The Finite

Well, this was worth two hours.

Remember, adults. Never get rid of your old Knex and Legos. They may come in handy in unexpected ways.

The time has come, for me again
To think of mobile computing
for blogging, writing, powerpoint
and GIMPing of new memes
But on what device they shall be wrought?
And how big a screen?

But wait a tick, you readers cry
If I recall your last
You purchased a Google Nexus
And were quite fond of that
Alas, though I like it, say I
Some things it sorely lacks

Android’s good, surely said
But what I chiefly need,
Is my goddamn cursor back,
Compatibility and speed
Because cool a tablet was to have
It’s not the same without keys

Then what of this tablet you rushed to buy
So quick when Bender died?
What use remains for that device?
Where will it be applied?
My white coat pocket, the perfect size
As reference, to be my guide

On rounds, the size lends itself
to be much easier to eye
I surely need to use it well
til I am less untried
Few things exist, without a doubt
That Medscape can’t provide

And so this laptop I now need
Which model will I buy?
Windows 7 or Windows 8?
(Ubuntu, I reply)
As long as it’s not a Celeron
Any specs I will abide

So I embark on this quest
Setting turkey, pie aside
At the Rolling Meadows Staples store
At 8 on Thursday night
And all this time will only think
“They better save me pie.”