So, I have my computer back. It turns out that the damage they did while repairing it basically meant everything had to be replaced, so hard drive, RAM, and bottom panel aside, this is essentially a brand new machine.

Also tried out the new iPads while I was there since the last time I had tried one was about a year ago. They've improved them a great deal - I still want to see more improvement before I consider it more than a nifty gadget, and I'd never give up a full computer for one, but they're definitely improving, I could imagine having a business use them instead of computers for cost, space, and efficiency purposes.

Also picked up the Kid Icarus game I didn't even know had come out that I still had pre-reserved from way back. Why didn't anyone tell me that Gamestop isn't stocking used Gamecube stuff anymore? On the bright side though, that did mean I was about to snag a copy of Madden for $1.

And now it's time to find out if a first-generation iPod Touch can get a recent enough software update to run that ME3 thing.