tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175408984069796542.post1782026350663487213..comments2023-04-10T06:42:44.471-04:00Comments on Literary Snippets: My Shiny New Laptop by David N. WalkerGary Gauthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01939746775173387425noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175408984069796542.post-88308090210552589872012-03-10T22:47:07.226-05:002012-03-10T22:47:07.226-05:00You're not as tech-challenged as you try to ma...You're not as tech-challenged as you try to make us believe, David. *wink* Glad you have a shiny new toy to play with.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483155084066195466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175408984069796542.post-60560907270455180372012-03-09T19:27:37.466-05:002012-03-09T19:27:37.466-05:00David, you totally made me chuckle! It's not ...David, you totally made me chuckle! It's not just you, by the way. I have a hard time with all things tech-y, and I'm the most tech-y in my family! Being a writer and having to all the social media stuff has been a steep learning curve, for sure! Enjoy your new laptop on Saturday - I bet everyone will have computer envy!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175408984069796542.post-39165195799472117982012-03-09T17:57:46.888-05:002012-03-09T17:57:46.888-05:00Congrats David! Having just gone through a similar...Congrats David! Having just gone through a similar experience I can tell ya I am in love with my shiny new toy, even though mine is more "new-to-me" than actually new : ). And I didn't laugh when you said getting a new computer was a stressful experience. I am the same way, embarrassing as that is for someone who works in IT to admit. I get attached to my home computers. They become part of my creative ritual. Rebuilding that relationship with a new one always takes a little time for me.Pam Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16328439893859804622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175408984069796542.post-17745409117684599562012-03-09T16:01:39.355-05:002012-03-09T16:01:39.355-05:00For a computer gal like me, I love posts like this...For a computer gal like me, I love posts like this. :-)<br /><br />I hope you take a picture of Kristen's face when she sees your big shiny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175408984069796542.post-68694983434115939272012-03-09T11:53:23.905-05:002012-03-09T11:53:23.905-05:00ROFL. I'm not big on change when it comes to c...ROFL. I'm not big on change when it comes to computers and such either. It took me a long time to finally decide I wanted a laptop in addition to my ancient desktop. Now, I pretty much use my laptop exclusively. The thought of switching to something else gives me hives...especially the thought of switching to a Mac. I love my iPhone and iPad...but I just can't handle the idea of switching from a PC to a Mac. :DSonia G Medeiroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769867586033748973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175408984069796542.post-33145089461831002412012-03-09T10:03:43.790-05:002012-03-09T10:03:43.790-05:00Thanks for each of your comments. I wish Blogspot ...Thanks for each of your comments. I wish Blogspot allowed individual replies after each comment, but it doesn't, so thanks.<br /><br />BTW, I did fix the glitch in the link.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175408984069796542.post-90771280028416068722012-03-09T09:14:21.762-05:002012-03-09T09:14:21.762-05:00I'm happy to have have you as my guest David. ...I'm happy to have have you as my guest David. I have a six months old laptop and for some reason, it feels kind of old. Technology is funny like that. My two year old IPad is almost ancient.Gary Gauthierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939746775173387425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175408984069796542.post-14487041529820668132012-03-09T08:52:44.433-05:002012-03-09T08:52:44.433-05:00Ok, David, further evidence that we are best frien...Ok, David, further evidence that we are best friends. LOL. My computer in college was a giant clunky thing that could never connect, had to be completely wiped and rewritten at least twice while I lived in the dorms and worked as well as "a loaf of bread or a box of sticks" according to my roommate. I used graduation money to buy a new laptop, and wouldn't you know it, four years later, I'm thinking I need another new one! But think of getting a new computer as a way of making life easier for you! When I do eventually get one, I want one that is lighter for travel so I don't get a back ache every time I want to walk to the coffee shop or library to write. Maybe then it won't feel so daunting.Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12174957456720314423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175408984069796542.post-41735847694985679502012-03-09T08:07:06.294-05:002012-03-09T08:07:06.294-05:00I wish I could be at WWBC to see the shine on your...I wish I could be at WWBC to see the shine on your nifty new computer, David.<br /><br />It took a bit of bopping to find you, btw. The link on your site returns an ERROR 404 BIG AND BOLD.<br /><br />I blame my half-caffeinated brain for thinking it was the beginning of your post on computers. And, trying to scroll down to your words of wisdom.<br /><br />My 3.5 year-old computer -- aptly dubbed Huey P. ACKard began to feel his age over 2 years ago. I keep up my love/hate relationship with the Geek Squad. HATE that most problems can't be fixed on site, and Huey gets shipped by pony-express to their hospital in Kentucky.<br /><br />Still debating the Apple route for my next one. I'll email you when I go shopping to discover why you chose the PC route again.<br /><br />May you and Lenny O. VOcation live long and prosper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175408984069796542.post-9957842844541534812012-03-09T06:55:52.074-05:002012-03-09T06:55:52.074-05:00Thanks for hosting me today, Gary.Thanks for hosting me today, Gary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com