The Mac I Didn't Buy

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

After weeks (months, really) of loading up MacBook Pro configs in my cart, defecting to an ASUS GX10, then coming crawling back, I decided to buy. It had taken so long I’d actually saved the money for it. Paying cash for a $6,500 laptop felt wrong, and putting it on our joint credit card was out of the question: obvious to anyone whose significant other isn’t into Macs.

My own card’s limit wasn’t high enough, so I applied for an increase. Three payslips required. I don’t resent the due diligence.

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The Mac I Didn't Buy