I continue to be impressed by Apple. Time and time again, they lead the way in computer design. They know how to design hardware and software, and they know how to make it simple and intuitive. Take for instance, Leopard, the next version of Mac OS X. This was just unveiled yesterday at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. Among other features, they've implemented built-in backups. "So what?" you say. Well, check out how they present the backup mechanism to the user. They use a 3-D 'time machine' metaphor to handle timestamps for files, which is simple for the everyday user. This is far cooler and simpler than anything Microsoft has come up with lately.
On the other hand, I continue to be staggered at the wide array of, ummm, "odd" accessories for the iPod. These are often made by 3rd party manufacturers. Take for instance, the iPod jeans...
...or the iPod toilet paper dispenser.
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