Want it, need it, gotta have it
There is some haranguing going on about Apple geeks who find each successive iteration of a product a 'must have.' Well, I had my PB G4 800 running 24/7 for four years or so, thought to replace it with each successive version, but loved that PB. It finally died the final death about 8 months ago. Just in time to be replaced by the first LED 15" MBP. But with shipping delays, by the time my order was being fulfilled, I was off to places where a laptop would get little use. So I took the opportunity to cancel the order (after all, the store had my money and was willing) and wait for the next generation, knowing the Penryn was coming - seemed a worthwhile wait. I expect this machine to last, and last, and last, just like the last. Must have... yes. Because it is the newest and coolest? Probably. Because I need a new machine? Definitely. I would say I lucked out in the need v. available version timing lottery. Put me down for a yes.
There is some haranguing going on about Apple geeks who find each successive iteration of a product a 'must have.' Well, I had my PB G4 800 running 24/7 for four years or so, thought to replace it with each successive version, but loved that PB. It finally died the final death about 8 months ago. Just in time to be replaced by the first LED 15" MBP. But with shipping delays, by the time my order was being fulfilled, I was off to places where a laptop would get little use. So I took the opportunity to cancel the order (after all, the store had my money and was willing) and wait for the next generation, knowing the Penryn was coming - seemed a worthwhile wait. I expect this machine to last, and last, and last, just like the last. Must have... yes. Because it is the newest and coolest? Probably. Because I need a new machine? Definitely. I would say I lucked out in the need v. available version timing lottery. Put me down for a yes.
