I figured out how to get this whole thing fixed. I transferred the backup file to my old PC, which *was* able to install iTunes. I had to rename the folder to match the unique key for my iPhone... then I was able to restore it from iTunes. 

But that still didn't stop me from buying the low-end 13' Macbook Air. I have needed a new computer for some time (both my computers are 5+ years old) and the MBA was really the perfect fit. 

I've been cutting down on heavy development/design work, so I didn't need a workhorse of a laptop (I might opt to buy a iMac pretty soon, though). I needed something to surf the web and be able to write proposals and handle light-weight project management. I have some tentative plans to travel in May/June, so I wanted something that would travel well, too. 

So far - this thing has been awesome. The solid state hard drive (or maybe it's the 2GB of RAM) makes things go fast

And now I can go to coffee shops and make eyes at cute, hipster girls with my cool laptop. (Just kidding)

Coupled with my new 3GS, I got so much Apple freshness!

Posted by roy on February 8, 2011 at 01:58 PM in Ramblings | 7 Comments

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Comment posted on February 10th, 2011 at 07:12 AM
I recently got a PC laptops and I felt so out of place navigating through it. Been on a mac at work for quite some time nwo.
Comment posted on February 9th, 2011 at 07:49 AM
Coming from 5+ year old computers I think anything new will feel blazingly fast. Look at you, you apple snob.
Comment posted on February 9th, 2011 at 11:43 PM
I know, man. But they're pretty cheap now, too.
Comment posted on February 8th, 2011 at 02:14 PM
love it... score 1 for PC! :-)

although, i've been eyeing the 11" MBA for awhile now. i just don't really *need* a new computer. i'd rather get some new camera equipment :-)
Comment posted on February 8th, 2011 at 03:18 PM
i don't know if i could get the 11" - too small for me. the 13" is perfect!
Comment posted on February 8th, 2011 at 04:27 PM
That might be the juiciest setup line I've ever seen.
Comment posted on February 8th, 2011 at 04:32 PM
how the hell did that slip out?