A general update as do the happenings in this life. My new MacBook Pro, more Lexapro dreams, don’t let the economy get you down.

Recently I gave my white MacBook to my daugher for use at school and got myself a new MacBook Pro. I had been thinking of upgrding over the summer anyway, but due to circumstances I ended up doing it early. This is probably the most I have ever spent on any computer but I can say without question this is the best computer I have ever owned.

I have owned many computers in my time and many Macintoshes. They have all been great and special in the way only a Mac can be. This MacBook Pro however, is by far the most elegant computer ever. It’s looks fantastic, it feels fantastic. To own this computer is to know what Steve Jobs means by “insanely great”.

So far, this MacBook Pro doesn’t get hot like my old white MacBook. It cuts through video like butter. They keyboard is similar but better than the white MacBook. Illuminated keys are just plain sexy. The screen, wow, eye popping is the only way to describe it. No, I don’t mind the glare and yes there is alot of it. Somehow, I adjust and never really notice it. I love the new trackpad and multi-finger gestures.

My daughter is also thrilled with her new white MacBook as she has upgraded from a typical PC laptop. My wife is getting a Kindle in a few weeks; the whole family is happy.

Shattered it on a parking lot.

So tempted I was to rush out and get the new iPhone 3G. Faster speed, GPS, and…and…well, that’s about it. Than I started hearing the poor battery life reports and I started to think. My original iPhone is great and I love it. With the new 2.0 software I get most of the benefits of the new phone as well. Having GPS would be fun, but the older triangulation technology has actually been improved and works pretty well. Plus, with no real turn by turn directions, the GPS is not really living up to it’s full potential. Disappointing. 3G speed would be cool for sure, but at what cost? 3G sucks battery. It’s really no different for any other 3G phone so the iPhone 3G isn’t really far off, but fast speed does you no good if you’re out of battery. Plus the AT&T plans went up in price monthly.

I’m waiting. For a better battery and 32Gig. You know 32Gig is not far off with the way solid state memory is going these days and certainly there will be a better, more power effecient 3G chipset comming at some point. With a full 32Gig, I could fit my entire iTunes library on the iPhone. Truly at this point it will have taken the full place of my iPod. 16 Gig is better, but still not really there yet. Delayed gratification is supposed to be good for you and for the frist time in awhile I will practice it. I have other priorities right now anyway other than upgrading my phone. I do want an Apple TV though…