You should go and check that movie out.

It is just great!

Obviously, the announcement about Mac gettting rid of IBM, and embracing Intel as their CPU provider caused HUGE stir and very strong opinions throughout the entire IT community. Including M-Blog (this blog). =)

Today, I read Steve Abrahamson’s article and let me tell you: it does make sense!

The only thing they will be modifying from your Mac, is the CPU. The OS, the drives, and of course their AWESOME design that has characterized Apple products! Everything but the Chip will stay the same!

I grew up, and went through my BS in Computer Science using a PC, I learned to build and develop websites on a PC (Windows Notepad), and use a PC every single day.

Last year, I bought an iPod Mini, and I just love it! It ‘made me’ buy an aftermarket car stereo so I could seamlessly operate my iPod, without the goofy FM transmitters, or the Cassette adapter. Once I got it… I knew (and my family did too) that very soon I was going to get another Apple product, and so I did… last November, I bought my first Apple (an iBook).

I still use my Windows PC at work, I have another one at home. And I am very happy with my iBook, and I really dig the idea of having a Dual Boot!

More so… Wouldn’t this change make Apple (and Intel based PCs) more Open?

“Your Mac will continue to be your Mac. I know, we have a lot of intellectual baggage about Intel being evil, but they’re just a chip manufacturer, and if IBM wasn’t willing to devote the resources to keep Macintosh healthy, a move to a vendor who can is the smart one.”

— Steve Abrahamson

Isn’t it all about Switching? =)

All ‘rumors’ that were going on over the weekend became truth.

Apple will start using Intel chips in 2006, according to today’s press release.

“Apple previewed a version of its critically acclaimed operating system, Mac OS’ X Tiger, running on an Intel-based Mac’ to the over 3,800 developers attending CEO Steve Jobs’ keynote address. Apple also announced the availability of a Developer Transition Kit, consisting of an Intel-based Mac development system along with preview versions of Apple’s software, which will allow developers to prepare versions of their applications which will run on both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs.”

— Apple, WWDC 2005, SAN FRANCISCO

Some say that this move will enable Apple to have a second option for processors manufacturers (AMD), instead of relying on only one of them.

This weekend all Tech News sites and feeds talked about Apple ditching IBM’s and Motorola’s family of processors.

Supposedly, by early 2006, they will introduce Intel processors to their mobile products, and then, little by little, incorporate them to their High-end systems.

I am mainly a PC user, and decided to switch halfway to Apple (I got my first Mac a few months ago). I guess it will be interesting to learn that now I can load Panther or Tiger in my PC! =)

How about Dual Boot? =)

They have been having issues with batteries lately.

A few weeks ago, there was a battery recall for iBooks and PowerBooks. Seems to be that there was a fire hazard due to overheating while charging.

Yesterday, they settled a suit (tentatively) where iPod owners will be entitled to a $50 coupon that can be used to buy Apple products or services.

Maybe they should get rid of their batteries’ manufacturer?

I personally haven’t had any problems with the batteries. I ordered the battery for my iBook though, it arrived 2 days later and sent the old one back to them, at no cost.