Birth of an iMac: Xiii
May 19, 2008
I swear computers have a soul. And just as we are possessive over our belongings, they are as possessive of their owners.
I'd been eyeing the 24" iMac for a while now, especially after hearing P and J rave about it. I figured that since my Macbook Pro sat on the desk most of the time, I could just get a Desktop as it was cheaper and more powerful. Of course, I would still keep the Macbook Pro around for mobility purposes, especially if I had to go overseas. I just can't do without a computer for long. Yes, I'm a geek.
However, when Marimiyo (my Macbook Pro) knew of my intention, she spitefully committed Harakiri.
Just as I was mid-conversation with one of my friends on MSN, doing the whole "should-I-buy-should-I-not-buy" thing, Marimiyo's LCD light started wavering, then deteriorated to an angry flicker, and then in a final huff of indignance, shut down on me.
Baby, you left me no choice.
I was just about ready to run out and buy a new computer. A quick call to Lobang Queen yielded this advice, "Hold on just a few more hours. I'll get a good price for you."
Well, okay, actually I was already out of the house when I called her (see, that's how gancheong I was!). Not content with turning round and taking the opposite train home, I decided to stay out and called various kakis to keep me company in my moment of distress. After all, what was I to do at home without a computer? It was like a scene out of a B-grade horror movie.
The next day, time could not pass more slowly. I played the piano, I exercised, I read the newspapers front-to-back-to-front, I watched TV, I even attempted to pack my room!
Finally, the hour came and I hurriedly rushed down to meet Lobang Queen. To cut a long story short, I finally got my 24" iMac, only after a lot of trouble and running around. But that didn't matter anymore. What mattered was that she was finally in my arms.
The date was 13th May, which is why I'm calling her Xiii (13 in Roman numerals). Below documents her birthing process...
Xiii is born!
The screen is breathtaking, man. It's already replaced my TV, and when I spin around in World of Warcraft (yes, I actually started again, argh...) I get dizzy!!!
Anyways, thank you C for your lobang, really appreciate it! :)
I'd been eyeing the 24" iMac for a while now, especially after hearing P and J rave about it. I figured that since my Macbook Pro sat on the desk most of the time, I could just get a Desktop as it was cheaper and more powerful. Of course, I would still keep the Macbook Pro around for mobility purposes, especially if I had to go overseas. I just can't do without a computer for long. Yes, I'm a geek.
However, when Marimiyo (my Macbook Pro) knew of my intention, she spitefully committed Harakiri.
Just as I was mid-conversation with one of my friends on MSN, doing the whole "should-I-buy-should-I-not-buy" thing, Marimiyo's LCD light started wavering, then deteriorated to an angry flicker, and then in a final huff of indignance, shut down on me.
Baby, you left me no choice.
I was just about ready to run out and buy a new computer. A quick call to Lobang Queen yielded this advice, "Hold on just a few more hours. I'll get a good price for you."
Well, okay, actually I was already out of the house when I called her (see, that's how gancheong I was!). Not content with turning round and taking the opposite train home, I decided to stay out and called various kakis to keep me company in my moment of distress. After all, what was I to do at home without a computer? It was like a scene out of a B-grade horror movie.
The next day, time could not pass more slowly. I played the piano, I exercised, I read the newspapers front-to-back-to-front, I watched TV, I even attempted to pack my room!
Finally, the hour came and I hurriedly rushed down to meet Lobang Queen. To cut a long story short, I finally got my 24" iMac, only after a lot of trouble and running around. But that didn't matter anymore. What mattered was that she was finally in my arms.
The date was 13th May, which is why I'm calling her Xiii (13 in Roman numerals). Below documents her birthing process...
Xiii is born!
The screen is breathtaking, man. It's already replaced my TV, and when I spin around in World of Warcraft (yes, I actually started again, argh...) I get dizzy!!!
Anyways, thank you C for your lobang, really appreciate it! :)
Lol, anyone can tell me what does "lobang" mean? ;D
In short, it means a good buy/deal/bargain.
>>Nat - Cool 24" iMac! hope it din burn a big hole in your pocket and affect your other pursuit of zoom zoom 2.
Cos i may b coming wif 1 of my fren. Btw, cn i confirm wif u the time of this event as the i-wkly stated 3-6pm. Do u noe roughly wat time will u guys b arriving at the scene?
Cn u kindly reply if u noe? Thank u very much :)
=))
anyw u do look better in person..
take care now Nat..
how much did you get it for? I am thinking of getting one too!
where is the lobang
hope to see u around soon.
Wah... must have earn quite lots of $$ from the recent advertising and filming lah.
U getting all the Apple stuff.... Will u be getting the Iphone then?
I getting mine from US which cost only US399(8gb) and US499(16gb). u interested to get one? let me know if u are.
Cheers
JY
my friend say she saw you at vivo
talking on the phone
what were you doing there?
no matter how good a lobang u got it at, im sure it still cost a bomb!
anyway i must say that your command of english is very good. the way u write makes me wanna read your entries. anyway just wondering, are u as good with your chinese as well?
The way you say that computers have a soul.. it's kind of freaky. Obvious that you are very pleased with your Xiii. It's gorgeous btw. Don't play Warcraft too much and don't take care of yourself ok? Hope to see you somewhere around soon!
but WOW? eh dey, bad for health ah...
cali>> APP as in you referring to the Apple Care? it's v expensive lor, didn't buy it. Anyway it's a good excuse to buy a new one, right? hee... i'll get it repaired lah, when i got the time.
j@son>> not sure, cos' our timings are all different leh...
solitude>> i got it for around 3.3k... usual (for this model) is abt 3.5k. i got mine from multimedia integrated at funan centre :)
jeffreyyau>> nope, won't be getting iphone lah, already got a phone which i'm quite happy with. besides, i'm prone to sweaty palms, so it will totally kill the iphone screen.
nat...>> i was there for a premiere, then after that went to eat lor.
pinky>> haha um... unfortunately not. well, not yet anyway. never say never :P
kuanyi>> hey dude!!! haha i got ur number just in case. might need some help with some anime-drawing thing, and i know you're totally L33T at that. managing with watever resources at the moment, but if really cannot, then i'll drop you a line alright?
b>> i oso say leh... how? but i'm taking it really s.l.o.w....getting old liao lah...
I was watching your old show last night on channel 8, Honour & Passion. You look so darn different, but you definitely look much more better now :D
Anyway, take care :D
anyway u r having some kind of road show tis sun rite..huh..u elvin juilan n pinghui r all so dashing..i will b going lei..ha..is rather fun 2 go 4 tis kind of roadshow..haha..btw do u now where it civic plaza..cos i dun reali noe..hope u can reply mi if u noe how 2 go..
hee..thx..n cya on sun..
If you are going by train, you can alight at Orchard MRT Station. Come out and walk down towards Wisma Atria and you will arrive at Civic Plaza...you probably will see loads of people/fans/supporters there as it is full-day event. You may want to look for the group that has Nat's banner....thatz where we are...haha
Hope this helps.
not much changes =) the Xii is cool man~ I think can go my uncle shop get a cheap one~ haha
>> ziying, you may wish to join us at his forum at this weblink -> http://naturallynat.net/forums/
and that's where you/us can get the latest info on Nat etc... As for his appearance on Sun, 25 May, I understand that his fans/supporters group will not be bringing any banners on that day...that may mean you need to hear where the screams come from (when he appears) and identify the group liao lor.
enjoy yourself!
god bless,
dexter
I'm jealous but I'll pick my 24 inches up this weekend.
Diego
DAMN FUNNY,