Had a grea visit with my folks over thanksgiving.
Tension was much less than the last time they were here. Jess and my mother seem to be finding terms they can live with :)
Nothing exciting while they were here - shopping, reviewing stuff for the wedding, and eats (good eats).
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Bought a House!!
Ok so this is an expensive month. ;)
It looks like Jess and I bought a house, in Lawrenceville NJ.
We're in the process of closing now.
It looks like Jess and I bought a house, in Lawrenceville NJ.
We're in the process of closing now.
Laptop Ordered
I ordered a new laptop from PCTorque. Its a Sager 9860.
3.4 Ghz P4 with HT
2GB Ram
2X 80GB 5400rpm SATA in Raid 0
256Mb Go6800 PCI-X video
8X DVD+- R DL
Should be sweet. Hopefully it will ship by the end of this week, making it likely I should have it before heading to Canda for Christmas (leaving on the 19th).
3.4 Ghz P4 with HT
2GB Ram
2X 80GB 5400rpm SATA in Raid 0
256Mb Go6800 PCI-X video
8X DVD+- R DL
Should be sweet. Hopefully it will ship by the end of this week, making it likely I should have it before heading to Canda for Christmas (leaving on the 19th).
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Tablet
In other news I'm getting to play with a tablet pc while I'm at the confrence.
Its working well - great size and battery life. Really like not carrying around paper, and the ability to easily convert text. Downside:. Logging in to take notes.
Its working well - great size and battery life. Really like not carrying around paper, and the ability to easily convert text. Downside:. Logging in to take notes.
From odyssey
I'm down in florida at the plumtree odyssey confrence.
Jess is with - a much needed vacation even if she is a little bored while I'm in sessions.
Its interesting that plumtree is aligned with what I've been promoting at work. Specifically investing in both .net and j2ee.
I'm still solidly beleiving that java is dying, I just don't see it outpacing .net. Specifically even with 1.5, java is still behind 1.1 .net, let alone 2.o.
I've created a decision discussion doc that I'll post here once I get back, outlining some of the approach.
I'm enjoying tapping into the energy of the confrence, and getting some time to reflect and brainstorm. Lots of new idea's.
As always I'm feeling spread to thin at work. I'm re-examining what I can delegate, but it really comes down to building team cohesion on objectives and goals.
Jess is with - a much needed vacation even if she is a little bored while I'm in sessions.
Its interesting that plumtree is aligned with what I've been promoting at work. Specifically investing in both .net and j2ee.
I'm still solidly beleiving that java is dying, I just don't see it outpacing .net. Specifically even with 1.5, java is still behind 1.1 .net, let alone 2.o.
I've created a decision discussion doc that I'll post here once I get back, outlining some of the approach.
I'm enjoying tapping into the energy of the confrence, and getting some time to reflect and brainstorm. Lots of new idea's.
As always I'm feeling spread to thin at work. I'm re-examining what I can delegate, but it really comes down to building team cohesion on objectives and goals.
Thursday, September 09, 2004
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Notebook
I'm weighing the advantages of getting a new laptop.
Currently I have a Sony V505. Its small and light and has pretty decent battery life. Stylish too.
However it sports a king size (not!) 12" screen, a 1.8Ghz "M" processor, and 512mb ram. WiFi is a PC card sticking out the side.
All in all its a great little machine, but it sucks at doing any "heavy lifting". Coding, gaming, or any sort of multi-tasking is next to impossible.
This has me looking towards a beefier system. Most likely a VoodooPC Envy:780. 17" wide screen, 256 MB ATI 9700 video card, 60 gb - 8mb cache 7200 rmp HD, and a P4 3.2HT and under 9lbs! Only problem with it? Price! About $4000!
Ouch.
I'll aleast wait till the 9800 video card is available.
Currently I have a Sony V505. Its small and light and has pretty decent battery life. Stylish too.
However it sports a king size (not!) 12" screen, a 1.8Ghz "M" processor, and 512mb ram. WiFi is a PC card sticking out the side.
All in all its a great little machine, but it sucks at doing any "heavy lifting". Coding, gaming, or any sort of multi-tasking is next to impossible.
This has me looking towards a beefier system. Most likely a VoodooPC Envy:780. 17" wide screen, 256 MB ATI 9700 video card, 60 gb - 8mb cache 7200 rmp HD, and a P4 3.2HT and under 9lbs! Only problem with it? Price! About $4000!
Ouch.
I'll aleast wait till the 9800 video card is available.
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