The long awaited Microsoft Vista is finally here...but is it worth the upgrade pain? Even MS says the most of the computers out there won't be able to run it without significant upgrades—to the point that you should get a new computer.
Yes, Virginia, your blackberry can sync up with OS X on your Mac. We do it. We love it. Go to PocketMac for the details. This software is now fully approved by RIM. Can it go head to head with the new iPhone?
| Blackberry 7520 | iPhone | |
| Dataentry | Rugged Thumbkeys | Touchscreen |
| GPS | TeleNav | None |
| Voice Command Dialing | Yes | No |
| Voice Command E-Mail | Yes | No |
| Voice Command Internet | Yes | No |
| Web Access | WAP and limited HTML | Full HTML |
| Software Selections | Large | in Development |
OK, this only runs on a BlackBerry; it does NOT run on Windows or the Mac. It consists of two software packages by a company called REXwireless. They are brilliant! They're called todoMatrix and ideaMatrix. The folks at REXwireless correctly figured that the place to do all your task management is going to be on your PDA/Phone. You've always got it with you, it's handy for entering data, and it's also where you get your email. They use a item called "injector technology" which allows you to take any item you can store or display on your BlackBerry and add it to a task or piece of information.
todoMatrix is a task manager par excellence, and ideaMatrix replaces all those yellow stickies and notes that seem to be all over my desk. If you're an information management junkie like myself, then you'll love these two programs. Alas, another reason I can't give up my BlackBerry for an iPhone
You may not be able to run Vista on your current PC, but you sure can run it in Parallels for the new Intel-based Macs. It actually runs faster than on my brand new (I won't mention the brand) pc.
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Free Vista Consultation. Send an email to: vista@winslowtech.com. Please tell us the make, model, and when you bought the machine, as well as the hard drive size and home much memory it has.
Windows to Mac Conversion Special: Lab Service Only-$500-3 day turnaround. If you're considering buying a new windows machine, consider buying a Mac instead. It's more money up front, but it will pay for itself in the long run because of the higher reliability and security—meaning it's almost immune to adware, spyware, viruses and trojan horses. This special includes migration of all work files and settings, bookmarks, cookies, and the rest. Keep in mind that you will have to purchase new software. Polish off your old student ID and sign up for continous registration; you can use it qualify for educational pricing.