Friday, March 27, 2009

Problems with the Lappy 486..

So…
I’m having serious computer issues again. This is a recurring theme in my life that I am not a fan of. Recurring themes that are ok: Tex-Mex, mini-vacations, pedicures, etc. Not ok? Computers breaking, droughts, olives, etc.

Here’s the dilemma. Please let me know if you have any insight, opinions, whatnot. My little computer is fantastic. He's tiny, cute, lightweight, has an external D drive, etc. Just perfect for what I need. However… he’s stopped reading USB drives. This presents many problems: camera cords, memory card readers, that external D drive, external hard drive that I was about to purchase, etc. What do I do? I bought him last May, refurbished in Austin from a trusted store, as well as a brand-new copy of XP (because I refuse to use Vista). Is this something easily fixed? Do I need to start looking into draining my bank account? If so, do I go Mac or PC? Additionally, will I be able to get all my stuff off this computer if the ports can’t be fixed? These are questions I have. If you have an answer to ANY of them, please let me know.

In other news… it’s spring-ish! There’s some green stuff in various places in town! So that’s exciting.
Next post? My trip to a Chinese clinic. Spoiler alert: I survived.

4 comments:

rocket.queen. said...

You may be able to get another USP input port installed.


We've got little yellow flowers on trees on campus. It's refreshing with all the grey from winter/pollution.

rocket.queen. said...

We live (on campus for the time being, soon a block away) of the traditional Chinese Medical college. My husband teaches English here and next month I start teaching at a private school.

Does the staring ever stop? LOLOLOL

Anonymous said...

way to spoil the surprise.

Scott said...

once you go mac, you'll never go back

and the new macbook has slick aluminum casing

i don't know how to fix your problem, though