My “brush” with technology

*Sob* I don’t know what it is about tech gadgets. I almost always end up with lemons or stuff that just don’t work with my lifestyle. (Think about how many “working” phone units I have and how many of those I have actually not even used yet)

I’ve been wanting a small netbook (?) or mini laptop because I am so tired of lugging around a huge Mac book. I love Mac. Still do *I’ll always love Mac. There. I said it.*. But I wish they’d make something smaller. The Macbook Air seems perfect– except for the size, which is still quite big. I’m not talking about the thickness because the Air is a winner in the Slim category. I’m talking about the size of the laptop which would make it easy to slip into a woman’s bag– mine.

I actually ordered a small laptop through the kindness of a good friend. After almost 2 months of waiting, I finally got to pick up my new toy a few nights ago from this really nice guy who helped me get a good price for it. I was so excited because I waited soooo long for it, and now it has arrived! (Hehehe DH was aghast that I actually succumbed and got myself a Windows- based laptop– Hehehe he’s a Mac snob. Hmph!)

Anyway, when I got home, I quickly changed into house clothes, cleaned up, and jumped on the bed, ready to get acquainted with my newest toy. I managed to find the power button (yes, I told you, I’m not that smart when it comes to these gadgets). And I waited for the computer to start. In less than a minute, I get a message that asked me if I want the computer to operate normally or on safe mode. I chose “normally.” Waited. Then the error message came on. I blinked back and stared at the message.
I had to restart the computer since it shut down after I clicked on “ok” (after it went to another error message). Anyway, it became apparent that the laptop’s operating system was not installed properly hence the error message and the computer’s inability to complete the setup. *Sob* I haven’t even registered the laptop in my name 🙁 There is really a sense of urgency as to why I needed this gadget right away, and unfortunately we don’t have an external whatever-you-call-it gadget to reload the recovery disk *or whatever that’s called*. So there was really no way I could get the thing to work in time. 🙁

*Bawls* so, I decided to just return the otherwise beautiful piece of technology back to the manufacturer. There was a reason why I needed the gadget immediately and to wait for it to get fixed was a little out of the question for the time being. I was so, so sad. 🙁

So there’s my encounter with a non-Mac computer. I was tech heart- broken 🙁 I was hoping to have this new relationship with my new traveling laptop too 🙁 Before I chose this, I was also contemplating on another brand that offered a smaller laptop– also because I was getting a really sweet deal on it, but now I’m also thinking twice. I can’t handle 2 disappointments in one month when it comes to tech gadgets. I get frustrated easily (I have no patience with gadgets. Hehe there. The truth is out.)

I am still hoping a brand out there (a non- Mac) would make me have faith in a Windows- based operating system. I just really need a small one to put inside my bag so I can keep myself “wired” even while I’m not at home.

Steve Jobs— WHY can’t you just make a smaller laptop (not a thinner one)? I love my iPhone, but I need another gadget that would allow me to complete my writing assignments (without getting serious carpal tunnel syndrome), and also upload my photos from my camera so I can also update my blog whenever I can.

So to those tech- savvy readers out there who might read this post, please, please, can you give me suggestions on what mini laptop I should be getting– a windows- based mini or the Mac Book Air? Purpose of the computer: Upload photos from my camera, surf internet, use Microsoft Word for writing. Those are IT. *Sigh* right now, I am just way too confused 🙁

(lemon photo from Flickr user Yogi; mac air photo from apple.com)

x
Mrs.T