Tyler’s Weblog

After last weeks presentation on Apple, I can’t help but get excited about the future. I mean, its amazing how far technology has come since I was in high school… and I haven’t been out very long. The presentation reminded me how fast this stuff is changing. I forgot that ipods used to have actual wheels instead of the touchpad. Who knows where we will be in another six or seven years? I used to be the skeptic that wasn’t comfortable with Apple, I didn’t have an ipod until this past Christmas, and it was a gift from my girlfriend. I still wouldn’t have one otherwise. The computers made by Apple gave me the willys because I thought they looked confusing. I was so familiar with Windows, I thought that Macintosh must be the anti-Christ. A few years ago my job was to make sure all the computers in the publications lab were taken care of and kept up to date. It was surprising how fast I became so comfortable with the different look. Now I feel just as comfortable with Mac as I do a PC and I have decided to make my next computer an Apple. I could care less about the status symbol, too. I have just become fed up with Windows and the viruses destroying it. Apple seems more reliable. Back to the status symbol thing, I don’t think status plays THAT big of a role in Apple’s success. I just believe that our generation wants technology that flows, which I believe Apple does much well with both the ipods and Macintosh. It seems like they are easier to navigate with and find what you need. Maybe thats just crazy talk, but… thats just me.