Excited!
Rick....I SO agree with this statement.
You are at the stage of life where if you want something, just do it, because you want to!
Well, assuming you have the money!
That's just it. Financially, I doubt this is a good time for me to be buying anything more than lunch.
Can & will make the payments on this system.
Hate that I had to finance it. I do not have the ability to buy this unit with cash.
Our economy is not good. Not good at all. Lots of changes to credit rules! To jobs. A lot of people out of work.
Other factors not public...
So though I WANT this and would have gladly jumped at it a year ago, there are other issues that make me hesitate and get concerned.
I do need a new unit. I know that.
And do not regret taking the plunge.
But the main thing I worried about:
I could not get a weaker unit and expect it to 1) run current programs, 2) grow/last 4-5 years 3) support my current hobbies/work.
But will I need to have all that going forward? I don't know!
I expect there are changes coming to my future. How drastic I do not know yet. Think I am nearing a crossroads...decisions are hard to make because I can not accurately make projections for a year from now! A year ago I would not have hesitated. Would know EXACTLY what I needed. And bought with no concern.
But today I must ask:
Will I still be doing the same things I am now?
Maybe I should have spent money on something else, better for my future?!?.
Not knowing if I did right makes me feel a little guilty, a little worried.
Have not felt this way in 10 years!
For better or worse, the decision was made and the unit purchased.
And I will enjoy it I know!
Some features I am really looking forward to using.
I will admit that computers/tech is my main vice.
I LOVE working and playing on a computer. Learning something new in photo program, etc is PLAY TIME even if done for work!
And I do get attached to my equipment, and miss it when I am away from it. Addicted to it.
My computers become companions. I depend on them, I baby and fix them. They know all my faults and still let me play with them! They teach me things. They help me meet people and stay in touch.
The computers become an extension of me not just generic out of the box piece of equipment when I am done tweaking programs and settings.
Feel terrible when I finally replace a computer. They are not tools for me. Feel like I am abandoning a pet. Someone that stood by me in the wee hours of the morning, on good days and bad days.
I am being very silly right??
Making you laugh right? That's ok
(I do not feel that way about cars, or other objects. I would trade my car every 6 months if I were rich!)
Tony, no offense taken. And did not think you were talking about me or the new pc. I knew you were playing on the game.
I just thought I would comment on the word choice since it fit.
you are like me...hold off until you really NEED to replace your computer. When the time comes, you will find a way to buy something that fits. Some people buy a basic machine every 2 years, use & toss. I can't do that. Prefer to build up, hold on to it for years.