Category Archives: New Computer

T-Minus 2

Posted on July 29 2004 by Mickey

    It’s like a fricking roller coaster. At the beginning of the day we were fairly convinced we’d wake up Friday to find the shipping date would change to “8/15/04” or something like that. Now, Apple Insider suggests Apple … Continue reading →

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T-Minus 1

Posted on July 29 2004 by Mickey

    My stupid Troubled Loner site was down again last night. I complained to my host but was basically told ‘it’s just one of those things’. Since my Apple e-mail is forwarded through that site, I grew paranoid that … Continue reading →

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T-Minus 3

Posted on July 27 2004 by Mickey

    I’m either getting closer to the due date or closer to the announcement of a delay.    Either way, this is my new desktop wallpaper.

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T-Minus 4

Posted on July 26 2004 by Mickey

    I actually couldn’t get to sleep last night, hoping that the start of a new business week might bring some news on my G5. But no, nothing.    Not a word.    And this page, itemizing the Apple … Continue reading →

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T-Minus 5

Posted on July 26 2004 by Mickey

    Have I mentioned recently that I really want my freaking computer to arrive??!!

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T-Minus 6

Posted on July 24 2004 by Mickey

    I know it’s pointless, and I know there’ll be no activity over the weekend, but I still can’t stop checking my online bank account page and my online credit card page.

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T-Minus 7

Posted on July 23 2004 by Mickey

    Just a week to go.    However, I watched The Ring, for the first time, last night, so I will unfortunately be dying the day before my G5 gets shipped.

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T-Minus 8

Posted on July 22 2004 by Mickey

    I’ve found great solace commiserating with others who are eagerly awaiting the shipping date. The news does not look too good though. Apple is reticent over confirming how firm the July 30 date is. Resellers are claiming we … Continue reading →

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T-Minus 9

Posted on July 21 2004 by Mickey

    I couldn’t stand the thought of any additional waiting, so yesterday I contacted Apple and upgraded my shipping from Ground (2-5 business days) to Standard Overnight. This means if the shipping date remains July 30, I could get … Continue reading →

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T-Minus 10

Posted on July 20 2004 by Mickey

    10 days to go till my computer is shipped. Now it really does feel like a countdown.

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