FRIED!
Posted in Me and Mine
Jun. 8, 2008 at 14:34
by BrendaBee
Yep, I got fried in the last big thunder and lightning storm. I had left my computer on. I just forgot to turn it off. Anyhow, when I went back after the storm it was on and acting really, really weird: desktop rearranged, colors all different, and altho it would come on after two or three times of correctly following my instructions it would freeze. I think I read the Dummies book from front to back and tried everything I could think of and the book could suggest. This all punctuated with words I am not known to use often, and sometimes not even muttered but shouted at full voice. Nothing worked.My husband, Lew , made the final and most logical suggestion. This one worked very well. He told me to just go buy a new one. I did. The best deal was on line and so it will be a week or so before I have my own computer. Am sharing Lew's. This arrangement didn't work when he was sharing mine and is a bit of a hardship now. I don't think it will lead to divorce however.
I am able to keep up with e-mail and favorite blogs but not much else. So my fans and friends will be denied my wit and wisdom for a few days. Just hang in there Dear Ones, I shall return . BB
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Jun. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Dr. Mary JohnsonI just got a new one too. A monster HP laptop. And I am in love.
What did you get?
Posted by Dr. Mary Johnson
Jun. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Compaq desktop. This was the only one loaded with Windows XP Office. All the others had Windows Vista which is what the one that got fried had and I didn't care forVista at all.
I don't know that I have ever been in love with my toy, but I am indeed addicted. A day without the internet is simply not to be considered. It would no doubt tip me right over the edge!
I didn't have any luck with my HP's (have had 2) and both didn't last very long before thay cost me big for repairs. My last two have been Compaq'a and haven't had any problems. Costs so much to get repaired that is cheaper to just get a new one. Then I donate the old one to an outfit that repairs them and gives them to poor kids. Win-win. BB.
Posted by BrendaFayBowers
Jun. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Dr. Mary JohnsonThat's interesting. My first laptop was a Compac - and I had nothing but trouble with the thing - it was always in the shop. The Dell was a much better experience, but I still was not real happy with customer service. This time I also wanted something HUGE but portable. A friend has a 17" HP and (like me) is in total love. I bought mine (a 20.1" screen) through Best Buy and did the extended warranty/Geek squad thing - so we'll see how it goes.
I thought about getting a Mac - but I have many projects going on right now and did not want to learn a totally new operating system. Maybe later, I'll get a small one "for fun".
Posted by Dr. Mary Johnson
