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iMac Newbie, Part 3: Software dilemmas!

Rosana — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:58:02 +0000

Another post about my life as an iMac newbie. Today's topic: software dilemmas... What if there are several decent programs available? The hours I spent reading reviews and asking for advice...

You see. I'm not a professional photographer, but I am a serious hobby photographer. I have over 90.000 photos on my PC. And so far I never really took the time to import all of them into a program for editing and viewing. I ~~organized~~ kept trying to organize the folders myself. Note the try bit here... I need a proper program for easy editing and overview.

I did try Lightroom for some editing in the past, and I've heard good thing about it too. But now I also have the choice to get Aperture for Mac. Read below the positive/negative about both and maybe you'll understand my dilemma!

Lightroom is for both Mac and Windows. I like the idea of having the choice. Aperture is just for Mac.

iMac Newbie, Part 2: Customization!

Rosana — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:41:14 +0000

Yes, of course. Macs look good on the inside and outside. There is no need to make them prettier. Or is there? Well, I just like to customize everything. Even my new iMac. So one of the first things I did when I turned on my iMac, was find out where to change the desktop wallpaper. And gawd, the resolution! I never paid that much attention when creating wallpapers in the past. The largest size wallpaper I ever created was probably 1920x1200... But now I have a 27" display with a 2560x1440 resolution. It's amazing. But it also means I need really big wallpapers now to cover the entire screen and not make it look crappy.

David Lanham has been one of my favorite illustrators for a long time now. I've always customized my Windows environment with his cool wallpapers and icons. And I wasn't planning to stop doing this now. I'm so grateful for artists like him. He makes my desktop a whole lot prettier.

iMac Newbie, Part 1: Memory!

Rosana — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:34:49 +0000

So I received my iMac last week, on Monday. I was so happy it was Seth's holiday/school break, because I wasn't sure when exactly they would deliver the iMac. And imagine me missing the UPS guy?! Hell no! Maybe you've seen my photo report by now. If not, you still can, just go here.

For the next few... days, weeks, maybe even months (?) I'd like to tell you all about the experience I gained being on an iMac so far! The good stuff, the bad stuff, the dilemmas...

Today is about adding memory modules to the iMac!

When I ordered the iMac, I also ordered extra RAM for the iMac. I ordered 2 modules of 4GB. And they arrived before the iMac did. So when the iMac arrived, the first thing I did after I had unpacked the box, was plug in the extra RAM! It was really easy, and I'd recommend this to anyone. If you buy an iMac through Apple, just keep it at 4GB and order more RAM yourself. Much cheaper. And let's not forget that we're allowed to do so. In the ~~guide~~ square booklet that looks nothing like a manual is a section about adding memory yourself.

Don't be scared, you can do it!

Rosie has an iMac!

Rosana — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:18:09 +0000

So finally, after over 15 years of wanting an iMac, I finally bought one! Yep, you read that right. I didn't buy a MacBook Pro. I bought an iMac. Reason? Simply because my PC was slowly dying. I couldn't do heavy stuff anymore and I didn't feel like spending a lot of money right now on a laptop that I'd barely use when at home. So I will continue to save for a MacBook as well. Although maybe I will start saving for a MacBook Air rather than a MacBook Pro. I'm not sure about this right now.

Usually, people who buy Apple products have these ridiculous unpacking videos. Instead of a video, I decided to capture the moment with photographs. Have fun!

What a large box!

Seth chilling with the cardboard box.

Orla Kiely bags

Rosana — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:11:54 +0000

Although I luuuuurve those Orla Kiely patterns, I don't think I will ever buy one of these bags. Way too expensive. But just look at these beauties:

In case you would like to buy them, you can get them through the official Apple website, both bags are priced at €219,95 (which is approximately $320). Yikes!

A teaser...

Rosana — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 01:02:42 +0000

Coming soon...

Golla Basic Laptop Bags

Rosana — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:50:27 +0000

Mooaaarrrr Golla bags! Oh dear if I'd have more money right now I'd buy a Golla bag right away. Or rather I'd buy an older one to match my camera bag. Ah well. I'll let all of you enjoy these lovely bags instead:

Golla Slim Laptop Bags

Rosana — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:32:53 +0000

And here are 2 more bags, slightly different but also within the slim line:

Golla G-bags!

Rosana — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:15:56 +0000

I personally love Golla. My camera bag is a Golla bag and it's very decent and good looking as well. So I thought I should post some Golla laptop bags as well! These are a couple of Golla G-bags!

Dakine 2011 Girl Laptop Bags

Rosana — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:52:42 +0000

I really felt like sharing a couple of nice bags again!

I especially love the grey one (Geneve).