Another example of the current trend – I NEED MORE CHOICES. After all, the newest thing has got to be better than the one you just bought. Almost everything nowadays has dozens of variations to attract more buyers – sodas, power drinks, running shoes, cell phones, etc. Why not laptops?
She should write to Dear Abby or some other advice venue. I’m amazed at the number of people who ask questions about manners that (a) they should be capable of figuring out for themselves or (b) are so out of date as to be meaningless.
Superfrog almost 3 years ago
Tap the keys gently and it might recommend one.
Imagine almost 3 years ago
My old laptop was glad to retire.
Carl Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I usually shop for a new one when the old ones dead. If I can search on it it doesn’t need to be replaced.
Comics are the first thing to read almost 3 years ago
Yes!
dflak almost 3 years ago
Not at all, providing that you CAN shop on the old laptop.
PoochFan almost 3 years ago
AI isn’t bothered by it yet, but we’re getting there.
sandpiper almost 3 years ago
Another example of the current trend – I NEED MORE CHOICES. After all, the newest thing has got to be better than the one you just bought. Almost everything nowadays has dozens of variations to attract more buyers – sodas, power drinks, running shoes, cell phones, etc. Why not laptops?
Jeffin Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My laptop is a cat.
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 3 years ago
Explain to old laptop that you support responsible recycling.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Yes.. but you got to be sneaky and pretend it’s a gift for a friend, your hard drive will self destruct if the ruse is discovered.. be warned
cuzinron47 almost 3 years ago
Shop on your desktop so you don’t offend the laptop.
paullp Premium Member almost 3 years ago
She should write to Dear Abby or some other advice venue. I’m amazed at the number of people who ask questions about manners that (a) they should be capable of figuring out for themselves or (b) are so out of date as to be meaningless.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Not as long as you stay with the same brand. And it’s Apple. (I may be a bit biased.)
aussie399 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Some people really think like that!