iMac Interview and quick take on the Seagate external

Here's a link to a nice interview with Apple's VP of Hardware Marketing. Some interesting information on the design ideas that went into the iMac. Things like the general design (double shot plastic, yum), the cooling system, speaker placement, and the decision to not include Firewire 800 plus more is all discussed.

Another interesting thing I read somewhere was the idea of this Apple DIY repair. I don't know if it is an actual program at Apple or not, but they sent some fellow a new midplane for his iMac and instructions for installing it. I like the idea of that and something I am used to, being able to fix it myself just gimme the part.

The new Seagate external USB 2.0 drive that I installed last night is working well so far. I downloaded a couple of TV series I have been following via bittorrent and watched 'Lost' earlier this evening. Nary a hitch in the video as I watched it full screen. The drive is really quiet and you never even really hear it with the normal noise around the house.