It is time to update to version 3.0!! And the new iPhone should arrive at the end of the week if you preordered! It is like Christmas at our house!
Garth has been featured on the new Creattica website. Check out the Trekadoo Logo
Many people have asked me advice on what computer they should buy next. Today I got an email:
“I have put off buying a new computer but no longer. We absolutely need another computer that works in our home. You asked me to give you a price and you could suggest a computer. Well, I don’t know the price of what we want to spend but this is what we want.
We want a computer with word for homework- reports etc. Internet access. We don’t need any graphic for games. Basically we want a computer for them to search the internet for homework purposes and type reports and homework projects. We don’t want it to be a notebook yet, maybe in the future but not yet.”
My first statement is:
How much money do you have set aside in your budget? I can find find a computer for every budget. The more money available the faster the librarian and bigger the book cart & book shelf! For tighter budgets we will stick to the basics.
My second statement is:
Learn the basics about what is in a computer. It will help you make educated decisions. I have written a long explanation here The Computer & The Library or look at the image below for a refresher:
My Answer: We are going to the Mac store. REALLY? a MAC! YES!!! It is time to change!
Watch MAC commercials here.
Sorted by PRICE low to high:
Mac Mini Combo Drive
Price: $599.00
Librarian: 1.83 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
Book Cart: 1 GB memory RAM
Book Shelf: 80 GB Hard drive
Mac Mini SuperDrive
Price: $799.00
Librarian: 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
Book Cart: 1 GB memory RAM
Book Shelf: 120 GB Hard drive
The Mac Mini is a great upgrade computer. It is a small box 6.5″x2″ so you can take your old hunk-o-junk off your desk and have new found real estate! Don’t forget that this is JUST the computer box. BYODKM — bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse. There are little plugs and it can be a great family computer. Check the specs in greater detail online at the store.apple.com/mac-mini
iMac 20-inch
Price: $1,199.00
Librarian: 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
Book Cart: 1 GB memory RAM
Book Shelf: 250 GB Hard drive
iMac 20-inch
Price: $1,499.00
Librarian: 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
Book Cart: 2 GB memory RAM
Book Shelf: 320 GB Hard drive
iMac 24-inch
Price: $1,799.00
Librarian: 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
Book Cart: 2 GB memory RAM
Book Shelf: 320 GB Hard drive
iMac 24-inch
Price: $2,199.00
Librarian: 3.06 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
Book Cart: 2 GB memory RAM
Book Shelf: 500 GB Hard drive
The iMac is a great new computer! Your viewing pleasure can be on a 20 inch or 24 inch display. There is no box! It is all in the monitor! The CD comes out the side of the montior and all the plugs are on the back of the montior. Check the specs in greater detail online at the store.apple.com/iMac
MAC PRO. The Fastest, most powerful Mac. Ever.
Mac Pro
Starting Price: $2,799.00
Librarian: Two 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processors
Book Cart: 2 GB memory RAM
Book Shelf: 500 GB Hard drive
This is a computer for professionals. It truly is a beautiful on the inside of the large sleek silver box. There are many, many, many features that add many many dollars to the total price. I was able to configure the top of the top of the line computer costing $24,646.00. If you want to enjoy dreaming check the specs in greater detail and start configuring your own computer online at the store.apple.com/mac-pro
Aimee Mullins a great example!
watch Aimee Mullins on TED.com
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On the Apple.com website there is a great section, Find Out How, a great resource to learn basic iPhoto skills. There are many video tutorials and text tutorials.
After you have learned all about iPhoto you can find more information on Find out how,
This is a sample of the packet (page 13 of 20) for LeAnn’s 2 hour iPhoto Lesson
If you have some extra time on your hands and you want to learn more about iPhoto visit Find Out How – Photos – on the Apple Website to see free video tutorials and more.
LeAnn’s In Home Technology Tutoring by JamieBEE begins today.
Package includes Introduction & 4 two hour personalized lessons
The New MacBook Pro featuring:
Check out all the features of the New 17″ MacBook Pro and pre-order yours today on the Mac Website
This is my new blog to hold everything Technology. I have finished the design but now need to slice and dice, HTML, CSS, and upload. Until then this basic design will have to do.
Some of the idea I have to go on this blog are Technology
If you would like to see anything on this blog – let me know.
Thanks! JamieBEE
