Stephen Chinnadorai

There are too many things I want to buy this year, I’ve tried to cut it down to only what I really want and need. This is a brief list of some of the most important things I’m hoping to purchase this year.

MacBook Pro

My aging Core Duo 2.0GHz MacBook was my first Mac, and it’s served me well for the past 2 years. When I first bought it, it had only 512Mb RAM and a 60GB hard drive. Since then, I’ve upgraded the RAM to 2GB - this made a huge difference, and I can’t imagine going back to less than 2GB; I have also upgraded the 60GB hard drive to a 160GB - which also now seems impossible to live without.

A next-generation MacBook Pro (whenever it comes out) will be what I’m getting next. As much as I love the MacBook’s classic Apple White look, the MacBook Pro is the way to go - with better general performance and graphics power.

Dell 2408WFP

Right now, I’m writing this on a tiny 13-inch MacBook screen - I need a bigger one. I decided to go with Dell’s 2408WFP, from all the positive reviews Dell displays receive, and the fact that it is slightly cheaper than Apple’s ones. 24 inches seems to be a great size for general productivity and watching movies. This screen could also double-up as one for my PS3, as it has an HDMI port with HDCP.

50mm f/1.8 (or f/1.4)

After several recommendations, I decided the 50mm prime should be my next lens. However, I’m still deciding between the 50mm f/1.8 and the more expensive f/1.4. The way I see it - the f/1.8 is great for beginners wanting to get a first experience with primes, and the f/1.4 is the one that takes slightly better pictures, and lasts a lot longer. Some are recommending getting the 1.8 first, then if I like it, get the 1.4. I’d rather by one than two, though. Maybe your comments would influence my decision on this.

iPhone 2

If the second iPhone (which is obviously coming out in June) has enough new features, or new design, and has 32GB storage, then I will seriously consider getting it. I’m happy to pay for the handset itself, but O2’s overpriced contracts are stopping me from getting an iPhone. 

Message to O2: Make a cheap (Less than £15/$30) contract for those of us who don’t make 600 minutes of calls a month, but still browse the web - your sales will go through the roof. 

That’s about all I can think of right now. I’m pretty sure some new gadget will appear that I will want later this year. Whether I will get all of these things is another blog post, this is just what I’m aiming for by the end of the year.