So I’ve just invested in this iMac G5, after much deliberation about the pros an cons of Powerbooks vs iBooks vs Mini Macs etc. Its got to be said that the iMac G5 is a fantastic bit of kit, everything you need out of the box. Loving the new ‘front row’ software which provides a completely different way to interface with the machine, its running my tunes all over the flat (airport) so its truly becoming my media centre. I can also kick back and flick through my movies, photos and watch a DVD.

The built in iSight is excellent, I really didn’t think I’d have a use for it – but so far friends have been subjected to silly portraits and photo sessions whenever they pop round. Tonight I made a movie for a load of friends back in London – and I can see how I will be annoying them intensely now I have these tools. Christmas cards will be of the motion kind this year!!

So I can’t run around with this machine – thats the downside – but I like the fact that I have to choose to work with it. Rather than my usual slumped on the sofa with my pbook, not really concentrating on the machine or the telly.

Picture was taken with the iSight, my facial growth is due to ‘Movember’ and I chose black and white mode – because its more forgiving!!