Stocking some stuffing is never a bad idea, but stuffing the stocking is where it’s at. “Yeah, Baby!” So taking a cue from my old podcast buddy Peter Nikolaidis, I’m gonna make a list of stuff you might want to get a Mac-nutty loved one for Christmas, or … screw it, just buy all this stuff for yourself. You know no one else is gonna do it for you.
PS. I’m really tired. I’m gonna start this list and work on it as I have time. It’s not gonna be complete right off, mmmmkay?
1. Leopard
Maybe you haven’t upgraded yet.. probably because you’re a coward, right? No? Oh, well. Whatever the reason, this is a great new version of OS X. It’s not earth-shattering, but all the new features added up make for an enhanced experience over Tiger. Spotlight improvements ALONE make this worth the cost.
2. Big Ass Hard Drive
Find a well-rated external hard drive because you need it for backups, media creation, and whatever else floats your boat. If you start making videos on the ‘puter, you may as well just toss your tiny hard drive out the window. And if you’ve updated to Leopard and are FINALLY doing backups of your hard drive (which you should have been doing anyway) thanks to the bonehead simplicity of Time Machine, you really do need another external hard drive.
3. iPod Touch
Wait just a gosh darn minute, you say. The iPod Touch is really cool but it’s not a Mac accessory! First of all, where’d I say this was Mac accessories only, and secondly, I think it actually is, considering how it can be utilized. The touchscreen interface has its limitations in terms of convenience while driving, etc, but this is the best iPod ever made. Bar none.
Ok.. i just wanted to get this post up there since it’ll be AFTER Christmas when I finish it. So.. uh.. deal with it. Maybe you’re a slacker like I am and it won’t matter.
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