Glory. Glory. Hallelujah.
About four years ago, I purchased a 20” iMac. I fell in love with it’s all-in-one, simple design. A few less cords, a little more simplicity, all makes for a calmer, more efficient designer. I was not, however, too impressed with the speed of the G5 processor. That dismay grew into sheer frustration in the four years that followed.

Yesterday, I unpacked my new 24” Intel Core 2 Duo iMac. I went to the Apple Store site, and maxed one of these puppies out, and a week later it was on my doorstep. (Actually, I was so excited that I met the FedEx driver at the door, so the box never actually sat anywhere near my doorstep.)

For any of you graphic designers (not video people) who are using a Power Mac, or a tower in any fashion, you are over-doing it. This iMac is a beast. I had a days worth of work to finish by this evening, and I’ve finished it before 1:00. I click, and it goes - no waiting.

I am a much happier and calmer designer today. Maybe you may see a little more flowers and buddhas in my art. I may even take up the sitar.

1pm