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Apple Magic Trackpad

Wow! This thing is fantastic. But first I must say that after using a Macbook Pro at work for the last few weeks I will never, ever by another PC for use at home again. They may have a premium but I get it.

One thing I did find missing once I “docked” the Macbook Pro was the inability to use gestures on the trackpad. Well this Magic Trackpad fits the bill perfectly and I never thought this would happen. I no longer use a mouse. Sure, there are a few things a mouse will be better for when doing graphics editing but other than that the mouse is pushed aside.

This gestures capability that Apple systems have is just fantastic. It is so natural and within moments your hands just know what to do. In fact, it has now become frustrating when I use a PC since my reaction is to start using gestures…. to no avail.

No desire to start a PC versus Mac firestorm. After almost 30 years of using a PC I’m sold. Well, I did have an Apple IIe but I don’t think that really counts :-)

Notes

Band Gig / Wonderful Art Show

This weekend my band, Exit Strategy, is performing at a local fine art show. The art show is Barefoot In The Park in downtown Duluth, GA on April 19 - 20. Great event with a huge focus on children with many free art activities for the kiddies.

My band plays on Sunday April 20 from 4:30 - 5:15. This is the start / end of our world tour and we have collectible tee shirts available at the gig. Ebay look out!

This might be odd timing but we’re performing our YouTube hit Don’t Ask Me What I Want For Christmas.