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p01ntbLanK

macrumors newbie
Jul 10, 2007
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Okie-dokie.

First off, I wasn't expecting this Christmas to be as big as past ones. And for the most part, it wasn't. However, I'm still incredibly thankful for everything I received.

My mom bought me a Logitech G9 laser mouse which I had asked for. I've gone through about five mice in the last two years, and have yet to find one I liked. The last being the Apple Mighty Mouse; which was fantastic at first, but slowly became quite the nuisance between a funky scroll ball, a sticky undersurface, and an inability to left and right click at the same time. This mouse is a VAST improvement! (3000DPI, teflon feet, 9? buttons, frictionless scroll ball, custom weights and widths, etc) She also got me the Wave Keyboard from Logitech. I cannot stress how much this keyboard has improved my typing efficiency. One of my dorm buddies in college got it and preached me for days before I finally tried it, and he was right, it's a fantastic keyboard. Again, I'm moving away from two Logitech keyboards, a MS keyboard, and an Apple Bluetooth keyboard. She got me Mass Effect for Xbox 360. Funny, I really didn't expect a game this year, as I hadn't asked for any, knowing money was tight... but, she surprised me. I had really fallen in love with my GF's Agent 18 case for her iPhone, but I wanted white... which was never in stock. My mom ordered it online. And finally, my "big gift" that I had wanted; Shure SCL3 sound isolating earphones. These earbuds have INCREDIBLE sound quality. Granted, I'm no huge audiophile... but I can certainly tell a distinction between good sound a great sound... and these fall in the latter category. I'm very happy with them!

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From my grandparents and aunts/uncles/cousins, I got a $100 Visa giftcard, a few collared shirts, a couple pairs of Levi's, a Halo T-shirt, some Nintendo pants, and various other goodies like candy, toys, Mizzou/dorm stuff, etc...

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And finally, my GF got me the Seasons 1-5 collector's boxset of 24 that includes a behind the scenes book and CTU t-shirt; and all five seasons in a collector's metal briefcase. I was quite impressed... because she kept bugging me about what I wanted, and I told her I just wanted it to be a surprise; that she should know me well enough. She did great!

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... and that's my essay...



What iPhone case is that? Agent 18 what? On their site they have the eco shield..the iphone shield..and some diamond something. Which is the one you have. I really like how it looks. I think it may be the iPhone shield because thats the only one on their site that is white, but you said that ur GF has a black one, which the iphone shield is not even offered it.. so then it might be the ecoshield which comes in black, but not white. it comes in natural which is an off-white, which doesnt look as good. So what is the case thats in the picture? Thanks.
 

jolton

macrumors member
Mar 9, 2006
85
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Here was my Christmas present:


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jolton

macrumors member
Mar 9, 2006
85
0
You got a toddler for Christmas?!? How long was your Wife pregnant? :D

P.S. I think he's a little young to be shaving! :eek:

Actually, I think he was about to shave Elmo. If you look closely you can see that Elmo is unconscious on the ground from being tickled too much.
 

mattcube64

macrumors 65816
May 21, 2006
1,297
115
Missouri
What iPhone case is that? Agent 18 what? On their site they have the eco shield..the iphone shield..and some diamond something. Which is the one you have. I really like how it looks. I think it may be the iPhone shield because thats the only one on their site that is white, but you said that ur GF has a black one, which the iphone shield is not even offered it.. so then it might be the ecoshield which comes in black, but not white. it comes in natural which is an off-white, which doesnt look as good. So what is the case thats in the picture? Thanks.


Hey, the iPhone shield and the iPhone eco-shield are the same case, except the eco-shield (the black one) is made out of recycled components, while the regular one isn't. So, I have the White iPhone Shield, and my GF has the Black iPhone Eco Shield. They both look the same (except the color, and I think the black eco one has a picture of a tree on the back). I hope that helps!
 

cleanup

macrumors 68030
Jun 26, 2005
2,643
10
Toronto
Too lazy to post pictures atm, but I received from my family:

new classical guitar (just a cheap no-name one to fool around with)
Samsung NV8 (love this camera!)
cash (which i used to buy other people presents, haha)

present to myself: a nice watch from Patek Philippe

I'm yet to receive gifts from people back home because I'm visiting my parents atm. We'll see what I get then. I don't expect too much from poor students though! i love it when people make stuff for me. some people here get so much nice stuff! you guys should count your blessings :)
 

Mac-Addict

macrumors 65816
Aug 30, 2006
1,424
4
London
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iPod touch 16gb, Universal dock, Nikon D40 D-Link 7 Port USB hub, Hamastart 75 tripod, MX Revolution, iSee contour iPod case and a few other things like a little remote controlled helicopter and a poster.
 

termina3

macrumors 65816
Jul 16, 2007
1,078
1
TX
present to myself: a nice watch from Patek Philippe

That's one hell of a self-present.

I've always seen Phillippe's as watches that you only wear on special occasions (black/white tie dinners, big board meetings, etc.)... And only receive at special junctures (friends get 'em for HS graduation; making that first $1B deal; gaining partner status at a big firm)

That said, I assume you have a rolex for everyday at the office and an omega or tag for when you're on the boat (i.e. in action)?
 

cleanup

macrumors 68030
Jun 26, 2005
2,643
10
Toronto
Damn! Found out! haha

Well, I'm visiting myp arents in Shanghai. Fake Patek watches are a dime a dozen here. Mine cost about $15.
 

Gordy

macrumors 6502a
May 22, 2005
663
0
Bristol, UK
Its a good mouse and if you want it go ahead.

Another thing that pushed me towards the MX 1000 is that user feedback seemed to favour it more than the Revolution and the MX1000 got an Editors Choice from CNet whilst the Revolution didn't

I've got both the mx1000 and the rev and the revolutions is the best by a mile. Only thing that it is worse on is the battery life.

I've also got one of the vx nano's and you simply cannot believe how small it is hehe.
 

termina3

macrumors 65816
Jul 16, 2007
1,078
1
TX
Damn! Found out! haha

Well, I'm visiting myp arents [sic] in Shanghai. Fake Patek watches are a dime a dozen here. Mine cost about $15.

Ah, that makes much more sense.

That said, I do know a Amex black card toting doctor who has quite the collection of watches (and suits, and cars, etc--he's also great on the grill with a tenderloin)... he might live by the previously mentioned rule "Philippe-special, Rolex-everyday, Omega-diving"
 

JohnnyQuest

macrumors 68000
May 25, 2006
1,529
393
I received a 16GB iPod touch, a Norelco Arcitec, a Canon Rebel XTi (which I used to take the pictures), and some money. I was quite pleased :)
 

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termina3

macrumors 65816
Jul 16, 2007
1,078
1
TX
haha, more like, close to 1.4 million. Bugatti Veyron

Isn't that the one with like V18 or V22 or something insane? I saw it on "the telly" while watching that British car show. Amazing car.

(If you actually own it, congratulations!)

WHAT THE !@#$%^! $#!^ :eek: :eek: :eek:

I think he was kidding about buying himself that. Mocking the Philippe post we saw earlier perhaps?
 
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