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Jan 11 2009

Wireless Laptop rip-off

Published by ralphio under Computers Edit This

We purchased one of those tiny laptops and we think its the coolest thing. At first I was a little concerned about the small display but forget that. The picture is smaller but sharper and it is very easy on the eyes.
The only issue is the wireless internet. Even though the computer is wireless capable, ATT told us we have to purchase another USB card at $250 with rebate and a new two year committment.
I’m looking for some WIFI locations so I can tell ATT to take a hike.
Their wireless service promises 600 to 1200 kps speeds. That’s crap. It’s more like 25 to 120kps.
When I told that to one of their sales people he said it never goes up to 600 kps. The technology has not been perfected.
What a rip off.
I’m going to find something free.

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Jan 07 2009

Time for a new laptop

Published by ralphio under Computers Edit This

I’m going over to the target store to purchase a new laptop computer this week.
My 2001 toshiba finally gave me no choice. First the hard drive started to get corrupted.
Then the hinges went bad so I can’t use it unless it is propped up against something.
Then the electrical adapter cord stopped charging the thing. So, they got me.
I have to say it seems to have been good to me. For some reason though I feel like I should get another ten years out of it.
I guess a $700 laptop is not supposed to last more than about seven years.
I won’t miss some things about it though. It weighs a ton and causes me to slip and fall on the ice when I’m carrying it.
Plus it only has 240 MB Ram, so let’s face it…it’s a turtle.
I hope I can dig up the money soon. I won’t last long without a laptop.
When the battery is gone on this baby…that’s it!!
For a fitting end to a long love/hate relationship I am going to smash it into one thousand little pieces for the aggravation.
Arghh!

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