I like shopping sometimes -- when I don't really need something specific because then it becomes a chore.
Recently I have noticed some signs that my ten year old laptop is showing its age. Maybe computers age on a dog kind of scale? Anyway Don has been encouraging me to get a new one.
This is the kind of shopping a really, really hate -- too many choices to even narrow down to something specific. Don was having trouble understanding my reluctance, "It's not like you can't afford a new laptop." But that is not my issue. It's too overwhelming a task in my mind. RAMs and gigabytes and speeds and too many numbers. Makes my brain hurt from the non-caring.
Don LOVES doing this kind of research and then hunting down the best available bargain. But he says, "I don't want to tell you what to do."
Generally, that is a good impulse but in this instance, "Please, please, please, do your research thing and tell me what to buy. This is what I am willing to pay and this is what I need a computer to do."
He's on the case. I'll have a new laptop soon. I wonder what it will be. And hope it won't be too majorly steep of a learning curve.
He reminds me of David, always wanting to shop online for the best bargain and deal. Good luck, Olga.
ReplyDeleteI do understand. We have a laptop that is probably going to be showing it's age soon. And recently we got a Dell catalog in the mail with all the new laptops available. I showed it to DH and said, "how in the world does one know which one to get?" When the time comes, I think we will simply ask our grandson.
ReplyDeleteGigi--Don is definitely a numbers guy like David.
ReplyDeleteRian--It is a good thing to have someone to guide us through these decision. It can be so overwhelming.
Oh yes, let him do it. If I had a volunteer for that chore, I'd go for it. Just sit back and give him the wheel.
ReplyDeleteI like our MS surface (microsoft) if you are a Windows gal.
ReplyDeleteI am certain Don will get you what you need. Sometmes like you, I want to be told - IF I ask that. :-)
We bought new computers about a year and a half ago, a desk top and a lap top. Starting with what you want it to do is a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI read on line ratings from neutral sources. Then simple things like how many ports does it have. Don't sacrifice best quality for best price.
But do have fun learning all the new stuff.
My son is my go-to when it comes to shopping for a new laptop. He won't let the salespeople convince me I need things I really don't. My favorite feature of this current laptop is the touch screen. No need for an external mouse, and I rarely need the built in one. However, I did have an issue when it stopped working and had to use the technician - turns out there was an update that didn't get pushed through. He says it's been fixed, I kept the e-mails just in case it hasn't.
ReplyDeleteThe hardest thing I had adapting to my new computer is the latest version of Windows (whatever it's called).
Good luck and have fun with it!
Electronics don't even have dog years anymore, it's crazy how quickly they become outdated. I hope you will like your new laptop!
ReplyDeleteI love shopping without a purpose. My sister and I love to wander through a store of new or antiques and pick out the things we would buy if we had the space, or the money on some occasions. I do like to research items I'm looking for but then I hate the follow through. I guess that is why Amazon and I are such good friends.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Olga! At our age, it's time we get what we need and WANT also. It's time to enjoy all our hard work.
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