tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739922321557827659.post7235904877242333347..comments2023-06-15T15:16:23.591+01:00Comments on threadnoodle: HardwareIzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032407776491997007noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739922321557827659.post-41971874332835985452018-10-07T12:41:02.237+01:002018-10-07T12:41:02.237+01:00I concluded I spent more time cursing and turning ...I concluded I spent more time cursing and turning it off and on again or watching the whirl of doom than actually doing anything constructive, so I didn’t have much choice in the end. We have a fantastic computer shop in Lewes who sell 'returns' - someone buys a new one from a high street chain, changes their mind within 14 days and returns it, but the chain can’t sell it again. So our shop buys the returns from the chain, upgrades bits and bobs eg processor, and sells them on. Cheaper than brand new, comes with year's guarantee, and actually better than new because of upgraded bits. There's bound to be something similar near you.Izhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032407776491997007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739922321557827659.post-23935230081041579102018-10-07T12:35:49.533+01:002018-10-07T12:35:49.533+01:00It’s been fairly stressy, but we’re in "accep...It’s been fairly stressy, but we’re in "acceptance" mode now!Izhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032407776491997007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739922321557827659.post-25592254255083914922018-10-04T17:34:02.904+01:002018-10-04T17:34:02.904+01:00I'm still struggling with my old laptop that d...I'm still struggling with my old laptop that decides whether it will run and at what speed entirely on a whim unbeknown to me. I can't face the pain (or expense) of a new one right now.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739922321557827659.post-79091599696237429262018-10-02T17:47:48.269+01:002018-10-02T17:47:48.269+01:00Oh, my goodness, what a chapter of adventures!Oh, my goodness, what a chapter of adventures!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322676800314521539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739922321557827659.post-82684261433003284662018-10-02T13:35:53.137+01:002018-10-02T13:35:53.137+01:00It’s a good idea, but the old one was in many many...It’s a good idea, but the old one was in many many pieces by the time I left the shop (!) They’ll recycle all the components for me, but gave me the hard drive for data protection purposes. Izhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032407776491997007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739922321557827659.post-86453918463645010962018-10-02T13:14:09.885+01:002018-10-02T13:14:09.885+01:00Congrats on your new laptop... wonder if your scho...Congrats on your new laptop... wonder if your schools have classes in computer repair? Maybe you could donate the old one to one for them to practice what they learn? Otherwise, we have recycling programs here that break down old computer equipment to scavenge what parts can be reused... anything like that where you are?Judy Sall Fiber Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172226619205640720noreply@blogger.com