33Nick

Mac vs. PC vs. Gold

I was a computer consultant for years and eventually got burnt on Windows (3.0 to XP). What did I do? In 2004 I bought a PowerBook g4 and I am happy to report the darn thing is still not only working very well, but answers all of my needs today, even if I don't consult in the same industry anymore. Yes, Apple has less computers to offer than other companies, what they offer is top notch and just plain old works. What a relief it is to have a machine that works and doesn't get in my business way. Yeah, I smile when I use my laptop again... or what is it now, notebook?

Alternative Energy Storage: Cheap Will Beat Cool

It wouldn't be so bad if us "early adopters" and off the beaten path folks wouldn't be bothered by the choices of those other less fortunate, ill advised folks :) Still, the mass majority has the uncanny capacity to believe too quickly things that cannot be understood rapidly.

Yes, my next new car will be fully electric and with no PHEV or extended range gimmicks. Yes, I will convert my old cars to electricity, especially the light ones. Yes, my next laptop will still be an Apple, because it always works! When it won't anymore, the early adopter in me will go to another system. Yes, my next residence will be solar and wind friendly. If I can pitch a deep enough hole, I will use geo-thermic energy. I will continue using products that work and have my friends see them as the reality they are, that saves me money in the long run, work and are good fir the environment. Simple, no?