Disgraceful
Apple is really sinking to spurious tactics by forcing Safari on it. It’s a cute browser but it ain’t no Firefox or IE. And the last thing I need is another piece of their hyper-proprietary software sitting on any of my systems.
It now appears that the Cupertino-based company aspires to use the advantage presented by the Software Update mechanism to muscle its way further up the browser charts at the expense Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and other third-party Windows browsers.
“Earlier today, Apple released the Safari 3.1 Web browser for Mac OS and Windows XP/Vista. A couple hours later, Apple Software Update popped up on my daughter’s Sony VAIO, offering Safari 3.1 for download,” noted Microsoft Watch’s Joe Wilcox. “I didn’t recall seeing an earlier version installed on the laptop. And I made no mistake: The Apple updater offered installation of new software, not something that had been there before. Whoa.”
Pimping my dell m1330
I’m really enjoying my Dell M1330. Love the form factor and design. Given I’m recommending it to all kinds of folks, here’s how to pimp it out for trips…
- Dell Travel Adapter. This really small adapter enables you to run power to the unit from the socket or, clip in the “lighter” adapter for those long AA flights. Am also thinking about getting the long-life battery but haven’t really needed it so far. BTW – even though the M1330 has a hexagonal plug, the round ones fit as well…
- Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse. I find this is really handy on long trips. Although, the M1330 has a pretty large palm rest so I’m using it much less than when I traveled with my Dell D420.
- Jawbone Headset. When on the move it works great with my Crackberry. When in the hotel it is real handy for Skype calls. Perfect sound.
- Shure Headset. Frankly I don’t like these as much as the Bose but they are much more portable and deliver pretty good sound. For long trips I’ll typically burn a couple of DVDs to disk and watch them on the flight.
- Zune player. I really like the Zune interface and the player is great. I’ve got a black 8gb version.
- USB port. I still carry one but rarely use it now. My M1330 has plenty of ports and the SD reader means I just plug my Camera card in.
- I’m a bag junkie. At the moment I’ve got a Dell backpack which is pretty good and also a small Tumi briefcase. I found I needed something bigger than both to lug my Mac around – not necessary with an M1330.
I’ll post what I’ve got to pimp my m1330 out on the desktop…
The VOTES are in | Dell M1330 better than mac air
Says it all really… Not hard to make the world’s thinnest notebook when it has nothing in it… My prediction, first round of issues with batteries. Second round of issues with screen-flex.
And yes, I’m proud to work for Dell…
way cool…
Get a load of this display…
Dell Crystal Takes Home Best of CES Innovations Award 2008
Tempered glass, highly polished metal tripod stand, unobtrusive connections, capacitive touch controls, integrated webcam, microphone and speakers, and a 22” HD panel helped Dell Crystal take home the 2008 Best of Innovations Award at the International Consumer Electronics Show which recognizes the most innovative consumer electronics (CE) products in the industry’s hottest product categories.
way cool…
Get a load of this display…
Dell Crystal Takes Home Best of CES Innovations Award 2008
Tempered glass, highly polished metal tripod stand, unobtrusive connections, capacitive touch controls, integrated webcam, microphone and speakers, and a 22” HD panel helped Dell Crystal take home the 2008 Best of Innovations Award at the International Consumer Electronics Show which recognizes the most innovative consumer electronics (CE) products in the industry’s hottest product categories.
