Comments on I Used To Be Witty ...: SOS: Send computer help

I have a Lenova Think Pad from work. It takes AGE...

2009-01-06T12:29:27.628-05:00

I have a Lenova Think Pad from work. It takes AGES to boot up but other than that it's been a good machine.

One word: Mac

2009-01-05T22:37:49.069-05:00

One word: Mac

Beth - I'd love a MAC, just not sure I'm gonna she...

2009-01-05T20:58:27.105-05:00

Beth - I'd love a MAC, just not sure I'm gonna shell out the $. Plus, that means learning a new operating systems and I'm not sure I am that ambitious.

Cate - They had some of those on Consumer Reports with good ratings. Just how good of a deal can you get me? LOL!

Jeanne - Oh, this computer is a TOOL alright, just not the kind you are talking about.

Goddess - I am going to do that from Day one with the new computer - initate it with scare tactics.

Oh that's no fun! I hope you find something you li...

2009-01-05T20:18:31.858-05:00

Oh that's no fun! I hope you find something you like.

Not sure if you remember my post about the virus t...

2009-01-05T13:34:42.334-05:00

Not sure if you remember my post about the virus that ate my computer, but I, too, am having computer issues. It's a great way to say hello to the first monday of the new year, huh? I say get a new computer. One without a virus ;-)

There ought to be some kind of sacrificial ceremon...

2009-01-05T09:09:43.960-05:00

There ought to be some kind of sacrificial ceremony to conduct to keep our friend the computer in a happy state. Maybe handwriting pages of notes and then ripping them up while the computer looks on? Yeah. I didn't get enough sleep.

Even though I, theoretically, know something about...

2009-01-05T07:24:15.314-05:00

Even though I, theoretically, know something about computers, I freaking HATE it when anything goes wrong with my machine. (That's what we professionals call them, you know -- "machines," as in "nice machine" and "what's wrong with your machine?") Becuase a computer is a tool, and I don't want to spend time fixing a tool -- a tool is supposed to build and/or fix other things!

you should get a triple e pc. they are a laptop (s...

2009-01-05T03:49:39.336-05:00

you should get a triple e pc. they are a laptop (sorry) but they are really really small. it's exactly the same as a normal laptop except for the novelty of being tiny!
good luck in your computer search!

Oh man, I hate computer problems. I'm usually a su...

2009-01-05T00:57:53.960-05:00

Oh man, I hate computer problems. I'm usually a super patient person, but when my computer throws a fit, I want to toss it out the window within seconds... So, I totally sympathize with your loss & congratulate you on your new, well behaved computer at the same time.

And, Crazy Mo - I absolutely laughed my ass off when I saw your verification word:

fis - Swedish for fart
job - means the same in both languages.

:D

Have you checked with the computer mfg tech people...

2009-01-05T00:56:27.312-05:00

Have you checked with the computer mfg tech people to see if they can help?

I had a desktop that had a lot of problems. Original warranty was expired. Purchased new one after expiration and went thru months of problems. Ended up getting brand new awesome computer from HP.

I've learned a lesson - keep my warranty up to date!

Lyndsay, your so my husband (computer genius to th...

2009-01-04T23:49:27.168-05:00

Lyndsay, your so my husband (computer genius to the planet me)...I turn into a 3 year old with a broken toy and run crying to him to fix it.

:)

Check out Lenovo laptops - they used to be IBM. L...

2009-01-04T22:50:51.733-05:00

Check out Lenovo laptops - they used to be IBM. Lemme know if you see something you like because it's possible I know someone who knows someone...

I did take up a career in IT and I have fewer brain cells than me. Aren't you glad you didn't call tech support and get me on the other end?

BUY A MAC!We don't have one because our last two l...

2009-01-04T22:45:03.083-05:00

BUY A MAC!

We don't have one because our last two laptop purchases have pretty much been emergencies...uh, like yours. We didn't want to shell out the $ for a Mac, but they are getting cheaper, and I want one. My dad & sister have both converted.

Crazy Mo - You crack me up! It's not an easy job ...

2009-01-04T22:41:43.429-05:00

Crazy Mo - You crack me up! It's not an easy job making me laugh tonight. I'm so adding fisjob into my vocab!

Having just bought a new desktop, I have to admit ...

2009-01-04T22:39:17.005-05:00

Having just bought a new desktop, I have to admit I'm reading your post and thanking the gods I didn't buy a laptop! Sorry about your loss. We'll have a lovely memorial service for your laptop. We'll all post sentiments on your blog ... I knew Lappy when ...

(Verification word: fisjob. I tried to fix my laptop, but it ended up being a fisjob.)

So sorry to hear about the computer problems! Sadl...

2009-01-04T22:31:33.480-05:00

So sorry to hear about the computer problems! Sadly, my priorities would be about the same.

It must be in the air. I just spent 3 hours at my...

2009-01-04T22:28:21.895-05:00

It must be in the air. I just spent 3 hours at my girlfriends house trying to set up her new laptop to the internet. I couldn't, then, I somehow lost her broadband set-up on her main computer... she now has NO internet. Good thing I don't charge anything. Good Kuck with yours!