Hardware

Last updated on November 22, 2009

This is the hardware that encompasses most of what I use on a daily basis. I try to keep my setup as minimal and as clean as possible. I am a Mac person and have been since 2001.

My Setup

	MacBook Pro - apple.com
	my computer of choice
	The MacBook Pro is hands down the best laptop out there. It's extremely powerful and allows me to do all the high end stuff that I do on a daily basis. I use the newest rev of the 15" MBP as both my personal and work machine which makes it much easier as I don't have to deal with syncing between multiple machines.
	iPhone 3GS - apple.com
	my phone of choice
	The iPhone 3GS is not just a fun toy anymore. I find myself being able to get more and more serious work done on this mobile computer. The 3 megapixel camera in the device has also replaced my point and shoot as my camera of choice. I can't wait to see what future hardware revs bring!
	WD Hard Drives - wdc.com
	my storage media of choice
	I create a fair amount of data and I've been a WD fan for a while. I found that their raw drives as well as their externals are the most reliable.
	Apple 24" LED Display - apple.com
	my monitor of choice
	I have a 30" Dell at work and the new Apple 24" display at home. This is hands down the most beautiful display I have ever use. The Magsafe connector integration is also extremely useful as well.
	Apple Wireless Keyboard - apple.com
	my keyboard of choice
	Although I wasn't a fan of the chiclet keys at first, I have grown to really like them. This keyboard is great because the footprint is really small and it's keys are also consistent with my MacBook Pro's internal keyboard.
	Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse - apple.com
	my mouse of choice
	I was a longtime Logitech mouse person but recently switched to this. I know many people despise this mouse but I actually really enjoy it. Although it doesn't quite give me as much of the functionality as other mice might, it is bluetooth based so I no longer have to deal with the drive issues that made using Logitech mice such a pain.
	Harmon Kardon Soundsticks II - harmankardon.com
	my computer speakers of choice
	I listen to at least 10+ hours of music a day while at my computer so having decent sound is pretty important. I've had these speakers for a while and couldn't be happier. If not using these, I'm a big fan of my Sennheiser headphones.
	Griffin Elevator - griffintechnology.com
	my laptop stand of choice
	I don't use a desktop machine and haven't used one for years. I connect to external monitors at home and at work so using Griffin's Elevator laptop stand is key. I couldn't live without it.
	SnowBall - bluemic.com
	my usb mic of choice
	When recording screencasts, podcasts or anything else that requires a little bit more than my internal mic can offer I use this. I've been using it for a couple years and am really happy with the audio quality it delivers for a lower-end USB mic.
	MiFi - novatelwireless.com
	mobile hotspot
	This is a must have gadget. When I'm on the road, I can't afford to be offline. This mobile hotspot uses Verizon's 3G network to ensure that I'm always connected wherever I am. Although it's a little pricey, it is definitely worth the peace of mind.