Did something in particular inspire this short rant?

ya! A september apple event with no computer announcements following a WWDC event with no computer announcements.

Ah, I see. Yes, I was hoping to see some new MacBooks. Want one.

well the next likely date is Oct. 14th.

That's not too far out.

they will FINALLY update the mac mini then, but her expectations are low.

I was thinking about a mini, but my current laptop is nearly five and a half years old. So I will need to replace that one, too.