Mind the Gap… the iPad Arrives

So, the Apple iPad is finally unveiled with the usual razmataz that comes with an Apple product launch. It is basically a big iPhone.  A touchscreen device with great battery life and a 9.7inch high def screen… BUT… I can’t help thinking “what’s it for?”.  Or maybe that should be “who is it for?”. I Read More …

Disconnected

My MacBook is home and all fixed.  My couple of days being laptopless have been interesting.  Here’s what I learned: Old windows laptops suck I have a very old (8 years) laptop with a massive 500mb RAM and 20GB hard drive which lives under the bed.  It would have been as well staying under the Read More …

Musical Education

I’m going to give my 9 year old son my old iPod but I want to load it with some tracks to begin his musical education. So, what would you put on it?

A very nice surprise

My Christmas letter to Santa always has much more hope than expectation.  I start at a Aston Martin DB9 and work down.  Always have, always will.  In reality I’m much happier giving than getting.  I have all I need and I love to see the boys and Avril opening their gifts.  That’s much more fun. Read More …