Part I:

I treated myself to a new laptop for Christmas 2006. I ordered direct from Apple at the website and got the MacBook Core Duo 2 upgraded to a 120GB HD and 2GB RAM. I love it. I am using bootcamp (free from Apple) and am running Win XP Pro with no problems. I took the plunge and selected the "glossy" over the traditional "matte" screen...and I am pleased as punch. Only disappointment is the battery life. I get about 3.5 hours on a full battery when I am using it normally and making no effort to save power. No big deal though, I just ordered a second battery.

Part II:

I have no idea why, but I always thought swise was a guy. My apologies. Wish I'd have known sooner! A woman who works for Apple would be my dream girl! <winks> I hope that your leaving them was on good terms and something that you wanted...

Your FT friend,
-eastwest