Finally go the laptop computer I've been saving up to buy.
Picked up a Toshiba Satellite like this one.
Getting used to the different way of working a laptop vs. desk top is a touch challenging, but I think I'm getting there. We'll see.
Once I figure out how to post from the silly thing. I got this post started on it but had to hit the main machine to finish because it wouldn't upload the pic of the comp. It also has wind-ohs seven loaded on it and that is a lovely critter after finally getting used to "twista".
With luck, having the little guy handy, and not having to creep to the dungeon, you may start seeing more of me. Yep, just when you thought you would get lucky and be free from me.
Learning happens.
Hey!!! A Toshiba Satellite (vintage 1997 or 1998) was what I had. Wonder if Bogie still has it?
Glad to see you got there!
Posted by: Cop Car | April 14, 2012 at 06:36 PM
Congratulations! Bet you'll end up enjoying the heck out of it! Me, I'm still a MAC gal....
Posted by: martie | April 15, 2012 at 12:41 AM
CC - No, remember I told you that after it served time at WS's work, I gave it to a guy I worked with so his aunt had a computer to play games on?
WD - Glad you got the new computer. I haven't found much difference between twista (my home lap top) and W7 (lap top at work). For both laptops I got wireless mice becuase I just can't do the pad thing very well or quick.
I also got a keyboard for the work laptop as I need the number keypad (I deal with lots of numbers) and regular key spacing for quick typing. My home laptop has the number keypad - I specifically looked for that feature when I bought.
Posted by: bogie | April 15, 2012 at 05:45 AM
Bogie; that was part of the reason I got the Tosh was for the 10 key. I sacrificed getting an i7 and settled with the i5 to get the bigger screen. And, of the choices between the other two I liked (an HP and a Dull), the keyboard spacing was more comfy and more set up for touch. The others two were too tight and flat/square for my liking. But, yes, I did get a wireless mouse and keyboard...actually, we got a new set for Dudette and I took her old one.
Posted by: Wichi Dude | April 15, 2012 at 08:37 PM
You guys are nuts! I don't like the extra width required to accommodate the 10-key numerical pad. Of course, neither do I like the extra depth required to accommodate a stupid touchpad "mouse". If I want to get serious about inputs, I'll add what I need.
Posted by: Cop Car | April 21, 2012 at 02:29 PM
P.S. I did like the old Toshiba (thanks for reminding me, Bogie) because it had a tiny joystick mounted among the keys. Took up no room attall.
Posted by: Cop Car | April 21, 2012 at 02:30 PM
CC - when you are typing in numbers a lot (as I do - even on my home laptop), it is so much easier and faster to use the keypad. Also, since I got a 17" screen (can't see the 15 or 14" ones well enough, there is no extra width.
Posted by: bogie | April 22, 2012 at 04:57 AM