I’m on a cycle of upgrading to a new computer every 3 years. Once I’m sure I’m satisfied with the new one, I sell the old one on eBay.
I got my current MacBook Pro in fall 2007 so it’s about that time again. I’ve decided to switch back to an iMac (I had a 17″ G5 iMac as my computer before the MacBook Pro) for a couple reasons.
- I want (I’d call it need but I know it’s really a want) a gigantic hard drive. In the iMac I can get a 2tb hard drive which is 4 times as big as I can possibly get in a laptop.
- I complain whenever I take my laptop anywhere with me because it’s heavy and I hate lugging it around so if I’m going to leave it at home all the time anyway, I can get massively superior tech specs at a cheaper price.
The beautiful 27″ Quad Core i7 iMacs I’ve been anticipating were released today and since I’ve been plotting for several months now to get one, I went right ahead and ordered it. For options in addition to the i7 processor, I got the wired keyboard with numeric key pad, iWork, 2tb hard drive, and the new Magic Trackpad to tinker around with.
And before completing my order, I made sure to click through eBates which offers 1% cash back on purchases from apple.com so I’ll get over $20 cash back on this order I’d be placing anyway.
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Want to order something from the Apple store? Now there’s an app for that. While I find some of the features of this app handy: like you can see where the nearest Apple store is (say you’re traveling and forgot your charger and need to pick one up stat) or book an appointment at the genius bar, I wouldn’t actually use it for orders. Why? Because if you use a regular internet browser and click through eBates before placing your order with Apple you can get 1% cash back.- I’ve tried Couch to 5k in the past but never been able to stick with it. Jamie Ann recommends an iPhone app to walk you through the program while you listen to your own music and that really appeals to me so I’ve downloaded the app and plan to give it another try soon.
- Formerly Gracie takes a look at why people choose to use real vs. fake names on the internet. I was particularly amused by the opinion that “We’re all one Google search away from getting fired, disinherited, and disowned”. For the record, my name really is Carrie.
- Semicolon reviews Cory Doctorow’s For the Win and tells you how and where to get the ebook free. I’ve heard great things about Doctorow’s books but haven’t actually read any of them yet so I got the PDF version of the ebook so I can read it while simultaneously testing out the new iBooks for iPhone app.
- Jessica embarks on Operation Unsubscribe. For those newsletters that you should read but never actually do, consider filters to keep them out of your inbox.
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I’m so incredibly picky when it comes to shoes that the average man has more shoes than I do.
I’m six feet tall and only feel comfortable wearing flats. I wear a size 11 and women’s shoe styles are often made only up to size 10. And I require both comfort and cuteness, I’m not willing to sacrifice either one.
It’s extremely rare that I find shoes that meet my strict criteria so I was pleasantly surprised that the latest J. Crew catalog features two excellent candidates. I’ve ordered both and will be testing for comfort as soon as they arrive.
Reese back-zip gladiator sandals. I’m hoping back zip sandals are comfortable, I’ve never tried them before but they look like they could be better on the heels than little straps.
Emilie leather and suede moccasins. These look comfortable and cute for sure, way cuter than you’re average moccasin in that lovely Paris Pink color and with the bow.
Don’t forget to click through eBates for 2% cash back if you’re shopping online from J. Crew.
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