Right,
Bad news all round on the run up to Christmas. As of last week I am reduced to posting through my iphone or sneakily (or not so) through my work computer. Last week my year old Dell Xps 1530 died a savage death, much like the Xps 1730 before it. In theory I would like a laptop that lasts more then 2 months after it’s warranty expires…
The loss of my machine means the loss of a great deal of photo media that was being edited (both Wargames and Anime). Needless to say I am a little more than miffed. One week in and I feel isolation sickness set in as I can’t check Thunderbird every 10 minutes 
On the plus side, this has pushed me to look elsewhere and a replacement has been ordered as of today. Despite warnings of “ooh it’s not a gaming machine!” etc I have opted to go the Apple way. Fingers crossed my new entry-level Macbook will be passing through my doors in 7 days…
"Mac Attack"
So why Mac? simply put..I have never owned one. I have had Alienwares, Dells, HP’s and played about with laptops for the last 5 years (being a weekend road warrior and Ex Warcraft addict). While a laptop will never replace the beloved gaming rig, the portability that it brings to my life style makes it a necessary item (despite what my parents say!). Now don’t worry this is not turning into a Mac Fanac site (maybe ) but needless to say it’s on my mind!
Due to some very nice work incentives, I managed to max out the Macbook and make quite a saving. Winging its way to me is the following:
Macbook white 2.26ghz Intel Core 2 Duo(stock)
Nvidia 9400m (stock)
4GB DDR3 Ram
500Gb HDD
The upgraded Ram and HDD are where I made a very tasty saving, bringing the cost of this machine to less than a Mac Book Pro 13″ ^^
ibodge it!
Being a iphone user, like many I have been scouring the web for useful apps, some of them even to do with Wargaming!. The reason I am doing this is the apparent lack of Mac OS support from Army builder, unless I opt to run it via Bootcamp (not their fault, it’s a niche company with limited funds). On my travels I have found not only a Mac friendly but also iphone portable app called ibodger. This app is free from the itunes store and has been advertised on the Privateer Press forums. This week it has been updated to include MKII points costs. I urge Warmachine players with iphones to download this app, as it’s that helpful! iBodger
Kabuki continues to push forward "Swords, Sorcery and Bewbs"
So thats the state of play. Not a bad time to upgrade really, as it gives me the heads up to prepare for the January releases of Warmachine MKII (let’s be honest the stuff we really want to see!) also this time away from the net will give me time to focus on progressing the Death Guard Project. Busy looking month for me…Also I need to prepare my review on Kabuki Miniatures full current line of gorgeous miniatures (order in the post as I type), I have had the priviledge of being in contact with one of the company owners and I have to say, the product line is looking taking a very impressive turn as we move into 2010. Finally listed on their site is the fabulous “Executioner” figure (21st Century Pin Up range), but expect Sci-Fi Samurai, Egyptian God engines and more! Once the full set of figs and Laptop (might be handy..) I will post pics and post my reviews.
Still waiting on the new figure from Soda Pop Miniatures, but from the green its such a cool looking figure! Bubblegum crisis meets Pokemon haha! Well worth the look and I will be sure to share/review when the chance arises.
Thanks for reading
DiStudios
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