[blueerica]

Two things:

1.) Look for any special rebates if you're looking at buying a mac. I have a bevy of catalogues and resources available to you, if you'd like.

2.) Next time you get a chance (or are in the area) come and play with our variety of macs. New and old. Though there are probably slightly better out there with newer versions than the ones I have, I know that Steve's PM is top of the line, so you should get a good feel with that. And I've never felt "out of date," even with the laptop I bought in Aug of 2001.