Yes, it's true, I'm sure you've all heard the rumors (actually, I know you probably haven't). But yes, I did indeed 'accidentally' order a new laptop from Apple.com. I ordered the MacBook standard model, the cheapest one they offer. How did it happen, you ask? It's really quite simple, although I know it sounds strange at first.
I would like to order a lot of things, but I don't. I don't because I don't want to spend money on things I don't need. However, I do still visit the site and pretend like I'm ordering, but I always stop just short of ordering. Well, I was doing this on Apple's website, only the website was in Japanese. Was it a misunderstanading due to the language? Not quite. I kept clicking 'continue' in their ordering process, knowing that only a 'submit order' button would finalize the deal. At least, that's the case in the US. In Japan, however, you order a product, and then frequently arrange for payment afterwards. So, I'm just fiddling here, seeing how much it would cost, and I click another button that says 'continue' in Japanese (if you can read the font, here it is in Japanese: 続ける). Well, it actually sends the order from that button click! I was quite shocked, expecting it to say something like 'Place Your Order' or 'Finalize Order.' Well, I tried to forget about it, and didn't arrange payment. Maybe it would just go away? NOPE! The very next day I get a call confirming my order and asking me if it was indeed what I wanted. Knowing I shouldn't, I immediately responded with a 'yes.' Oops... Oh well, I really do like the new laptop, and I can do a lot of awesome things with it that I couldn't before.
Here's my older Mac laptop:
Here's my newer one:
They're completely different, huh? (Kidding, of course)
Mac computers are now using Intel processors, meaning they can do a lot more than their old PowerPC ancestors. My new laptop has this Intel processor, while my old one (which I'm typing on now) doesn't. If you don't understand all this, that's ok; just trust me that I can do a lot more with the new one.
So Kim is less than excited, with all the talk I've been making of 'saving money' and 'not wasting money.' On top of it all, I also ordered a computer desk. In defense, the desk was very cheap, and very basic - it has one drawer and that's it. It's basically a flat piece of wood with a drawer and four legs, nothing more. It does look nice, though. I'll show you a picture when I get it.
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