If you’ve been waiting for an updated MacBook Pro your wait is over. Apple has updated the MacBook Pro and their MacBook lineup. The MacBook Pro was getting quite long in the tooth and in desperate need of an update. This, by far has been the longest gap we’ve seen between updates.

The new Intel core 2 duo processors are included in the update, and we are also seeing the multi-touch trackpad make its way into the Pro lineup. Multi-touch was first revealed in the iPhone, and it carried over to the iPod touch. We saw it emerge for the first time in the Mac lineup. It was featured in the MacBook Air. Seeing this feature added to the MacBook Pro was a no brainer. The signs were there. Also Steve Jobs has stated that multi-touch would find its was into other Apple products.

The MacBook’s didn’t receive as impressive an update but if you remember it was updated towards the end of last year. I’ll be purchasing a MacBook Pro, but personally I’m going to wait until there is a major update. I’m guessing that will happen sometime this summer. I’m not an early adapter so I’ll bide my time and purchase my updated MacBook Pro a few months after they are released. I’m impressed with the updates that I’ve seen in the MacBook Pro update, but I’ll still hold out until a major update. My 17″ MacBook Pro is still my favorite computer and will be my faithful companion until I replace it with a newer model.

A few weeks ago I saw that an unboxed Apple II had been won on Ebay. The funny thing is I dreamed about it last night. I have no idea what I was working on, but I was enjoying the experience. I still have my Commodore 64 and have fond memories of writing programs and playing games on that dinosaur. Would I sell it? That’s highly unlikely. I still have the original manual that accompanied it.

I recently installed a trial copy of World of Warcraft on my 17″ MacBook Pro. WOW Is a Massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). It differs from most games that I play because I have to be online to play it. I’ve wanted to write a review on it for some time, and a free trial copy was a perfect excuse for me to try it out for myself. I’m a big fan of The Elder Scrolls series and World of Warcraft remind me a lot of Oblivion although it seems to be a lot bigger. Thinking of how massive Oblivion is that doesn’t seem possible.

Instead of playing solo you have the option of playing with other users within the game. I think that is very cool. I created three characters. I mainly play a female dark elf. Currently my dark elf is a level 13 hunter. Her best friend and faithful companion is her loyal Night stalker saber, Alira.

Although I’ve participated in a few groups and helped others out when I knew, they would have been killed I’m enjoying my (mainly) solo experience. I have joined a guild but to be honest I really haven’t participated. I might at some point but at the moment I’m having fun exploring the massive world on my own and chatting with people I meet during my journey. Interestingly enough I’ve stumbled across others high level characters that mainly play solo and are enjoying their experience. I was under the impression you had to join a guild.

Jason of Pineleasehed: Tech to the Face recently wrote a post about WOW. I had asked him a few questions about WOW, and he was extremely helpful. I’m thinking about writing a review about WOW on the technology website where I write at the moment I’m thinking of the angle that I want to use.

Taking a break from the many things that fill my day such as family, my business, writing, working out can be tough but one way I’ve always liked to unwind was playing a game. Since I’ve installed WOW on my 17″ MacBook Pro, I really have no reason not to play. No, I’m not getting sucked into the wonderful world of WOW. I give myself a certain amount of time to play and once I reach that limit. That’s it, no more gameplay.

Although I wasn’t planning on continuing to play the game after the trial elapsed I most likely will simply because I find it to be a nice way to take a break. My daughter has taken over my Xbox 360 which has brought to an end, for the most part, my gaming on that. My MacBook Pro is still one domain she hasn’t claimed.

I stumbled upon an excellent website for those interested in learning Cocoa (that would be me.) I’m going to check it out and start learning how to create my own Cocoa apps. Yes, I’m a tech geek and there is nothing wrong with that thank you very much. Although I spend a lot of time behind my computer, it’s called work I still make time to have a life. I’m currently gearing up for Figure competition.

Geeks aren’t all skinny weaklings you know.

I love technology since I purchased my 17″ MacBook Pro I’ve been devouring everything that is related to Mac technology. I’m enjoying the adventure. Earlier this morning I discovered MacTech Magazine. According to their website, it’s the only Mac technology magazine out there and I imagine they are accurate. I know I haven’t seen any, and I’ve looked. I signed up for a subscription and should be receiving a copy within the next 6 - 8 weeks.

As a Mac user I hear a lot of inaccurate statements made about Mac computers. After I overcame my fear of Mac computers I realized how stupid some of those statements were. If you think about it, we’ve all heard inaccurate statements made about something. Depending on the situation I might correct them; however, there are other times when I don’t even bother I just ignore the insane ramblings.

Yes, those types of people seem to hold tightly to their unsubstantiated views and no matter how much proof you give them they won’t waver. I refuse to waste time my time with those types of people.