Comments on Single Guy Money: Instant Gratification and the MacBook Pro

Look at is this way...all of the extra time and fr...

2010-02-23T02:06:28.421-05:00

Look at is this way...all of the extra time and frustration you will now save by avoiding the constant freezing of applications on Windows will make you more efficient.

Assuming you use the computer for business, you will get more done in less time all while tying someone else's money rather than your own at no cost (other than the potential credit score impact of opening a new

I feel your pain! I am shopaholic and an impulsive...

2010-02-17T02:43:37.722-05:00

I feel your pain! I am shopaholic and an impulsive buyer! I don't walk out of a store empty handed, even if it's just 7-11! :D

At least you have a mac pro, right? I bet the debt is all worth it.. :)

@Angie: That's a good idea, I'll remember ...

2010-02-16T20:01:46.571-05:00

@Angie: That's a good idea, I'll remember that next time.

@Stephen: Thanks. Glad you understand my addiciton.

@John: Thanks for reading the blog and feel free to leave comments more often.

@Ken: Yeah, I probably shouldn't have gone to "play".

@RainyDaySaver: You're right, debt is debt. I'll be sure I pay it off in

"Using their money" is a piss poor reaso...

2010-02-16T10:45:02.588-05:00

"Using their money" is a piss poor reason to buy something... youre not "using their money" youre slowly "losing your money..." Laptops are a dime a dozen.. Unless you are an avid videographer or a digital photo editor, you just bought yourself an overpriced Facebook updater...

Patience and research are key when purchasing big ticket items... If you would

Props on the Mac purchase, I too just got a macboo...

2010-02-16T09:18:08.283-05:00

Props on the Mac purchase, I too just got a macbook (with cash) and while it sucked to drop 1k it feels good now knowing its paid.
You should RETURN it and WAIT until the NEW MacbookPro's come out in just a month or so. Its gonna be a new cycle.

The change from PC to Mac is great though but pay that off quick.

I don't think you did too bad. You are using ...

2010-02-16T08:10:01.810-05:00

I don't think you did too bad. You are using their money for 18 months and you have plenty of money should you need to pay it off at any time. At least you recognize the instant gratification which is what most people do not notice.

I commend you for your honesty! While it's at ...

2010-02-16T00:05:10.839-05:00

I commend you for your honesty! While it's at 0%, it's still $1600 in debt. Some stores just need to be avoided all together for those with trouble curbing their spending urges.

I'm in the market for a new laptop myself (after nearly 7 years, my current desktop computer is on its last legs), but I will be paying with cash. We're close to paying off our credit cards, so

Sorry you had a misstep....I heard someone say one...

2010-02-15T13:26:35.351-05:00

Sorry you had a misstep....I heard someone say one time if you have a problem spending at malls just don't go. I apprecaite your honesty and hope you knock that debt out quickly.

I've never posted on here before, but I read y...

2010-02-15T10:55:20.472-05:00

I've never posted on here before, but I read your entries all the time. While I'm sure you may be disappointed in yourself for the momentary weakness, I appreciate that you are honest enough to admit it. I can't speak for others, but I know that I struggle with the ability to keep my wants in check when there are so many methods available to "get it now." Your admission

Yeah, I have this tendency to buy things unplanned...

2010-02-15T10:53:47.521-05:00

Yeah, I have this tendency to buy things unplanned. And like you, I've got a weakness with electronic items too.

But I never beat myself up for those purchases, I just keep myself focused more on my things-to-buy list. It will be very hard for me to get over with the purchase if I always view it as a big mistake. So sit back and relax, just this time, swear to stick to your plans.

That's too bad. If you had ordered online you ...

2010-02-15T10:20:42.633-05:00

That's too bad. If you had ordered online you could still pickup the same day. You would have earned 5% thru online cashback which is nearly $100.

I avoid stores where I know I would spend too much money. But still it happens sometimes. Don't beat yourself up and enjoy it!