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KtownScroller · 06-30-2009, 12:41 AM

Well Shawn... Maybe the power supply was going bad all along and when it did it took the hard drive with it? I wish you were closer... I'd love to look at your computer. Let us know how you make out with the trashed machine. Inquiring minds want to know!

Scrolling Days · 06-30-2009, 05:42 AM

Yeah, I wish you lived closer, too, Rick!

Anyways, I'm up and running again. I bought a new Gateway laptop at Best Buy today. It's a dual processor, 2.2 GHz, 4GB RAM, 360 GB HDD. The price seemed right at $479.

Now I just have to get used to this smaller 15.6 inch screen and this $%&*@ touchpad (my external mouse has a PS/2 connection and the laptop only takes USB's. I'll have to pick up a new mouse (maybe wireless) as soon as I can.

I think I'll set it up so that I can use my old 20" monitor when I'm not on the go.

Thanks for the advice, guys. I'll let you know what happens with my old one. A guy at a local store said he'll check out the hard drive for me.

jim_mex · 06-30-2009, 12:49 PM

Hi Shawn - congrats on the new purchase

Ref your mouse - wireless is the way to go, much more convenient so long as you always have spare batteries handy. I use rechargeable ones and with constant use they last be around 3 - 4 weeks before they need replacing. However, if you like your old mouse you can pick up a PS2 to USB converter from most decent computer shops

Setting up your 20" monitor is a good idea, in fact if you extend your laptop screen onto it you'll have a much bigger desktop. I occasionally do translation work and its real handy to have the original doc on one screen and the one I'm working on on the other.

A couple more comments, laptops can warm up if left on for long periods of time - mine is on 24/7 - so to help prevent overheating I have mine raised up an inch on wooden spacers so air can flow underneath. A purchase I'd also recommend if you are going to use your laptop a lot as a desktop is a comfortable external keyboard.

Finally think serious about switching to a wireless modem so you are not connecting your internet line into the lap - this is definitely my number one recommendation!

PS . and dont forget to back up your data regularly, eh!

Good luck!

scrollpup · 06-30-2009, 04:27 PM

Welcome back Shawn!!! Glad your back in the modern world again (hehehe).

Jerry

06-30-2009, 12:41 AM	#11
KtownScroller So much better :) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,662	Well Shawn... Maybe the power supply was going bad all along and when it did it took the hard drive with it? I wish you were closer... I'd love to look at your computer. Let us know how you make out with the trashed machine. Inquiring minds want to know! __________________ - Rick

06-30-2009, 05:42 AM	#12
Scrolling Days Jigsaw Puzzle Maker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Along the Lower Niagara River Posts: 1,214 Blog Entries: 5	Yeah, I wish you lived closer, too, Rick! Anyways, I'm up and running again. I bought a new Gateway laptop at Best Buy today. It's a dual processor, 2.2 GHz, 4GB RAM, 360 GB HDD. The price seemed right at $479. Now I just have to get used to this smaller 15.6 inch screen and this $%&*@ touchpad (my external mouse has a PS/2 connection and the laptop only takes USB's. I'll have to pick up a new mouse (maybe wireless) as soon as I can. I think I'll set it up so that I can use my old 20" monitor when I'm not on the go. Thanks for the advice, guys. I'll let you know what happens with my old one. A guy at a local store said he'll check out the hard drive for me. __________________ Shawn Ferguson Come visit at The Ferguson Puzzle Company !

06-30-2009, 12:49 PM	#13
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 1,788	Hi Shawn - congrats on the new purchase Ref your mouse - wireless is the way to go, much more convenient so long as you always have spare batteries handy. I use rechargeable ones and with constant use they last be around 3 - 4 weeks before they need replacing. However, if you like your old mouse you can pick up a PS2 to USB converter from most decent computer shops Setting up your 20" monitor is a good idea, in fact if you extend your laptop screen onto it you'll have a much bigger desktop. I occasionally do translation work and its real handy to have the original doc on one screen and the one I'm working on on the other. A couple more comments, laptops can warm up if left on for long periods of time - mine is on 24/7 - so to help prevent overheating I have mine raised up an inch on wooden spacers so air can flow underneath. A purchase I'd also recommend if you are going to use your laptop a lot as a desktop is a comfortable external keyboard. Finally think serious about switching to a wireless modem so you are not connecting your internet line into the lap - this is definitely my number one recommendation! PS . and dont forget to back up your data regularly, eh! Good luck! __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein

06-30-2009, 04:27 PM	#14
scrollpup Avatar by Casey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hot Springs,Arkansas Posts: 1,732	Welcome back Shawn!!! Glad your back in the modern world again (hehehe). Jerry __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right....they just even the score...

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