My previous computer was a Dell. It was state-of-the-art when I bought it, though it was superseded within about two months. I used to joke that it could do everything but make the tea, and that was only because I didn't have the right attachment... The Dell lasted for ten years. No problems with either the keyboard or the mouse...
The keyboard on my new computer lasted about six months. To be fair, this was due to the cat being sick on it. The fact that this contributed to the worst birthday I've had in a long time just added insult to injury. Luckily I hadn't disposed of the Dell keyboard...
Over the past month or so, I've been having problems with my mouse. It has been sticking and unresponsive, and I've opened it up and removed bits of fluff, and polished the ball... yesterday it really seized up. I found it difficult to edit my photos, and I calculated that blogging took about half an hour longer than usual because I couldn't get the mouse to work properly. So today I went round to PC World to buy a new mouse. I decided a new keyboard was in order as well...It does make me wonder if manufacturers are skimping somewhere in production, given that mouse number 1 lasted 10 years and mouse number 2 lasted 10 months...
I have to admit that I am computer illiterate..When I phoned for help oneday the tech said, 'tell me what you see in your window?'
ReplyDeleteI thought the man was bonkers!
So I replied with great irritation, 'I see roses, a tree, the letter box. Now tell me what does THAT have to do with my computer?' LOL!
And NO I dont know how to work a mobile either LOL!
In fun,
Marie
Mac, may I recommend an optical mouse? They eliminate the need of cleaning and have no moveable parts.
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The company I work for invented optical mice technology, so forgive the plug... but they really do work!
Mac, evidently you hadn't see the old IBM FRU (Field Replacement Unit) service memo. This really was an actual IBM memo - I'd first seen it in the mid 80s and found it preserved here.
ReplyDeleteBTW, it's called "planned obsolescence."
Actually, I like the mouse in the photo best. :)
ReplyDeleteHaving spent several years helping to run a pet shop, I'm sorry to say your cordless mouse won't work. It's a hamster. They have a dislike of making themselves useful.
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