I griped already about the old flip-top monitor that is attached to my rather large laptop (17″ viewable!). The corruption of the screen has continued and an expert at school told me that I should think in terms of “weeks not months” before it goes kaput. So I took the plunge suggested by Aravis and others and purchased a new external monitor from CDW. It is a Planar 1700 and it comes with a 3-year comprehensive warranty (parts and labor). That means when it shits the bed in 2010 and the warranty has expired I can probably pick up what ever new fangled replacement for half the cost of a new one…does that make sense? This piece ran about $250 with 2nd day shipping FedEx, and I am very happy. With a little fiddling about I adjusted the screen rez and shut off the old damaged screen. I really like this much better, especially the added 2 inches of height. I think it’s better for my eyes.
I found a PC repair joint nearby who will babysit my Toshiba while I’m in Spain. They’ll give it a good cleaning, re-lube the CPU, and take the top of the clam off of the clamshell. I feel like I’m leaving the cat at the vet for a grooming and shots…When I come home, I’ll pick it up and slide the new monitor behind the keyboard, because to be honest, typing like this is apt to give me a sore neck. The picture above gives you a better idea of the situation.
Oh, I almost forgot…whose blog is that anyway?;)
Johnnboy
