Sunshine in a Jar

When did buying a computer become more challenging than buying a car?

It was a beautiful sunny day. The perfect weather for test driving cars.  Since it was Labour Day Weekend I could only find one car dealership open.  I asked to test-drive a Vibe.  The salesman said he had something I might like better.

When I met George it was love at first sight. He is a shiny red two door Pontiac G5.  I was the first customer to test drive him. Without hesitation I said, “I’ll take it.”  I had bought my first car. I named him King George the Fifth.

Now I need to buy a computer–another major purchase.  My first challenge is I don’t whether I want a laptop or desktop.  Currently, I have a desktop that is 6 years old.  It hisses at me each morning. Sometimes it just stops for a cat nap in the middle of my work.  I also have a laptop I bought on eBay. It was used and I’ve had it for at least 4 years. 

I use both computers. Right now I am typing on my desktop.  When I go to writing retreats or to the cottage, I use the laptop.  At this time I can’t afford to replace both but I need both.

My students advise me to get a desktop.  My parents voted for laptop.  My brother thinks a laptop will ruin my posture and give me carpel tunnel.  A friend of mine said “everybody is buying laptops.”  Another friend of mine described in great detail the horrors that can occur if I turn my back or forget about a laptop–theft, dropping it, etc.

For a month I have gone to various websites to build custom laptops and desktops. There are so many more decisions to make in a language I no longer understand.  And then there is monitor size to consider…

What are your recommendations dear visitor?

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