The fun part of having a new computer

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I surfed a page at Apple's web site today. I was checking out the latest "Get a Mac" ad. When the ad finished, it displayed a picture of an iMac.

And I got all giddy and happy, because it is just so cool to see your own brand new glory of a computer pictured elsewhere!

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Sparkling Red said…
I have the same reaction when I see Mac computers in movies. I'm all "I have one of those!!". Way too excited. :-)
January 15, 2008 2:07 AM
Keera Ann Fox said…
You have more than one? You lucky girl!
January 15, 2008 7:05 AM
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