On owning a six year old laptop
One of the annoying things about my computer is that when I type on a website that uses java/flash/whatever extensively, there is serious lag between my typing speed and how quickly the text appears onscreen. So, i find that I can't watch the screen while I'm typing, because the discrepancy between what I'm typing and what I'm seeing on the screen seriously throws me off. This of course leads to a lot of annoying typos...
A couple of months ago, I noticed that the screen of my computer is not as bright as it should be. It turns out that the earliest versions of the white iBooks had a design flaw that led to the power cable to the backlights to eventually be severed. Also, I had had this issue repaired (under warranty) something like five years ago. Naturally, Apple no longer services this model of computer.
So, I'm sitting here typing into an iBook that's hooked up to a cheap external monitor...that I can't look at while I'm typing, anyway.
Meh.
Rob
Labels: annoyances, computers
posted by Rob @ 8/09/2007 06:46:00 AM
2 Comments:
6 Year old laptop, that's nothing try owning a 17 year old dog.
It's hard on the family and tough to watch, she is mobile and thinks she's a pup when you pet her, she soon finds out that her old legs aren't up to what they used to do and flops down on the floor.
Picky eater and wants to go outside a lot; oh and get this has a boy friend down the street that visits. (talk about craddle snatcher).
- See ya round Rob
My best friend had a 17-year old dog. Good ol' Millie...couldn't see a thing, yet still somehow conveyed the "happy to see you again vibe." Between Millie and Boots (the 16-year-old cat), I think they had the Old Pets thingie covered.
Alas, my entire family is allergic to pet dander....
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