Based on Actual Events

You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht

(Carly Simon. "You're So Vain". No Secrets. Elektra, 1972)

Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a 27" iMac! (And you should feel proud.) Now is time to unpack your quality computer.

Once you open the box, you will find a smaller, white box. This will contain your keyboard, mouse and power cord (Note: power is the only thing that needs a cable. How awesome is THAT!). Set this aside for now.

Next, you will want to remove the Styrofoam spacer that protects the top of your fine computer. Set it aside.

At this point, you will want to (subtly) draw the attention of everyone in the room as you slowly lift your iMac from the box and carefully place it on the table.

Return the top piece of foam to the box and set aside.

Now, the unveiling. Be sure everyone is still watching. Clearing your throat may help. Carefully, with smug reverence, remove the cloth (that's right, cloth! No tacky plastic for you!) from the screen.

Carefully fold the cloth sack and gently place it in the box. You will need it again latter.

Open the white box and retrieve your keyboard.

Cleverly, beneath where your keyboard sits is a compartment for your mouse. True Apple ingenuity.

Retrieve your mouse and remove it from its mouse cozy. Place the cozy back in the box.

Place the keyboard and mouse in front of the system. As noted earlier, there are no tacky cables to connect and get in the way. (You may wish to consult a Feng shui chart for optimal placement.)

Remover the All Things Mac pack from the box. We know you don't need it as a seasoned and loyal Mac user, but under it you will find the power cable. The cable connects at the center of the unit, but don't worry, the Apple engineers have designed the stand with a convenient hole so the cable can run straight. Elegance, my friend, is designed into even the most utilitarian feature.

Place the All Things Mac packet back into the box, close it up and place it gently into the main box.

Once you have plugged in your iMac, take the seat of honor in front of it and power on (The power switch is on the back toward the bottom on the left side, but you knew that). A chorus on angels shall sing your praises as the unit powers on.

Power on your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse and give the mouse a click to sync up with your iMac.

There it is. The glory of your 27" Apple iMac before you, ready to enjoy.

Now, go to the barista and order your venti soy decaf latte, smug in the knowledge that you have the best computer in Starbucks.