Nerd Joy

Posted on February 24th, 2008 by admin

T is one happy boy. He just received his new computer. Well he didn’t just receive it. He got it yesterday. I don’t really know why he needed a new computer. Here, let me ask him.

J: Why did you need a new computer?

T: I didn’t need one.

OK then. Just what I thought. He didn’t really need a new computer, he wanted a new desk top computer.

I have pretty much been a fan of the laptop ever since we (and by we, I mean T) bought it. I really love the ability to chill on the couch and surf the Internet at the same time. And don’t tell me that you have the most comfortable computer chair ever. Nothing beats using the computer while lying on the couch. Although I have an affinity for laptops, I still respect a decent desk top computer. It just feels like a real computer, like you really get a lot for your money. When you buy a laptop, you get a laptop. When you buy a desk top, you get a monitor, mouse, keyboard, and the tower itself. Yes, you get all this with a laptop, but it doesn’t take up nearly as much space. But nothing beats the portability of a laptop. Just imagine trying to take your desk top computer to class or to work. It would be an ordeal fo sho’.

T’s old computer has served him well. He bought it in 2002 before he started his Freshman year of college. That means it’s been doing its duty for about six years. I really enjoyed this computer. It always worked and did what he needed it to do. Like a trusty old companion, it was always there for him. Then T was struck with the bug. And by bug, I mean that uncontrollable itch to spend money. He contracted this bug due to a few reasons. First of all, his immune system has been weakened by his decrease in Mountain Dew intake. This is due to the recent move to the ‘South’. Folks down here know what’s up-they drink Coke products. Secondly, his bff, G, just purchased a new computer. They have this sort of techie-geek competition between them. Always trying to one up the other one. And lastly, T had recently received a hefty tax return. Apparently, money of that magnitude cannot sit in the bank for more then three days or something bad will happen.

Before making a large purchase, T likes to ask me what I think about it. “So do you think I should get a new…insert expensive, unnecessary item here,? he asks.” I usually say no. Then he will ask me again and again and again. My final answer usually ends up being, “T, it’s your money, spend it how you see fit.” Sometimes I will try to guilt him by mentioning retirement, children’s college funds, and homeless animals. It never works. He always buys it in the end.

Although this new computer wasn’t a necessity, it sure is nice. Here’s a few important stats about the new toy:

Dude, it’s a Dell. *Did you know that the guy from these commercials is a total druggie now?
It has an Intel Quad Core processor. *I guess that’s good.
The screen is a 22′ wide-screen, flat panel. *Very nice.
It has a TV tuner card. *This allows him to be able to watch cable through the computer instead of the TV. I mean really, actually watching TV on your television is so 2005.
A sweet media center. *He can record television programs like a Tivo.
It’s white and silver. *If your computer is black or grey, your computer sucks.

That’s pretty much it. I’m sure there is a mile-long list of other things that make it 100 times better then the old one, but I couldn’t tell you any of them. I have no idea how much better it is then the old computer, but it looks cool and it’s new. Therefore, it makes it way better then the old one. I think this is the reason why a lot of guys cheat on their women. Because they look cool and it’s something new. Guys always get bored with their old toys.

I haven’t used the new computer yet, but I’m sure when I do I will be totally amazed and blown away and surprised at its greatness. We will definitely find a good use for the old, decrepit, run-down, horrible computer. We may donate it to a school or library or nursing home. Or T may give it to his little brother, who will be starting his Freshman year of college this year. It would be like the old computer reliving it’s youth all over. That is until little brother gets bored and trades the old one in for something newer, skinnier, and with a bigger set of boobs. Well, not quite, but you know what I mean.

Here’s a shot of T’s pure, orgasmic, happiness over his new toy.