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of people who ask questions about manners that (a) they should be capable of figuring out for themselves or (b) are so out of date as to be meaningless.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 about 3 years ago
Tap the keys gently and it might recommend one.
Imagine about 3 years ago
My old laptop was glad to retire.
Carl Premium Member about 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 about 3 years ago
Yes!
dflak about 3 years ago
Not at all, providing that you CAN shop on the old laptop.
PoochFan about 3 years ago
AI isn’t bothered by it yet, but we’re getting there.
sandpiper about 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 about 3 years ago
My laptop is a cat.
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 3 years ago
Explain to old laptop that you support responsible recycling.
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 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 about 3 years ago
Shop on your desktop so you don’t offend the laptop.
paullp Premium Member about 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of people who ask questions about manners that (a) they should be capable of figuring out for themselves or (b) are so out of date as to be meaningless.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 about 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 about 3 years ago
Some people really think like that!