Just as my title says, here is my new Toy–it’s the new 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo MacMini!

First things first, the specs:

* 512MB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2×256

* 80GB Serial ATA drive

* SuperDrive 8x (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

* Mac OS X - U.S. English

* Intel GMA 950 graphics

* Accessory kit

First impressions:

I haven’t used the Apple Operating System (OS) in many years, it will be an interesting ride. The OS is like day and night compared to the Microsoft OS. OSX was very easy to pick up. The only real problem I ran into was hooking up my Logitec Wireless keyboard and mouse. It connected perfectly, but I was having a hard time getting use to not being able to use the “Ctrl” and “Start” key as the OSX does not recognize these buttons.

Initial Upgrades:

First thing after purchasing this computer, I noticed that the system was a little slow when running multiple programs. This was due to the measly 512K Mbs of RAM. So right away, I made a trip to Fry’s Electronics in Palo Alto to pick up my 2 sticks of 1Gb pc5300 sticks. The damage was only $106 ($53 each stick), which was way cheaper than purchasing it at the Apple Store ($75 for the 1Gb upgrade and they take the 512Mbs sticks).

I also made a trip to Sears to pick up a new putty knife. With a little bit of sandpaper, to thin out the end of the putty knife, I was able to open my MacMini and install the 2Gbs that it thrived for. All I can say is MUCH BETTER!

Because of my new toy, be sure that when I find new products for it and as I learn the OSX OS, I will keep all my readers informed of what I find.

My new data phone - Sprint’s Motorola Q. Get phone with a very thin profile. I was debating between this phone or the Treo 700WP. Because of the price of the Q, I ended up opting for it. It was $100 versus the $250 that Sprint wanted for the Treo. Another reason why I opted for this phone is that Sprint is coming out with the Treo 755 soon. That means the 700WP will go down in price soon as the Treo 755 comes out. The Treo 755 also will not have that ugly external antenna and it will be featuring WiMAX.

I have been very happy with the Motorola Q even though it lacks the touchscreen of the Treo (Smart Phone vs Pocket PC). I will come out with a comparison of the Motorola Q and the Samsung BlackJack soon. I want to put up Cingular’s EDGE technology against Sprint’s REV 0 technology! Stay tuned to when I can get a hold of my friend’s Blackjack.

I remember using these when I was younger. I know they were big at one time, but now we are really talking big!

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This must be a joke, but awesome idea! It wouldn’t be so bad if you didn’t have a wire coming out of the toilet…haha