He REALLY Wants a Mac
09/19/2006 23:26 Filed in: Technology
Last year, I posted a photograph I took of two adolescents asking for money and promising nothing in return. I remarked, "At last a forthright panhandler!"
Well, this post is regarding something similar. My former student Josh Clark is pulling a stunt just goofy enough that it might work out. I'm sure you've seen those ads for a free iPod or a free Mac. But if you've actually tried to get one, you have to sign up for a kabillion credit cards and clubs that I'm sure very few are persistent enough to actually get any free equipment.
So, Josh here--he's smarter than that. Why fool with the gimmicks when you can simply create your own? Josh is simply asking you give him a dollar to go to his Mac. Yep, one buck. And in return? Well you get your name on a list of contributors and that's about it. That and the assurance that you're helping out a gooberhead college student.
He's even got his own website, "IReallyWantaMac.com." On the site, Josh explains it this way:
The Mac he lists is a black MacBook, reasonably configured, so he's not being greedy. Basically, Josh needs about $1,800 to cover the MacBook, tax, and extended warranty (something I always recommend with portables).
Go to Josh's website and help him out. I can vouch for Josh that he's a good fellow.
And it's only a buck: www.IReallyWantaMac.com
So, Josh here--he's smarter than that. Why fool with the gimmicks when you can simply create your own? Josh is simply asking you give him a dollar to go to his Mac. Yep, one buck. And in return? Well you get your name on a list of contributors and that's about it. That and the assurance that you're helping out a gooberhead college student.
He's even got his own website, "IReallyWantaMac.com." On the site, Josh explains it this way:
The short story is: I really, really want a Mac.
The problem is this: I’m a poor college student. Ramen noodles, the whole bit. No way I can afford a new computer anytime soon.
The solution: I want as many people as possible to stop by this site and send me a dollar. If I get 1,868 people to do that, I’ll buy a Mac. I know, I’m crazy.
I believe there are a lot of generous people in the world. But also, it’s just a dollar. That’s the tax on a DVD movie. Your wallet won’t feel any lighter without it, but it would make a big difference for me.
How this all works: If you donate a dollar (or more) to the I Really Want a Mac fund, your name, city & state, and a link to your website will be posted on The List (unless you really don’t want it there).
Go to Josh's website and help him out. I can vouch for Josh that he's a good fellow.
And it's only a buck: www.IReallyWantaMac.com