shiny new Intel-based MacBook Pro. I have to say I’ve not noticed that I’m getting more work done in a shorter period of time. But I’m sure I will eventually, perhaps.
My favourite feature is the built in camera and the silly little application Photo Booth. You can use the laptop like a, guess what, Photo Booth. And it’s got some hideous filters built into it that can make you look like a total freak (see below) or check out this Fickr Cluster. What fun.
I’m sure I’ll feel the benefit of the state-of-the-art computing power at my disposal one day. But until then, bring on the easy-to-use novelty features…
There’s a serious point in here somewhere, honestly. I’m not quite sure what it is. But I think it’s something about creating easy, simple, straightforward applications on new pieces of technology: things that let people feel that they can do something new and different, that they couldn’t do with their old piece of kit.
It’s like when you get a new mobile phone. Some small part of you hopes that your world will somehow be better, different, more social. Something should improve. The adverts said so. The man in the shop said so. But typically there’s nothing noticably different – all it would take is one little application that you can fiddle with for 10 minutes and show to your mates down the pub. Then you’d feel that your investment was worth it (for a fleeting moment).
Just got one of these too, wish more of my friends had an iSight. One of my thoughts was in tune with your comment….’yeah, this could -actually- change the way I interact with people through my computer.’
I think I need to show a few more people their distorted face before the laptop has paid for itself…
Bit worried about how hot it is/how much it hisses – Think apple may have dropped the ball on the QA a little here….perhaps released too early?
I guess we’ll see how it goes
Yup, I’ve been feeling a bit of ‘hotlap’ too! But thankfully no hissing…