Saving for Thin Mac

There are many things I would love to add to my Santa list. Seriously. Such as Etymotic in-ear Earphones, a Terebyte hard drive to back up my mac, even a 1080p LCD HDTV, and sometimes I'm even tempted to get an XBox 360. But what do I REALLY WANT, something that is not out yet, an ultra thin Macbook.

By January 18th, Steve Jobs should have announce the beginning of a new Apple era with an ultra thin 13" laptop. Why am I so enamored and willing to save (ie put on credit) $2000 for yet another computer? Well because I find I need a road computer. With increasing responsibilities in the diocese and with the hope of working on the road a laptop is important. I have one, it's not too old and serves the purpose, but it's not a Mac, and though compatible in much, it is also not quite right... and it's also a PC and Windows is like going back to horse and buggie when one has a Jaguar automobile :-)

It's a want much more than a need. I have a ton of TV's in this rectory but not a HD one. But I can wait. Maybe I can't wait for those $200 earphones since I haven't walked since returning my $130 Bose ones. But once again, these are the things of fancy and delight. Ya, Sherry and I will get one, at some point. If you're wondering about a new computer, seriously, consider a Mac.

Faith! Yes faith. I talk alot about tech, maybe far too much, but lets think of it this way, it's a hobby, something that entertains and "delights". In many ways this site is here to help you who visit for the faith side to consider how technology can help you and indeed helps myself. Faith is no negotiable. And in this world that actively tries to make fun of people of faith I stand firm in my belief that I would give up all my tech for my faith, for all is vanity, all will return to the dust (in spite of what Greenpeace may tell you ;-) I am fully aware that all these expensive toys are just that. Yet at the same time I am aware that technological communication is as essential now as was the Library 40 years ago. And tech that works and is portable is like having a library with you. Think about that one.

This rant is to say have fun with tech and if your going to spend some significant cash make sure it will serve a good purpose and is not junk.

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