An Apple convert

Between the period of Dec 8 and Dec 27, I could only access internet intermittently at public library and on friends' laptops. I felt that I lived in the Dark Ages since I was used to checking my emails, reading news, and chatting with friends and family online daily. I was also waiting to see if SingTel would give good freebies for new subscription during the Christmas season.

Atlas, I could not stand the isolation and decided to buy an iPhone 4 as my third mobile phone in the course of my life. My first and second were Nokia 8250 and Nokia 6010, respectively, which lasted five years each. It was a huge upgrade and I am loving the iPhone 4 because of its many useful features. I had thought of buying a compact camera to carry around daily, instead of my heavy Nikon D70s, so that I can shoot life's special moments when they present themselves. With the built-in camera, I can shoot and share pictures instantly. I also bought a sports armband so that I can listen to music while working out at gym or running. The iPhone also serves as my navigational tool. While traveling, I read online news, check my emails on the go, or play games.

After buying the iPhone 4, I also bought a 21.5" iMac on the same day of Dec 27. I was inclined to buy a MacBook Pro for its portability and to process my travel pictures. However, after some brainwashing by Thaddeus, I decided to go for iMac since at the same price, the iMac had much higher specifications than a MacBook. The wireless keyboard and mouse are a plus feature for aesthetics and the fast start-up and shut down win hands down over Windows. Most importantly, Mac system has few malicious virus programs compared to Windows.