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[vr_trakowski]

I am...tempted. Toshiba, naughty company, sent me a catalog in the mail, and they're offering a laptop for $599 after rebate, along with three freebies to go with it. And one of those no-payments-until-next-year deals. My laptop is almost two years old and is getting a little tricksy; I would loooooove to have a new one, over and above the fun of having a new toy to play with. The trouble is, I can spend the money on a laptop, or Christmas presents (no real question there); it's the offer of delaying payment that makes me drool. I know I shouldn't do it, I really do. But oh... I've been planning on buying a new battery for mine, but it costs about $100, and what if the laptop decides it's time to die?

*sigh* I can just throw out the catalog, I suppose.

Meanwhile, I'm working on Karma again. I'm trying a new trick (for me) and am focusing on writing 500 words per day. If the muse cooperates, that means I'll finish the chapter sometime next week (Saturday's not going to offer any writing time). Onward into the breach, dear Jim!

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[medicinal-mirth.livejournal.com]

Oooooh. A laptop. I've never had one. Want one desperately! Sigh. But it'll definitely have to wait. Besides, if I had a portable computer, my son Joey would be way jealous! Hee.

[vr-trakowski.livejournal.com]

I actually don't have room, between the TV and the books, for a desktop model; my laptop folds closed and fits in a desk drawer, and competes with the cats for lap space. It's slower than a desktop, but it works well for me. Hey, maybe if you had a portable one, he would be pleased at having your older one all to himself...

Oh, Happy Birthday! :D I hope it's a great one.

[medicinal-mirth.livejournal.com]

Hee. Joey would want the laptop. Actually, we'd like to get him one with a vocal program on it, to help him with his speech. But that's a little bit expensive for now.

Thank you for the birthday wishes! :D