Unwrapping My Baby

My PC has been with me for 5 years now, approaching the average lifespan of a Windows-operated computer. Even though the specifications are still sufficient for today's standards and I'm more than happy with the performance - I don't play any games, heavy duty downloads, or crazy rigging - I can live comfortably with only a DSL cable, my future lifestyle of migratory hospital hopping and need for mobile connectivity means a laptop is a need for me. It has to be a near-PC replacement, light, compact, and last till I'm 30. Given that most Macs outlive PCs, and I can be granted a computer life free of virus infections and not responding windows, I decided to wait for the MacBook Pro update (rumored to be due anytime since last December).
On February 24 Apple finally revised its MacBook Pro line. I placed an order and waited for Taiwanese Authorities to clear its electromagnetism certification. One month later it flew from Shanghai to Taipei, got stuck at customs, and a series of barrage meant to make life of forwarding companies easier, I was finally handed my new baby on last Tuesday evening.

Made and assembled in China.

Apple's minimalist design

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Designed by Apple in California, made in China

The standard MacBook packaging

Apple's unibody aluminium case, made from "environmental-friendly materials" - a beautiful euphemism for recycled Coca Cola cans

My only complain about the sleek and minimalist design is that it has only 2 USB ports

The black keys

And bouncing to life...

Given that I've been using Dad and my sister's MacBook previously, getting used to my baby only takes several minutes. I won't start a debate here on Windows vs. Apple, but sometimes we can just save ourselves all the trouble - antivirus programs, scanning every incoming USB, mouse, speakers, webcam, legal softwares. I hear you say some top-end laptops sell at prices lower than Apple's, but nothing beats its all-rounded performance and chic design at the end! Oops, there goes the no debate policy.