Apple on the Cheap-ish

So, as many of you know, I am a fervent Apple Fan Boy. I suffered in the PC world for many years. About 6 years ago, I saw the light. It took time to learn the new system, but I have experienced very few problems and NO viruses. So, that means, I've worked more WITH my computers than ON my computers.

One constant complaint is Apple computers are too expensive. I think one truth is that you will spend more on an Mac. You can buy a cheap PC. You can't buy a cheap Mac....or can you?

I have only purchased one new Mac. It was the first. I still have my first eMac. It works great. It has never been to the shop. It has never had a virus or malware. It is running the latest version of the Mac operating system. Since then, I have either purchased used Macs or refurbished Macs from Apple. Here are the links to my two favorite options.

Apple Refurbished (same warranty as a new Mac)
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=MTE3NjY

Mac of All Trades (Used Macs-30 day warranty)
https://www.macofalltrades.com/

I hope to receive my 7th Mac today from Mac of All Trades. It is a 1.25GHz PowerMac G4 from 2003. I'll be using it for my new sales system. Best of all......it was $149.99! Even with the upgrades, I spent less than $300 with shipping.

Maybe a Mac is more accessible than you think!

FREE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS-Take Better Vacation Photos

Thursday, June 25, 2009 6-8pm @ Washington Park

Learn to take better images while on vacation, at a picnic, or just relaxing in the back yard. We'll discuss easy posing and lighting techniques to make your subjects look their best. Proper composition and interesting framing ideas will also be discussed. Whether photographing Angkor Wat or just your kids playing at the beach, this class will allow you to create images that match the beauty and wonder of your memories.

This class is best suited for amateur to advanced amateur photographers, but everyone is welcome.

The class is limited to 20 students, so please email to register. neal@inwardstudio.com

Class will be rescheduled if it rains.

Good for the Soul

For those who have had the distinct pleasure of taking Economics at Mercer from Dr Mounts, the phrase should be familiar. He would often tell my class of the opera being played on public radio on Saturday afternoon eventhough none of us seemed to care. He would finish with "It is good for the soul!"

I never got into opera, but Dr Mounts did explain many wonders of human behavior to me. He also made me realize that there were other pursuits besides academia. I think of him to this day when I take time from my day to enjoy art, music, literature, or any other creative expression. It is good for the soul.

The most recent was the Terracotta Army at the High Museum. The exhibit has closed, but I'm glad I had the opportunity to see it. I was amazed by what a 2000+ year old culture was able to create. Beautiful, intricate jade and bronze pieces along side life-sized clay warriors that have survived to this day.

Which of our creations will survive that long?