Back Online (x2)

Whilst not really an excuse for not posting for a month, I’ve been hindered in my blogging by the loss of my MacBook. Perhaps loss is the wrong word – I knew where it was – but after I dropped a CD on the screen (don’t ask) things didn’t look so pretty anymore.

Whilst my insurers were taking their time, I took the opportunity to buy the Mac Mini I’ve been intending to use as my Apple TV equivalent, linked up to a Sanyo PLV Z5 projector. Then the insurers got back to me offering a replacement, which is great, having iLife ’08 and the Santa Rosa chipset (the only fly in the ointment is that in the end I did buy Apple Care and they don’t seem clued up on how to replace this). Now I’ve got two Leopard machines, there’s plenty of fun to be had with screen sharing, plus learning the new iChat, iMovie et al…

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4 thoughts on “Back Online (x2)

  1. Well, since the machine is new, I’ve got a year covered, it’s just that last year that’s at issue, and I’m discussing it with them.

    I’m sure you shouldn’t feel the necessity to moderate your recommendations for the possibility that the idiot you’re offering the advice to might drop something on his machine…

  2. Well, since the machine is new, I’ve got a year covered, it’s just that last year that’s at issue, and I’m discussing it with them.

    I’m sure you shouldn’t feel the necessity to moderate your recommendations for the possibility that the idiot you’re offering the advice to might drop something on his machine…

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