And now, I buy Civilization IV... for the Mac
07/07/07
17:25
Mark Hogben
6 comments
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Cheaper on the PC, possibly even less buggy.
So why, especially given my past posting on the "death" of OS X, would I buy this game on the Mac?
I have a shiny, relatively new, PC that plays all games I could ever dream of (I just acquired Outrun 2006 on it, because they don't provide an Xbox 360 version, da... (more)
So why, especially given my past posting on the "death" of OS X, would I buy this game on the Mac?
I have a shiny, relatively new, PC that plays all games I could ever dream of (I just acquired Outrun 2006 on it, because they don't provide an Xbox 360 version, da... (more)
Apple announce Safari for Windows and mix their words
11/06/07
23:11
Simon Wood
2 comments
computing
apple
Today Apple has announced their Safari browser is now available for Microsoft Windows. Firstly I find this a joke as most people on windows use Microsoft IE as they don't care about what browser they use, and those that do care about what browser they use will download Mozilla Firefox. I use a MacBook Pro for work. I like most other peo... (more)
So... my Macbook may be the last Mac I buy
14/04/07
0:00
Mark Hogben
8 comments
computing
apple
Article: Leopard delayed until October, says Apple
In spite of what this article says, some doom merchants were predicting this release date for Leopard.
But so what? Why would I change my purchasing plans for this news?
... (more)
In spite of what this article says, some doom merchants were predicting this release date for Leopard.
But so what? Why would I change my purchasing plans for this news?
... (more)
Macbook (non-Pro) - A Mac afficionado's sober review
03/03/07
19:11
Mark Hogben
1 comment
computing
apple
I have, since December 2006, been the proud owner of an Apple Macbook.
My purchase of this machine was specifically timed to coincide with Christmas. Not as an indulgent, juicy present for yours truly (though it was that ;) but because I wanted to have the machine in time for traveling back to see my family for the holidays.
If you think this... (more)
My purchase of this machine was specifically timed to coincide with Christmas. Not as an indulgent, juicy present for yours truly (though it was that ;) but because I wanted to have the machine in time for traveling back to see my family for the holidays.
If you think this... (more)
Some Mac news and a nice Mac though Linux eyes bit
15/03/06
11:49
Simon Wood
1 comment
computing
apple
linux
Here are 2 storys about macs that I have read today.
The first is all about the possible success of sombody installing Windows XP on a new Intel Mac, at this stage I still can not tell if this is a photoshop scam or a real solution. If it's for real, then this guy stands to ... (more)
The first is all about the possible success of sombody installing Windows XP on a new Intel Mac, at this stage I still can not tell if this is a photoshop scam or a real solution. If it's for real, then this guy stands to ... (more)

