Three Things To Do

29 June 2002

THREE THINGS TO DO
Can these be done in a weekend?


Select and purchase:

  1. A new notebook computer – Windows or Mac & which model?

  2. Windows XP

  3. PRO: no learning curve, meets all needs, allows customer demos

  4. CON: no coolness factor, routine, blah, no iPhoto application

  5. Specs:


  7. 512MB or better

  8. 30GB drive or better

  9. DVD/CD-RW combo

  10. hi res video

  11. Wireless ready (optional)

  12. under 7lbs.

  • Mac

  • PRO: Mac, OSX, slick, convenient, iPhoto

  • CON: new software, learning curve, can I make money with it?

  • Models?

  • IBM?

  • HP?

  • Sony?

  • other?

  • Mac

  • Tibook?

  • iBook?

  • A digital camera

  • Canon G2? (is it too old and soon to be replaced?)

  • Canon S40?

  • Panasonic DMC-LC40? (Panasonic? yeah, but a Leica lens!)

  • other?

  • A wireless access point for the home network

  • Linksys WAP11?

  • 802.11a?

  • Replace the existing switch/router/firewall with a comparable device that’s wireless?

    • Reader suggestions are welcome!

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