I try not to make a big deal about technological goo-gaws, primarily because I’m not in a position to buy them. I have my Powerbook, which serves as a mobile super computer, handles every programming and writing task I have, and even lets me watch movies on-screen and on the TV (via nifty adapter cable). All-in-all, this is my big goo-gaw.
But Apple’s new Airport Express is a hot little toy. At $129 it isn’t cheap, but it solves the multimedia issue we’ve been having in our house for a while now. In short, you
- Plug it into the wall,
- Plug in your stereo
- Tell iTunes to play music through the Airport Express
That’s really cool. And it gives you an extended Wi-Fi network and place to plug in the printer as well; very, very sweet. It also means your computer doesn’t have to be near the party-goers to provide music… hmm….