Wednesday, October 22, 2008

My New Toy

I am typing this on my new MacBook Pro. Immediately after practice I drove to the nearest Apple store and went right up to the first guy I could find, pointed at one of these babies (MacBook Pros) and said "I'll take one of those."

I was out of there in short order with a Pro, Microsoft Office and a new HP printer, scanner and copier. The HP was free with the purchase of a new laptop. I didn't know this deal was going on, but it was a nice surprise.

Also, I got an educator discount. Although I don't have a valid .edu email address at UWM, I will soon, and I do carry around a piece of paper in my wallet that says I am a new hire. One of the ADs signed it. So, I took that out, showed it to the guy, and he said that worked for him and he took $100 off the total.

I took many pictures while I was unwrapping this beauty. I'll put those up tomorrow. Eventually, I want to do a first impressions blog about making the switch to Mac. Although I am sort of familiar with using a Mac, this is the first time I have actually owned one so I have a lot to learn.

This keyboard is so quiet.

5 comments:

  1. I'm so stinkin' jealous.

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  2. Welcome to the good life.

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  3. Welcome. You're life just got easier.

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  4. The biggest drawback to owning a mac is that you will simply spend more time on the computer now. Just a matter of perspective I guess. Congrats my friend I am proud of you for pursuing your desires.

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