(Column) - Not too long ago, every technology device that we had was tethered by a cumbersome cord. You no doubt remember the nightmarish task of trying to organize your mess o' wires so that your desk could look somewhat clean and presentable, and even with the advancements that have been made today, it's still easy for your desk to go from clean to clutter in 2.5 devices. I have a box of cables in my office closet that I have no clue as to what they belong to. When I see a tangled mess of cords, I instantly tune out. Besides, who really wants to fish through all of that craziness to try and find what they need?
Device cables are becoming a thing of the past, and that development couldn't come soon enough. We're ready to unplug, and we want to make the most of it. Apple has recognized this desire for consolidation and the benefits of a wireless lifestyle, and they've reacted effectively. When the iMac was first introduced, people went gaga over the fact that the monitor, computer, and speakers were all in one enclosure, thus eliminating the need for two bulky pieces of hardware and multiple cables. Just when you thought that was incredible enough, WiFi comes along and gives us blazingly fast Internet connections through the air, and Bluetooth rises up to allow all of our devices to sync with one another and the operating system without any wires. Bluetooth has been included in phones, printers, keyboards, mice, and other devices that we use everyday, and it's easy to take it for granted. If you really want to gain appreciation for the type of connectivity that it gives you, then just look at the abundance of cables in your office closet and try not to be intimidated by their menacing appearance. I'll take wireless if at all possible, thank you very much.
Nowadays, you can purchase an iMac with a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, and since AirPort Extreme is built-in, you'll have wireless Internet, too. Initially, the only cable that you'll need for your desktop computer is the power cord, which is as unobtrusive as can be. The appearance is clean, simple, and elegant, which is more than can be said about that grayish box that you may have.
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