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So, I now have a new computer. I finally replaced the old one I had that ran Windows98. It actually wasn't doing too bad, it ran well for what it was, but I wanted something new and to splurge on myself. Also got a 21 inch flatscreen to go with it.
Just finished copying over virtually all of the old data from my old one, using a IDE HD enclosure. Probably a lot of it can be scrapped, but I'm a digital packrat. Some of it was important though, and some was easier than I thought - making my new mail program get all the settings and saved messages of the old one, for example, just copying one folder over. Thanks, Thunderbird!
Major positive I've noticed so far? It's much quieter. My old computer had a slight whine to it that I could cope with normally, but on certain days when I already wasn't feeling well it could spark a headache or nausea. I suspect this one might not have that problem. Also, as mentioned in a previous entry, it doesn't throw up interference for my TV signal, so clearer reception.
One annoyance - this keyboard sucks, the left shift-key is cut in half so they can put a key that does "\" when I press it. I use the left shift key a lot, and I keep hitting the wrong half. Maybe I'll just throw up that old USB keyboard that was annoying me on my other computer and hope it's not as much of a problem on this one (since I don't have to bend the cord as much).
Otherwise though, I'm quite pleased with it.
Just finished copying over virtually all of the old data from my old one, using a IDE HD enclosure. Probably a lot of it can be scrapped, but I'm a digital packrat. Some of it was important though, and some was easier than I thought - making my new mail program get all the settings and saved messages of the old one, for example, just copying one folder over. Thanks, Thunderbird!
Major positive I've noticed so far? It's much quieter. My old computer had a slight whine to it that I could cope with normally, but on certain days when I already wasn't feeling well it could spark a headache or nausea. I suspect this one might not have that problem. Also, as mentioned in a previous entry, it doesn't throw up interference for my TV signal, so clearer reception.
One annoyance - this keyboard sucks, the left shift-key is cut in half so they can put a key that does "\" when I press it. I use the left shift key a lot, and I keep hitting the wrong half. Maybe I'll just throw up that old USB keyboard that was annoying me on my other computer and hope it's not as much of a problem on this one (since I don't have to bend the cord as much).
Otherwise though, I'm quite pleased with it.
