Computers: July 2003 Archives

If you're short on cash but still crave a new Mac (or older model even) you can always download the cut-out version of your new baby and look at how nice your desk will be once you have the cash. Take a look at Paper Mac's Origami Collection. What a trip!

The Apple iD is a smart, sleek all-in-one device. As a PIM, MP3 player, camera, web-browser and world phone, consider it your mobile connection to your digital hub. As a BlueTooth enabled device with Airport Extreme the iD uses voice over IP and the included web-camera to become a global video phone. Plus the camera takes 1.5MP snapshots when you're on the go. The iD packs a powerful software package on its 4OG firewire drive that allows you to work hard and play hard.

Included software:
• iNotes to Stickies
• iCal
• iTunes
• iChat
• iPhotoLite
• Apple Mail
• Address Book
• SafariLite
• iSync

* The above represents a daydream only and is not yet available for purchase - nor it is in any way connected with Apple.

SimCity4 is finally released and shipping to a store near me, 4 months late. Nice job on the timetable, boys. Maybe that's what version 4 means. 4-ever delayed. 4 PC users only. 4 us at Aspyr to play while you tide yourself over with Tropico.

I can't imagine why the Mac version of SimCity experienced so many delays before hitting the store shelves. There have to be dozens (::grin::) of desperate gamers, Maxis fans, and strategy hobbyists who have been waiting months to actually plop down $50 to satisfy an overdue itch. But the wait is over, or will be in about 7-10 days according to Aspyr - authors of the Mac version. This game was originally suggested to be out in March, but the game status page kept updating and pushing out the timetable. After a 4-5 month delay its too bad they don't offer downloaded versions as I would have opted that way so I could play today, saving them printing, packaging and shipping. Ah well. In the future I guess.