My first computer was one of those lovely old grey square Apple Classics, but since then it’s been Windows all the way from 3.1 right through to Windows 7. Recently I’ve decided to make the switch to Mac again, partly because the Powerbook is a great looking machine and I was curious to see what the fuss is about. I know Windows very well and consider myself a pretty advanced user, getting under the hood a fair bit to make it sing and dance how I like.

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A lot of blog and column inches have been dedicated to the iPad, but in pure self indulgent blogger style I’m having my 2 cents ($629RRP).

After some initial doubts I’ve been really looking forward to the the release of the iPad. It’s not exciting from a purely technical standpoint as tablet devices have been around for some time and it’s specs are modest. What Apple have done is package it well and make this a really elegant and desirable device. I can see iPad esque devices permeating our lives over the next couple of years with one sitting on most coffee tables or kitchen benches around the home. I’m sure my incredibly un-techno savvy dad would enjoy reading the English newspaper on one, and mum could cart her internet sourced recipes into the kitchen with new found ease.

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We live in an era where things are becoming increasingly transient and impermanent. No longer is a sofa a long term purchase, with the trusty Klippan from Ikea coming in at circa $300 why can’t you change your seating with your mood? In a recent online video blog, Adelaide research agency Square Holes called this phenomenon “serendipity”, and while I love the word I’m going to use the term “pop-up” to simplify what I’m on about!

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With Australia running out of water and the recent media buzz on the Emissions Trading Scheme, it’s impossible to ignore the increasing impact changes in the environment will affect our lives and the way we do business. Increased public awareness has a positive benefit as businesses are expected to operate in a corporate and environmentally responsible manner. All the major energy providers offer ‘green power’ plans which source energy from wind farms, hydro-electric and solar panels. Even the humble beer is getting a green marketing makeover with Australia’s first 100% carbon offset beer Cascade Green (actually not a bad brew) and as the icing on the cake it comes served on a recycled cardboard coaster embedded with seeds. Check back here in a few months to see if it actually grows anything!

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