May 22, 2006
Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good MacBook at your side
Posted May. 22, ’06, 3:26 PM PT by Dan Moren
Category | Geekery
On Thursday, before I left for a decidedly non-sunny jaunt to upstate New York, I took the plunge and ordered a brand new MacBook. As we speak (well, as you read), it is winging its way to me from China, borne by the angels of FedEx.
And so, I spent my spare time this weekend thinking about what I would do with my new MacBook when I got it. There’s so much I avoid doing on my iBook, because I know how it feels about, say, any type of video played at full speed. But I hadn’t really started to think about using the new features of the MacBook that I could put to use: I finally have Bluetooth for syncing with my cellphone, and FrontRow for watching videos on my TV.
And, of course, the Sudden Motion Sensor. So I present to you, ladies and gentlemen, the first app that will make its way onto my new MacBook: MacSaber. Some have harnessed the powers of the SMS for security’s sake, but that’s nothing compared to swinging your laptop around to generate a full-range of lightsaber sound effects.
Now, all that remains is for you all to join me…and together, we will rule the Internet as, erm, bloggers and readers!
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Congrats on the purchase of the new macbook. You'll have to let us know your impressions. I love my ancient powerbook, but I admit that I hear the siren call of the new macbook...