Laptop Envy
I routinely order new equipment and software for my organization, and usually I like doing it. Mainly because I get to order new stuff for me too, and since I’m a gadget freak that’s always nice. About the only time I don’t enjoy it is when I have to order someone else something better than what I have.
That happened yesterday when I had to order a laptop for a new employee that will be starting in a couple weeks. I was going to get him the exact same laptop that the two of us in the MIS department already have. I get on the Dell web site and wouldn’t you know it, they have a new model. And this model JUST so happens to have a dual core processor with a much better video card. “Great”, I thought. I’m sure this new model is more expensive so I’ll still just order him the same one we have. WRONG! The new model had one of Dell’s fancy schmancy deals running on it which made it about $400 less expensive than the older one with even better add-ons.
Damn it! Now I have to walk around my office knowing I don’t have the biggest baddest laptop anymore! What self respecting IT worker can go through their day with that weight on their shoulders?
If I didn’t think switching my laptop with his new one before he got here was ultra-tacky, that would be my plan. Instead, I’m devising a clever plot to have my laptop damaged just enough that I’ll need a new one, but it will still be covered by warranty. That way I can talk my way into having the newer model sent as a replacement.
There’s only one catch: I have a conscience! God damn morals! Will thee leave me with the second bestest laptop for eternity? Oh, woe is me!
The only problem I see here is that you chose to write about this publically before doing it??
How about if you order stuff for ME? Then it’s my morality in question not yours.
Kate: That’s where my conscience comes in… I wrote about said plot because I would never actually carry out said plot.
Riss: Now THERE might be a solution to my troubles!
Spoken like a true IT whiz…
Hey, at least you admit having the green eyes monster.
Phoenix: Yeah I can admit it… although I never would at work. :)
I have come to the same conclusion…
The old days it was penis envy and I was pretty well covered… Now in everchanging world of technology, Laptop envy has taken over.
I’m weaponless.
Now, I gotta go to check if Dell had something at discounted prices.
Wow, you’re even more computer conniving than I am!
But at least you’re in a position of technological power from whence you can advance your gadget regime. Yeah, I’m still jealous.
Good luck in your quest for gadget supremacy, where there’s a will there’s a way…
rockyjay: Yeah, not only do we have to worry about dick comparisons, now we have all these gadgets we have to ‘measure up’ on.
nicole: Yeah, I’m pretty conniving when it comes to that kind of crap. And yes, I definitely count myself lucky that I have a little bit of influence over what type of gadgetry I get to play with at the office.
Furtive Wrangler: Thanks! I know if I just try hard enough, I can still retain the biggest and bestest title…
I would definately reimage mine and take the new one. Of course the other guy with the same model might have an issue with him not being upgraded…
I’ve spent my entire day ordering new equipment for everyone. Everyone but ME! I need to come up with a plan to get a new monitor or a new printer or something around here…but like you, I just can’t take my monitor and accidentally drop it off of my desk in hopes of getting a new one. Damn conscience! Damn morals!
Robguy: I think I have a solution for this. There will be another person starting in a month or two, and I can order their equipment now. PLENTY of time for me to ’switch out’ my laptop and monitor with the stuff I order.
Itchy: It really does suck to have a conscience! Drives me crazy sometimes.