A new start
It’s a brand new year and while most people begin each year making a resolution they will never keep, I prefer to kick-off the year by experiencing new things.
So, you may be wondering what I am doing this year. *queue suspenseful music* I’m blogging…that’s right…I’m entering into the mysterious, intimidating world of bloggers. So, please be gentle with me as I embark on this new journey.
I’m also entering 2008 with a brand “spanking” new computer (the Dell XPS) and a new operating system (MS Vista). Currently, I’m moving my data from the Dell Inspiron 6000, which is the worst part of getting a new computer. There should be an easier and faster way to transfer data, but I haven’t found it yet. In fact, if it weren’t for my husband’s help (he’s an IT professional), I’m sure it would have taken me even longer. However, even with all of the hassles getting everything transferred, I’m really excited about the change.
The Dell XPS is a sweet computer. It’s fast (thanks to the Core 2 Duo processor), light (about 4 lbs), and has a great compact design. I was worried about how reflective the new screens are, but so far it doesn’t bother me. There’s very little glare, and the resolution is amazing. I also like the fingerprint reader which saves you from entering passwords all the time.
My husband is excited about the ability to ouput hdmi to our hi-def television. We haven’t tried it out yet, but I do have some videos I’d like to try once I get everything set-up. I’d also like to try the Web cam, but there’s only so much time.
Another new thing for me is the Vista OS. I wanted to get a machine with WinXP, but the XPS only comes with Vista, so I caved in. I was pretty skeptical at first, but it’s slowly winning me over. I’ve had no problems with it so far, and I’m liking some of the new features, so maybe it’s the start of a good relationship. A few of the applications on my previous computer won’t run on XP. I’m still trying to decide what to do about that, but I’m thinking there are probably other alternatives out there that I can purchase. Hopefully, it won’t cost too much to replace what I’ve lost in making the move from XP to Vista.
I’ve only had the new system for a few days, so I’ll let you know if I have any updates (positive and negative) after I’ve used it for a few weeks.
A few other new things I’m playing with this year are the iPod Touch and the Flip Ulta video cam. Look for future blogs on these coming soon!
Oh, and happy 2008!
