Nur Ahmad Furlong

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  • iPod nano, my favourite new toy / tool

    I wrote about winning an iPod a little while ago, something I was ecstatic about at the time. I had no idea though just how much this little device would change my life so I feel I have to share the benefits of owning an iPod nano. I say iPod nano because I don’t have any experience with any other models of iPod.

    I’ve become somewhat of a podcast addict of late. Not having spent a single cent at the iTunes store as I’m not much of a music lover, I quickly found that there are tons of freely available podcasts available through the iTunes store. A few of my recent favourites are “Grammar Girl“(all about using the English language correctly), Design Guy(podcast about being a good designer), TED talks(inspirational talks by the best minds in the world), Freelance Radio(from freelance switch) & The Common Craft Show(simplifying web 2.0 concepts). There’s a wealth of knowledge out there waiting to be accessed. I did a quick search through iTunes and found a stack of design related podcasts ready to inform and inspire.

    iTunes-free-design-pocasts

    Once you get hooked by the podcast bug you’ll realize there are really talented, entertaining speakers all over the world sharing their ideas and experiences. Many Universities have also provided material on subjects they cover either in an official capacity or through the students recording lectures or classes.

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  • Lenovo ThinkPad Special Offer

    Lenovo ThinkPad Special Offer

    This Offer has expired!, There are no more iPods available but the machines are still on sale at great prices! 

    My new partners Synerlogix Consulting are running a cool special on Lenovo ThinkPad R61i Notebooks. As far as I know their pricing is very competitive for these models and to encourage further interest they are giving away an iPod shuffle when purchasing 2 of these machines.

    lenovo-promotion-15january2Lenovo South Africa has taken over the ThinkPad from IBM and they’ve maintained the highest quality and technological advancement.

    The notebooks on offer have enough power and features to suite just about any type of business user. These machines stronger than the majority of notebooks on the market, something which I know I am currently in need of, running up & down with a notebook from home to coffee shops and anywhere else where business calls. What’s on offer here are brilliant notebooks with brilliant pricing and the iPod thrown in just to add to the value.

    Synerlogix, unlike other dealers, have kept the prices as low as possible so they can provide this fantastic product at an affordable price which makes business sense to me as I think they’ll sell more of them that way.

    If you know anyone with a ThinkPad, then you’ll realize that these machines are built to last and just keep on working.

    The ThinkPads on offer have the following specifications:

    Lenovo R61i Notebook NG18BZA 7650-8BG

    • Centrino Duo • Core 2 Duo T5250 (1.50GHz) • 2x512MB
    • 120GB/5400rpm • DVD±RW DL • Intel X3100 • 256MB shared
    • 15.4″ WXGA TFT(1280×800) • Modem • Gigabit Ethernet
    • Intel 802.11a/b/g • Bluetooth • Security Chip • FPR
    • 6 Cell Battery • Card reader 4-in-1 • Vista Business 32
    • No touchpad, no docking station connection and no fingerprint reader

    R7 040.00 ex VAT
    R8 025.60 incl VAT

    Lenovo R61i Notebook NF09ZZA 8932-9ZG

    • Centrino Duo • Core 2 Duo T5250 (1.50GHz) • 2x512MB • 160GB/5400rpm • DVD±RW DL
    • Intel X3100 • 256MB shared • 15.4″ WXGA TFT(1280×800) • Modem • Gigabit Ethernet
    • Intel 802.11a/b/g • Bluetooth • Security Chip • FPR • 6 Cell Battery • Card reader 4-in-1
    • Vista Business 32

    R7 700.00 ex VAT
    R8 778.00 incl VAT

    I hope to grab one of these in the near future as my current notebook is slowing me down a bit and I need something a little more durable. if you’re interested in taking advantage of this fantastic offer drop me a mail.

    There are a range of other even more powerful notebooks also available outside of the above special through Synerlogix, so if you don’t find what you’re looking for here, visit the Synerlogix Consulting website to view the rest of the range.

    lenovo-thinkpads

    Offer valid from 15 January 2008, while stocks last. E & OE. Prices are subject to the Rate of Exchange ruling at the time of invoice

  • Finally, a space to get some serious work done

    Those of you who know me will know that I’ve been agonising about not having an office for a while now. It’s great being your own boss on many levels but it can also have many negatives, especially if you don’t draw a line between work and home.

    Nur and baby ZahraI won’t complain too much, being around the house during this period of my life has been a great blessing. I’m a Dad for the second time

    She’s gotten an early taste of a Dad who works all the time anytime though, so I’m looking forward to getting into a more balanced work life schedule so I can spend more quality time with my family when I am at home.

    I’ve struck up a nice partnership with one of my clients, Synerlogix. having recently completed phase one of their new Website (www.synerlogix.co.za) we decided to take the relationship a little further and I’ve taken up some space in their offices in Claremont behind Cavendish Square. For those of you outside of South Africa that’s in Cape Town.

    nomad-one's new office

    It’s a nice space, close to a busy Mall with a few good coffee shops and quite central. I haven’t made much use of it as it’s been hectic getting used to another baby in the house and needing to help a little more around the house but I’m looking forward to getting cracking in the next few days with all the plans I’ve made for making 2008 my year of mega growth and change.

    I’m looking forward to taking all of you along with me on this journey and would appreciate your support and advice wherever possible. All the best to all of you out there for what lies ahead.

  • Natural Balding, hair cutting mistakes and happier holidays for all.

    I thought it was time for a re-design so to speak,a little trim off the edges, and seeing as how I’m losing my hair, a genetic gift from my dad, I need to keep it short on top.

    Usually my wife does the trimming and we argue about how much pressure she’s applying with the clippers or something like that. So got out the clippers and decided to get started on my own and ask her to finish off the bits I’ve missed. Not long into the job and the number 1 fitting slipped of the clippers just as I was cutting a path down the middle of my head. I suppose it was meant to be. Without the beard I’d probably look a little like a buddhist monk right now.

    haircuttingmistake

    I hope this new style will free some much needed brain cells  to fresh air and good ideas. Hope you’re all having a good holiday away from too much of anything which resembles work. I’ve got some big plans for the coming year after all I’ve learnt in the last few months and hope u’ll all be there to join me on the journey.

     

    Ciao for now, and Peace to all. Oh, watch it out there on the roads and stay safe, there’s a coupla crazies driving around out there.